As a Professional Painting Contractor we do alot of Vinyl Siding & it does last a long time when done properly. It must be clean enough to eat off of & you need to use a Vinyl Safe Product to eliminate "buckling". Rule of thumb back in the day was don't go darker than original Vinyl color, but there's an exception to every rule right? You could go darker to a point, but don't push it or you'll be sorry. You'll come home after a 95° day & your Vinyl will all be "buckled". When Vinyl is made, the color of the Vinyl has been formulated to adapt to heat depending on the color. Darker colors have to tolerate hotter temps than lighter colors. The Vinyl can only move so much before the nails stop it from going further in it's oblong slot holding it up, then it "buckles" or gives it a melting appearance...Just like when you let Uncle Bob run the grill & he has it right next to the Vinyl & melts your house, same type thing. Paint technology has made it where you can go darker, you just need to use an appropriate product & the store knows it's going on Vinyl because they use a different tinting technique to achieve same color, but it makes it "Vinyl Safe". Most stores in our area will ask when ordering exterior paints if it's going on Vinyl, there's a reason why as I stated above.
What do you recommend for cleaning vinyl for paint prep? I was planning on painting my vinyl siding this summer and was thinking simple green or LAs totally awesome?
@@Megan-mq8pf We use Simple Green. If there is mold present, use a bleach solution also...just make sure the garden sprayer you get is made for bleach, if not the bleach will ruing the rubber O-rings in a regular garden sprayer. Special O-rings are used for bleach.
From a civil engineer and licensed general contractor's perspective I would HIGHLY recommend using Kilz Adhesion Int/Ext Primer before applying any paint to vinyl, pvc, plastic, glass, or any previously glossed surfaces.
Great video! Vinyl or aluminum siding the way I do it. Prep is number one. Wash all surfaces by hand. Let dry one day! Material and tools 2 1/2 gooseneck flexible paint brush extension. Mini whizz 6” roller sleeve. Paint 2 or 3 strips at a time to avoid lap marks! Scaffolding is best when painting these surfaces. Paint top quality 100% acrylic flat. Be careful not to go to dark then the existing siding colour. The siding can warp by extreme heat by the sun UV. The gooseneck guy! Don
Thank you for this comment, Donald! I am in the "critical research" phase of painting my vinyl siding. I live in Utah and it's hotter than Hades here in the summer months so I have chosen a paint color with a similar darkness to existing paint. Can you recommend a good paint to use? There are so many out there! Also, is there a particular time of year to paint? I imagine not too hot, cold or wet and unfortunately in Utah, it's generally only one of the 3 lol! Thank you so much! Hope to hear back!
I used a great contractor and they recommended picking a color that was no darker than my original siding color. They used vinyl safe and I picked a neutral grey-beige and it’s been wonderful!
I did my garage about 8 years ago, in dark green to match the house. Stuff has faded but it's still stuck on like glue. Time to repaint this year. Just used Valspar exterior and its done a great job. My number one tip is never paint in direct sunlight. The paint will dry too quickly and not adhere properly to the siding.
Using darker colors will cause the vinyl to buckle in the sun. Sherwin-Williams makes a Vinyl-safe line of paint. Was thinking about doing this until I saw the cedar shingles underneath, so I ripped off the garbage vinyl.
@@JoeyFiore That's why mine was covered. I ordered a paintshaver pro and hepa vac to restore it.. I know wood siding requires more maintenance, but it'll add way more value.
@@deniseignatowski5302 I like Resilience by Sherwin Williams. Great value and gives a great looking finish. Wait for the 30-40% off sale to make it even more affordable.
@@herbwheeler4470 ok ... 1000 psi force needed to pull the paint through the hose pump and spray nozzle. That is not the spreed of the paint. Because if that is the speed of the paint you will break metal at that point!
All you can do is touch them up. If you have that happening, it tells me you went too dark from original color. If you're not getting "buckling" you're lucky because if you're seeing the color underneath from the Vinyl movement, it's moving too far. I just made a post on here about painting Vinyl...If it posted, we know how YT doesn't like to post messages a lot of times, go read what I wrote about painting Vinyl.
No info on painting your vinyl a lighter color?! I want to go from brown to light grey almost silver. Is this possible or do I need to stay within a couple shades of the original color?
