We frequently get asked if aluminum siding can be painted. It absolutely can be painted and for a lot less than replacing it. We spray aluminum siding to give it the best uniform finish possible. Preparation is crucial. Aluminum oxidizes as it ages--this causes the caulkiness you may notice when you wipe your finger tips across the siding. As the "binder" in the factory paint breaks down, ie. acrylic/latex/vinyl, it leaves behind the pigment. It is this pigment that becomes the chalky residue. Pressure washing will remove the residue. For the finish we recommend using Sherwin-Williams Super Paint Satin. Even after painting 15+ years ago, we have customers whose siding has still retained its integrity.

Below are a couple of examples of our work. Notice in the first example how the original paint had worn down to the silver aluminum.