2006-06-28 04:33:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
25 year old siding is about ready to be replaced. Plastic siding will last longer, I'd replace it with that.
Until you decide to replace it, you may consider a power washer, but stay back from the siding and sweep across it then check the appearance. Move closer in small increments until you see it getting cleaner and the paint remains. You may be able to clean parts that still have the paint that may still be dirty. With this process you can tell if you can clean it without removing the paint.
On our house we were able to put plastic siding next to our aluminum siding on the side of an inside L shape and match the width. It doesn't look like two different kinds of siding. Maybe you'll only have to do a section at a time.
2006-06-28 04:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Ken C. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can be repainted but remove old paint first and wash with some TSP avail. at paint stores. As the paint store which is best type. Just don't go much darker than original color, or heat expansion could make allot of problems for you! I know 2 months ago there was an article in Handyman magazine about this.
2006-06-28 04:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by jenn339 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get new siding, vinyl or a hybrid with a much longer life to it. Once the paint starts seperating form the aluminum, it has deteriorated to the point it will no longer bond with paint, due to weathering. Painting it isnt a viable option, due to degraded bonding between the 2 and a few good rains will simply wash it away. 25 years is about the top of the longevity.
2006-06-28 04:38:14 · answer #3 · answered by goododie4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TSP is trisodium phosphate. It etches the aluminum to make an excellent bond for primer and paint. Power wash the siding carefully so as not to dislodge the siding from the building. I try to spray downwards on each siding strip to prevent this from happening. While you are at it,I would recaulk and repair the windows to paint the frames when you paint the rest of the building. Also,prep your gutters and downspouts with the tsp to be able to paint them as well.
2006-06-28 06:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The paint has oxidized, you will have to wash it down good with either a spray washer or TSP it just needs to be primed and repainted, cheaper than new siding if it is in good condition. Plus you have the option of changing the color and trim on your house.
2006-06-28 04:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY DO MAKE PAINTS THAT ARE FOR ALUMINUM SIDING. YOU WILL HAVE TO CHECK WITH THE LABEL FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF YOU NEED TO PRIME THE AREAS THAT THE PAINT CAME OFF OF. IT IS ALSO A GOOD IDEA TO POWER WASH THE ENTIRE HOUSE SO THAT ANY LOOSE PAINT COMES OFF SO THAT YOU DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM CREATED BY IT LATER ON. I WOULD GO TO MY LOCAL PAINT STORE AND GET SOME ADVICE FROM THEM ON EXACTLY WHAT PRODUCT TO USE AND HOW TO PREP FOR IT.
2006-06-28 04:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by bodyshopgal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to scrub the whole house down with soap and water make sure to wash off all the soap then use kilz primer and repaint. (Use a sprayer)dont roll.
2006-06-28 04:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. BIG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repaint it
2006-06-28 04:36:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