Can aluminum siding really be painted?

Yes — and it's one of the best things you can do for chalky, faded aluminum. With proper cleaning, prep, and coatings made to bond to metal, refinished aluminum siding looks new and holds up for years.

Is refinishing cheaper than new siding?

Almost always, and usually by a wide margin. Refinishing uses your existing, structurally sound siding, so you avoid tear-off, disposal, and material costs. We'll give you a free written estimate so you can compare.

How long does the finish last?

With the right prep and quality coatings, a refinish can last many years. Erie's freeze-thaw weather is tough on finishes, which is exactly why our preparation step matters so much.

How long does a typical job take?

Most homes are done in a matter of days, not weeks, depending on size, prep, and weather. We'll give you a realistic timeline with your estimate.

Do you handle commercial or multi-unit buildings?

Yes — apartment complexes, condos and HOAs, churches, senior living facilities, and commercial or light-industrial buildings. Refinishing scales well: the larger the property, the more you save versus recladding, and tenants aren't displaced while we work.

Can I choose any color?

Virtually any color you like. We're happy to help you choose a scheme that fits your home, your street, and any HOA guidelines — color consultation is part of what we do.

What areas do you serve?

We're based in Erie and serve homeowners throughout Erie County and the surrounding communities, including Millcreek, Harborcreek, Fairview, and Girard.

How do I get a quote?

Call (814) 864-7676 or fill out the form on our website. We'll set up a time to look at your home and give you an honest, no-pressure estimate.

Aluminum & Vinyl Siding Specialists · Erie, PA

Don't replace your siding — refinish it.

Q: Do you paint vinyl siding too?

Yes. Faded vinyl can be refinished with coatings designed for it, including lighter-than-original colors using heat-reflective formulas. We'll advise what's safe for your siding.

For 40+ years, Erie homeowners and property managers have trusted us to restore faded, chalky aluminum and vinyl siding to a fresh, durable finish — for a fraction of the cost of tearing it off and starting over.

Get My Free Estimate (814) 864-7676

★★★★★ Trusted across Erie County — 7,500+ homes refinished

40+Years in Erie

FamilyOwned & operated

LicensedPA contractor

An Erie home with freshly refinished aluminum siding in a rich blue finish

Restored, not replacedSave thousands vs. new siding

Free, no-pressure estimates Family-owned, 40+ years Licensed PA contractor Residential & commercial Serving Erie County & nearby

Before & After

See what a refinish actually does

Drag the sliders to reveal the transformation. These are real Erie homes we refinished — the very same siding taken from a tired, worn finish to a fresh, durable one in a matter of days.

Large Erie home after refinishing — fresh sage-green finish, pool fence and stone patio visible

The same Erie home before — worn tan finish, crew masking and spraying

BeforeAfter

The same home — its worn tan finish and the fresh sage-green result. Same pool fence, stone patio and rooflines in both shots (July–Aug 2010).

The same siding. A brand-new look — even a brand-new color.

Aluminum doesn't rot — it oxidizes. The finish chalks and fades while the siding underneath stays sound. We mask off, prep properly, and recoat to last — and you can keep your color or change it completely, like this tan-to-sage home.

Coatings made to bond to metal & vinyl — not generic wall paint
A finish that holds up to Erie's freeze-thaw winters
Done in days, not weeks — and a fraction of replacement cost

Erie colonial the day after refinishing — fresh, clean finish

The same Erie colonial mid-refinish, windows masked, old finish still on

BeforeAfter

Another Erie home — windows masked mid-refinish, then finished the very next day.

What We Fix

Chalking, fading, oxidation? That's exactly what we fix.

These are surface problems — not structural ones. Aluminum and vinyl siding usually stay sound underneath, which is why refinishing costs a fraction of a tear-off and gives your home a like-new finish.

Chalky & faded

A powdery film and washed-out color mean the old finish is breaking down — it even rubs off on your hand. A fresh coat brings the color right back.

Oxidized & streaked

Weather and UV leave blotchy stains and streaks down the walls. The siding itself is fine — the finish has simply worn out and needs renewing.

Peeling & flaking

Once a finish lets go it spreads fast. Proper cleaning, prep and the right coating stop it and lock in a smooth, even surface that lasts.

Why Refinish

Refinishing Aluminum or Vinyl Siding is all we've done for over 40 years.

Aluminum and older vinyl siding chalk, fade, and lose their finish over time — but the siding itself is usually still sound. Refinishing it with the right preparation and coatings makes it look new again and protects it for years, without the mess, disruption, and expense of full replacement.

Refinish vs. Replace

ReplacementRefinishing

Typical costTear-off + materials + laborA fraction of the cost

Project lengthWeeks on siteDays, not weeks

DisruptionDemolition, noise, debrisMinimal — mask, coat, done

WasteOld siding to the landfillNone — keep what works

Color optionsLimited to stock linesVirtually any color

Siding lifeRestarts at full priceExtended for years

Specialized prep & coatings
We clean off chalk and oxidation, prime where needed, and apply finishes formulated to bond to metal and vinyl — not generic wall paint.
A genuine money-saver
Refinishing skips tear-off, disposal, and new material entirely — that's why it costs a fraction of replacement. Get a free written estimate and compare for yourself.
Decades of doing exactly this
Refinishing siding is a craft. Four decades and thousands of homes in, we know how Erie's weather treats a finish and how to make ours last.

What We Do

Full exterior refinishing, start to finish

Siding refinishing is our backbone, but we handle the whole exterior so your property comes together as one finished look.

Our Flagship Service

Aluminum & Vinyl Siding Refinishing

The work we built our name on — and all we did for our first four decades. We restore chalky, faded siding with durable factory-grade coatings that bring the whole property back to life for a fraction of replacement cost.