I'm not a pro, but I use Dawn dishwashing liquid since it's also a mild degreaser as it takes oil off little ducks 😁 as far as bleach does about 25 bleach 75 water seems to do fine along with a pressure washer. I also scrub with a soft bristle brush "dawn" water bucket
Do more research before running to Home Depot or Lowe's to get paint and start this process. The wrong color, specifically tinted paints with a black base, can warp and ruin your siding.
That is why people should use a reputable Painting Contractor. You're correct. I made a comment on here about painting Vinyl & explains what you said here.
@@ghpjerry Thanks. I'm certainly no painting expert, but I'm always skeptical of a process that looks too easy. I like the This Old House crew, but they sometimes tend to breeze over things. I found this video particularly lacking. This prompted me to do more research into this and post to helpfully warn folks.
@@tiannajohnson1752 Go find my comment under this video(not my comment in this thread, but my own comment somewhere here), read it thoroughly & you'll bet a better grasp of what you're asking. Your shutters probably are plastic, not vinyl, we just sprayed all the trim & shutters on a house black yesterday, but none of it was vinyl.
@@tiannajohnson1752 vinyl shuttes are much more solid than flexible vinyl siding, thus would be less prone to warping. I would think painting them black is ok
check heat rating!!! if you have white color a darker color will put a different heat rate to white color( it will melt) And when it expands you can see color where it is put together
You MUST use vinyl safe colors. Go to Sherwin Williams and ask about the vinyl safe color deck. Using the wrong colors will cause the sun to warp your siding!
Always prime to insure the best adhesion to the substrate. Paint and primer in one is not what it's marketed as. There's no primer in it, just a label targeted towards diy market. Pros will prime first and will stay away from darker colours unless the siding is already dark
Her friends bought a house with vinyl siding that had been painted and within a few years it started to buckle and the seams split and you could see the other color underneath. I'm not sure if I would give it a try
I'm doing my house soon and I have the time for brush and roller. And I really don't want to buy a sprayer. Will it last/look the same or close with a good job?
@@joblo2671just have to take the time to prep areas off that you don’t want paint on. I’ve painted a few hundred houses and the sprayed finish just looks better on vinyl. You can use a brush and roller on harder to Maneuver around areas though
YOU HAVE TO LIFT UP THE JOINTS AND PLACE SOMETHING UNDERNEATH AND PAINT UNDER THE JOINTS , OTHERWISE IF YOU JUST PAINT OVER THE JOINTS , IN COLD WEATHER THE VYNIL WILL EXPAND AND PULL APART THE PAINT AT THE JOINTS AND SHOW THE OLD COLOR OF THE VYNIL IT HAPPENED TO MY HOUSE AND I HAD TO GO BACK , SCRAPE THE DRIED PULLED APART PPAINT AND LIFT UP THE JOINTS , PROP THEM UP , PAINT UNDER THE JOINTS , LET DRY AND THEN PLACE THE VYNIL BACK ......IT HAS TO BE DONE THE FIRST TIME
This video needs to specify that you need a vinyl safe paint that is specially tinted for siding. Also you made no comment on the fact that you do "not" need primer when doing this because the special vinyl paint sticks to the vinyl great with no primer. I would advice people to go to their paint store and ask before attempting this as a DIY. Let the paint store know that you are planning on painting vinyl siding so that they can mix it for that. You can't have any black tint added to the paint when picking a color. You will need to go back over the seams as it expands and contracts. btw, the paint store will tell you that this actually lasts about 3-5 years.
@@ghpjerry I did. I used a high-end paint that said it was safe for vinyl. I ended up having mine replaced after it started warping...maybe it was just too old?
@@langer24106 No, it being old wouldn't be it, Vinyl is very resilient. This is a Copy & Paste from my other comment on here in somewhat detail on painting Vinyl: Paint technology has made it where you can go darker, you just need to use an appropriate product & the store knows it's going on Vinyl because they use a different tinting technique to achieve same color, but it makes it "Vinyl Safe". Most stores in our area will ask when ordering exterior paints if it's going on Vinyl, there's a reason why as I stated above. Rule of thumb back in the day was don't go darker than original Vinyl color, but there's an exception to every rule right? You could go darker to a point, but don't push it or you'll be sorry. You'll come home after a 95° day & your Vinyl will all be "buckled". When Vinyl is made, the color of the Vinyl has been formulated to adapt to heat depending on the color. Darker colors have to tolerate hotter temps than lighter colors. The Vinyl can only move so much before the nails stop it from going further in it's oblong slot holding it up, then it "buckles" or gives it a melting appearance...Just like when you let Uncle Bob run the grill & he has it right next to the Vinyl & melts your house, same type thing.
