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- What type of paint is best<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to work out quantities and costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you should do it yourself or hire a professional<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When it’s best to replace siding rather than repaint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
What type of paint should you use on aluminum?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best type of paint to use on aluminum siding is exterior acrylic latex paint. You should never use latex-based paint as it can react with aluminum and cause bubbles on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should use an oil-based primer on it and always use completely acrylic-based paint. You should also avoid choosing a glossy finish as it can make dents and other imperfections in the material stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It is advisable to choose a paint that has a similar color to the siding that is currently on your home and you should go for either a satin, eggshell, or flat finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, satin and eggshell finishes generally last longer and are tougher than a flat finish. They also resist stains and are easy to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long does it take to paint aluminum siding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The length of time will always vary depending on the size of your home. To paint an average single-story home, it will take three days to complete, one day to prepare, one day to apply two coats of primer, and one day to apply two coats of paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When preparing to paint your home’s siding you should always try to choose days that are going to be dry and above 60\u00b0F (16\u00b0C) as latex paint doesn’t dry well in cold temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much paint do I need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although you obviously don’t want to end up buying too much paint, you will need enough for two coats of primer and two coats of paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can calculate the amount of paint you will need by working out what the entire square footage is of each side of your home then subtract 20 square feet for every door and 15 square feet for every window. Generally, one gallon of paint is enough to cover between 350 and 400 square feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DIY or hire a professional?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It’s not too difficult to paint aluminum siding and even if you’ve never attempted such a DIY project you can learn as you go. The main thing is to make sure that you prepare the siding first and apply the primer and then the paint, and keep checking for any mistakes so you can fix them before the paint dries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DIY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are quite a few costs involved with painting your home siding, and quite often it can be easier and cheaper to hire a professional to do the job for you as you are likely to need to hire equipment if you do the job yourself. If you do choose to do the job yourself then the costs are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The average home is around 2500 square feet, and the average cost of paint for it is $110. The cost for the supplies is usually between $200 and $300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need to hire a power washer then it would cost you between $35 and $100 per day. Therefore, including the cost of paint, doing the job yourself would cost $400-$570 for every 250 square feet, setting you back approximately $4,850 for an average-sized home of 2,500 square feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hire a professional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Quite often, it can be much easier and cheaper to hire a professional to do the job for you as they will have all the equipment that is needed to do the job, such as a power washer and a paint sprayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They will also have the necessary training and experience to create a better finish that will usually last longer than if you have attempted to do it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a> states that it costs between $3,125 and $8,300 to have your aluminum siding painted by a professional, although generally, homeowners report it to be around $5,730.<\/p>\n\n\n\n