Aluminum siding is a durable cladding, but even the toughest metal needs a facelift after years of UV exposure, oxidation, and weathering. When the chalky finish starts showing up on your hands—or worse, on curb-appeal photos—homeowners start Googling “paint aluminum siding cost.” If you are one of them, CountBricks is here to demystify the numbers and give you an accurate, real-time estimate you can trust.
Across residential projects completed by CountBricks crews in 2024, total paint aluminum siding cost has ranged from $2.80 to $5.50 per square foot. A typical 2,000-square-foot home therefore lands between $5,600 and $11,000, depending on material quality, surface prep, and access challenges.
Paint technology has advanced, and so have price tags. Expect:
• Primer designed for bare aluminum: $25–$40 per gallon
• Acrylic urethane topcoat: $45–$65 per gallon
• Miscellaneous sundries—tape, plastic, caulk: 5–8 % of material budget
Labor consumes 55-65 % of the overall budget because aluminum demands specialty surface prep.
• Power washing and de-oxidation: 1 technician × 6-8 hours
• Masking windows, doors, landscaping: 2 painters × 4 hours
• Spraying and back-rolling: 3 painters × 8-12 hours
Regional wage rates influence the final figure, but CountBricks AI pulls the latest Department of Labor data for your ZIP code so your estimate is never outdated.
• Airless sprayers, 30- to 40-foot ladders, and safety harness systems add 8-12 % to the project
• Disposal of hazardous rinse water is included in CountBricks green compliance standards
Traditional estimating involves scribbled notes, manual takeoffs, and the inevitable back-and-forth phone tag. With CountBricks, you simply walk around your home, speak naturally, and our voice-driven AI captures dimensions, surface conditions, and project preferences in seconds. The system references up-to-the-minute paint and labor pricing from our nationwide supplier network, then outputs a line-item estimate, project schedule, and invoice—all before you set the phone down.
1. Surface Measurement: Phone camera data creates a 3D model and square-footage tally
2. Condition Score: AI labels oxidation, dents, and existing paint thickness to predict prep hours
3. Material Matrix: Database matches primer and topcoat formulas to substrate type and local climate
4. Labor Sync: Regional wage tables update weekly to keep crew rates current
5. Risk Factor: Algorithm adds contingency for ladder setups, second-story work, and weather windows
The result: an on-screen cost that mirrors reality, not guesswork. View a sample at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Schedule in shoulder seasons—late spring or early fall—to avoid rush premiums and temperature-related paint failures
• Opt for a factory-tinted primer; it improves coverage and reduces topcoat gallons by up to 15 %
• Combine projects—gutters, shutters, trim—to spread mobilization costs across multiple tasks
• Provide clear access by trimming shrubs and moving patio furniture before the crew arrives
• Use CountBricks bulk-buy paint pricing; our supplier agreements cut material costs by 8-10 %
While a weekend warrior can rent an airless sprayer, the learning curve is steep and the margin for error (runs, overspray, adhesion failure) is even steeper. CountBricks crews hold manufacturer certifications, and our workmanship warranty protects your investment long after the paint dries. Calculate the opportunity cost of DIY—lost weekends, equipment rental, and potential re-do—and professional service quickly pays for itself.
• Voice estimate: 15 minutes on your smartphone
• Digital contract signing: same day via CountBricks.com/contract
• Material procurement: 2-3 days with expedited supplier shipping
• On-site work: 3-5 days for most single-family homes
• Final inspection and warranty registration: within 24 hours of completion
If the numbers make sense, book a free virtual consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation. Our team will verify measurements, discuss color palettes, and lock in your project timeline. With CountBricks, paint aluminum siding cost is no longer a mystery—it’s a transparent, data-backed figure you can plan around.
A 1,850-square-foot ranch in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood had chalked, faded aluminum siding. The homeowner contacted CountBricks via the voice estimate app.
1. Capture Stage: In 12 minutes the client walked the perimeter, describing surface oxidation and color goals. AI recorded 1,930 square feet of paintable area.
2. Estimate Output: The system calculated a $8,740 project total—materials at $2,980, labor at $4,860, equipment and overhead at $900. A digital proposal hit the client’s inbox instantly.
3. Execution: Our three-person crew arrived four days later. They performed a trisodium phosphate wash, applied a bonding primer, and finished with two coats of low-gloss acrylic urethane in coastal gray. Total on-site time: four days.
4. Result: The client’s energy bill dropped 6 % thanks to the reflective coating, and Zillow photos boosted the home’s valuation by $17,000. The CountBricks workmanship warranty covers peeling or blistering for five years.
• Dark colors absorb heat and can shorten coating life on thin-gauge aluminum. Ask CountBricks color consultants for light-reflective options.
• Annual gentle rinsing with a garden hose preserves finish longevity and keeps the warranty valid.
• Combining siding paint with a gutter upgrade saves roughly 12 % on mobilization fees—book both through CountBricks.com/services.
Book your free consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation or explore our completed exteriors at CountBricks.com/portfolio. Transparent pricing, voice-powered speed, and certified crews make CountBricks the easiest path to a refreshed, high-value home.