@@scottrussell8463 Yeah that was because originally I had it "one more tiny area" but decided to give him the benefit of the doubt, and say he could paint at least 2 areas just like that in 4 hours, but forgot to change to the plural of area. Either way, wasn't really thinking TOH was big on grammar Nazis, considering it seems that 99% of the commenters are professionals in the field that they're highlighting on the show (not historically associated with good schoolin')
Exactly... my wife "can we just paint that vinyl" me "Nope you can't paint vinyl, need to replace it, and if we're placing it going to do something a lot more durable!"
@@jarrodallen3517 ahh I was meaning having professionals paint your existing siding vs having new installed. Of course painting it yourself will save a massive amount of money . Good deal glad it worked out for ya
Actually the answer is a firm no!… You cannot paint vinyl siding. It does not matter how clean it is, it does not matter what type of primer you use or what type of paint you use. Vinyl siding it’s made to last a certain amount of time then be replaced. Any type of paint or primer you use will peel off. You cannot paint vinyl siding and expect the job to last.
Im a painter. My painted vinyl is on year 5 with no issues. Used Super paint from Sherwin Williams, no lifting, no peeling and still retaining its color well
I disagree with you, I am a Professional Painting Contractor & we've done thousands of Vinyl homes over the years & they hold up 10-15 yrs before starting to fade if done properly. We do many Vinyl homes per season. You should get yourself more educated on the subject if you're a "Painter" as your name suggests...you're missing out on alot of work.
@@jkcantler Search this video for a comment I made explaining the painting of Vinyl siding. You need to be careful going too dark of the original Vinyl color or you'll risk "buckling". My other post explains it. But I would use Sherwin Williams "Super Paint" in a Satin finish. When you buy or order the product, they should ask you if it's going on Vinyl, if they don't, tell them yourself, they use different tint formulas for Vinyl as to reduce surface heat. Good luck!
If your walls hold water that well you got bigger problems then painting your siding. Sounds like you gotta pull all yours down and replace your WRB layer. Siding isn't the waterproof layer, it protects the water proof layer.
Siding companies recommend that you powerwash your house every 5-7 years to keep the color from fading or becoming chalky. Thats like saying "I don't wash my car because the gaskets may hold water and make the carpet start to mold"
Only when washed improperly, like the guy in the video...Never wash UP at it...Always wash from above or perpendicular to surface. Vinyl has "weep" holes for a reason.
As a Professional Painting Contractor we do alot of Vinyl Siding & it does last a long time when done properly. It must be clean enough to eat off of & you need to use a Vinyl Safe Product to eliminate "buckling". Rule of thumb back in the day was don't go darker than original Vinyl color, but there's an exception to every rule right? You could go darker to a point, but don't push it or you'll be sorry. You'll come home after a 95° day & your Vinyl will all be "buckled". When Vinyl is made, the color of the Vinyl has been formulated to adapt to heat depending on the color. Darker colors have to tolerate hotter temps than lighter colors. The Vinyl can only move so much before the nails stop it from going further in it's oblong slot holding it up, then it "buckles" or gives it a melting appearance...Just like when you let Uncle Bob run the grill & he has it right next to the Vinyl & melts your house, same type thing.
Paint technology has made it where you can go darker, you just need to use an appropriate product & the store knows it's going on Vinyl because they use a different tinting technique to achieve same color, but it makes it "Vinyl Safe". Most stores in our area will ask when ordering exterior paints if it's going on Vinyl, there's a reason why as I stated above.
What do you recommend for cleaning vinyl for paint prep? I was planning on painting my vinyl siding this summer and was thinking simple green or LAs totally awesome?
