Vinyl siding - a building material that has been known for quite some time. It is good for everyone, but, unfortunately, it fades over time and loses its attractive appearance. It turns out that this is not a problem at all, because it can be... painted! Yes, yes, and with the right approach, you will get renovated facadethat will last for many years to come. Let's figure out how to do it.
Read in the article
- 1 Why you should consider painting siding
- 2 What paints are suitable for vinyl siding
- 3 How to paint a vinyl siding facade
Why you should consider painting siding
So, vinyl siding is a popular facade design option. Why is he so attractive? First of all, by its cost.
Mount siding it is not difficult, even a novice master will cope with the task. It is necessary to make a crate of wood or metal and fix the siding parts on it - quite a feasible task even for one person.
In addition, vinyl siding has a fairly rich palette of colors, and homeowners are happy to choose eye-pleasing shades. Light colors are especially popular: greenish, yellowish, beige and blue. The only problem is that the colors fade over time and after a few years the facade does not look as elegant as it originally was. But at the same time, its integrity is not violated and it performs all its other functions properly.
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What paints are suitable for vinyl siding
For starters, not all paint is suitable for vinyl siding. Why? The answer is simple: the siding is made of plastic, and it has a dense surface structure that does not absorb paint and does not hold the film out of it well. In addition, siding exhibits linear expansion under the influence of temperature. For this reason, ordinary facade paints will not work, as they will peel off in the first year, and you will only waste time and money.
What paints are suitable:
- paints made of 100% acrylic for outdoor use;
- paints based on urethane-acrylic and latex;
- paints and varnishes used in industrial production;
- car enamels intended for plastic parts;
- rubber paints;
- specialized compounds for vinyl siding.
Car enamels, which are sold in spray cans, will cost you the most. They can only be used for some decorative elements.
As for specialized paints, these can be found on sale in large building materials stores or ordered on the Internet.
The price for such compositions also "bites", so acrylic paints for the facade are still the most profitable option. Take a better quality and more expensive - you will not regret it.
How to paint a vinyl siding facade
First, the facade must be thoroughly washed from dust and dirt, so soap compositions and brushes are used.
After cleaning, the siding must be sanded with fine emery. This procedure will improve the adhesion of the surface to the paint. And after sanding - treat the facade with an activator adhesion for plastic.
You can watch the whole process in more detail in this small video:
Summing up, we can say this: it is quite possible to renew the siding facade with painting, and it will cost you much cheaper than replacing it completely. But keep in mind: siding loses its mechanical strength with age, so sooner or later you will still have to change the skin.
Have you ever painted siding? If so, share your experience in the comments!
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