![]() ![]() No matter the painting method you choose, it is easiest to lay the shutters across a surface above the ground like on a pair of sawhorses. If you have done some extensive sanding and repair on wood shutters, or if you have power washed the shutters down to their purest form, than you will want to prime them first. The better option is to head down to a local rental center and pick up a professional grade sprayer for the day. There is a reason why they are inexpensive and easily accessible. Be weary of over the counter sprayers, especially those that are cordless. Now that it is time to paint your shutters you have a couple of options to consider with respect to technique.įor the best results, and a nice even coating, a sprayer is the best option. If you paint a light colored vinyl shutter with a dark paint, the shutter will attract more sun than it is capable of withstanding, and the material can warp or buckle. The vinyl used is unique to the color of the material in that lighter shades will be less heat absorbent and darker colored vinyl will withstand heat better. This is the same rule of thumb used when painting vinyl siding. Make sure you choose a shade the is the same or lighter than the existing color if you are painting to color vinyl. This paint will be more universal than those made unique to shutters. These paints may be trickier to find at your local hardware store but they certainly exist and can likely be found online.įor wood shutters, make sure you are using exterior wood paint. In some cases, shutters, especially on older homes, are metal or aluminum. Each of these shutter types has an accompanying paint type manufactured specifically for this purpose. There are generally two types of shutters: wood and vinyl. When selecting paint, it is important to consider the type of shutters you have on your house. Sand the puttied locations smooth and make sure to wipe dry and clean of dust before beginning to paint. If you are painting a color you can also just use white putty. For this, use a wood putty that is natural in color to the innate hue of the wood. ![]() It is also a good idea to patch deep cracks and holes as needed. Any paint chipping, rough spots, or dings can be sanded smooth and flush before painting. Whatever is left on the shutter after spraying can be cleaned with trisodium phosphate. If you are feeling ambitious and are prepared to get the shutters stripped down to bare bones, you can employ the use of a power washer. The majority of dust, dirt, grime, and chipping can be removed with a little water. With the shutter off of the house, remove any hardware or hinges (if they are working shutters) to make the painting process that much easier. Once removed though, it is important to immediately mark the outline of the shutter on the house so it can be easily replaced in the same spot. Most shutters are secured with a simple screw. Instead, remove the shutter so they can be cleaned, sanded, and coated on all sides and at all angles. Shutter RemovalĬertainly you can paint your shutters while they are still attached to the house, but this requires a lot of detailed taping off of the shakes and windows. In this article, we outline a step by step process for painting your shutters including shutter removal, cleaning, paint selection, and the paint process itself. ![]() But with so many shutters, and the intricacy of many shutter types, it is easy to become overwhelmed at the prospect of this job.ĭon’t fret. Painting your shutters can extend shutter life for years and clean up the look of your whole house. So what is the best way to ensure your home’s face is well groomed? Well, a little paint goes a long way. Just as an unkempt unibrow forces you to double take for all the wrong reasons as you pass a bathroom mirror, dirty or chipped shutters can be seriously unwelcoming as guests approach or neighbors pass by your house. But there this subtle detail to your home’s overall aesthetic can be a huge detriment to curb appeal if they are not maintained. If windows are the eyes of your home, then shutters are the brows and lashes that highlight those bright, baby blues. ![]()
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