How to Paint Vinyl Shutters

CAITLIN HOUSTON BLOG

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Extension ladder, power drill, screwdriver, Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch 2x Ultra Cover Paint and Primer, Dish Soap, Bucket, Water Hose.

1. REMOVE THE SHUTTERS

Use a screwdriver or power drill to remove the vinyl shutters from the exterior of your home. Place all screws (or plastic buttons) in a Ziploc bag so they do not get lost.

Window shutters accumulate dirt, mildew, cobwebs, and more while hanging on your home. Use a mixture of dish soap and water to scrub the shutters lightly.

2. CLEAN SHUTTERS 

Place your shutters on a workhorse, table, or cardboard in your driveway. Spray the shutters following the grain of the vinyl.  Wait at least 1 hour before adding a second coat of paint. 

 3. PAINT SHUTTERS

Allow the shutters to dry overnight to ensure they are completely dry before hanging them back up. 

4. LET DRY OVERNIGHT 

My husband and brother in law worked simultaneously to hang the shutters back on our house. Once the shutter was screwed back onto the house, we used a tiny sponge dipped in a capful of paint to touch up the screws.

5. HANG YOUR SHUTTERS 

6. ENJOY YOUR NEW SHUTTERS