@@Megan-mq8pf We use Simple Green. If there is mold present, use a bleach solution also...just make sure the garden sprayer you get is made for bleach, if not the bleach will ruing the rubber O-rings in a regular garden sprayer. Special O-rings are used for bleach.
@@ghpjerry Thanks for the tips!
@@Megan-mq8pf YW.
Can white vinyl siding be painted?
i used a wagner spray gun system for my front porch vinyl and it turned out phenomenal.
How many coats??
The Wagner Sprayer....was just thinking of that. Glad to hear people have had great results!
@@gregwasson9243 I think I did one coat, following up with touch up in certain areas I missed.
What color did you use, and how does it look now?
@@handyhands6773 I used a semi-gloss exterior grey, not sure of the brand anymore. It still looks great
From a civil engineer and licensed general contractor's perspective I would HIGHLY recommend using Kilz Adhesion Int/Ext Primer before applying any paint to vinyl, pvc, plastic, glass, or any previously glossed surfaces.
Is there a specific reason why killz?
@@Inspireandbeyondco It's one the best brands that I've used and that one that I specify in tech specs.
Just need Bm Command. Not cheap but insane adhesion
the latex version in the white and gold five?
Vinyl siding is not glossy. It’s matte
Great video! Vinyl or aluminum siding the way I do it. Prep is number one. Wash all surfaces by hand. Let dry one day! Material and tools 2 1/2 gooseneck flexible paint brush extension. Mini whizz 6” roller sleeve. Paint 2 or 3 strips at a time to avoid lap marks! Scaffolding is best when painting these surfaces. Paint top quality 100% acrylic flat. Be careful not to go to dark then the existing siding colour. The siding can warp by extreme heat by the sun UV. The gooseneck guy! Don
Thank you for this comment, Donald! I am in the "critical research" phase of painting my vinyl siding. I live in Utah and it's hotter than Hades here in the summer months so I have chosen a paint color with a similar darkness to existing paint. Can you recommend a good paint to use? There are so many out there! Also, is there a particular time of year to paint? I imagine not too hot, cold or wet and unfortunately in Utah, it's generally only one of the 3 lol! Thank you so much! Hope to hear back!
Hotter environments need a vinyl-safe paint to avoid melting or warpage.
Darker color absorb sunlight I’ve seen whole houses ruined. Check with your local professional paint store.
I'm really glad we didn't get a chance to see the finished siding after it was painted
🤣
I used a great contractor and they recommended picking a color that was no darker than my original siding color. They used vinyl safe and I picked a neutral grey-beige and it’s been wonderful!
What if your house is white? I can only paint mine white?
if u used vinyl safe paint color don't matter. you could have went darker.
I did my garage about 8 years ago, in dark green to match the house. Stuff has faded but it's still stuck on like glue. Time to repaint this year. Just used Valspar exterior and its done a great job. My number one tip is never paint in direct sunlight. The paint will dry too quickly and not adhere properly to the siding.
What’s it a flat paint or gloss
@@christinarosee598 flat, I'm not sure you can get a latex exterior in gloss. Check with Sherwin Williams they are helpful.
Using darker colors will cause the vinyl to buckle in the sun. Sherwin-Williams makes a Vinyl-safe line of paint. Was thinking about doing this until I saw the cedar shingles underneath, so I ripped off the garbage vinyl.
Jealous!
I’d read the same about going darker. We have clapboard under mine, pretty sure it’s lead paint on there now. But you do have me thinking.
@@JoeyFiore That's why mine was covered. I ordered a paintshaver pro and hepa vac to restore it.. I know wood siding requires more maintenance, but it'll add way more value.
Nothing beats using a large soft brush to clean the siding after power washing it. Same with using a primer if you want "good" results.
Huge mistake not emphasizing the need to use vinyl safe paint. They are formulated to not absorb heat and melt the siding.
Agreed. He said nothing about that. Sad.
What type of paint is vinyl safe? Is there a specific brand you recommend?
Sherwin Williams @@deniseignatowski5302
@@deniseignatowski5302
I like Resilience by Sherwin Williams. Great value and gives a great looking finish. Wait for the 30-40% off sale to make it even more affordable.
You can rent an airless sprayer and finish this fast and clean. If you have a big house you don’t have to spend days on it...
you are very likely to crack older siding with an airless...
dont ask me how i know...
