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Well, if the door is bare aluminum a wire wheel is a quick and aggressive method. If you are stripping the whole door to repaint I recommend a wire wheel. It takes some time, but it does a good job. It also scuffs the surface so the new primer will hold better. The drill wheels don't work very well, for serious work use a 6" wheel in a angle grinder or a 10" wheel on a 1/4hp motor. (The latter is my personal favorite.)
If you do care about an existing finish, mechanical means probably won't help. I'd recommend going to the local hardware store and talking to the paint guy. He may have something that will take the primer off the old finish without too much damage. Remember, test it on a concealed area first!
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Where is the best place to purchase paint for aluminum siding?
To paint aluminum siding you must first use a primer on the surface so the exterior paint will adhease and not just flake off in a few months. These can be bought at Home Depot or Lowe's.
What should I expect to pay for exterior painting on a 3,000 sq. ft. home?
I would say if I had bid on painting this house when I painted it would have been around 1700-2000. That is because of so much brick and that is time consuming trimming in around to keep paint off bricks. If you want to know how much paint, it would take about 6 gallons plus primer for any bare spots and caulking around doors and windows.
Is a primer necessary on a cement wall?
Cement can wick moisture from outside that will cause your paint to peel off. Look for a primer that will seal it first, then paint it.
Can you use melamine primer on K90 siding?
Doubtful. You would definitely be better off using a good latex based primer.
How do you stain aluminum?
Tape off any areas you do want colored, i.e. window frames. Clean the aluminum with dish soap and water. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry, or dry by hand. Sand the aluminum with 120 grit until smooth using circular motions. Blow off debris and rerinse with water. Allow the aluminum to dry. Apply primer and allow at least 45 minutes to dry. Apply the first coat of stain and let dry. Apply a second coat and allow at least two hours to dry.
Where is the best place to purchase paint for aluminum siding?
To paint aluminum siding you must first use a primer on the surface so the exterior paint will adhease and not just flake off in a few months. These can be bought at Home Depot or Lowe's.
Painting wooden exterior shutters?
A good wood primer is all you need. Rustoleum is a great brand, but almost any other brand would work. Of course, you need to scrape off any loose paint first.
What should I expect to pay for exterior painting on a 3,000 sq. ft. home?
I would say if I had bid on painting this house when I painted it would have been around 1700-2000. That is because of so much brick and that is time consuming trimming in around to keep paint off bricks. If you want to know how much paint, it would take about 6 gallons plus primer for any bare spots and caulking around doors and windows.
I’ve got a leak coming through my aluminum doors off our porch it is making our carpet wet….Help anyone?
Try and get something to keep under the door and it should stop.
Is a primer necessary on a cement wall?
Cement can wick moisture from outside that will cause your paint to peel off. Look for a primer that will seal it first, then paint it.
Can you use melamine primer on K90 siding?
Doubtful. You would definitely be better off using a good latex based primer.
Does wash primer take rust off the metal?
Yes it does.
What is the best paint for an aluminum boat?
The best paint for an aluminum hull boat is one that adheres tenaciously to the aluminum, while providing friction reduction for increased speed and lower fuel consumption. I encourage boat owners to apply a primer coat for increased durability and for a strong chemical bond with the aluminum substrate. A friction reducing, low drag, hydrophobic topcoat is ideal for most aluminum hulled boats. In my experience, the best primer and topcoat for aluminum hulled boats are manufactured by Wearlon, a company out of NY. Easy to apply and touch up, with low VOC and a water based formulation so there are no worries about cuprous oxide and the EPA. Your marina will get off your back while applying these products, because there is no risk of water quality issues. Wearlon products can be found at the link below.
What paint would paint alumimum and wood siding equally well?
If it is bare aluminum and wood siding, they need to be primed prior to painting. The best primer for aluminum is a water based primer like zinsser's bulls-eye 123. The best primer for the wood siding is an oil-based primer such as zinnser's cover-stain. You want to use a water-based top-coat on both surfaces to give it better color retention, and durability through harsh weather conditions. If it is already painted, sand down parts that are coming off, pressure wash the surface, wait 24hours to dry and paint again. Remember, the paint you topcoat it with is only as good as the coating underneath it.
How do you stain aluminum?
Tape off any areas you do want colored, i.e. window frames. Clean the aluminum with dish soap and water. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry, or dry by hand. Sand the aluminum with 120 grit until smooth using circular motions. Blow off debris and rerinse with water. Allow the aluminum to dry. Apply primer and allow at least 45 minutes to dry. Apply the first coat of stain and let dry. Apply a second coat and allow at least two hours to dry.
How do you get Kilz primer off bathtub?
Best answer is to clean it off immediately while it is still wet. Once it has dried, it depends on the material the bathtub is composed of. If it's porcelain, use some lacquer thinner to melt the primer, then clean off the residue and polish. If it is fiberglass or plastic, then any solvent strong enough to remove the cured primer will also damage the surface of the bathtub. Use a razor blade to scrape off the primer, being careful to not damage the surface.
Can I use exterior latex primer OVER a bench painted with interior latex paint?
Yes. Still follow the rule of "Never apply a coat of paint onto anything powdery or starting to flake off." If that is the case you will need to prep the surface first. Probably by sanding it.
