Paint Aluminum Siding Flat Or Satin

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Paint aluminum siding flat or satin.

The same paint color will appear slightly richer in a satin sheen than it does in a flat sheen. Satin 13 satin 13 flat 9 flat 9 semi gloss 4 semi gloss 4 high gloss 2 high gloss 2. All of the chalkiness must be washed and scrubbed off and any flaking paint removed. A finish with gloss can draw more attention to dents or other blemishes in the siding.

The key to painting aluminum siding is preparation and priming. Wield your paint roller from left to right if the siding is horizontal or up and down if the siding is vertically oriented. If you need to paint aluminum siding choose a day when the weather is at least 50 f 10 c and dry since moisture from rain or dew will ruin a new paint job. Let us look at a basic paint job to see which costs more satin or flat paint.

Ideal for wood stucco concrete preprimed and unprimed hardboard fiber cement board weathered aluminum weathered vinyl siding and metal. The lower shine finishes hide those flaws better. Glidden premium exterior paint primer is ideal for all exterior siding eaves and downspouts. Satin eggshell finishes can be wiped down or even hosed with water.

Flat paint usually costs less from 10 45 per gallon or 20 90 for the bedroom. Because of the hint of shine satin paints have a somewhat more luxurious appearance than flat paints. Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork. Coat your roller in primer and roll quickly and evenly along the panel of siding then roll backward in the opposite direction.

Here s where a lot of people make a mistake. If you live in a dry arid climate a flat paint may provide adequate protection. In a nutshell you need to start with a clean palette. Cement 7 cement 7 facet value.

Cement composition siding panels 7. As you go smooth. Satin paint stands up to moisture better than flat paint. A flat or satin finish paint is ideal for your aluminum siding.

We will use a 10x12 foot bedroom as an example that takes 2 gallons of flat or satin paint. If your siding or trim is exposed to high humidity and harsh elements opt for a satin paint. Read on to find out more. As with the primer apply the paint with a paintbrush or a roller.

My personal preference may fall to flat paint because i like the look but most people are quite happy with eggshell paint which has a soft glow to it where the light hits. Specially formulated with 100 acrylic to protect against uv rays color fading and all weather conditions.