Painting Fiber Cement Siding Calgary, AB
Painting Fiber Cement Siding Calgary, AB
We can paint Hardieplank and fiber cement siding
Have you recently bought a house with Hardieplank fiber cement siding and you’re not fond of the color? Maybe you had your fiber cement siding installed years ago and you’d like to give your home an exterior makeover without replacing the expensive siding? You’ll be happy to know that fiber cement siding can easily be painted and you’ve just found a company that can do it!
Image Line Painting is a full service painting contractor based out of Calgary and serving the surrounding area. One of the exterior painting services we offer is painting or repainting James Hardie® siding otherwise known as fiber cement siding. As a reputable operated small business you can count on our punctuality, professionalism, and ability to execute your painting project to the highest standard of quality.
Specifics For Painting Fiber Cement Siding
Whether your fiber cement siding has a factory finish or it was painted just before installation it doesn’t really matter. The original finish doesn’t need to be sanded it really just needs to be properly cleaned. This can be done with a scrub brush and a hose. Using a pressure washer on fiber cement siding can actually cause damage if you aren't careful. When fiber cement siding is installed on a home they often use color matched caulking around any windows, corners, and to fill in small gaps. Depending on the type of caulking used and how it old is you can replace the caulking (which is a good idea) when you repaint.
Choose The Correct Paint
Choosing the right paint for your fiber cement siding is a must as choosing the wrong type of paint will result in your paint possible peeling and cracking after a short time. You don’t want to use any oil based paints or stains to paint your fiber cement siding, it just won’t last. Most fiber cement siding manufacturers suggest a water-based acrylic paint.
Here Is A PDF From James Hardie® Siding outlining their finishing recommendations. James Hardie® Siding is probably the most common type of fiber cement siding we encounter on customers homes. It’s always best to check with the manufacturer of your siding to see the specific paints or finishes they might recommend for your product.
- Use a high quality water based 100% acrylic paint.
- Paint within 180 days of installation.
- Do NOT paint fiber cement siding when it is wet.
- Surface should be clean, dry, and free of dust, dirt, or mildew.
Our Fiber Cement Painting Service Can Include:
- Expert color consultation.
- High quality water based 100% acrylic paint (as recommended).
- Thorough cleaning and preparation of the siding to be painted.
- Removal and replacement or masking of any lights, outlets, and fixtures.
- Removal and repainting of any exterior trim.
- Protection for your landscaping and anything you don’t want over spray on.
- Applying new color matched caulking where ever necessary for a nice clean finished job.
Does Painting Fiber Cement Siding Void Your Warranty?
It won’t void the warranty on your siding itself but painting over the factory finish (if your fiber cement siding has one) can void the manufacturers warranty on the finish. Again, it’s best to refer to your particular manufacturer of fiber cement siding for the most up-to-date information. If properly painted with the right type of paint and preparation your new finish on your fiber cement siding should easily last another 10+ years without issue.
Why Choose Image Line Painting To Paint Your Fiber Cement Siding?
We have a solid track record of happy and satisfied customers, many of them calling on us again and again for their painting needs and also referring us to their friends and family. It's through the quality of our work that our business continues to grow.
Owner (Cristian Farkas) is checking in on every project and takes great pride in the work that Image Line Painting completes in our customers homes. We care about your painting project and we want to make sure we do the best job we possibly can. We provide unbeatable value, we keep your home spotless, our pricing is fair, and the quality of our finished painting work is unmatched.
If you'd like to schedule an estimate to paint your fiber cement siding then give us a call 403-613-1045 or fill out our online painting estimate request form and we'll get right back you.