Secrets of Painting Vinyl
Siding
The popularity of vinyl siding with
new construction started
approximately 20 years ago.
Recently, there have been many
scientific breakthroughs that made
vinyl siding almost maintenance
free. However, if your vinyl siding
home was built more than 20 years
ago, the vinyl installed at that
time did not have the advantages of
our technological era. The factory
finish is most likely faded and
looking run down. You know that
replacing your vinyl siding would be
too expensive. You are lucky!. There
is another way to make your vinyl
siding look like new again You can
paint it! · You can change to a
different color and
You can regain the fresh, new
home look
Before you do any painting over your
vinyl siding, talk to a
professional. This will give you an
idea of what the cost would be to
hire someone to do it for you.
If you decide to paint, you will
lose the maintenance free quality of
vinyl. You might need to paint every
10 years.
The secret to painting your vinyl
siding lies in the procedure.
1. Start by cleaning all the dirt
and mildew accumulated through the
years. The siding can be cleaned by
hand scrubbing or by power washing
it. There are many cleaners
available at your local hardware
store. After cleaning it, it is
important to rinse it thoroughly. If
you skip this step, the paint will
not adhere to the surface. 2. You
are now ready to paint!
a.
Vinyl siding has a very high
coefficient of elasticity. This
means that it expands or contracts
depending on the temperature. This
quality makes it challenging to
paint.
b. In you want your new painted
surface to last a long time, you
will need to chose a high grade
acrylic latex paint. This paint has
extraordinary bonding capabilities.
It will expand and contract with the
vinyl without cracking.
c. A new color scheme can also be
used. However, the new color must be
lighter than the original color.
Each vinyl siding is manufactured to
resist specific levels of heat. If
you chose a darker color, your new
siding will absorb more heat. This
could have some ugly consequences
your siding might warp or buckle.
d. Try not to paint under the direct
sunlight if possible. Overcast
weather produces better results.
3. It is recommended that you apply
two coats of paint. Two coats of
paint will provide excellent
adhesion and the flexibility needed
on vinyl siding. It will also resist
peeling and fading.
If you follow this procedure, your
home will look like new again and
your painting job will last
approximately 10 years. In addition,
you will have literally saved
thousands of dollars avoiding a new
vinyl siding job Enjoy!
Mr. Borjas started investing in Real
Estate 7 years ago. This activity
led to a General Contractors License
and to build custom homes in NC.
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a vinyl siding contractor in the Charlotte area
please
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