If the siding on your house is fading and no longer attractive, there is a more cost-effective solution than re-siding the entire house. Due to recent advances in paints and coatings, painting vinyl siding is a viable and attractive option. In fact, the new paint job could last up to 10 years. But, in order for that to happen, you need to follow the correct procedures for painting vinyl siding.
The first step to follow when painting vinyl siding is to prepare the surface appropriately. It’s mandatory to clean the siding, and ensure that you remove all the dirt, residue and chalk that cling to the siding. The best way to do this is to scrub the siding with soap and water using brushes and rags. It is possible to use a pressure washer, but beware. Such machines use enormous amounts of water that can get behind and soak into the siding. Before painting vinyl siding, you need to make sure the surface is completely dry. If there’s any mildew present on the vinyl siding, use a solution of oxygen bleach to clean it. Finally, be sure to rinse the siding completely to remove any leftover soap or bleach.
The next step to follow when painting vinyl siding is to select the right type of paint. This is important because of the composition of vinyl siding, which is exposed to large amounts of heat and then absorbs that heat. This causes the siding to repeatedly expand and contract. The right type of paint will be a high-quality mix of acrylic resin and water-based urethane. The key is for the paint to adhere well and be flexible enough to stand up to the expansions and contractions of the siding.
Something else to keep in mind when selecting the paint is the color that you choose. Don’t select a paint that is too dark in color. Darker colors absorb more heat. Painting vinyl siding darker than the original color of the siding could result in warping.
The final step to follow when painting vinyl siding is to apply the paint during the right weather conditions. Avoid painting on a sunny day. Painting when it’s cooler and overcast helps the paint to dry and adhere to the siding.
If you follow the correct procedures to prepare the siding, select the paint and apply the paint, you will be successful in painting vinyl siding.
By: Simon Harris
Archive for January, 2010
Ensure Success When Painting Vinyl Siding
January 30th, 2010Home Painting – Ask For Color Samples
January 30th, 2010
It is time to have the exterior of your home repainted and you are thinking of choosing a different color to keep things looking fresh. You think you’ve found the perfect shade for the painting but are afraid that it will look different once it is applied to your home. How can you be sure this won’t happen?
To help make sure that your home painting will look the same shade as you have envisioned, you can work with a paint contractor. Hiring an experienced paint contractor for your home painting can be a good idea to make sure the project goes smoothly and the end result comes out how you envisioned, especially if you have no experience in home painting. You can ask your paint contractor to provide you with color samples of how a color would look on your home. An experienced contractor will work with you on finding the perfect color and will know how to complete the project so it turns out just how you have envisioned.
The contractor can show you examples of previous work. This is extremely useful if they have done a previous home painting in the color you want so that you can get a good idea of what it would look like on your home. If the contractor has references from previous projects that are willing to let you go to their home and look at their home painting, this could also be very beneficial is giving you an idea of how the color would look on your home.
By: Violet Williams
