Interior & Exterior Paint

What Color Can I Paint My Gas Meter?

Check with the gas utility before painting a gas meter; coatings must not cover vents, labels, seals, moving parts, or required safety markings.

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There isn’t one safe color recommendation that applies to every gas meter. Before painting or cleaning yours, contact the gas utility that owns or services it and ask what it permits. Utility requirements and meter designs can differ.

Can I Paint My Gas Meter?

Don’t paint, sand, scrape, or dismantle a meter or regulator unless the utility specifically authorizes the work and gives you instructions. A coating or surface preparation could cover markings or interfere with parts the utility needs to inspect or operate. If you notice rust, damage, a loose part, or a suspected leak, leave it alone and contact the utility; if you smell gas, move away and call the emergency number provided by your utility.

What Color Should a Gas Meter Be?

Ask the utility before choosing a color. This article cannot reliably say that meters should be yellow, neutral, reflective, or camouflaged: permitted finishes depend on the utility and local requirements. Don’t cover identification numbers, warning labels, seals, vents, or other parts, and don’t assume that a paint sold for outdoor metal is approved for a meter.

What Should I Do About a Rusting Meter?

Report significant corrosion or damaged coating to the gas utility and let it decide whether inspection, repair, or replacement is needed. Avoid trying to hide corrosion with paint; the utility can tell you what is safe for that particular meter.

Is It Legal to Paint a Gas Meter?

There is no one answer for every location or provider. Ask the gas utility before doing any work, and follow its instructions. If it does not approve painting, leave the meter as it is.

Sources: Contact your local gas utility for the rules and approved procedures that apply to your meter.

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