Yes, that's what I usually do. Pick a nozzle that gives about 6" spray and get all the old paint off.
Yes. This is known as chalking. Power wash to remove. If not removed will cause issues with the paint bonding to the siding over time.
The paint that seems to work best with vinyl siding are ones that have a blend of urethane and acrylic resins. The most important thing to do when painting siding make sure your surface is clean and dry.
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You need to try and get the concrete off before it settles. You can try scraping it off with a razor blade.
One thing you should know is that at this point there is not one paint company that guarantees their paint staying on vinyl siding. Generally if the vinyl siding is looking dingy you can get a power washer and clean them off to look basically new again. If you would like to learn the best way to paint on vinyl siding I would check out http://www.vinylsidingoptions.com/vinyl-siding-maintenance/painting-vinyl-siding/
Before you begin any vinyl siding installation project, make sure the side of your home is clean and smooth. You can achieve this by pressure washing the sides and front of the home. Pressure washing will remove any dirt that is on the home so when the siding is installed, it will stay on the home better and not be uneven. Find a siding that will match the exterior of your home and will be easy to keep clean, such as white or beige.
Yes. This is known as chalking. Power wash to remove. If not removed will cause issues with the paint bonding to the siding over time.
In order to prepare clapboard siding for new paint, it is important to remove all old, peeling paint. Peeling paint can be removed by using a scraper or wire brush.
Masonite can be painted, but it needs to be sealed first. Sand the siding with 80-grit sandpaper or a sanding block, but do not scrape the siding, as it can dislodge chunks of the siding. Apply a layer of primer before painting.
The paint that seems to work best with vinyl siding are ones that have a blend of urethane and acrylic resins. The most important thing to do when painting siding make sure your surface is clean and dry.
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For the best results when painting aluminum siding, only an experienced, licensed, professional painter familiar with working with aluminum siding should be used. This vast experience will ensure that the job is done right the first time and that the painting results will be durable and of high quality. The layman shouldn't ever tackle such a painting project because painting aluminum siding is a challenging and tedious process. Such aluminum siding specialists can be found via referrals from other licensed contractors, such as roofers, carpenters and electricians. Moreover, the local Better Business Bureau can be contacted for recommendations to highly skilled aluminum siding painters.
You can clean dirty siding by buying or renting a pressure washer, or by hiring a company to do it for you. It may be preferable to use lower pressure, to avoid getting water behind your siding. It is also recommended to use a brush to scrub the siding, so less pressure is required, and you will obtain a better result with less pressure.
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I would go to Ace Hardware or your local hardware store. Many people there are experts in every house projects, from drill bits to painting aluminum siding! They will be able to help you not only with the aluminum siding, but they'll also help you find the supplies you need!
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