How To Paint On Vinyl Siding

Apply your chosen paint with a roller or even a paint sprayer saving brushwork for corners and edges.

How to paint on vinyl siding. 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. When painting an aluminum or vinyl siding primer must be used to ensure that the paint sticks to the surface. Use an acrylic bonding primer. Use the sprayer to coat the surface taking care to apply the paint evenly.

The stress on vinyl siding is high as fluctuating temperatures expand and contract the material. Start in a corner and paint with the grain of your vinyl siding. Then you can apply the paint. If the vinyl is peeling and cracked a primer should be applied first.

Apply a primer to the sidings. This will ensure that the finishing coat stays on properly and even better it will help the paintwork to last for longer. You should also apply a second coat for the best effect. Evenly coat the entire surface taking care not to apply too much paint in any one section.

Even newer vinyl siding can look bad if the installation isn t proper and no amount of paint will improve it. Many paints for vinyl are a blend of urethane and acrylic resins combining flexibility and excellent adhesion. Apply paint until you cover the whole area.