How to paint shingle siding.
How to paint shingle siding.
In the past painting vinyl siding wasn t possible because the paint wouldn t fully adhere to the siding.
You can roll it or brush it on but make sure you get under the small lip at the bottom of each asbestos siding shingle.
Wash the shingle siding using a pressure washer.
Sand off any extreme protrusions from the shingles using a sanding block but do not sand the shingles to perfect.
Spread canvas drop cloths over any shrubbery pavement lawn furniture or decking.
Apply primer and paint.
Allow the shingle siding.
Semi transparent stains would never do this protecting much longer.
Begin painting the siding with your choice of brushes and rollers making sure to check often for runs.
Pick the right paint.
Attach thin plastic drop cloths over.
Rinse and let dry.
Apply your chosen paint with a roller or even a paint sprayer saving brushwork for corners and edges.
Evenly coat the entire surface taking care not to apply too much paint in any one section.
Work left to right moving your roller vertically.
How to paint wood shingles.
Even if some did the vinyl would eventually crack and.
How to do it.
Prime the clean shingle siding using a roller.
Allow the primer to dry completely.
Remove all dust and cobwebs to prevent adhesion difficulties.
To help your paint adhere to the fiber cement siding and to get the most uniform looking finish on your paint job the best practice is to apply one coat of a quality exterior latex stain blocking or masonry primer to all of the siding.