Installing a new railing outside your Connecticut home can enhance its appearance. It can also make things safer by giving people something to hold onto when they walk up and down the steps. A railing is especially important in the winter, when the ground could be covered with snow or ice.
Reasons Why Homeowners Choose Aluminum Railings
Many Connecticut homeowners choose to install aluminum railings outside their houses. Aluminum railings are durable, long-lasting, and attractive. They are available in a variety of styles and colors to complement the appearance of any home.
One of the most important reasons why homeowners choose to install aluminum railings is that they are easy to maintain. They have a durable powder coating that can resist corrosion, regardless of the weather. An aluminum railing will not be damaged by years of exposure to heat, cold, snow, ice, rain, or wind. It will not peel, flake, crack, or rust. If you install an aluminum railing, you will not need to worry about painting it to maintain its attractive appearance.
When You Might Want to Paint an Aluminum Railing
In some cases, you might want to paint your home’s aluminum railing. Perhaps you changed your mind about the color of the railing, or maybe you decided to paint your house a different color and you don’t think the color of the railing works as well with the house’s new color. In those cases, an aluminum railing can be painted.
How to Paint an Aluminum Railing
You should paint your aluminum railing on a day without rain or humidity. This will prevent moisture from interfering with the paint, and the railing will dry faster in dry and sunny weather.
Before you paint your aluminum railing, you will need to remove any dirt and rust, apply primer, and scuff-sand the surface to help the paint adhere. Let the primer dry for two to four hours before you apply paint. Make sure you use paint that is designed for metal. It will take about 24 hours for the paint to dry completely.
Contact Aladdin to Get a Quote for a New Aluminum Railing
Aladdin has been helping Connecticut homeowners improve and beautify their homes since 1949. We can install a new aluminum railing outside your house to enhance its appearance and make the steps safer. We offer aluminum railings in a wide array of colors that are easy to maintain and can stand up to severe Connecticut weather.