Exterior--- painting vinyl siding

[drumrol]

I want to paint my vinyl siding, I power washed it and took the time and did a second hand wash. I have painted all sorts of houses but never vinyl. I never sprayed a house but I'm wondering if this is something I should consider, and if so, where can i get some information on this. Thanks

[HayZee518]

With the external expansion and contracting of the vinyl surface - I don't think any paint woulkd stick. About the only thing I can figure is if the solvents in the paint partially melt the base to fuse the paint to it - e.g. acetone or M.E.K. Methyl Ethyl Ketone. MEK is toxic

[mrcaptainbob]

I would think you could paint that vinyl. As long as you prep it first, it should work quite well. Rust-Oleum now has a product called 'Fusion-Paint' that has a special bonding agent. I would think, if you contacted Rust-Oleum that they could give you some good advice. Maybe a painter's supply shop could also guide you. Do you have a scrap piece? Try spraying it and let it set up. Then set it in the sun, then freeze it. Alternate that a few times and see if it'll peel. I kind of doubt that it will come off.

[leone184]

I'm glad to see this topic listed here, most people are not aware of just how easy it is to paint vinyl or aluminum siding. I personally know people who have achieved outstanding results.

You have already done the prep, power washing is usually all that is recommended. After that, be sure to use a premium quality 100% acrylic latex.(Don't buy cheap paint!) This will stick well to both vinyl and aluminum siding, primer is not needed. The paint can be brushed, rolled and sprayed the same as you would over any other siding material.

Plan on two coats, obviously the paint will not soak into siding like it will over wooden or masonry serfaces, but a second coat will give you a more uniform finish. On such a smooth surface, brush and roller marks will be a problem.

VERY IMPORTANT- Don't choose a color that is darker than the original siding color. Most sidings tend to be a lighter color because it reflects the sun's heat. Siding with a darker color might absorb more of the sun's rays and start to warp.

leone184

[Troy]

Thanks for the info, leone184. I think that answers a lot of people's questions.

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