If you want to give your home an easy and impactful facelift without breaking your budget, painting your vinyl siding is a great option. Painting instead of a complete replacement is a cheaper option that allows you to get more out of your home. Before you start painting, however, make sure you take the time to learn which paints are vinyl-safe to prevent damage to your siding.

Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?

Painting vinyl siding is a great way to give the exterior of your home a new look. While other materials, such as stone and brick, may be hard to change or recolor, vinyl siding is an easy solution you can often complete yourself.

How to Paint Vinyl Siding

To paint vinyl siding, you will complete the following steps:

  1. Select your color: Vinyl siding can only handle a certain amount of heat absorption. Since dark colors take in more heat than lighter colors, choose a paint color that’s lighter than the original siding color.
  2. Check the weather forecast: Paint vinyl siding when the temperature is between 40 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid cracking.
  3. Prepare the siding: Combine ⅓ cup of powdered laundry detergent, ⅔ cup of household cleaner and ⅔ cup of bleach in a bucket. Rinse the siding and then hand-scrub each section with the solution before rinsing it with the hose.
  4. Mask off delicate areas: Use painter’s tape to mask any areas you do not want to get paint on, like doors, trim and hardware such as outlets.
  5. Prime the siding: Apply the primer to the siding, make sure you back brush to ensure complete coverage and remove drips and other heavy areas.
  6. Apply the exterior paint: Paint the primed siding with an even coat of exterior paint and be sure to back brush to prevent drips. Let the first coat dry before applying a second coat.
  7. Clean up your painting site: Remove all masking materials before performing any touchups.

What Are the Best Paints for Vinyl Siding?

The best paints for vinyl siding are options are 100% acrylic. Acrylic paint is lightweight and clings to the vinyl for a more even coating. Unlike other heavy paint options, acrylic will not flake off, which means it will last longer for a more cost-effective paint option.

Keep Your Home Looking Its Best With Siding Services From AmeriPro Roofing

As you paint your siding, you may find areas of your siding that have damage and require replacement. Luckily, the team at AmeriPro Roofing is here to offer expert siding replacement. Let our team help your home look its best with our expert siding services. To learn more, we invite you to schedule a complimentary inspection or contact us today!