Installing aluminum siding on the exterior of the home can help to refresh its appearance, and will also reduce the amount of maintenance that needs to be performed on the outside of the house (although sadly maintaining the the inside will not be similarly decreased). Installing aluminum panels...
An aluminum window frame is an insulating material for windows; it can save energy and lock in temperatures; however, an aluminum frame can be a bland part of your exterior home decor. Paint, as always, can add that zesty splash of color your house needs to stand out in the neighborhood...
Choosing the Right Paint A home’s exterior can make or break that all-important first impression, so it’s vital to choose the highest-quality paint possible. To truly transform a home, and make a good impression last, select a premium paint, which provides a smoother, more uniform appeara...
From there, things sorta went a little out of control and somehow I managed to convince Ethan that it also made sense to paint the house. Did I mention he loves me a whole lot?We debated replacing the siding all together, but our aluminum siding is good (bordering on great) shape and...
Use soap and water to clean up latex paints, and paint thinner to clean up alkyd paints. Clean your brushes and gear right after painting. Do not ever pour paint thinner or excess paint down the drain or onto the ground—this is a very serious source of ground-water pollution. Keep old...
As it turns out, the best time to paint a house is as early as possible, but not so early that dew or other moisture is still on the house siding. Accumulated moisture remaining from the previous night will cause streaks and poor adhesion, prompting you to go back and touch up the fla...
Paint I always recommend the use of a good gripping primer first, because it’s hard to predict how well paint will adhere to different surfaces.If you are painting straight over an aluminum-sided trailer, you will want to use a primer that is meant for direct-to-metal application. With ...
Peter Hotton, Globe Staff
Aluminum $1.50–$2.50 $2 Brick $1.40–$4.20 $2.80 Stone $2.40–$5 $3.70 Vinyl Painting vinyl siding costs $1 to $3 per square foot. To paint 1,000 square feet, expect to pay between $500 and $2,500. If the vinyl is in reasonably good condition, painting rather than...
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