Across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, thousands of homes were built with aluminum siding because it holds up well and lasts a long time. Even when the siding is still in good shape, homeowners often start to notice fading, a chalky feel, or a worn-looking color.
It’s easy to think replacement is the only answer—but in many cases, aluminum siding refinishing can make your home look new again for a lot less money (as long as the prep work is done right).
At Neubert Painting, aluminum siding refinishing isn’t something we do once in a while—it’s what we’re known for. We’ve refinished more than 3,900 aluminum-sided homes across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, including Rocky River, Bay Village, Westlake, Shaker Heights, Lakewood, Parma, Beachwood, North Royalton, Strongsville, Olmsted Falls, Hudson, Broadview Heights, and more.
Why Aluminum Siding Refinishing Often Fails
Many homeowners searching “aluminum siding painters near me” assume every painting company uses the same process. They don’t.
Over time, aluminum siding can form a chalky layer on the surface. If that chalky residue isn’t fully cleaned off, paint can’t grab on the way it should—which often leads to peeling.
The problem is that some contractors treat aluminum like any other siding and do a quick power wash. For aluminum, that usually isn’t enough.
Proper Preparation: The Most Important Step
A long-lasting refinishing job starts with getting the siding truly clean.
Neubert Painting’s preparation system goes far beyond standard washing:
- Professional power washing
- Hand-scrubbing every section of siding using large commercial scrub brushes
- Cleaning products made to remove chalky buildup and stuck-on grime
Because hand-scrubbing takes time and experience, some contractors skip it. But if the siding isn’t cleaned thoroughly, even great paint won’t last. In the worst cases, the paint can start peeling—and then you may be looking at replacement.
This prep step is what makes the difference between paint that lasts—and paint that starts failing early.
The Truth About “Two-Coat” Aluminum Siding Painting
A lot of homeowners are told they’re getting two coats of paint. But sometimes, a contractor will apply one heavier coat to save time and materials.
One heavy coat can look fine at first, but it usually doesn’t protect as well over time and may not cover as evenly. Two separate coats create a stronger, more consistent finish.
Neubert Painting delivers a true two-coat system:
- Two separate finish coats (not one heavy pass)
- A minimum four-hour dry time between coats
- Even coverage and a finish designed to hold up long-term
That matters in Cleveland, where siding has to handle snow, rain, summer sun, and large temperature swings.
Specialty Aluminum Siding Refinishing Crews
Some painters only work on aluminum once in a while. When you don’t do it often, it’s easier to miss the steps that keep the finish from peeling.
Neubert Painting has crews dedicated exclusively to aluminum siding refinishing. They work on aluminum-sided homes every day and follow a proven process designed to help your finish last.
When you’re investing in your home’s exterior, you want it done right the first time.
Paint Aluminum Siding or Replace It?
If a refinishing job fails, it can get expensive fast.
If the paint starts peeling because the siding wasn’t cleaned well or the coating wasn’t applied properly, simply repainting often won’t fix the root problem. In many/most cases, the only solution becomes removing the siding and replacing it with vinyl siding.
In the Cleveland area, vinyl siding replacement now averages around $30,000 or more.
Done the right way, refinishing can bring back curb appeal and help your existing siding last for decades—without the price tag of replacement.
Why Cleveland Homeowners Choose Neubert Painting
Homeowners throughout Northeast Ohio choose Neubert Painting because our process is built for aluminum—and our results are proven:
- Over 3,900 aluminum-sided homes refinished
- Zero coating failures
- Dedicated aluminum siding specialists
- Hands-on scrubbing prep (not just a quick wash)
- A true two-coat finish for better coverage and longer wear
- Decades of local exterior painting experience
When aluminum siding is prepped and painted the right way, it can last for years.
When corners are cut, peeling can start—and fixing it can be far more costly.
That’s why so many homeowners across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio choose the company known for aluminum siding expertise—Neubert Painting.
