How To Paint On Vinyl Siding

Even newer vinyl siding can look bad if the installation isn t proper and no amount of paint will improve it.

How to paint on vinyl siding.

Apply a primer to the sidings. Then you can apply the paint. Evenly coat the entire surface taking care not to apply too much paint in any one section. Quality paint manufacturers offer paints specifically formulated for vinyl siding and usually specify a variety of vinyl safe colors that is colors that won t absorb too much heat.

Start in a corner and paint with the grain of your vinyl siding. When painting an aluminum or vinyl siding primer must be used to ensure that the paint sticks to the surface. The stress on vinyl siding is high as fluctuating temperatures expand and contract the material. You should also apply a second coat for the best effect.

It is perfectly acceptable to use a paint sprayer to apply 100 acrylic paint. Apply your chosen paint with a roller or even a paint sprayer saving brushwork for corners and edges. This will ensure that the finishing coat stays on properly and even better it will help the paintwork to last for longer. Apply paint until you cover the whole area.

Use an acrylic bonding primer. Use the sprayer to coat the surface taking care to apply the paint evenly. Inadequate nailing can make the siding look wavy or pull away from the underlayment.