Aluminum Siding Painting is a smart option to give your home’s curb appeal a fresh look without breaking the bank for a total replacement. Here’s what you need to know about costs, durability, and materials for Toronto weather.
How expensive is it to paint aluminum siding?
Painting aluminum siding professionally will run between $2.50 to $4.00 per square foot in Toronto and the York Region. On average, that means anywhere from $4,000-$8,000 to paint a typical two-storey detached house. Pricing can change depending on how “chalky” your old siding is since Toronto painters have to power wash and hand-scrub significantly more prior to painting to ensure a good bond with the metal underneath.
How long will painted aluminum siding last?
Expect painted aluminum siding to last you 5-10 years when done professionally. Aluminum is one of the best siding “substrates” because it’s less likely to expand or contract significantly like wood or vinyl in Canada’s severe freeze/thaw cycles. Although the paint itself won’t peel, darker colours can start to fade from UV rays after 10 years sitting in the direct summer sun here in Markham or Richmond Hill.
What kind of paint will stick to aluminum siding?
Benjamin Moore’s Aqua Lock primer + Element Guard paint is truly the best you can get for Toronto homes. Aqua Lock works as a multi-use primer that seals in old aluminum’s chalky residue. Add an Element Guard topcoat and you’ve got yourself a flexible, mildew-resistant paint job that can be applied right up until rain begins…60 minutes to be exact. Just ask any painter during an unpredictable Ontario spring!
