{"id":11647,"date":"2022-01-31T15:47:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T20:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/?post_type=community&p=11647"},"modified":"2024-02-08T20:41:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T01:41:41","slug":"professional-tips-for-painting-vinyl-aluminum-siding","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/community\/professional-tips-for-painting-vinyl-aluminum-siding\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Tips for Painting Vinyl & Aluminum Siding"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the Calgary, AB community, many of our homes have vinyl or aluminum siding exteriors. These particular types of siding are often used due to their versatility on multiple styles of homes. If your home has aluminum or vinyl siding, you may find yourself wondering if it can be painted. The short answer is yes, it can. However, we recommend working with local professionals like those on our team at CertaPro Painters\u00ae\ufe0f of Calgary & Central Alberta<\/a> to achieve the best results. Below we are letting you in on a few of our tips for aluminum and vinyl siding painting projects.<\/p>\n

Preparation is Key for a Flawless Finish<\/h2>\n

\"ExteriorThe first thing that has to happen prior to any vinyl or aluminum siding painting service is that your siding should be inspected. It is imperative to the results of your service that your siding is structurally sound. If you find any issues with the vinyl or aluminum siding on your home, they will need to be repaired prior to your exterior painting service. Once your home has been inspected, it is also important to have the area cleaned to remove any buildup that could impact your new coat of paint.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Skip Out on Priming<\/h2>\n

Any professional painter worth trusting knows the importance of priming before painting. The primer will help your paint to go on smoothly and adhere properly to the siding. A high-quality primer will also help your fresh coat of paint to last for years to come. It is important to note that our painting contractors only trust primers and paints from reputable brands like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams when we come out to your property for a residential painting project.<\/p>\n

Not All Paints Are Created Equal<\/h2>\n

When you take the time to invest in a professional painting service at your Calgary community home, you want to make sure that it will last. When painting vinyl & aluminum siding, there are specialty paints that need to be utilized in order for the service to be completed properly. Many prefer to use an acrylic exterior grade paint. Luckily, when you work with our team of painting contractors, we have the experience and insight you need for a beautiful outcome to your next exterior painting project.<\/p>\n

The Differences Between Painting Vinyl & Aluminum Siding<\/h2>\n

When it comes to painting vinyl siding, there are two primary factors to remember. The first is that it requires a specific type of vinyl-safe paint. The second is that your paint color choice is crucial. In regards to aluminum siding, a specialty primer will need to be applied to these surfaces in order to achieve effective results. Luckily, our painters have the experience you need to make sure every product we use at your home is safe!<\/p>\n

Complete our online form to request a free estimate<\/a> on your next exterior painting project<\/a> in Central Alberta today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you need your home siding painted in Calgary & Central Alberta, choose the professional exterior painters here at CertaPro. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[46],"tags":[200],"class_list":["post-11647","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-residential-painting","tag-siding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/11647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11647"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/11647\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/calgary-central-alberta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}