How To Paint Interior Plastic Shutters?

To paint plastic shutters, first clean the plastic with a mild degreaser. For brush painting, spray a plastic primer before applying the new color. Brush several thin coats of color, allowing each coat to level out and dry before adding another. For spray-painting, many brands make a paint-and-primer that will bond directly to clean plastic. Spray in short, sweeping bursts, not thick, heavy layers.

Vinyl shutters are popular for their durability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of installation. However, they can become dull over time and not look as eye-pleasing as before. To update your worn-out vinyl shutters, paint them with a fresh coat of paint. Use an exterior, acrylic latex paint of high quality or a paint made specifically for plastic. Prime the shutters with latex primer before applying acrylic latex paint.

Spray paints like Krylon and Rustoleum are also available that bond well to vinyl and other plastics. Latex paint can be used for painting plastic shutters, while spray paints are durable and provide great finishes. To paint plastic window and shutters, use a primer coat, such as oil, which is not essential as it sticks to plastic and other surfaces. Clean the shutters well with a plastic scrub brush and give them a light sanding, especially if the exposed plastic has begun to chalk.

Primer the shutters first by cleaning them, wiping them with Xylene, then using XIM’s Plastic and Vinyl Bonding Primer. Then, paint the shutters using a quality primer and high-quality paint. Clean the scrap out of them to remove dirt and debris, as the polyvinyl material cannot be sanded down to a smooth finish.