Can I paint my white Faux Wood blinds that have yellowed from the sun?

Hello,

One coat white satin finish would be good , or you could stick on Contact paper maybe.

Hi there, yes you can and this vidoe tutorial will show you how - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb_J68Fr82M

You could start by taking them down and cover the slats with a paste made from Oxyclean and water (wear gloves), that removes many stains from plastic and maybe what you need. Let the paste sit for 5-10 min and then rinse off.

Other than that, you could paint them with any paint made for plastic. Be sure they are very clean before painting.

Yes, you can. Here's a link:

https://www.doityourself.com/stry/tips-for-painting-faux-wood-blinds

Thats a good question. Wonder if the previous commercial sealer yellowed and if it could impact further painting. Calling the blind manufacturer if known might be considered.

most the time the paint will also yellow on the blinds here is some info

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/whiten-yellowed-blinds-32520.html

I would recommend RustOleum enamel paint. I painted exterior shutters and other items on our porch and there is no yellowing on them.

I use to have blinds and got tired of having to change them out so I went with semi-sheer curtains - they are much easier to keep clean.

Here are tips for painting your faux wood blinds: https://www.doityourself.com/stry/tips-for-painting-faux-wood-blinds#:~:text=Faux%20wood%20blinds%20add%20an,add%20personality%20to%20the%20room.

Yes you can, and use acrylic based enamel paint.

For as much work as painting them I would consider new ones. It is too much to do all at once try one or two a month. Lowe's and Home Depot carry them. Measure the width and replace as you can.

You likely can prime and paint them but this sure sounds like an immense amount of work. You might weigh the time, effort, and expense of painting against installing new ones.

Here's a post that might help https://www.hunker.com/12000484/how-to-clean-sun-yellowed-white-plastic-blinds

Hang them up outside on a clothes line with something like monofilament fishing line.

Wash & dry them.

Spray paint them, with 2 light coats.

It will take a lot of paint, so buy extra cans and keep the receipt.

Contact paper will NOT stay stuck to faux wood blinds.

Don't waste your money or time.

Certain white plastics naturally become more yellowy over time when exposed to indoor light or sunlight. Because the 'faux wood' is composed of plastic, this is why they have discoloured.

Are the blinds discoloured on both sides of the slats, or just the side that has been facing the outside the most?

1. Paint Slats With Primer

1. Spray each slat with the shellac spray primer until the slat is coated evenly. The shellac spray primer will bind to bare wood or wood finished with both oil- and water-based coatings. Allow the slats to dry for the recommended period of time stated on the primer canister. To avoid your slats becoming stuck to whatever you are spraying them on top of, like the tarp, prop them up on something small like a small block of wood.

2. Prime Other Side

1. Flip the slats over and spray primer on the other side. Wait the recommended period of time for them to dry.

3. Paint One Side of Slats

1. Paint one side of each slat with with acrylic based enamel paint using a paintbrush. This type of paint will hold up well over time and is easy to clean. Apply paint on the edges and then set each slat back down on the tarp. Allow the slats to dry for the recommended period of time stated on the paint canister.

4. Paint Other Side

1. Flip the slats over and paint the other side. Wait the recommended period of time for them to dry.

5. Replace Slat Strings

1. Guide the main strings back down through the holes in the slats. Pull the main strings through the peg holes on the bottom rail and tie a knot to secure the entire assembly back into place.

6. Replace Slat Fasteners

1. Press the plastic or wooden pegs back into the holes on the bottom rail.