Vinyl comes with a color mixed with the material that is more or less permanent.
The good news is that you canpaint vinylsiding.
Just be aware that thesiding will be only as maintenance-freeas the paint itself.
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Also, there are some rules and limitations to follow when painting vinyl siding.
Most importantly, confirm that painting the siding won’t void its warranty if it is still in effect.
Using Primer on Vinyl Siding
There are different schools of thought regardingprimer.
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A simple solution is to follow the advice of your paint manufacturer.
If you do use a primer, ensure the paint is formulated to stick to it.
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Look for paints that contain urethane and acrylic resins, which combine flexibility and excellent adhesion on vinyl siding.
Stir the solution well in a bucket.
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Work from the bottom up, and thoroughly rinse each section immediately after scrubbing.
Direct the water stream downward to prevent getting water behind the siding.
Let the siding dry completely.
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Tip
Hand scrubbing is very effective and may be safer for the siding than a pressure washing.
Let the primer dry as directed.
Let the first coat dry as directed by the paint manufacturer.
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Apply a second coat, and let it dry.
You’ll want to use a paint that is a mix of urethane and acrylic resins on vinyl siding.
This will adhere better than any other top of paint.
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Painting your siding will save you money!
Expect siding, regardless of paint, tolast 30, 40, even up to 60 years.
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