Important Things to Consider When Painting Exterior Vinyl Window Trim
When you are refreshing the look of the exterior of your home, there are many details to consider – doors, windows, eavestroughs and more – that all affect the overall outcome. It’s possible that you’ll have questions for your residential painting contractor about these particular “smaller” details that can have a big impact. One question that we often hear from our customers is “Can we paint exterior vinyl window trim?” The answer is: yes. But before you do, it’s best to make sure you have the right conditions, the right prep, and the right product for the job.
The Right Prep is Essential
Start with a clean slate. Before you paint exterior vinyl window trim, it needs to be cleaned of any dirt and debris so everything adheres properly. Then, using the right primer is incredibly important. A high-end latex bonding primer needs to be your first coat. At Encore Painting, we only use quality exterior painting products, so you can rest assured that you’ll receive incredible results.
The Right Paint (and Tints!) Are Just as Important
Using the right paint, including tints, is especially important when it comes to exterior painting of vinyl window trim. Your topcoats will need to be tinted with vinyl-safe tints for the best possible, long-lasting outcome. These formulas are particularly important for darker colours to avoid overheating and warping that vinyl can be prone to. In fact, it’s best to avoid painting your vinyl trim significantly darker than its original colour for this reason. But with the right process and product, your exterior vinyl window trim can be given a fresh new look that upgrades the overall look of your home.
Now that you know that painting exterior vinyl window trim is an option and how it can be done right, we’d love to chat about what our Toronto house painting services can do for your home. Contact us today for a free virtual estimate and proposal.