Painting vinyl shutters
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Susie
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The vinyl/plastic shutters on our home have faded and need painted (and I want to change them from hunter green to black). Any suggestions on paint brands; do's & don'ts; primer? etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
9 answers
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After doing some research you need to clean the shutters to rid mildew dirt etc.I would use a latex primer first since you are making them darker Allow to dry before applying an exterior latex paint.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 11, 2015
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I know that generally when you paint vinyl, you shouldn't go darker than the factory finish because it causes warping.(It even did that on my JH siding). If you stick to a shade close to the hunter green tone, you should be okay, and make sure it is acrylic or acrylic latex NOT regular latex...it holds up better on vinyl. Otherwise, you could buy specialized paint for vinyl, (that would be my 1st choice): http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-collection/vinylsafe-colors-for-vinyl-siding/ http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/for-contractors/vinyl-select http://www.ehow.com/way_5395053_paint-vinyl.html http://www.ehow.com/how_4613098_paint-vinyl-shutters.html#page=6 http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/for-contractors/painting-vinyl-and-aluminum-siding
B. Enne
on Sep 11, 2015
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Clean the shutters with TSP ( trisodiomphosphate), lightly sand, add a bonding primer, then paint. Afterwards, add a non yellowing polyurethane. At least two coats, at the very least, more is better. Then enjoy the new look.
Jonnie Hammon
on Sep 12, 2015
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I used Behrs Marquee outdoors for ours. Its been a year and they still look great. No primer used.
Mary Doyle
on Sep 12, 2015
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I have painted my vinyl shutters twice in 14 years. Pressure wash, and then paint that afternoon or next day. I went from a burgundy color ( that looked horrible with the "peach" colored brick of my house) to a sage green and then to a light green. I did not prime either time, my paint covered perfectly and it was still in perfect shape ( except for the fade from the sun) when I decided to change the color again. I used Color Place paint and the second time around I didn't even take the shutters down. I used a good craft brush for the sides and didn't get 1 drop on the house. It's an easy job that can be finished in one day if you clean them the day before.
Brenda Nealy
on Sep 12, 2015
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I have painted mine for over 30 years using outdoor paint. I have never had a problem. They don't peel, over time (years) the color will fade some. I haven't even sanded. Easy as can be. Shutters began white, I have changed them to tan, blue and black. Just checked the can I used 3 years ago - It's Behr exterior latex, semi-gloss.
Jeanne Nelson
on Sep 12, 2015
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I used Krylon spray paint, 2X Coverage, which bonds to plastic. Turned out great after 2 coats. When from black to turquoise and is so pretty.
Bonnie Woolever
on Sep 12, 2015
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I used Krylon 2X coverage spray paint. Covered great in just two coats. I went from black to turquoise
Bonnie Woolever
on Sep 12, 2015
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You can get spray paint that is for vinyl.Works great.
Barbara C
on Sep 12, 2015
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