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Trim Painting 101: PVC Trim Painting Tips and Harsh Weather Hints
When it comes to painting exterior trim, the type of trim on your home, paired with the weather in your area, significantly impacts how the trim paint will look and how long it will last.
Trim painting deserves a bit of thought and a touch of expert guidance—the process is far more than putting on a coat and calling it done! Different trim materials, such as wood, fiber cement, and vinyl PVC, all have their own needs, and choosing the right paint is your first step. Our team at the Color Store would like to share some insider tips to help you with your next trim painting project:
Explore Some of the Various Types of Exterior Trim
- Wood Trim: Wood trim is naturally beautiful and can undoubtedly increase the curb appeal of any home. However, wood is susceptible to moisture. For this reason, paint with a strong barrier and moisture resistance is key. Consider high-quality, 100% acrylic paint.
- Fiber Cement Trim: This durable material is a go-to for homes and commercial spaces in areas that face harsh weather because it stands up to moisture, UV exposure, and even pests. Fiber cement does best with an acrylic latex paint, which is a blend of acrylic resins with other polymers.
- Vinyl/PVC Trim: Vinyl and PVC trim has gained popularity for its resilience against moisture, rot, and insects. It's low maintenance, but because of its slick surface, not every paint adheres to it well. Vinyls like PVC require a high-performance paint like 100% acrylic designed to handle its unique surface.
Choose the Right Paint for Your PVC Trim
PVC trim requires the best exterior trim for harsh weather to adhere and last. Any Benjamin Moore exterior paint would work for your vinyl siding or trim.
Aura® Exterior Paint and Element Guard® Exterior Paint from Benjamin Moore come in as top contenders.
- Aura® Exterior Paint: Known for its exceptional durability and fade resistance, Aura® Exterior Paint is an excellent choice for vinyl PVC siding or trim. This 100% acrylic formula is flexible, which helps it stay intact during Nebraska and Iowa temperature shifts. Further, its UV protection keeps houses that endure plenty of sun protected from the harmful rays. Think of it as SPF for your home!
- Element Guard® Exterior Paint:
This high-performance acrylic paint is made specifically for surfaces exposed to extreme conditions, like heavy rains and intense heat. Element Guard® Exterior Paint provides a durable finish that resists peeling and cracking, so your PVC trim will stay pristine year-round, even when Mother Nature throws blizzards or broiling summer heat curveballs our way!
Count on Expert Advice from the Color Store
Painting trim doesn't have to be complicated, especially when you have experts here at the Color Store to help. Armed with extensive knowledge, our team is here to help you choose the best products for a flawless trim finish.
Come rain, shine, or a plains blizzard, we have you covered. Homes across Iowa, Nebraska, and the surrounding areas have counted on the Color Store to up their home's curb appeal and create a durable, lasting finish. Contact us today or visit our showroom location in Des Moines and Waukee, IA or Omaha, NE to start your trim transformation!
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