Pros And Cons Of Painting Vinyl Siding 

Painting vinyl siding cost & advantages: how much does it affect painting vinyl siding?

Vinyl sidings have been an extremely popular choice of siding material for houses for the last couple of decades. They are preferred because of their longer lifespan and durability. Sometimes a homeowner will want to explore the option of painting their vinyl siding for a variety of reasons. We’ve compiled the top pros and cons of painting vinyl sidings. Learn about them below.

Based on our research and industry experience, here are the top pros of painting vinyl sidings.

It Is Cost-Effective

• If, due to a variety of reasons, the vinyl siding has lost its color and become dull then painting it will restore its appearance.

Painting is also much cheaper than replacing vinyl sidings. The painting will save thousands of dollars and it will make your current siding last for another 5-10 years.

It Saves Time

• By hiring a professional home renovation company, installing a new vinyl siding at your home will take about 3 weeks. If it is done as a DIY project, then it can take anywhere between 2 – 4 weeks.

On the contrary, painting vinyl siding takes a maximum of 10 days including weekends. Therefore, painting vinyl siding should be a preferred option especially when one considers the amount of time it saves.

Gives A Fresh Appearance

• The most common reason for a vinyl siding to become dull and lose its color is because of weathering effects. Not just thunderstorms but also regular bright sunny days can affect a vinyl siding’s appearance.

Painting vinyl siding gives the house a fresh new look. If the color scheme is matched properly, then the house can have a new color after every 5-10 years. The painting will also hide minor cracks, scratches, and imperfections in the vinyl sidings.

Increases Value Of House

• One key factor in determining the value of a house is its appearance. If a house has a shabby exterior but a well-built interior, it will still get a low market value.

Painted vinyl siding gives a fresh appearance to the house, and as a result, increases its market value. If a freshly painted house is sold, it will sell for more money.

Adds A Coat Of Defence

• The paint acts as a coated layer on the vinyl sidings and gives extra protection. This protection is from both weathering effects, as well as from cracks and scratches.

Before starting the painting project, the home renovation company will smoothen out the rough surfaces, and attempt to fix up the cracks. This will ensure a smooth coat of paint, that looks even everywhere.

Painting vinyl siding does come with some cons. Mentioned below are the two top cons, according to our experience.

Warranty Might Get Affected

• The majority of the vinyl siding manufacturers provide a warranty of up to 30 years, while some extending it to 50 years. It is always a good idea to read the fine print, to know what actions can void the warranty and what kind of damages are covered.

If minor repairs are covered in the warranty then instead of painting, one should contact the manufacturer for more information.

Painting Doesn’t Fix Damaged Vinyl Sidings

• Most people make the mistake of painting their damaged vinyl sidings. If the vinyl siding has a considerable amount of damage such as having deep cracks, holes, or even weak spots then painting it won’t solve the problem.

In such a case it is advised to go for a vinyl siding repair or replacement as it will be the most cost-effective solution.

We, at Simple Home Improvements, are a professional home renovation company operating in New Jersey. Call us today at 866-849-2599 and our specialists will inspect your property to give you the best advice for your painting vinyl siding project.