Once you have completed the paint job remember to remove the tape.
Spray or brush paint aluminum siding.
With painter s tape and lengths of plastic sheeting protect items and areas adjacent to the siding.
Brush painting surface area and time.
Uneven application and insufficient coverage typical brush application deficiencies are much more difficult to pinpoint.
While the original paint on your siding will wear down chalk and fade.
The aluminum underneath can last almost indefinitely.
Not only are they moderately priced but they can also be used with relative ease.
The happy medium would be using a roller.
Like any tool airless sprayers take a lot of practice before you can apply a smooth even coat of paint.
In contrast using a spray machine will be the most time effective way but also the most expensive.
Brush painting is labor intensive and requires each surface be to be hand painted one section at a time.
Brushes while most inexpensive are the most time intensive way to paint your siding.
The key to painting aluminum siding is to get it really clean and to use 100 percent acrylic latex paint.
Maybe you notice the paint is peeling or your home looks a little outdated.
The results of improper spray technique are more readily apparent than poor brush technique.
While it maintains its appearance over time you may find you re ready for a change at some point.
Expect to pay the premium for good paint.
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.
An attractive durable finish.
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Once primed painted and sealed dull siding can be brightened up and sheeting can become a durable outdoor table artistic retaining wall for a garden or hanging room divider for an outdoor seating area.
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.
Would it be better to spray paint or hand brush this type of siding.
Painting aluminum requires a few key steps in order to create a long lasting masterpiece.
Check the label to be sure it s recommended for metal siding.
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.