If your aluminum siding has developed a chalky residue or is faded stained or just plain the wrong color fear not.
Painting over stained siding.
How to paint over non oil based stain on cedar siding preparation.
If the siding was not sealed with a glossy.
Cedar contains extractives that can discolor paint so it is necessary to prime the siding prior to painting it.
Here s how to prepare the surface and choose your paint.
This process prepares the surface for maximum adhesion.
Wipe off any excess paint around the paint cans using a clean rag before storing.
Then follow these general preparatory steps for painting over stain.
If it is an oil stain i would check with the manufacturer first.
Then dip a rang.
Have you ever wondered if you can paint aluminum siding.
Use paint thinner to clean off brushes used for oil based paints.
Then apply a layer of oil bond on to the cleaned surface.
Next to dull the stain lightly sand the surface with 150 grit or finer sandpaper moving in the direction of the grain.
Most power washers have a detergent feed feature allowing you to apply detergent and then blast it off with high pressure water.
The most important part to painting cedar siding is preparation.
After it was well worn.
I applied a pigmented stain to my house for years.
The key to painting aluminum siding is to get it.
However for the best results you should use the primer or oil bond method to clean the area you want to paint using a rag.
Use a scrub brush and detergent some siding and deck washes remove mildew even out the underlying color and clean all in one application for small areas such as decks or rent a power washer for a whole house.
You can paint it.
You can paint over stained siding if the stain is latex.