Painting Vinyl Siding
For many years, painting vinyl siding was not really a good proposition, because the nature of the color in vinyl is that it is a dye that is integral with the vinyl, and vinyl does not key easily with other materials. However, as more home owners wish to change the color of vinyl siding - partly because it is long lasting - so technology has come up with some answers.
You can successfully use modern paints that are a blend of urethane and acrylic resins. These paints are very elastic, and allow movement of the materials they cover. Vinyl moves a great deal with changes in temperature, so in order that the paint doesn't flake and crack, it needs these elastic properties.
Because vinyl soaks up heat, light colors are preferable. In fact this is one of the reasons that most manufacturers only offer light colors for vinyl siding. You are advised to keep the depth of color similar to the original, so although you can realistically change the color, you should make sure that it is a similar shade.
Other tips for home owners are to make sure that you clean the surface thoroughly before you start painting, removing detritus and any mould that has developed, and using a good detergent. Paint if possible in the shade; direct sunlight dries the paint too quickly, affecting the bond to the vinyl.
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