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Like the sound of "low maintenance"? Then you'll appreciate siding made from polyvinyl chloride. The only upkeep that vinyl siding requires is a good cleaning once in a while with soap and water. If it gets too dirty or faded from direct sunlight, you don't have to replace it. Just paint it. A good paint job requires some prep work and the right type of paint.
Preparation
The surface of vinyl siding must be clean and dry before being painted. The safest (and perhaps the most effective) way to clean vinyl siding is with soap, water and elbow grease. All soap must be sprayed off the siding, however, as it can leave a residue. Power washing is another option, but it comes with more risks: it doesn't get all the dirt and it can shoot water into and behind the siding, which can cause problems as you apply the paint. Priming every inch of vinyl siding is not necessary (though spot priming, especially where bare metal is exposed, is suggested), but it will help the paint stick to the siding.
Paint
Because vinyl siding expands and contracts as the temperature changes, it doesn't always hold paint very well. The best paint to use on vinyl siding is one that uses a blend of urethane and acrylic resins. It sticks firmly to the siding and flexes with it. Don't paint vinyl siding darker than its original color---the darker color will absorb heat and warp the vinyl, which was made to withstand only the heat absorbed by its original color.
Technique
Wait for a cloudy day to paint vinyl siding to help the paint dry faster and bond more readily. You can either brush the paint on or use an airless sprayer, which draws the paint from the bucket through a house and into the spray gun. The thicker the paint, the more powerful the sprayer must be. Applying two coats of paint, no matter the method, is recommended. This ensures the best adhesion and flexibility, as well as better resistance to peeling, chipping and fading.
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