Dark Paint Siding

Prep your siding.

Dark paint siding.

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. Dark paint can also be more prone to peeling than lighter colors. 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. 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. In the past painting vinyl siding wasn t possible because the paint wouldn t fully adhere. Choosing the right paint and colors for vinyl siding choose the right type of paint. Going darker isn t a problem per se but you need to do it the right way.

Pick the right day to paint vinyl siding. Even though this siding is brown which i m avoiding i do love this shot for inspiration. I d also be concerned about the paint gluing the siding panels together at the seams then cracking loose with changes in the weather. Save pin it see more images image credit.

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. When it comes to exterior house colors darker is never the answer says jeff neal a project estimator with painting contractor capital coating. Pick the right paint.

Choosing the right schemes and designs.