Installation Instructions

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Painting
Cellular PVC trim does not require painting but, like any
cellular PVC product, it will weather over time and painting
will enhance these products to maintain color consistency for
many years. Our cellular trim products are ready for painting
and require very little preparation. Painting with a good
quality, vinyl safe 100% Acrylic Latex paint will enhance these
products to maintain color consistency for many years. There
are several paint manufactures that will warranty their coating
products on cellular PVC trim for 20 years or more. Our
Warranty does not cover painted finishes or coating applied to
the Product by the original purchaser or third party.
For white or light colors, we recommend a high quality
100% acrylic latex paint developed for TRIM. There are paint
manufactures that sell coating specifically designed for PVC
trim and mouldings. These pants are typically referred to as
“vinyl safe” paints, or heat reflective coatings for vinyl. If you
are going to paint the product a darker color, consult the paint
manufacturer for the LRV (light reflective value).
Painting our cellular PVC product with paints darker than 56
to 0 (zero being Black) on the LRV scale voids any warranty.
No priming is necessary, however the finish quality is greatly
enhanced if you use a premium 100% acrylic latex paint for
trim with a built in primer. In addition, a primer may be required
under the paint manufacturer’s warranty.
Always follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions. In
preparation for painting, we recommend product should be
clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, and/or any other surface
contaminants before painting. Adhesion can be improved by
cleaning product with a mild detergent or denatured alcohol
and using a soft clean rag or bristle brush.
Failure to adhere to manufacturer’s recommended guidelines
for application of painted surfaces may void any paint
manufacturer’s warranty.