How can I my paint home's exterior vinyl siding?
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I would like to paint the exterior of my home. Can I do this? Also, how do I prep so that the paint sticks?
7 answers
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Just did a Google search and see that Bob Vila says you can... http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-paint-vinyl-siding/#.VxJcgHErK00 There are plenty of links and videos showing how to paint vinyl siding. Preparation is the key. Phil A
Phil a
on Apr 16, 2016
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A few extra sites to check out. http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-contractors/painting-vinyl-and-aluminum-siding https://www.pinterest.com/explore/painting-vinyl-siding/ http://www.imageworkspainting.com/blog/bid/349645/Painting-Vinyl-Siding-On-Your-Home-Can-You-Should-You
William
on Apr 16, 2016
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Yes, with proper prep work you can paint the exterior vinyl. First, power wash the house to remove mildew, mold, and dirt. Repair any exterior damage. Prime with exterior primer where needed. Apply a good quality exterior paint. Best of luck and enjoy your "new" home.
Diana Deiley
on Apr 16, 2016
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Yes..primer first and use metal paint. We did our well house to match the house. Its been 18 years and is still holding up.
Terra Gazelle
on Apr 16, 2016
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Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. The general rule is that you have to stay in a similar color depth to whats existing if you have light colors. But some paint companies make paints specifically formulated to adhere to vinyl. Ben Moore makes one called "Regal Select Revive." Not only is formulated for the binding properties, but it allows you to break the "don't go darker than whats on there" rule. If you cant find one specially formulated for vinyl in your particular brand, the higher grades will usually do a good job of adhering with or without a primer. When in doubt, use a primer (Insl-X's Stix or Zinzer's Bulle-Eye are quick dry and highly adhesive. As far as prep goes, pressure wash about a week in advance to give water time to dry behind the seems. If you cant pressure wash, use a house cleaner that attaches to your garden hose. Spray the siding down as directed, agitate with brush and extension pole, then rinse. IMPORTANT!!!! Pop the panels and spot prime several inches behind the overlapping panels. When winter is coming (sorry couldn't let the Game of Thrones ref go) the panels will contract leaving ugly ass seems on your siding. Put two finish coats of finish paint on, regardless of how well the 1st one covers. Youre not gonna wanna do this again anytime soon, so take your time and do it right the first time. It helps with protection and longevity. If you have mold/mildew issues, have your paint dealer add mildewcides to your gallon to mix with while shaking. Focus on dirt/ build up, cracking caulk, Loose/flaking paint all needs to be removed. Prime any raw (uncoated wood), prime it. The better your prep, the more amazing your final results will be. Otherwise, painting over a poorly prepped surface is almost the equivalent of putting a bandaid on a turd. Paint will pop in a few years and just progress from there. Spray the house down once every 1-3 years with the gardenhose cleaner for a light maintenance cleaning as well as to help maintain the color and integrity of the paint. Hope this helps. I'm sure I might be forgetting something small, but its hard to remember everything on a project like this. Just take your time and focus on your prep and you'll be fine
Jason Miller
on Apr 16, 2016
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Yes, you can. There is a paint made for painting vinyl siding. I have seen it advertised.
Paula Brock
on Apr 16, 2016
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You can paint anything you want paint will cover anything, but it's best to use oil paint not latex, no prep is needed if you use a base coat Safety: Wear gloves and other protective gear when using chemical cleaners. • Use a brush or broom to scrub the siding and the trim with a solution of trisodium phosphate or a phosphate-free substitute. This removes dirt and grime that would keep new paint from adhering. • You can also use a pressure washer to clean the walls, but be careful not to force water into any cracks between the siding. • Remove existing paint only if it’s loose or flaking. If your home was built prior to 1978, be sure to follow proper safety and containment procedures for Lead Paint. Final Rinse; Rinse the entire house with a garden hose until the runoff water is clear. • If you used TSP to clean the house, rinse twice to ensure the solution is completely gone. • Let the siding and trim dry completely, usually 2 days, before painting.
Darrel Rose
on Apr 19, 2016
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