If your vinyl shutters lost its color and beauty, the first thing that will come into your mind is to buy a new one in replace of it. However, that is not necessary in all cases. You can restore the beauty and newness by painting vinyl shutters. Listed below are steps on how to paint a vinyl shutter.
1. Prepare your working area. It would be better if you are going to work in shady place. Make sure that there would be enough ventilation. Also, it must be free from furniture to avoid being painted or sprayed accidentally. Wear a mask so that you can breathe freely. Wear also gloves when your skin is sensitive.
2. Detach the vinyl shutters. Do not try painting your shutters if they are still in use. You will just make your home messy. Remove them carefully from the wall. Be careful so that none will be damage.
Lay them on a clean area then clean them using a sponge with soap. You may also use brush if it is difficult to remove the dirt. Afterwards, let them dry. You can wipe them with a dry cloth so that they will dry easily.
3. Select a paint that can last for a longer time. Also, the color of the paint should suit the exterior design of the house so that it will not look odd.
Lay the shutters flat on a clean area. This is to avoid dripping of the paint. Paint them carefully. Spread the paint evenly so that it will look good when after drying.
4. Give enough time for the shutters to dry. Put them under a shade or you can bring them outside. For best results, allow several days of drying.
You can now put them back into their place if they are completely dried. And you can see that they look new again. You do not need to buy a replacement as long as you know the steps in painting a vinyl shutter.
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