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.

Use the sprayer to coat the surface taking care to apply the paint evenly. Evenly coat the entire surface taking care not to apply too much paint in any one section. When painting an aluminum or vinyl siding primer must be used to ensure that the paint sticks to the surface. Apply a primer to the sidings.

You should also apply a second coat for the best effect. When you are finished allow the paint to dry and then inspect your work. 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. Apply paint until you cover the whole area.

Many paints for vinyl are a blend of urethane and acrylic resins combining flexibility and excellent adhesion. Start in a corner and paint with the grain of your vinyl siding. Use an acrylic bonding primer. It is perfectly acceptable to use a paint sprayer to apply 100 acrylic paint.

Then you can apply the paint. Inadequate nailing can make the siding look wavy or pull away from the underlayment. The stress on vinyl siding is high as fluctuating temperatures expand and contract the material.