Ask this old house painter mauro henrique helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.
Can i paint vinyl shutters black.
Krylon fusion all in one in 25 minutes or less and can be handled in about one hour.
Allow paint to dry for 30 60 seconds.
Based on my experience the two best paints for painting plastic shutters are duration and super paint from sherwin williams.
Your paint could start peeling or even worse the.
Vinyl is naturally maintenance free but once you apply a coat of paint to it you now have to worry about maintenance.
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Since you had green shutters to start with though you can paint them a similar color of green and expect no problems.
How to paint vinyl shutters.
I want my front door to stand out it s bright yellow and the shutters to be a supporting detail.
Vinyl shutters can be painted much the same as wood shutters painting vinyl shutters with a wide flat brush is easy as long as you follow lay down thinner coats.
No matter what color your house is black is classic which is why i chose to paint my vinyl shutters black.
Allow each coat to dry thoroughly before adding another.
Step 4 continue until all side edges around the shutter are complete.
The paint manufacturers do not want you to paint a light colored vinyl a dark color.
Continue to apply light multiple coats waiting 30 60 seconds between each until you are satisfied with the appearance.
Wipe off the excess paint that has overlapped onto the stiles.
Beginning at a top corner of the shutter paint the side edge of the shutter where it meets the body of the house.
Vinyl shutters are popular because they are durable cost effective and easy to install.
Not all exterior paints can be used on vinyl.
I ve been spraying shutters with these products for many years without any problems.
Allow the shutters to dry overnight before reinstalling.
Painting vinyl shutters is not only possible but it s actually quite easy as well.
If your front door is wood go for color.
After a few years however the shutters can dull in color and not look as eye pleasing as before.
Best paint for vinyl shutters.
How to paint vinyl shutters.
When painting plastic or vinyl use a high quality exterior acrylic latex paint or a paint made specifically for plastic.
Don t try to cover the entire shutter with one coat of paint.
In the past vinyl was typically something you wanted to avoid painting.