Painting Old Metal Siding

Apply the acrylic paint to the wall on top of the primer in the same way you applied the primer to the metal siding.

Painting old metal siding.

Use a brush when painting old siding. When the old paint wears away it s time to wash away the chalk and apply a new acrylic latex. Check the label to be sure it s recommended for metal siding. The key to painting aluminum siding is to get it really clean and to use 100 percent acrylic latex paint.

Once dry remove the plastic sheeting and masking tape. Expect to pay the premium for good paint. Begin by thoroughly cleaning your siding of all loose dirt chalk and other contaminants. There is a great alternative to re painting your metal siding.

Wait for this layer of paint to dry and then apply a second coat. Repeat the procedure until you cover all the steel siding. The house i ve been remodeling was built in 1978 and the exterior paint colors did nothing to hide its age. Pre finished metal siding is siding that has already been painted and while this coating lasts a long time it will eventually erode away.

Don t prime or paint in direct sunshine when it is dry and breezy or is very hot over 90 degrees f. You can easily restore the original color and finish to look new again without all the problems of painting. It allows the paint to be worked into the siding s imperfections more effectively than a roller or spray. Large cans may be the most cost effective option when painting large linear metal objects such as fences and backsplashes but spray paints e g rust oleum hammered metal finish spray 8 74 for.

Before you paint aluminum siding clean the surface thoroughly and prime the siding with one coat of acrylic primer. 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 best way to get this siding clean is to power wash it. The first sign that this is beginning to happen is a loss of the glossy look that new siding has.

Everbrite is a clear coating that will restore the original color and finish of your metal siding. When this happens the metal is exposed to the elements and will start to eventually rust. Use the ladder for painting the steel siding on the top and using the roller paint in a horizontal direction. Step 4 retouch after the first coat of the paint dries start off with the second coat.

Restore the original color and finish instead. In this video toh expert shares his tips and demonstrates how you clean and prepare the surface for painting. Cleaning of the surface can be done by hand washing with warm soapy water or with the use of a high pressure washer 2500 psi minimum.