Painting Your Siding
Renovators Place Columnist
Mar 15, 2010
If your aluminum siding is showing signs of oxidation - that chalky look that
results from too much exposure to the elements - it's time to repaint. This home
improvement project will help extend the life of the material and give your house
or mobile home a nice face lift.
Vinyl siding can be painted, but check with the manufacturer first. Some companies will void the warranty if the material is painted.
This is a relatively quick, easy and low cost home improvement project for those who have tackled some interior or exterior painting in the past. For novice do-it-yourselfers, consider asking an experienced neighbor or friend to help get you get started.
Before you start, make sure you have all the necessary tools. That way you can focus on the job at hand instead of making last minutes trips to the hardware store. Here's what you will need:
Start by cleaning the siding, rinsing it off and drying it. Then sand the siding with a fine-grit sand paper. Use metal filler and/or caulk to fill in any areas that require patching or sealing. Then apply a primer to the home siding before painting.
Other tips:
Vinyl siding can be painted, but check with the manufacturer first. Some companies will void the warranty if the material is painted.
This is a relatively quick, easy and low cost home improvement project for those who have tackled some interior or exterior painting in the past. For novice do-it-yourselfers, consider asking an experienced neighbor or friend to help get you get started.
Before you start, make sure you have all the necessary tools. That way you can focus on the job at hand instead of making last minutes trips to the hardware store. Here's what you will need:
- Fine-grit sand paper
- Caulk
- Metal filler (or wood filler for wood siding)
- Hose
- Mild cleaner
- Plastic for covering adjacent building materials; drop cloths
- Masking tape, paint brushes, buckets
- Paint and Primer - always buy a little extra just in case
Start by cleaning the siding, rinsing it off and drying it. Then sand the siding with a fine-grit sand paper. Use metal filler and/or caulk to fill in any areas that require patching or sealing. Then apply a primer to the home siding before painting.
Other tips:
- Fix any dents by pushing out the damaged part. For larger dents, consider replacing the panel.
- Select a day or weekend when the weather looks clear and not too hot.
- Avoid painting outdoors when the sun is at its brightest - for your comfort and the sake of a nice paint finish.
- Consider spray painting for better results.
- Always budget more time to allow for changes in the weather or other delays.
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