July 8, 2009

Home How-to Tips-How to Paint Over Vinyl Siding

We all know that the reason we put vinyl siding on our homes is so that we never have to paint the exterior again. What happen when you decide you don't like the color of the vinyl anymore?


Things You’ll Need:

* pressure washer
* ladder
* paint

Step1
Pressure wash the exterior to remove any debris and any mold and mildew the has built up. This should be done at least once a year if your home has trees close to it. Shade and moisture will produce mold and mildew on any type of siding.
Step2
Preparation: This is the most important step to any paint job, whether you are a do it yourself or a professional. Tape off windows and shutters (unless you want to scrap paint off your windows)
Step3
Use a primer paint in the same color as the one that you choose. (A bonding prime is the best)
Using a paint sprayer is the best way to apply paint to vinyl siding. It will produce a smoother finish with out brush marks and will look as if it came from the factory in the color you chose. If you are not a experienced painter, I would not advise using a paint sprayer.

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