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Best house paint for aluminum siding.
You will have to wait longer for an oil primer to dry but it s better than having to re do everything within a year or two.
Choose a paint recommended for metal.
First off it s never been painted before and as far as i know was put on the house when it was built in 1960.
You should not use latex primer because most of the time it contains ammonia.
2 to 4 hours per 100 square feet of siding.
As mentioned before 100 percent acrylic latex paint is the best paint to use to paint aluminum siding.
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Required tools for this how to paint aluminum siding project have the necessary tools for this diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration.
The lower shine finishes hide those flaws better.
Acrylic primers provide a stable base while sticking to metal and not reacting to any oxidation on the siding.
Select a paint meant for aluminum that s acrylic exterior grade paint.
Remember that acrylic primer should only be used on acrylic paint.
In this video toh expert shares his tips and demonstrates how you clean and prepare the surface for painting.
A finish with gloss can draw more attention to dents or other blemishes in the siding.
Once you have completed the paint job remember to remove the tape.
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A flat or satin finish paint is ideal for your aluminum siding.
Then paint with two coats of acrylic paint.
If you take this approach to your aluminum siding paint project you ll have a long lasting finish you can be proud of.
I ve painted a lot of stuff in my life but aluminum siding is not on that list.
Exterior acrylic latex paint works best on aluminum siding.
My wife and i have decided to paint our house which is sided in aluminum.
Once the primer is dry top coat with a 100 acrylic paint.
Before you paint aluminum siding clean the surface thoroughly and prime the siding with one coat of acrylic primer.