{"id":259,"date":"2021-01-20T03:00:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T03:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=259"},"modified":"2023-10-16T02:03:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T02:03:37","slug":"how-to-update-exterior-vinyl-shutters-for-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=259","title":{"rendered":"How To Update your Exterior: Paint Vinyl Shutters for $20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to affordable curb appeal, always think paint. While painting the entire exterior can be pricey, painting shutters, posts, etc. can make a big difference. Learn more about how to paint vinyl shutters yourself!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our vinyl shutters were a brick red color that matched the front door. When I re-finished the front door using gel stain <\/a>(see the huge transformation here!)<\/a>,<\/em> the shutters needed a face lift too. I was once told that the color every room needs is black, so why not apply that advice to the exterior as well? I completely changed the look of our exterior vinyl shutters in an afternoon for $20! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This post contains affiliate links for your convenience which may reward me in the event of a sale. Note that I only recommend tools and products I have personally used and loved.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– Water hose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Cleaning brush<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Bucket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Tide\/bleach\/water mix (my go to cleaning solution for EVERYTHING courtesy of @Gocleanco<\/a>– 4 cups hot water, 4 tsp bleach, 1 tsp Tide laundry powder)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–Rustoleum Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Paint and Primer black spray paint <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Cardboard\/plastic drop cloth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 1: Remove Shutters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our shutters were \u201cnailed\u201d in with plastic pegs that are easily removed. Make sure to keep up with the pegs! Put them in a plastic baggie to keep them together and safe. If your shutters are different sizes, create a system to mark the location so you can remember where they go when it’s time to hang them back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 2: Clean Shutters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I laid mine out in the driveway, and used the hose to spray them clean. I used a brush and the Tide\/bleach\/water solution to scrub away dirt, mildew and cobwebs as necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 3: Dry, prep and spray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Allow the shutters to dry, it won\u2019t take long if it\u2019s a sunny day. Lay out cardboard or a plastic drop cloth underneath the shutters and spray paint. Always shoot for multiple light coats to decrease dripping, running and over spraying. Move in a sweeping motion, not staying in one spot too long. Allow them to dry at least an hour between coats. For reference, my 8 large shutters and 2 small shutters required 2 coats each and about 5 cans of spray paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to save this tutorial for later? Pin it here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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STEP 4: Hang shutters and enjoy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the paint dries, nail them back up. You can either spray the pegs before you replace them, or carefully spray\/paint the pegs once they have secured the vinyl shutters back to the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n

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It\u2019s amazing how the black pops against the brick instead of blending in. Contrast is a good thing my friend! I\u2019d love to see how your project goes, please share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the process, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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