If you have vinyl siding, you may have noticed that the color has changed over time. You may have also noticed that the sides of your home that don't see as much of the sun are not quite as faded as the other sides that are in the sun most often. If your siding has seen better days, but it is still in good shape, and you were wondering if you can paint over it to give it new life and to add value and curb appeal to your home, the answer is yes. Read on for tips to help you paint over your vinyl siding.
Get The Right Paint
Painting over vinyl siding has to be done properly. You can't just use any old type of paint, and you need to use paint that will adhere properly to your vinyl siding. Exterior acrylic paint adheres properly to vinyl siding, and it will also expand and contract when your vinyl does the same in the sun and in cooler temperatures. Using other types of exterior paints may not do the same, which means they will peel or flake quickly, and you will have wasted all of that time painting your siding for nothing. The right paint will make all the difference in your paint job and help to ensure it doesn't look unsightly within just a few seasons of painting your home.
Take Your Time
Taking your time will help to ensure your paint job adheres properly and you aren't left with a paint job that looks like an amateur did the work for you. This is a job that will take some time to do, so be sure you take all the time you need to get it done right. Go through all of the pre-painting steps to ensure your paint goes on smoothly, doesn't bubble, and doesn't flake off in the changing of temperatures. Your siding may also require more than one coat of paint, so if it needs an extra coating, take the time to do this for an even job.
If your siding is faded or doesn't match on all sides due to sun fading, you can paint over your siding. Hire a professional painter to paint the exterior of your home. An exterior painting company will take their time in order to do the work correctly the first time. Give your siding and your home new life, hire a professional.
