Can aluminum siding be painted, and if so, what is the best way to prime it and the best kind of paint?
Aluminum siding can certainly be painted. Use a high quality paint (my favorite is Benjamin Moore, but be sure to use a good one. With paint you really get whatyou pay for) Go to the paint dealer and ask what will work best for your tastes. You will need to clean it well first (renting a high pressure washer will make short work of that job.. just be carefull with the pressure.. aluminum dents!) Appy the primer that is recommended for the paint you select. The dealer will provide the best information here. Don’t cut costs and the paint job will last.” =============================================================================== BobVila.com Message Boards http://www.bobvila.com/wwwboard/messages/8804.html “The first is to use an oil based primer and then a latex based paint. For subsequent repainting, use latex primer and paint and you will have to repaint about every 10 years, depending on your weather and local conditions. The second is not to buy your paint at a home center and buy
