Deck and Porch Staining · Aug 2019
Screened porch frame painted dark brown on brick ranch
Screened porch frame painted dark brown on brick ranch. These are before, in-progress and after photos from the job, taken Aug 2019. This deck and porch staining project was done by Larry Gaytos and the My Personal Painter crew. We are based in Florence, Kentucky, and our work is covered by a 2-year touch-up warranty.
Before and After Photos
Aluminum Screened Porch Frame Painted Dark Brown with a Red-Orange Door
This screened porch is attached to a brick ranch, photographed in Aug 2019. The before photos show a pale almond aluminum frame with chipped edges, dirty kick panels along the bottom and spots where the old finish had worn thin. Above it, the dark brown gutter and the light soffit did not match the porch frame at all. In-progress photos show the setup: drop cloths over the patio, lawn and lava rock beds, plastic over the furniture inside, and paper taped along the soffit. The uprights and top rails were already dark brown, and the screen door had been painted a bright red-orange and propped open to dry. In the after photo, the full porch frame, posts and kick panels are a rich dark brown that matches the gutter and roof edge. The screens look darker and cleaner against the frame, and the red-orange door with its center rail stands out against the red brick.
How We Painted This Aluminum Screened Porch
- We cleaned the aluminum frame and kick panels to remove dirt and chalky oxidation, which can stop paint from bonding to metal.
- Worn and chipped areas were scuff sanded, and the frame was wiped down again so no dust was left on the surface.
- Drop cloths covered the patio, lawn and rock beds, plastic went over the furniture, and paper protected the soffit and brick edges.
- A bonding primer made for metal went on the bare and slick spots, giving the dark brown finish a surface it could grip.
- We painted the posts, rails and kick panels dark brown, working carefully along each screen edge to keep paint off the mesh.
- The screen door was painted red-orange on its own, then everything was unmasked and checked closely from both inside and outside the porch.
Paint Colors Similar to This Dark Brown Porch Frame
These are similar colors to consider for a screened porch frame like this one, not the exact paint used on this porch or door.
Sherwin-Williams Van Dyke Brown SW 7041
A deep brown close to the finished frame. It blends with brown gutters and roof edges and makes screens look nearly invisible.
Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze SW 7048
A bronze brown with a gray cast, a slightly softer option for porch frames that sit next to red brick.
Sherwin-Williams Black Fox SW 7020
A warm, near black brown for anyone who wants an even darker frame that still feels warm rather than harsh.
Questions About Painting a Screened Porch Frame
Can an aluminum screened porch frame be painted?
Yes. Aluminum needs a thorough cleaning to remove oxidation, a light scuff sanding and a primer made to bond with metal. After that, a quality exterior acrylic paint works well. Without the right prep, paint on aluminum can peel quickly, so the cleaning and primer steps matter most.
Do the screens have to come out to paint the frame?
Not always. Careful painters can brush along the frame and keep paint off the mesh, as on this porch. Removing screens gives full access but adds time and may require new spline. If the screens are old or torn, replacing them after painting is a good option.
Why paint a screened porch frame a dark color?
Dark frames make screens seem to disappear, so the view from inside looks clearer. Dark brown or black also hides dirt and pollen better than almond or white. Matching the frame to gutters and roof trim makes the porch look like part of the house instead of an add-on.
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