Aluminum · painted
Pre-Painted Aluminum Sheet & Coil
- Thickness
- .020" – .080"
- Width
- Up to 48"
- Form
- Coil & sheet
Aluminum with a factory-applied paint system, produced by the same coil coating process as pre-painted steel and available in the same colour range.
About the material
Pre-painted aluminum is aluminum coil that receives its paint system on a continuous coating line before it is fabricated — the same controlled process used for pre-painted steel, with the same consistency of colour and film thickness across large quantities.
The paint systems are the same three: PVDF where long-term colour retention and weathering performance govern, SMP for a balance of durability and cost, and Polyester for less demanding work.
What changes is the substrate underneath. Aluminum does not rely on a sacrificial coating, so a cut or drilled edge does not carry the corrosion risk a coated steel edge does — which is why aluminum is often specified for coastal and high-humidity exposure, and for long panels with many cut ends.
It is also lighter, which matters on large panel elevations and on soffits.
Grades, finishes, and availability may vary by branch. Please contact your local branch for current product availability.
Colours
Typical applications
- Architectural cladding
- Fascia & soffit
- Flashing & trim
- Column covers
- Roofing
Processing available
| Branch | Cut to length | Slitting | Stretch Leveling | In-Line Slearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta, BC | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Surrey, BC | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Edmonton, AB | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Brandon, MB | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hamilton, ON | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Dorval, QC | Yes | No | No | No |
| Longview, WA | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Availability of a capability for a given material varies. Ask your branch.