Repainting Metal Siding

Over time however even the best of maintenance can fail to prevent paint peeling from the siding.

Repainting metal siding.

Less expensive than painting. Steel siding lasts for years with a minimal amount of maintenance required to preserve both the look and protective properties of the material. Start at the top of the wall and across the length of the metal siding. Easier than painting siding.

The first step includes cleaning. When washing metal siding it s best to get the nozzle as close to the siding as possible which makes the most use of the powerful water stream. Everbrite is a clear coating that will restore the original color and finish of your metal siding. Begin by thoroughly cleaning your siding of all loose dirt chalk and other contaminants.

For steel use a latex bonding primer instead of a regular metal paint primer. I worked my way down the ladder blasting away the detergent and chalk cleaning one wall at a time. There is a great alternative to re painting your metal siding. Wash the steel siding with trisodium phosphate tsp and use a pressure washer to rinse thoroughly.

Restore the look of your home with a new covering of paint over siding. The process of repainting pre finished metal siding is a little different than it is for other types of exterior surfaces. Restore the original color and finish instead. When ready pour the primer into the paint container on the sprayer or pour the primer into the paint tray.

It also helps to peel away the previous paint on the steel siding leaving it neat and clean. No masking or expensive tool. Lasts much longer than repainting. Then apply the primer to the metal siding in even strokes.