How To Paint Vinyl Siding Trim

Avoid hot humid or windy days.

How to paint vinyl siding trim.

Start by cleaning your siding of any mildew dirt or debris. Do not caulk under the laps of the siding you want to allow for expansion and contraction of the siding. Open the latex paint and mix it well. Prepare the vinyl surface by cleaning it thoroughly.

Use the sprayer to coat the surface taking care to apply the paint evenly. Choose the proper paint latex urethane formulated for outdoor use. Primers for aluminum or vinyl siding. If the vinyl is peeling and cracked a primer should be applied first.

Apply a smooth even coat of a latex exterior primer onto the vinyl trim. Use a paintable acrylic caulk not silicone for aluminum or vinyl siding. Pour a small amount into a hand held container. Be careful when smoothing the caulk with your finger especially on aluminum siding the edges can be very sharp.

Then you can apply the paint. Let the primer dry according to the manufacturer s. The good news is that you can paint vinyl siding. First and most important confirm that painting the siding won t void its warranty if the warranty is still active.

It is perfectly acceptable to use a paint sprayer to apply 100 acrylic paint. Also there are some rules and limitations to follow when painting vinyl siding. Paint the vinyl trim. Use a brush small trim paint roller or a paint sprayer if you prefer.

Just be aware that the siding will be only as maintenance free as the paint itself. Begin painting the vinyl trim at the highest point starting at one end and working your way across in long even strokes. Use a general purpose cleaner and make sure the surface is dry before applying paint or primer.