@@Cfish613 How can you crack siding just by spraying paint on it?
@@jej3451 if you use an airless paint sprayer the high pressure (1000 psi+) can do that to older ,more brittle siding
But a spray can would be fine
@@Cfish613 a 1000 psi? There isn't a paint sprayer made that YOU can use that uses that much pressure 😏.
@@herbwheeler4470 ok ... 1000 psi force needed to pull the paint through the hose pump and spray nozzle. That is not the spreed of the paint. Because if that is the speed of the paint you will break metal at that point!
good info we have vinyl siding and this may be a option
I was wondering about this, thanks for sharing the details with us!
I never knew you really could!
Vinyl safe paint is the best to use on vinyl siding !
What about the overlaps that grow and shrink due to temperature change? Any ideas?
I am wondering also. I hear crickets!! I wouldn't do it until proven.
You paint it when it’s cooler out, so the planks are as short as possible.
All you can do is touch them up. If you have that happening, it tells me you went too dark from original color. If you're not getting "buckling" you're lucky because if you're seeing the color underneath from the Vinyl movement, it's moving too far.
I just made a post on here about painting Vinyl...If it posted, we know how YT doesn't like to post messages a lot of times, go read what I wrote about painting Vinyl.
I did this and it caused all my siding to buckle and warp really bad. Now I have to replace my siding.
Great home improvement project!
No info on painting your vinyl a lighter color?! I want to go from brown to light grey almost silver. Is this possible or do I need to stay within a couple shades of the original color?
Lighter is ok , I would detail wash, dry good, use a Kilz sealer primer,then 2 coats of vinyl safe, acrylic paint
I heard that you can clean it with bleach and downy soap to pressure wash. Is this true? And if so what would the correct ratio be? 🤔
I'm not a pro, but I use Dawn dishwashing liquid since it's also a mild degreaser as it takes oil off little ducks 😁 as far as bleach does about
25 bleach 75 water seems to do fine along with a pressure washer. I also scrub with a soft bristle brush "dawn" water bucket
Thank you
Thanks
Can it be sprayed on and if so what kind of sprayer?
Graco?
Do more research before running to Home Depot or Lowe's to get paint and start this process. The wrong color, specifically tinted paints with a black base, can warp and ruin your siding.
That is why people should use a reputable Painting Contractor. You're correct. I made a comment on here about painting Vinyl & explains what you said here.
@@ghpjerry Thanks. I'm certainly no painting expert, but I'm always skeptical of a process that looks too easy. I like the This Old House crew, but they sometimes tend to breeze over things. I found this video particularly lacking. This prompted me to do more research into this and post to helpfully warn folks.
I wanna paint my vinyl shutters black. I see many people doing it but you say don’t use black based paint so how are they able too.
@@tiannajohnson1752 Go find my comment under this video(not my comment in this thread, but my own comment somewhere here), read it thoroughly & you'll bet a better grasp of what you're asking. Your shutters probably are plastic, not vinyl, we just sprayed all the trim & shutters on a house black yesterday, but none of it was vinyl.
@@tiannajohnson1752 vinyl shuttes are much more solid than flexible vinyl siding, thus would be less prone to warping. I would think painting them black is ok
Can you use a paint sprayer instead of hand painting?
Yes, much much easier. And, use a vinyl safe paint. Surprised this wasn't mentioned in the video
check heat rating!!!
if you have white color a darker color will put a different heat rate to white color( it will melt)
And when it expands you can see color where it is put together
You MUST use vinyl safe colors. Go to Sherwin Williams and ask about the vinyl safe color deck.
Using the wrong colors will cause the sun to warp your siding!
Thanks guys, have subscribed!👍🙏
What roller sleeve do you use please ? Foam ? Microfibre ?
Great video! Curious... do you need to use a primer before you paint?
From what I've read, no. Primer is to bond with the surface material which acrylic does with vinyl without needing a specific primer.
Always prime to insure the best adhesion to the substrate. Paint and primer in one is not what it's marketed as. There's no primer in it, just a label targeted towards diy market. Pros will prime first and will stay away from darker colours unless the siding is already dark
Vinyl siding expands and contracts what about the seams?
Exactly the question I have.
