Can I Paint Vinyl Shutters Black

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Can i paint vinyl shutters black.

Ask this old house painter mauro henrique helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters. The paint manufacturers do not want you to paint a light colored vinyl a dark color. Since you had green shutters to start with though you can paint them a similar color of green and expect no problems. This can cause excessive heat buildup in the vinyl which can lead to excessive expansion and contraction of the vinyl.

Best paint for vinyl shutters. Just think about all of the other colors of your home. Vinyl is naturally maintenance free but once you apply a coat of paint to it you now have to worry about maintenance. I ve been spraying shutters with these products for many years without any problems.

The paint is waterproof so if you want you can paint your outdoor vinyl surfaces with this paint. Vinyl shutters are popular because they are durable cost effective and easy to install. Painting vinyl shutters is not only possible but it s actually quite easy as well. Not all exterior paints can be used on vinyl.

If your front door is wood go for color. How to paint vinyl shutters. If you can use it properly you ll get the perfect color. If mildew or mold is present kill it using a mixture of one part bleach to four parts water in a pump up garden sprayer or spray bottle then rinse thoroughly with a hose.

I want my front door to stand out it s bright yellow and the shutters to be a supporting detail. You are free to paint your shutters whatever color you like but just know that if you do not use the vinyl safe paint on vinyl shutters and you paint your shutters black they will warp and it will void the warranty since you used a color they tell you not to use. In the past vinyl was typically something you wanted to avoid painting. If the shutters have been around a while you ll need to clean them before painting.

No matter what color your house is black is classic which is why i chose to paint my vinyl shutters black. Based on my experience the two best paints for painting plastic shutters are duration and super paint from sherwin williams. Anyway the closest to black that i could get was black of night. Yes you can repaint plastic or vinyl shutters.