Painting Metal Siding

The process of repainting pre finished metal siding is a little different than it is for other types of exterior surfaces.

Painting metal siding.

If possible bring a sample to a professional. There is a great alternative to re painting your metal siding. No masking or expensive tool. Check the label to be sure it s recommended for metal siding.

Aluminum can be difficult to tell apart from vinyl if brand new. Repeat the procedure until you cover all the steel siding. After the first coat of the paint dries start off with the second coat. Expect to pay the premium for good paint.

Check for cracks or dings in the siding. Less mess than painting. The homeowners hated the look but the metal was still in decent shape and they didn t want the expense of re siding the entire house. If painting light to moderately used indoor metal surfaces think wall sconces bed frames or guest room night tables go with water based acrylic paint a cheaper 15 to 40 per gallon.

Step 4 retouch. Everbrite is a clear coating that will restore the original color and finish of your. Find metal exterior paint at lowe s today. A new paint job was the solution.

Give special attention to the parts where the primer layer still shows its color. The key to painting aluminum siding is to get it really clean and to use 100 percent acrylic latex paint. Determine if the siding has been previously painted and what kind of paint has been used. Restore the original color and finish instead.

Easier than painting siding. Less expensive than painting. Lasts much longer than repainting. Follow this guide to learn how to properly paint siding made from steel and aluminum and give it a facelift.

The aluminum siding was a shade of beige that had aged into a dull mustard tone and the trim was a rust colored reddish brown. The good news is that metal siding is one of the best surfaces to repaint. If you did not do a good job of scraping off the old paint or there is chalking that you can t get to come off then you should first paint with a primer. Many paint manufacturers offer multi purpose enamel or a direct to metal paint.

The paint that you choose will depend somewhat on how well you prepared your metal siding to receive the paint and what the surface of it looks like. Use the ladder for painting the steel siding on the top and using the roller paint in a horizontal direction.