Painting cellular vinyl PVC trim boards??
I have just about finished building a porch using “Royal Trim Boards” – 100% cellular vinyl PVC in many spots. In a few spots, I expect to add wooden moldings (already primed) to the surface of the PVC as I couldnt find the trim I wanted. Net – I think I am painting the whole lot – and would be grateful for any tips anyone might have, including specific product names if any
As much as I don’t want to paint the trim boards, at the very least I will need to touch up the cauling used to hide the screw holes, and the seams, and as well, the columns are fiberglass, must be painted and so they will need to be the same colour.
The Mfr (Royal) recommends sanding with 220 and then using Sherwin Williams VinylSafe – comments appreciated ?
The SW website for their Duration product seems to suggest a single coat of paint will be self priming and last for as long as I own the house.
As this seems way too good to be true, I would welcome any insight others may have on this subject.
Many thanks!
Gavin
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Use a 100% acrylic paint.
Other than that I'll say that when I first started using cell PVC more heavily - probably about 6 yearxs back I was suspicious about it's ability to hold paint. Haven't had any problems yet and probably used it on about 20 new home builds. The thing about sanding with 220 grit seems prudent.
RE finding different molding profiles, you should be able to find something pretty close to what you want if you go to a real lumber store or a speciality lumber store. The stuff is pricey but it is forever. What profile(s) are you looking for?
Profiles - closest to describe it would probably be a chair rail - looking for parallel beads about an inch apart, - a larger bead roughly 1" diam and a smaller 5/8s +/- and about a1/2 " gap between them - going top and bottom of the facia boards with large beads on outer edges. I have found shorter lengths, but scarfing pvc and then patching seems too much like work. I have primed the pine trim front and back, and will put a first coat of Duration on before I nail it up and then a second coat on top.
I know they're available. "Real" lumber stores in Toronto getting harder to find but have visited 2 - neither have what I am looking for or anything close.
Thanks for the tip.
and last for as long as I own the house.
What they don't tell you is that if you put in a warranty claim they send Vinnie out to see you. Seeing as you can't take it with you, you no longer own the house.
I scuff the surface with 120-150 and use Duration - two coats are needed for darker colours
Piffin, can I assume from your use of the brand name you've been happy with the Duration ?
My colours are mostly going to be white, or light. but using 2 coats nonetheless.
Thanks
Gavin
Yes, very impresed with Duration
Thanks!
SW Duration it is then...