Best Way To Paint Shutters: Easy & Simple Ways Of Painting Shutters


Easy And Simple Ways Of Painting The Shutters

Painting the shutters require a little bit of preparation, and there are a number of ways of painting the shutters but the two best ways are mentioned below:

Way 1: Spray Painting

The easiest and the quickest way to paint the shutters is to use spray paint. The steps are mentioned below:
  • While Selecting the type of paint, it is important to take into consideration the type of material of the shutters
  • Remove the shutters and then take them outdoors but in a shaded area before applying them with a primer paint or a slightly sanding for scuffing.
  • Hang all the shutters with an existing structure or on a tree branch, with the help of eye hooks. After that spray them thoroughly all over from front as well as back angles.
  • When painting, keep the slats slightly open as this will help to avoid sticking. After the first coat is fully dry, flip the shutters upside down and then check for any missed spots, and apply a second coat.

Way 2: Brush Painting

If in case removing the shutters is not possible, that time brush painting is the best and quick option. The steps are mentioned below:
  • For brush painting, use an angled sash brush as this will help to aid in reaching between the slats.
  • Tape off all the surrounding areas and then prepare shutters by applying primer and light sanding if needed. Paint down the slats as well as frames in 3 different layers, also adjust the opening of the slats, as required.
  • Apply a very light application of paint for each of the layers and let the paint coat dry before applying the next one. This will help to keep the paint from oozing in the gaps right at the end of the shutter frames.
  • The final layer will be the touch-up, the user needs to check all the missed crevices to paint them and smooth out all the collected paint puddles.

Important Tips

  • Removal: The user can paint the shutters while they are still attached to the house, but it is best to remove them so that they can be properly cleaned, sanded as well as painted from all the sides.
  • Cleaning And Sanding: For cleaning spray the shutters with water to remove dust and the dirt, and after that clean the shutters well with the trisodium phosphate (TSP) to remove any remaining grime. Sand any rough spots or peeling paint.
  • Choose The Paint: There are different paints for different types of shutters like use paint made for metal for the aluminum shutters and the exterior house paint for wooden ones. Also, use the acrylic latex paint for vinyl shutters.
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