What is the best paint for vinyl shutters?

What is the best paint for vinyl shutters?

When painting plastic or vinyl, use a high quality, exterior, acrylic latex paint or a paint made specifically for plastic. While not required, priming the shutters with a latex primer before painting with acrylic latex paint can increase adhesion and allow better coverage by the top coat.

How do you clean vinyl shutters before painting?

The ideal temperature to paint vinyl shutters is between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also a good idea to clean the vinyl shutters using a mixture of ammonia and water, 1 cup per gallon. Make sure you allow the shutters to dry thoroughly after cleaning before painting.

Should your front door match your shutters?

Should they match the front door? Should they match the trim? Your shutters should coordinate well with these other items, but they absolutely don't have to be the same colors as each other. One option is to use the same color, but a lighter or darker shade of the paint, adding variety without the risk of clashing.

How do you refresh vinyl shutters?

White shutters, if matched to your window trim, can make a smaller house appear larger. Black shutters can especially pop on larger homes. Shutters on tan homes look best when they match the natural tones of the home. Darker earth-tone colors, like greens or browns, work well.

How do you restore color to faded plastic shutters?

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 is the best paint finish for exterior shutters?

When to use a semi-gloss finish: A semi-gloss finish is best for painting garage doors, front doors, exterior trim, gutters, shutters, metal lamp posts, railings, and window sills.

Should you remove shutters before painting?

Removal. You can paint your shutters while they're attached to the house if you mask off the adjoining wall and window, but it's best to remove them so they can be properly cleaned, sanded and painted on all sides. Mark each shutter as soon as it is removed so that it can be replaced in the same spot.

How do you paint shutters with a brush?

Matching your doors and shutters can still have a colorful impact! When it comes to your garage doors, the general rule is to either keep them white, or match them to the color of your siding. They are big, so if you paint them a different color, you will certainly draw attention to them.

Can you paint shutters with spray paint?

Remove old shutters from window and lay flat on your drop cloth. (If the plastic is new, wipe down with paint thinner for best results.) Rinse thoroughly with water and allow to dry. Using painter's tape, completely tape off any area that you do not want painted.

How much does it cost to paint shutters?

Cost to paint shutters varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). Get free estimates from painters in your city. The average cost of painting shutters is $60 – $80 per shutter.

How long does Armor All last on shutters?

Just about all the vinyl shutter brands have a lifetime warranty. For about 20 years, I always used Vantage or Builders Edge shutters but know at least some other brands do the same. Seem to last about 10 to 20 years before fading and I guess a lot depends on how much sun on that side of the house.

How do you paint interior wood shutters?

If you were to paint a vinyl door with normal exterior paint, it would peel and chip very quickly, especially with frequent use and exposure to the elements. Painting a vinyl door requires the use of a primer containing a bonding agent, followed by coats of a special latex paint containing a bonding agent.

How do you Restain wooden shutters?

Apply a consistent coat of stain on all six sides of the wood shutters. It is very important that all sides of the shutters are treated equally. Ensure that you are covering the entire surface, such as the areas between louvers (if applicable). Use the stain liberally on the wood shutter surface, but don't pour it on.