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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.
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What are some good colors to paint vinyl siding of a house?
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/
What kind of paint used for aluminum?
! I would suggest power washing the aluminum fence first, then using a special primer (available in most home improvement stores). To paint it, spraying is the best option for an even coat and professional look. ! The Fence Authority http://www.fenceauthority.net
Will you need a special cleaner before you paint aluminum siding?
You probably will not need a special cleaner, but you WILL need something to bond the new paint to the old coating on the aluminum siding. (You will still need to make sure the surface is clean....pressure washer or mild soap and a broom with a garden hose rinse should do it) If what you have is the "factory finish" on your siding, you will need to make sure that your new paint will stick. If the factory finish is in good shape, this will be much harder. If it has weathered, and has faded a bit, it will be easier. I would recommend taking a piece of the siding to the paint store and asking the (hopefully) knowledgeable person behind the counter how to prep that siding with their paint. Depending on the paint that you use, preparation may be different. You will more than likely have to use a "barrier coat" of some type of bonding primer. You MAY even have to sand it to open up the surface a little before you apply the barrier coat or paint. Good luck! You are in for a lot of work either way. Personally, I would not recommend it unless the existing finish on the siding has weathered quite a bit. If you are not meticulous in your prep, you will spend a lot of time, a lot of money, and it will start to peel off in a few years anyways.
What are some specifics of paint that would help me to select a brand?
One thing that has to be taken into account is what surface you are painting. Siding or trim or both? Is the current siding vinyl or wood? The other question would be what color are you covering? These will help determine whether you need oil based or can get by with a latex solution. Latex holds up better to extreme weather. Flat house paint is best for siding, whereas glossy is best for trim, and the type of paint for trim will depend whether it is wood or metal. Rule of thumb with paint "you get what you pay for..." applies here. If you want this color to last for 20 years do not go with the cheapest base you can buy. :)
Can acrylic paint be used to paint vinyl flooring?
No, it won't stick very well. However, a 100% acrylic paint will adhere very well to vinyl siding. Just insure that the paint you are using is no darker than the original color of the vinyl siding to avoid warpage.
Is brick siding better then vinyl siding?
You should be able to do this. If you think about it, many houses today are faced with brick or stone on the front rather than siding. The siding would all need to be removed, and the proper surface preparation so that the brick adheres.
Metal Siding?
form_title= Metal Siding form_header= Protect your home from all types of weather with metal siding. What type of siding is currently on your home?*= _ [50] Do you need a professional to install the siding? *= () Yes () No Do you also need a new roof?*= () Yes () No
How do you remove dry latex paint from a bed-liner?
To remove latex paint from a bed-liner I would try a decent pressure washer. If you find the latex paint is not lifting from the indentations in the bed-liner then you want to ensure the surface is dry. Use Spray Nine and some elbow grease followed by a final rinse.
Log Siding ?
form_title= Log Siding form_header= Create your own log cabin with log siding. What is the square footage of your home?*= _ [50] Do you need to remove old siding?*= () Yes () No What is your budget for log siding?*= _ [50]
Why do people use a cylinder paint can instead of a rectangular can of paint?
Probably because there is no rectangular can available. A cylinder is used because it holds pressure equally on all sides. A rectangle would tend to split at the corners.
Where could one find a palette for vinyl siding colors?
Lowes has a good selection of colors for vinyl siding. The workers in the section where they do the siding would be happy to provide you with samples.
Siding Contractors?
form_title=Siding Contractors form_header=Dramatically change the look of your home with new siding. Get it installed with help from the siding pros! What kind of siding is currently on your exterior walls? =_ What are the measurements of the walls that need siding? =_ What type of siding would you like installed? =_ Do you need siding removed before the new siding is installed?= () Yes () No () Unsure
