Is it better to paint or replace vinyl shutters?

Is it better to paint or replace vinyl shutters?

When is the time to paint versus replace? We find wood shutters are worth restoring, most times. if vinyl shutters are in good shape, feel rigid when taking them off the house, then they are worth painting. Broken or fragile vinyl shutters should be replaced with new shutters as this is the most cost effect.

Can I spray paint vinyl shutters?

The easiest and fastest way to go about painting vinyl shutters is to take them down and use an airless sprayer to paint them. Attempting to spray paint them from a ladder takes too much time to mask the siding and glass around the shutters, and painting them with a brush takes even more time.

Can you paint vinyl shutters without taking them down?

Can you paint shutters without taking them down? Yes, you can if you are careful and properly mask off the surrounding areas with painters tape and plastic. Or if you prefer to paint your shutters with a brush.

What paint will stick to vinyl?

Paints that are mostly acrylic-based are the best as they stick to the vinyl better without cracking or chipping off. Urethane-modified acrylic paint also works well. Do not use poor quality latex or oil-based paints. This will not expand and contract with the surfaces and will crack and chip.