Can you paint aluminum siding?

Question

My house is about 65 years old and has aluminum siding. I recently was thinking about replacing it with vinyl siding, but someone suggested maybe just painting the aluminum siding. It is a very small house, so I couldn't imagine that vinyl would cost that much, but if I can save money by just having someone paint it, I am all for that. Is Vinyl alot better then aluminum?

Answer 1

as a alum siding home owner, i say YES! you first must pressure wash w/ a siding cleaner. let dry a day or 2. then apply paint that is made for alum siding, so as not to bubble/peel after first yr. there is also a vinyl paint that is new and must be applied by a pro.

Answer 2

you can paint it.

vinyl has better insulating properties, and you might even get a tax break as it is a "green" move.