insider secrets
Q
Our home has vinyl siding in very good condition but the
colour is outdated. It seems a shame to replace siding that is
still good so I was wondering if it can be painted. – Teresa
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Our editors share their favourite
exterior colour schemes.
FRONT DOOR
COLOURS
Breath of Fresh Air
Benjamin Moore
www.benjaminmoore.ca
Hello Teresa,
White Diamond
With proper care, vinyl siding can last twenty to twenty-five years. If you grow
tired of the colour, painting is an economical way to get a new look without
replacing the siding! To ensure your paint job will stand up to the test of time,
follow these six helpful tips.
Benjamin Moore
www.benjaminmoore.ca
WEATHER The weather conditions when you paint can greatly affect your
results. Wait for mild temperatures with low humidity and not too much sun.
our product of choice
Benjamin Moore’s
Aura® Grand
Entrance®
CLEANING Prep the siding by using a cleaner and cloth or a soft bristled
brush to remove mold, mildew, dirt and debris. Don’t forget to thoroughly rinse
afterwards.
PRIMING
It’s a good
idea to start
with a quality
exterior primer,
especially if
y our siding
has become
slick, glossy
or particularly
worn down
with patches of
discolouration.
Priming
beforehand
ensures a
longer lifespan
for your paint
job. Use an
acrylic-based
primer, as
they adhere
to almost any
surface.
SELECTING
PAINT Vinyl
siding will
expand and
contract over time, causing paint to crack. To make sure your paint job lasts,
choose an exterior paint specifically designed for vinyl siding like Benjamin
Moore’s Regal® Select Exterior REVIVE™.
COLOUR In the past, it was necessary to select a lighter colour that would not
absorb heat in order to avoid buckling and warping of the siding. Thanks to
modern innovation, there is now more variety and flexibility in terms of colour
choices. Benjamin Moore has a variety of exciting “vinyl-safe” colours available
that promise to withstand weather and stress.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE To ensure longevity, power wash your siding each
spring to prevent detrimental buildup. - Text Zakiya Kassam
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STUCCO
COLOURS
Spa
Benjamin Moore
www.benjaminmoore.ca
Shore House Green
Benjamin Moore
www.benjaminmoore.ca
our product of choice
Benjamin Moore’s
Aura® Exterior
Paint
WOOD EXTERIOR
COLOURS
Polo Blue
Benjamin Moore
www.benjaminmoore.ca
White Diamond
Benjamin Moore
www.benjaminmoore.ca
our product of choice
Benjamin Moore’s
Regal® Select
Exterior High Build