Spray painting is suitable for painting large houses as it allows for more area to be painted thereby getting the job done a lot faster than brush or roller painting.
Spray or brush paint aluminum siding.
With painter s tape and lengths of plastic sheeting protect items and areas adjacent to the siding.
While the original paint on your siding will wear down chalk and fade.
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.
Like any tool airless sprayers take a lot of practice before you can apply a smooth even coat of paint.
Brush painting is labor intensive and requires each surface be to be hand painted one section at a time.
The good news is that you can repaint aluminum siding relatively easily.
The happy medium would be using a roller.
Popular for its all weather durability aluminum siding is a long lasting home facade that requires little maintenance.
Paint spraying also uses 2 3 times as much paint as brushing or rolling.
Proper application of coatings sprayer or brush will provide the desired result.
An attractive durable finish.
Vinyl replaced aluminum in the 1980s as the more affordable maintenance free siding option and while it does have its perks it s most definitely worth it to keep your aluminum siding around.
Beginners will get over spray drips and runs they ll often have an uneven coat with some spots of heavy paint build up and some spots that are just too thin.
While it maintains its appearance over time you may find you re ready for a change at some point.
The results of improper spray technique are more readily apparent than poor brush technique.
Not only are they moderately priced but they can also be used with relative ease.
Would it be better to spray paint or hand brush this type of siding.
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Brushes while most inexpensive are the most time intensive way to paint your siding.
Brush painting surface area and time.
Uneven application and insufficient coverage typical brush application deficiencies are much more difficult to pinpoint.
In contrast using a spray machine will be the most time effective way but also the most expensive.
Once you have completed the paint job remember to remove the tape.
Painting aluminum requires a few key steps in order to create a long lasting masterpiece.
The aluminum underneath can last almost indefinitely.