Can you paint aluminum siding?  Yes! In fact, in most cases, painting aluminum siding is a good idea.  If the siding is worn down, painting will help it last longer, and if properly prepped, it can help prevent areas that may be allowing leaks into your home. Also, uncovered, the aluminum can begin to oxidize which can ruin it over time.
So what’s the best way to paint over wallpaper?
Typically, painting over wallpaper should be a last resort.
If the wallpaper can be removed relatively easily, just take it down, prep, and paint!
Think about it this way – you’ve put PAPER on your wall, and then you are going to paint it with probably a WATER based PAINT – what happens when you mix PAPER and WATER?
So, what paint finishes should I use on my walls and trim? Well, like most things, that depends on your preference!
Hopefully this article will help you think about some of the issues revolving around paint finishes.
There are a variety of different finishes, and some of the same finishes have different names by different manufacturers, so it can get kind of confusing.
In this article we will address some of the most common paint finishes, their pros and cons, and some of the common uses for each in both interior and exterior painting situations.
Are you thinking about stripping paint? … then get ready for a mess!
Why strip paint? Â The main reason for stripping paint is to get down to the original substrate and to change the type of finish. Â For example, you may need to strip paint in order to get painted brick back to unpainted brick, or to change painted wood to stained wood.
Many people ask the question, “So what is the cost to paint a room?”
Well, we have painted rooms for as little as $200 and as much as $9,000.00. Before you get angry and storm off and say, “thanks wisecrack – that didn’t help me at all!”
Let’s talk a little bit more about that question.