What kind of paint should I use to paint exterior shutters with?
by Nikki
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I have white shutters on my brick house< I want to paint them black. I have no idea how to take them down to paint them so I assume using a brush and paint will be best. But I have read that when painting shutters light to dark the paint won't last does anyone know if this is true? Can I even paint them is the biggest question and will it last if I do? Thank you
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Wash and wire brush them before painting. Use a good primer and exterior paint.
exterior paint sherwin Williams.
You must clean the shutters first,allow to dry,Use a outdoor paint for what the shutters are made out of.Use a sponge brush for even painting.Once the shutters are dry seal with an exterior clear sealer with a UV protectant.
After cleaning and prepping use outdoor rustoleum spray paint. I did my shutters 3 years ago the same way and the still look new.
i would definitely try a good spray paint . Buy an inexpensive, large drop cloth, clean the shutters, then lay them on the ground and spray them according to directions on the can. Black will cover the white nicely, but you may need two coats. Good luck!
I'm curious , Did you go from light colored shutters to darker colored?
relax,what do you think the shutters are made of?
Light color shutter
. If the shutters were originally a light color you do not want to go dark - it will cause your shutters to warp. I also work paint department at Lowe's. Dark to light is fine. Painting will hold up longer and not fade as fast as it would with spray paint. Valspar Duramax or Reserve is awesome.
you need help with that project, as they are usually quite heavy. Maybe a local person looking for odd jobs. Do you have a vocational school in your area? Sometimes they have students who are looking for this type of job and will charge a minimal amount.Even your local hardware store may have employees who are looking for odd jobs.
There should be screws attaching to the brick somewhere.