Going darker isn t a problem per se but you need to do it the right way.
Dark paint siding.
Dark paint can also be more prone to peeling than lighter colors.
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.
Adding a dark coating will attract more heat and will probably increase the expansion as well.
Prep your siding.
Even though this siding is brown which i m avoiding i do love this shot for inspiration.
Pick the right day to paint vinyl siding.
Pick the right paint.
Choosing the right schemes and designs.
I d also be concerned about the paint gluing the siding panels together at the seams then cracking loose with changes in the weather.
When it comes time to do your painting wait for a day with moderate.
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.
When it comes to exterior house colors darker is never the answer says jeff neal a project estimator with painting contractor capital coating.
In the past painting vinyl siding wasn t possible because the paint wouldn t fully adhere.
If you don t want the paint to chip or the vinyl to warp when using dark colored paint.
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.
So you d be asking your new paint coating to hold up to a lot of flexing over time.
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