There are so many reasons why having aluminum siding is a huge plus for the exterior of your home. Not only is it waterproof and corrosion-proof, but you can also paint aluminum siding any colour you want! Vinyl siding is a little different as you can definitely paint it all colours, but it sometimes warps with very dark colours. But with aluminum, the colour choices are endless because the aluminum siding paint will really hold up over time.
In the past, people used aluminum siding paint more to blend in with the house and its exterior features. They would often simply match up the colours with what would go best with the brick, windows, trims and doors. But now in 2023, aluminum siding paint is used more as a feature to help your home stand out. The colours are more pronounced and powerful and people aren’t afraid to be bold! Which is actually really exciting.
Top Colours For Exterior Aluminum Siding Paint
The Big Question — Is It Okay to Paint Aluminum Siding?
Is painting aluminum siding a good idea? This is one question that seems to come up time and time again with prospective clients. They seem to wonder if it’s actually even considered a good idea to paint aluminum siding.
The answer is yes, you can 100% paint aluminum siding and it lasts too. The durability of aluminum siding paint is anywhere from a minimum of seven years upwards of 15 years! Yes, 15 years!
Aluminum doesn’t absorb moisture in the same way that wood does, so it holds up well over time. Really, it has the potential to last the whole duration of the time you’re living in your home.
As far as aluminum window trims, as long as it’s prepped well and has a clean surface, they should be fine to paint as well.
If there is something funky going on with your trims — like normal wear and tear, be sure to use a shellac-based primer, like Sherwin Williams’ The Extreme Bond.
For eaves troughs, you can absolutely paint them. But an expert recommendation is to consider the cost of simply replacing your eaves. Often, the cost of replacing them is right alongside the cost of painting them. So it may be more cost-efficient to just replace them in the end.
For soffits though, it is highly recommended that you do not paint those. With the moisture and air that is constantly passing through the soffits, it is just really hard on the paint. If you feel really strongly about painting your aluminum soffits though, definitely use The Extreme Bond primer, as previously mentioned.
Things to Consider For Aluminum Siding Paint
Even if you’re looking to go bolder and truly play up the style of your house, there are a few things to consider prior to painting your aluminum siding.
- • Consider the look of your neighbourhood overall. Get a sense of some of the colour schemes already being used and what appeals to you.
- • You’ll also want to consider the architecture and exterior layout of your house as well.
- • Also, what’s the size of your home? Because oftentimes, small swatches can be misleading when you actually get the paint on a large exterior space.
- There will be all sorts of visual cues that the exterior of your house will intuitively give off. Listen to your gut here, play up the features and don’t be afraid to go for it with aluminum siding paint colour!
Top Colours For Exterior Aluminum Siding Paint
There are a lot of different exterior aluminum siding paint colours to choose from, as well as paint brands that offer a wide range of options.
The best paint for aluminum siding at Home Depot that you can find is a high-quality exterior paint that will protect your home and stand up to the elements.
As far as the type of paint you want to use for your aluminum siding paint, you’re going to want to use Benjamin Moore’s Regal Select Exterior in a flat or low lustre. For Sherwin Williams, you’ll want to get their Low Sheen paint. Also, it’s always a two-coat minimum for exterior painting. Most of the time though, if you’re going from dark to light or even light to dark with your shades, you’ll find that three to four coats are best.
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For the top picks of 2023 for exterior aluminum paint colours, you really can’t go wrong with nice charcoal. Kendall Charcoal HC-166 is a beautiful choice that would look amazing against white trims, windows and doors.
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Charcoals actually really complement exterior reddish-coloured bricks, so that’s something to consider as well. If you want more of a medium gray, consider Tucker Gray CW-705 as mid-grays tend to look nice with just about any brick colour.
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Nice neutrals are very popular this season. A nice light gray that works really well with a sandstone (or even a pink brick) is Rever Pewter HC-172.
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Beiges aren’t really on-trend this season but think about a nice off-white like White Heron OC-57.
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Whites or off-whites can really work to completely overhaul the exterior of your house and just brighten things up from the outside in. A nice cool black to consider is Black Satin 2131-10.
Image from Benjamin Moore
Image from Benjamin Moore
Tips for Choosing the Best Aluminum Siding Paint Colour
Exterior aluminum siding paint comes in a variety of colours, but which ones are the best?
We have a few tips for choosing the best paint colour for the exterior aluminum trim job:
1. Go With a Shade of Grey
The best colour to use for your aluminum siding is grey. It’s neutral and modern, but it’ll also work with most other shades of paint you can pair it with.
If you want to go a little more modern, try slate grey or charcoal grey. If you want to go with something more traditional, try a lighter shade of grey like dove or ivory.
2. Don’t Be Afraid of White
White is a very popular choice for exterior siding because it blends in so well with the surroundings, but it can also make your home look too sterile. Use this colour sparingly if you’re worried about it.
If you’re going to go with white, try a shade of off-white or eggshell. This will give your home a little more depth without being too stark. If you want to use white as an accent colour, try painting one section of your house either bright white or even using it on your roof.
3. Use Dark Colours Sparingly
Black and navy blue are two of the most popular aluminum siding colours for exterior siding because they make your home look sleek and modern.
But if you’re worried about how this will look on your home, try using black or navy as an accent colour. For example, paint one of the windows black and leave the rest white or use a dark blue on the trim around your windows.
4. Choose Different Colours for Each Side of Your Home
You can also use different aluminum siding colours to make your home appear unique. For example, if you have two sides that face each other on your street, try using a lighter colour on one side and a darker colour on the other.
This will make it look like you have two different homes, which can be fun if you’re looking to make a statement.
Painting metal siding can be a great way to update your home, but it’s important to consider the effect that the colour will have on your house before you begin. Use these tips as a starting point, and then experiment with different colours to find something that works for you.
Something else to keep in mind if you’re not crazy about the colour of your bricks, we can paint or stain those as well! Home Painters Toronto offers a 15-year warranty on exterior brick painting.
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