Can vinyl siding be painted?
Vinyl siding was designed to do away with painting and costly maintenance. However there are those rare occasions where painting is the only viable option available, especially when matching the existing color to an older panel. The key to getting good results when painting vinyl is all in the prep work. Rough all surfaces and making sure they are clean and free of dirt, dust or moisture. This will insure that the paint will coat evenly, provide good adhesion and will bond with the panel surface. Superior Replacement Windows recommends that you use a high-quality exterior paint and apply with professional-grade painting tools. We also suggest that you check with your local painting store, hardware store or homecenter for professional advice on which type of paint oil, latex or acrylic is best suited for coating a prepared vinyl surface in your particular climate.
While vinyl siding was designed to do away with painting and costly maintenance, there are those rare occasions where painting is the only viable option, for example when matching a new and old panel. The key to getting good results when painting vinyl is in the prep work. Roughing all surfaces and making sure they are clean and free of dirt, dust or moisture will insure that the paint will coat evenly, provide good adhesion and will bond with the panel surface. Norandex/Reynolds recommends that you use a high-quality exterior paint and apply with professional-grade painting tools under ideal weather conditions for best results. We also suggest that you check with your local paint store, hardware store or homecenter for professional advice on which type of paint – oil, latex or acrylic is best suited for coating a prepared vinyl surface in your particular climate.
