Dark Paint Siding

Choosing the right paint and colors for vinyl siding choose the right type of paint.

Dark paint siding.

Save pin it see more images image credit. Going darker isn t a problem per se but you need to do it the right way. Heather keeling thinking about heat absorption dark exteriors are always going absorb more sun energy than whites creams and other light shades which are more reflective. Adding a dark coating will attract more heat and will probably increase the expansion as well.

When it comes time to do your painting wait for a day with moderate. In the past painting vinyl siding wasn t possible because the paint wouldn t fully adhere. Yes if you do it right step 1. Dark paint can also be more prone to peeling than lighter colors.

So you d be asking your new paint coating to hold up to a lot of flexing over time. I d also be concerned about the paint gluing the siding panels together at the seams then cracking loose with changes in the weather. If you don t want the paint to chip or the vinyl to warp when using dark colored paint. This could mean higher cooling costs during the summer months.

Pick the right day to paint vinyl siding. Choosing the right schemes and designs. This pretty home has a creamy paint color for the window and siding trim which i can t use but i saved it because i love the black windows with the dark siding. Prep your siding.

While a fresh coat of smoky gray navy blue or black paint on your home s exterior may look good for a while it s probably not long for this world.