painting AZEK

[FrankC]

Probably an old thread but what have you used to paint this product for exterior applications. Mr local BM and SW paint stores don't seem to have a clue what is recommended. I have a job that is coming up and I want to paint it white when done. I have seen what happens when left unpainted and I DON'T want to go there.

[gburnet]

Check this out, Frank...http://www.azek.com/setcontrol/downl...ent&field=file

[VTNorm]

If you go the SW route you have to request the vinyl safe additive - they have to add it at the store, it's not in the can off-the-shelf.

-Norm

[tom struble]

white shouldnt be a problem with azek vinyl safe or not, i would recomend sw duration over A100 oil based primer

[dgbldr]

Interesting. Only SW listed paint is SuperPaint in satin and flat only, while others are in all sheens.

Who paints exterior trim flat or satin? Especially white? Never seen it.

[VTNorm]

The info from the Azek site is from 2006, it a little dated in my book & nothing newer is available on their website.

The SW site lists Duration, Resilience & SuperPaint - all in flat, satin & gloss as being Vinylsafe. The only prep is to wash & rinse, no primer, although Resilience and SuperPaint recommend 2 coats. http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pro/...atings/paints/ SuperPaint is also available in high gloss but the Vinylsafe logo is not on that datasheet.

It also looks like from the SW site that the Vinylsafe additive is now a standard ingredient and not a store add-in, I'll double check that today when I'm at my local store.

-Norm

[Bob scott]

white shouldnt be a problem with azek vinyl safe or not, i would recomend sw duration over A100 oil based primer

DO NOT USE OIL ON AZEK.
Sorry for being so blunt but I don't think oil based anythinig is recommended on vinyl. I used latex paint right on the Azek, no primer. That's what they used to recommend.

BTW, I sand my Azek prior to finishing.

Bob

[VTNorm]

The word from my local SW;

Prep: PVC must be clean, dry and dull (insert ex-wife joke here). Smooth surfaces should be lightly sanded. NO primer! The primers are not vinylsafe.

Duration: 1 coat
Resilience & Superpaint: 2 coats

Not all SW colors can be mixed for pvc. Check with the store regarding your color choice for pvc prior to purchase.

-Norm

[Greg Di]

My SW shop had a technical bulletin on it that was very informative. Actually, I was blown away by how much the rep at the store knew. It made me feel like I had a chance.

[Catspaw]

Also keep in mind that it takes a while for the paint to fully bond and adhere to the PVC. Probably due to PVC being nonporous.

Prepainting and then handling it might not be a good idea.

More painting info:

http://www.kleerlumber.com/contracto...formation.html

- Rich