I love the color that he used, what color is that
Her friends bought a house with vinyl siding that had been painted and within a few years it started to buckle and the seams split and you could see the other color underneath. I'm not sure if I would give it a try
was the color darker than the original color? Somebody else commented that if you go darker than the original that happens from heat.
The linked color doesn't look anything like the paint he's applying. What color is it, because North Shore Green is extremely light...
Do you need to prime Vinyl or just use acrylic paint strait on or its has a primer in it.
Does anyone know if there is any way to repair small holes in vinyl siding?
Ok, powerwash with machine, then paint with paintbrush and a roller ?? NAH !! Use a airless spray painter !! MUCH simpler !
I'm doing my house soon and I have the time for brush and roller. And I really don't want to buy a sprayer. Will it last/look the same or close with a good job?
@@joblo2671you can rent sprayers from Home Depot or Lowe's.
@@joblo2671just have to take the time to prep areas off that you don’t want paint on. I’ve painted a few hundred houses and the sprayed finish just looks better on vinyl. You can use a brush and roller on harder to Maneuver around areas though
@@joblo2671 no wind days only
by hand?
Use a airless sprayer to paint.
YOU HAVE TO LIFT UP THE JOINTS AND PLACE SOMETHING UNDERNEATH AND PAINT UNDER THE JOINTS , OTHERWISE IF YOU JUST PAINT OVER THE JOINTS , IN COLD WEATHER THE VYNIL WILL EXPAND AND PULL APART THE PAINT AT THE JOINTS AND SHOW THE OLD COLOR OF THE VYNIL
IT HAPPENED TO MY HOUSE AND I HAD TO GO BACK , SCRAPE THE DRIED PULLED APART PPAINT AND
LIFT UP THE JOINTS , PROP THEM UP , PAINT UNDER THE JOINTS , LET DRY AND THEN PLACE THE VYNIL BACK ......IT HAS TO BE DONE THE FIRST TIME
What is the actual color of this paint?!
No primer needed?
Vinyl safe colors ?
Sometime, could you have a show on how to estimate how much paint you need to buy for an exterior paint job.
1 gallon covers 400sq feet of typical siding. Pretty standard estimate there. That would be a very short show, haha
@@timhand3380 thank you Tim
Thank you Tim!
Can this be used on the Lifetime plastic blowmold sheds?
Krylon makes plastic paint
This video needs to specify that you need a vinyl safe paint that is specially tinted for siding. Also you made no comment on the fact that you do "not" need primer when doing this because the special vinyl paint sticks to the vinyl great with no primer. I would advice people to go to their paint store and ask before attempting this as a DIY. Let the paint store know that you are planning on painting vinyl siding so that they can mix it for that. You can't have any black tint added to the paint when picking a color. You will need to go back over the seams as it expands and contracts. btw, the paint store will tell you that this actually lasts about 3-5 years.
I’m surprised nothing was discussed about warping. Mine warped badly after painting it a darker color.
Go read my comment on Painting Vinyl, you'll know what happened.
@@ghpjerry I did. I used a high-end paint that said it was safe for vinyl. I ended up having mine replaced after it started warping...maybe it was just too old?
@@langer24106 No, it being old wouldn't be it, Vinyl is very resilient.
This is a Copy & Paste from my other comment on here in somewhat detail on painting Vinyl:
Paint technology has made it where you can go darker, you just need to use an appropriate product & the store knows it's going on Vinyl because they use a different tinting technique to achieve same color, but it makes it "Vinyl Safe". Most stores in our area will ask when ordering exterior paints if it's going on Vinyl, there's a reason why as I stated above.
Rule of thumb back in the day was don't go darker than original Vinyl color, but there's an exception to every rule right? You could go darker to a point, but don't push it or you'll be sorry. You'll come home after a 95° day & your Vinyl will all be "buckled". When Vinyl is made, the color of the Vinyl has been formulated to adapt to heat depending on the color. Darker colors have to tolerate hotter temps than lighter colors. The Vinyl can only move so much before the nails stop it from going further in it's oblong slot holding it up, then it "buckles" or gives it a melting appearance...Just like when you let Uncle Bob run the grill & he has it right next to the Vinyl & melts your house, same type thing.
What color did you use?
@@JCo-bx3tq It was originally light gray. I painted it dark gray.
