Painting Vinyl Baseboard Trim

Therefore we are hiring a painter to do the upstairs later in november.

Painting vinyl baseboard trim. If it s between 60 and 80 degrees leave a 1 16 in. If painting interior baseboards and door casings the best paint for trim is an oil based paint labeled interior or interior exterior view example on amazon. Apply a smooth even coat of a latex exterior primer onto the vinyl trim. Available in a wide variety of colors vinyl baseboard can easily match the color scheme of your room as well.

I am painting all of the baseboard trim downstairs myself. I ve been doing this for years. Pvc trim expands when it s hot and contracts when it s cold. Refer to painting guidelines in the versatex contractor handbook for more information on painting pvc trim a note from the publisher.

Thicker consistencies of paint help prevent sagging. Gap for every 18 ft. A primer is only needed if you want the paint manufacturer s warranty. Directions for painting baseboards.

Excellent adhesion can be achieved by properly cleaning the board before applying a topcoat of paint to pvc trim. Jim s tips for painting pvc always paint pvc for mildew and dirt resistance don t use a primer use a 100 acrylic paint spot prime large nail holes with the acrylic paint. Painting vinyl wall cove base painting over them or cutting a perfect line above vinyl wall cove base rubber baseboards is super easy. So if you are wondering if you paint vinyl base absolutely.

How to install pvc trim see the unique methods that are needed to install this trim work material. I ve quickly discovered this project to be extremely tedious time consuming and back breaking. The month of november i ll be bringing you along on our basement renovation. As a general rule of thumb if you re installing trim in temps higher than 80 degrees f go ahead and fit joints tightly.

1 to paint baseboards first vacuum and wipe down baseboards with either a vinegar and water solution 1 2 cup of vinegar and 1 gallon of warm water and a damp microfiber cloth. Use a brush small trim paint roller or a paint sprayer if you prefer. The brush painting your method of paint application for trim means that big globs of paint may develop and sag before drying. More on pvc trim.

Most trim gets painted white. Sold in rolls vinyl baseboard can be easier to work with than wood and typically has a long life span requiring little maintenance.