Vinyl siding can be painted if it's in good shape, but older or damaged siding should be replaced. Only paint vinyl siding a similar or lighter color as darker colors can cause overheating. Vinyl-safe ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Two-story home with gray vinyl siding and white trim, a white garage door and brick accents also visible - Ghornephoto/Getty Images Although it might look dingy, think again before you decide to paint ...

Vinyl siding typically lasts between 20 and 60 years. Although the material itself is durable, you should be repainting the exterior of your home every five to ten years, according to the pros, to ...

When thinking about the different types of house siding to consider, vinyl siding often takes the top spot. There might come a time when you want to paint your vinyl, either to change the color or ...

Dear Angie: My home needs a fresh look. Is it OK to paint over vinyl siding? — Arlana H., Greenwich, Conn. Dear Arlana: Vinyl siding is meant to last for decades but it can get dirty or dull. And yes, ...

Q. I have a 35-year-old house with vinyl siding. It’s the original builder’s grade. On the south and east sides of the house, the siding has faded terribly. We can see major black streaks from street ...

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Can you paint vinyl siding in Georgia and still expect it to last through the state's heat, humidity, and bright sunlight? A HelloNation article provides ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Although it might look dingy, think again before you decide to paint your home's vinyl siding. Why? In your quest to give your home's siding a makeover, you might unknowingly cause various issues in ...