How to Paint Vinyl Siding | Ask This Old House

In this video, Ask This Old House paint expert, Mauro Henrique, demonstrates the correct way to paint exterior vinyl siding. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Many viewers have asked if their vinyl siding can be painted over and Mauro is happy to answer yes, it can. In fact, it can take paint really well. In this video, Mauro demonstrates how to do to prep and paint vinyl siding. He also shares some helpful information about choosing your paint. useful techniques, and the tools he uses. Time: Depends on the size of the area being painted Cost: $20 to $50 per gallon of paint Skill Level: Beginner Tools: Mini foam roller [https://amzn.to/3eph7rr] Flat paintbrush [https://amzn.to/32xpOuf] Paint sprayer [https://amzn.to/32BchSq] Shopping List: Exterior paint [https://bit.ly/3gq7X0b] Before You Begin: • The most important part of painting vinyl is making sure it is very clean. You can clean it two ways: pressure wash prior to painting or scrub clean and rinse off. • Only start the process when the weather forecast is looking good for the next few days. The paint needs near-perfect weather conditions in order to adhere to the vinyl properly. Steps for Painting Vinyl Siding: 1. To cover the main surface area, Mauro’s first choice to paint is a paint sprayer. If you don’t have one on hand, use a small, foam roller. 2. Go over the edges using a flat paintbrush to ensure full coverage. 3. When the first coat is done, wait about four hours. Then, put on the next coat. How to Choose Paint for Vinyl Siding 1. If the vinyl is in relatively good condition, you do not need a primer. 2. Acrylic exterior paint is a better option than latex paint. Note: Some paint manufacturers sell specific “Vinyl Safe” paint that you can consider using. Note: Darker colors will fade more rapidly and very dark colors on the sunniest side of the house pose the risk of warping. Where to find it? Mauro painted the vinyl siding with Regal Select Acrylic Exterior Paint in the color “North Shore Green” [https://bit.ly/3gq7X0b], which is manufactured by Benjamin Moore [https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us]. To apply the paint, Mauro used a combination of a 3” flat paintbrush and a mini foam roller, which can both be found at home centers. Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app About Ask This Old House TV: From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. Ask This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/AskTOHIG How to Paint Vinyl Siding | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/