How to paint aluminum siding

<p><em>This Old House</em> painting contractor Jim Clark shares tips to help you clean and prepare your aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint.</p>

Instead of replacing old aluminum siding, it is often more cost effective to repaint it. It's a very straightforward process and, provided you can set aside preparation and painting time, it is something most homeowners can do without...

In this blog, we’ll be explaining how to paint aluminum siding, which is great for protecting your house from harsh weather and preventing heat loss

If your aluminum siding has developed a chalky residue or is faded, stained or just plain the wrong color, fear not. You can paint it. Here's how to prepare the surface and choose your paint.

Freshening up your aluminum siding with new paint is easier than you think. Here are some tips for getting the job done and getting great results.

A paint sprayer is a great way to cover a wall in paint in half the time as traditional methods.

Aluminum siding has several advantages, including superb resistance to common issues that can affect sidings, such as rust development, water damage, mildew, and insect infestations. It doesn’t contract or expand when the outside temperature changes or if there is high humidity. However, like other siding materials, it can begin to fade and look more worn […]

While aluminum siding has a rightly-earned reputation for being durable and easy to maintain, over time, its aesthetic appeal eventually fades. It usually starts to develop a chalked or faded look. And when this happens, it is natural to wonder whether painting aluminum siding is an option that is available to you. Yes, you can […]

If you have aluminum siding on your home, a fresh coat of paint can protect it and keep your home looking its best. New paint formulations, whether acrylic or oil-based paint, now hold up against the elements and resist fading, and paint can be custom-mixed in an infinite array of colors. Once you've chosen the right paint to work with aluminum siding, make sure you have either an oil-based primer or latex primer or acrylic version that works best with the color you will apply.