Can I Paint Vinyl Shutters Black

Ask this old house painter mauro henrique helps a homeowner properly clean and paint her vinyl shutters.

Can i paint vinyl shutters black.

Dupli color hvp106 flat black high performance vinyl fabric paint provides great coverage and well color as well and it is very flexible after application. 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. If you can use it properly you ll get the perfect color. I ve been spraying shutters with these products for many years without any problems.

Based on my experience the two best paints for painting plastic shutters are duration and super paint from sherwin williams. If your front door is wood go for color. In the past vinyl was typically something you wanted to avoid painting. This can cause excessive heat buildup in the vinyl which can lead to excessive expansion and contraction of the vinyl.

Not all exterior paints can be used on vinyl. Anyway the closest to black that i could get was black of night. Yes you can repaint plastic or vinyl shutters. If they are new check with the manufacturer to see if they need any special cleaning and follow their painting instructions.

Vinyl shutters are popular because they are durable cost effective and easy to install. Just think about all of the other colors of your home. I want my front door to stand out it s bright yellow and the shutters to be a supporting detail. How to paint vinyl shutters.

Best paint for vinyl shutters. The paint is waterproof so if you want you can paint your outdoor vinyl surfaces with this paint. Since you had green shutters to start with though you can paint them a similar color of green and expect no problems. After a few years however the shutters can dull in color and not look as eye pleasing as before.

The paint manufacturers do not want you to paint a light colored vinyl a dark color. If the shutters have been around a while you ll need to clean them before painting. Vinyl is naturally maintenance free but once you apply a coat of paint to it you now have to worry about maintenance. No matter what color your house is black is classic which is why i chose to paint my vinyl shutters black.