It’s all fun & games until the sun hits the darker color, the vinyl bows, and you’ve made a big problem even bigger.
I read that when painting Vinal Siding, the paint vendor's product should be formulated for Vinyl. This guy never mentioned.
How about steel siding
How about solid 24-carat gold siding?
Grab both hands and pull that garbage off the house... DONE
Going to wait 4 hours for it to dry for the second coat... great so they have time to do a couple more tiny area before applying a second coat 🤣🤣
Their painting is a little like your grammar, a little off the mark.
@@scottrussell8463 Yeah that was because originally I had it "one more tiny area" but decided to give him the benefit of the doubt, and say he could paint at least 2 areas just like that in 4 hours, but forgot to change to the plural of area. Either way, wasn't really thinking TOH was big on grammar Nazis, considering it seems that 99% of the commenters are professionals in the field that they're highlighting on the show (not historically associated with good schoolin')
Spray
Wait till heat hits and you will be sorry.
Vinyl warpage is why I turn down these jobs here in florida.
Don't let my wife see this!
Exactly... my wife "can we just paint that vinyl" me "Nope you can't paint vinyl, need to replace it, and if we're placing it going to do something a lot more durable!"
Hahahaha I'm that wife. My poor husband.
this old krylon
sub titles couldn't understand a word that guy said
Your not suppose to use dark paint and only use paint that is safe for vinyl 👍
Ugly color, but what if you want to keep the white trim? Lots of taping for sure
what a joke guy there!
Would cost a fortune to paint siding better off just replacing it after 50 years
Quote to side my house- $45k! Cost of paint- $1200
@@jarrodallen3517 seems awful cheap. Probably will not last but a year or two and then start to peel and flake.
@@Jasha333 I'm going strong on year 5 with the painted siding. Cheap because I painted it myself
@@jarrodallen3517 ahh I was meaning having professionals paint your existing siding vs having new installed. Of course painting it yourself will save a massive amount of money . Good deal glad it worked out for ya
Don't paint vinyl it's like putty lipstick on a pig
How to paint vinyl Siding..... Ummm...the same way you paint anything else... a brush and a roller.
I was told you can't go darker than original paint on vinyl because it will heat up a warp the siding. Is that true?
Actually the answer is a firm no!… You cannot paint vinyl siding. It does not matter how clean it is, it does not matter what type of primer you use or what type of paint you use. Vinyl siding it’s made to last a certain amount of time then be replaced. Any type of paint or primer you use will peel off. You cannot paint vinyl siding and expect the job to last.
Im a painter. My painted vinyl is on year 5 with no issues. Used Super paint from Sherwin Williams, no lifting, no peeling and still retaining its color well
I disagree with you, I am a Professional Painting Contractor & we've done thousands of Vinyl homes over the years & they hold up 10-15 yrs before starting to fade if done properly. We do many Vinyl homes per season. You should get yourself more educated on the subject if you're a "Painter" as your name suggests...you're missing out on alot of work.
@@jarrodallen3517 which climate is the house in?
@@ghpjerry Want to go dark…..what vinyl paint do you recommend using? Have you any suggestions?
@@jkcantler Search this video for a comment I made explaining the painting of Vinyl siding. You need to be careful going too dark of the original Vinyl color or you'll risk "buckling". My other post explains it. But I would use Sherwin Williams "Super Paint" in a Satin finish. When you buy or order the product, they should ask you if it's going on Vinyl, if they don't, tell them yourself, they use different tint formulas for Vinyl as to reduce surface heat. Good luck!
That looks ugly af.
Power Wash is good way to get water behind the siding and BADA BING.....you've got mold and mildew and rotted wood.
If your walls hold water that well you got bigger problems then painting your siding. Sounds like you gotta pull all yours down and replace your WRB layer. Siding isn't the waterproof layer, it protects the water proof layer.
That's a whole 'nother episode.
Siding companies recommend that you powerwash your house every 5-7 years to keep the color from fading or becoming chalky. Thats like saying "I don't wash my car because the gaskets may hold water and make the carpet start to mold"
Only when washed improperly, like the guy in the video...Never wash UP at it...Always wash from above or perpendicular to surface. Vinyl has "weep" holes for a reason.