With warmer weather encouraging outdoor projects, homeowners may wonder whether or not they can paint aluminum siding. Some homes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s were constructed with aluminum siding. As a popular material during that time, homes that we see on the market today often maintain much of their original architecture, including aluminum siding! Like most materials, aluminum has a process involved to ensure painting it turns out successful.
By working with a team of painters like those at Van Tuinen Painting, this success becomes a guarantee. As professionals with decades of industry experience, we know how to work with any material. Whether you’re a new homeowner looking to update your home or a long-term owner looking to update your home’s appearance to a more modern look, we have the knowledge and capabilities to update your home the right way. For aluminum siding, this process often involves:
Preparing the Aluminum Siding
When painting aluminum siding, the surface of the siding may need some preparation before painting. Like most siding materials, aluminum has its own set of recommendations when preparing it for painting. This preparation includes:
- Cleaning the Surface – Aluminum siding, over the years, faces oxidation. This creates a rough surface that pressure-washing alone will not remove. Often, a scrub of some variety alongside water and a cleaning solution will remove this from the surface.
- Stripping the Surface – You may paint aluminum siding that has had a powder coating baked onto it without issue. However, if such siding has had other paint applied over top of this coating in the past, this newer coating may peel or crack, as paint often does over time. So, this layer must be removed through a professional stripping solution and techniques.
- Priming the Surface – As with many other paints, aluminum siding paint should have a primer used to ensure a long-lasting, even surface. This creates the best looking surface that will last for years to come.
Get to Painting!
Once these steps have been followed, your aluminum siding is ready for painting! Keep in mind the color and sheen of your paint choice to ensure the best look for your home. So, whether you like a surface with more sheen or a flatter-looking surface created by matte paint, Van Tuinen Painting works with you to provide exactly what you want for your home. Our painters follow your instructions closely to ensure the final appearance of your home matches your plans.
With exterior services keeping us busy this spring and summer, make sure you call and reserve your spot with us today! Simply give us a call or reach out on our contact page to receive your free estimate.
