How Do You Paint Vinyl Clad Windows?
If you want to paint vinyl clad windows, you will need to contend with a pair of factors that can complicate the process. First, because vinyl is a nonporous surface, paint will not adhere to it unless the surface is properly prepared to accept adhesion. In addition, because clad windows are so slick, you will need to use specific application methods to help create a professional-looking coating free of unattractive brush strokes in the final finish. Clean the vinyl clad window with dish soap. Rinse the surface with a water hose. Allow the window to dry out completely. Abrade the vinyl clad by sanding it with 220-grit sandpaper. Do not over-sand. Stop sanding when the vinyl feels slightly rough. Wipe down the sanded areas with a tack cloth. Cover surfaces adjacent to the vinyl clad windows with painter’s tape. Cover the window screen completely with masking paper and tape. Pour one gallon of paint into a 2-gallon painter’s pot. Stir in one ounce of water using a wooden stir stick. Stir