Aluminum siding

Aluminum doesn't rot — it oxidizes. We wash off the chalk, prep properly, and recoat with finishes formulated to bond to metal. Keep your original color or change it completely.

Vinyl siding

Faded vinyl comes back too — with vinyl-safe coatings, including lighter-than-original colors using heat-reflective formulas. We'll tell you exactly what's safe for your siding.

Power Washing & Surface Prep

Every job starts with thorough cleaning and prep — the step that makes the difference between a finish that lasts and one that peels.

Exterior House Painting

Wood, stucco, trim, soffits, fascia and more — full exterior repaints with careful masking and clean lines.

Trim & Accent Work

Shutters, doors, railings, and trim painted to complement your siding and sharpen your home's curb appeal.

Deck & Fence Staining

Protect and refresh decks, fences, and outdoor wood with stains and sealers built for Erie's seasons.

Color Consultation

Not sure what color? We'll help you choose a scheme that fits your home, your street, and your taste.

Commercial & Multi-Unit

Large buildings fade too — and the savings scale with them.

We've refinished apartment buildings, churches, and commercial and industrial exteriors across Erie for decades. When recladding a large property runs into serious money, refinishing delivers the same fresh, uniform exterior for a fraction of the budget — without displacing the people who live and work there.

Apartment complexes Condominiums & HOAs Churches Senior living facilities Property management Retail & light industrial

Budget-friendly at scale — the bigger the building, the bigger the gap between refinishing and replacement
Tenant-friendly process — no tear-off, no debris, minimal noise; residents stay put while we work
Large-project capability — 40+ years and 7,500+ projects, from single homes to full commercial exteriors
Licensed & insured — PA contractor license PA008928, with written estimates for your budgeting cycle

Request a Commercial Estimate (814) 864-7676

A weathered commercial steel building with rusted, faded panels — the kind of condition we take on

A commercial building with a clean, uniform refinished exterior — the finish we deliver

From our commercial archive — weathered steel exteriors restored to a clean, uniform finish.

How We Work

A simple, no-pressure process

From first call to final coat, we keep it straightforward and respectful of your home and your time.

The Aluminum Refinishing crew at work on an Erie home — ladders set, windows masked, ready to refinish

Free Estimate

Call or send the form. We come out, look at your siding, and give you an honest, written quote — no obligation.

Prep & Protect

We power wash, scrape, repair, and mask off everything around the work area so your property stays clean.

Refinish

We apply the right primer and coatings for your surface, working carefully for an even, lasting finish.

Walk-Through

We clean up completely and walk the job with you to make sure you're happy before we call it done.

Our Work

Erie homes we've brought back to life

Real homes across Erie County, refinished by our crew — not torn off and replaced. Every one of these still has its original siding underneath a fresh, durable finish.

Sprawling tan ranch home with red roof refinished, set among trees in Erie County — Sprawling ranch, freshly refreshed

Sage-green Cape Cod home refinished with white trim and detached garage — Cozy cape, fresh sage finish

Two-story home refinished with red accent shutters — Custom color with accent shutters

Cream Tudor-style home refinished with clean trim — Cream Tudor, sharp clean trim

Blue colonial home refinished with white porch and flag — Colonial blue, crisp white trim

Two-story home with covered porch, fully refinished — Covered porch, like-new finish

Green two-story home refinished in a fresh, even finish — Bold green, fully refinished

Blue two-story colonial home refinished with white trim and flag — Two-story blue, beautifully refreshed

Want to see your home on this wall? Get a free estimate and we'll show you what's possible.

40+Years in business

7,500+Homes painted

FreeWritten estimates

1Specialty, done right

Family-owned and Erie-based for more than 40 years — built on honest work, fair prices, and thousands of homes refinished right.

BM Bob MerchantOwner, Aluminum Refinishing, Inc.

About Us

Four decades of Erie's siding, refreshed

Aluminum Refinishing, Inc. is a family-owned exterior refinishing company based right here in Erie, Pennsylvania. For more than 40 years we've specialized in something most contractors don't offer at all: bringing tired aluminum and vinyl siding back to life instead of ripping it off.

That focus — and more than 7,500 homes — has made us a go-to for homeowners and rental-property owners across Erie County who want a fresh look without a replacement-sized bill. We're a licensed Pennsylvania contractor, and the same hands-on approach that built our reputation still guides every job today.

40+Years in business

Erie, PALocally owned

PA008928PA contractor license

Reviews

What Erie homeowners say

A few themes come up again and again: a job done right, a crew that respects your home, and an owner who actually picks up the phone.

★★★★★

"Exceptional service, stunning transformation"

I recently hired Aluminum Refinishing to paint the exterior of my home, and I couldn't be happier. Their team was professional, attentive to detail, and always on time. My home has never looked better, and I've received numerous compliments from my neighbors.

Jamie KruggerErie, PA

★★★★★

"Great work quality, delivered on time"

Their team was punctual, organized, and respectful of our property throughout the entire process. They went the extra mile by addressing minor repairs before painting. Our home now looks fresh and inviting. We highly recommend Bob and his team.

Mike AlexanderErie, PA

★★★★★

"They're amazing painters"

As a busy mom, I was looking for a reliable, efficient company to give our home a facelift. They were so courteous and understanding, working around our family's schedule with ease. The quality of their work is simply outstanding — I've already referred several friends.

Michelle ThompsonGirard, PA

★★★★★

"Great attention to detail"

It was a great experience from start to finish. The team was punctual, polite, and paid great attention to detail. They took the time to listen to our ideas and helped us choose the perfect color scheme. We're very pleased with the result.

David WarrenErie, PA