Check These 3 Things Before You Paint Your Vinyl Siding
Want to revitalize your home with a new coat of paint? A different color will undoubtedly catch the attention of the neighbors, but even painting with the same color can achieve a cleaner, more vibrant look. Before you embark on this home improvement project, there are a few things to check first.
Painting vinyl siding without the proper considerations can do more harm than good. Let’s discuss what you should know before you start.
Think Twice Before You Paint Over Damage
Is your home older and still has its original siding? Have you neglected yearly siding inspections and maintenance? Painting your siding to make it look like new might sound like a great idea, but there’s a good chance you’ll be painting over the damage that should be addressed first.
Unfortunately, the paint will merely be a bandaid. You might be able to lessen the obvious signs of damage, but they will soon return as the damage worsens. The longer you allow siding damage to fester, the more expensive your fix could be later. Not to mention, siding warranties might be voided in the case that you paint over your siding, so be sure to read the terms of your policy.
Do not hesitate to contact your local siding contractor to assess any damage and give you an estimate for your repairs.
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Use the Right Type of Paint
Home exteriors require a specific type of paint, so be careful when you’re at the store. Using the wrong kind of paint could result in flaking, peeling, and streaking because not all paints are meant to bond well with vinyl. In addition, exteriors need much more durable paint because of the exposure to the sun and other environmental factors. The best exterior vinyl siding paint will resist fading, mold, mildew, cracking, and weather damage.
If You Want a Darker Color, Install New Siding Instead
If you’re bored with your vinyl siding color, you might think a quick fix is to choose a new paint color. If the color you’re looking to use is darker than your vinyl siding, think again. An unexpected side effect of a darker or bolder paint color is warping due to extreme UV exposure. Bright blues, reds, yellows, and dark colors attract much more UV than other colors, heating up your vinyl siding to dangerous temperatures.
Set on a darker or bolder color? Hire a professional siding contractor to pick out a new vinyl siding color and upgrade your home’s exterior. The bonus is that you’ll have much better insulation for your home, especially if you choose insulated vinyl siding.
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Give Your Home a Siding Upgrade with Advance Inc.
Instead of going through the hassle of picking out the right paint and risking further damage to your siding, consider achieving your new look by installing new siding. At Advance Inc., we can help you achieve your desired look – or even better – with our wide selection of styles in traditional, vinyl, insulated vinyl, fiber cement, and composite siding. We serve our clients with the best of names like Prodigy, Charter Oak, Conquest from Alside, James Hardie, ProVia, and many more so that they’ll never look at a coat of siding paint again.
Contact Advance Inc. for a professional in-home inspection and consultation to get started on your siding upgrade.