There was also a lot of shrubbery to cut and remove for unhindered access to the house walls.
How to prep for painting aluminum siding.
Then paint with two coats of acrylic paint.
Steps for painting aluminum siding 1.
Before you paint aluminum siding clean the surface thoroughly and prime the siding with one coat of acrylic primer.
There s still more preparation to address before painting aluminum siding.
In this video toh expert shares his tips and demonstrates how you clean and prepare the surface for painting.
You need to scrape off peeling and flaking paint and then chisel out any old caulk lines and apply new ones.
Over time the aluminum siding builds up mildew and can begin to look chalky or the paint color may fade.
The best way to address these issues is to repaint the siding.
The key to painting aluminum siding is to get it really clean and to use 100 percent acrylic latex paint.
On any sort of painting project surface preparation is absolutely critical for any hope of success.
Check the label to be sure it s recommended for metal siding.
Coat your roller in primer and roll quickly and evenly along the panel of siding then roll backward in the opposite direction.
Obviously you need to remove any loose dirt or debris.