Vinyl skirting is a type of siding generally found adorning the lower portions of porches, decks and mobile homes. Though you can paint vinyl skirting, the finish won't last unless you take specific measures to enhance the skirting's adhesive qualities prior to application. To encourage lasting, attractive results, abrade the skirting to create a tooth for the primer base to latch onto. Choose a particularly durable paint made to resist the damaging effects of ultraviolet light and harsh weather.
Instructions
1. Trim the grass away from the home skirting.
2. Wash the vinyl skirting with a degreasing cleanser, using a brush. Rinse the skirting, using a pressure washer. Prevent damage by equipping the washer with a wide-angle spray tip. Let the skirting dry for two hours.
3. Abrade the vinyl skirting to roughen the surface so the primer will stick. Sand the skirting until it feels rough.
4. Cover the portion of the siding directly adjacent to the skirting, using painter's tape; cover the ground with drop cloths.
5. Apply latex primer to the abraded vinyl skirting, using a roller. Roll vertically, moving left to right. Touch-up the skirting, using a polyester brush. Let the skirting dry for two hours.
6. Wash each tool twice, using clean water from a hose.
7. Paint the vinyl skirting as you primed it. Don't use a plain latex paint; instead, opt for a durable acrylic latex paint that won't fade or crack in exterior environments.
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