INSTALLING VERSATEX

Painting

VERSATEX does not require painting for protection. Use paints that are 100% acrylic latex or acrylic latex with urethane additive. **CAUTION: PAINTING ANY CELLULAR PVC TRIM, INCLUDING VERSATEX, DARK COLORS, CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. USE PAINTS WITH A LIGHT REFLECTIVE VALUE (LRV) OF 55 UNITS OR GREATER.

Options for Dark Colors

Consult Sherwin Williams or Blue River Coating on “heat reflective” paints in applications where the paint color has an LRV value less than 55 units. When using paints, the liability of performance rests with the paint manufacturer. “Heat reflective” paints with an LRV between 45 and 55 have proven successful in the field.

Tips on Painting

  • To obtain adequate paint adhesion, be sure the surface of the VERSATEX Trimboard is clean, dry and free of dirt, loose or peeling paint, mildew, chalk, grease and any other surface contaminants before applying paint. Use a mild detergent (Spic and Span®) and water or denatured alcohol for cleaning.
  • Paint can take up to 30 days to fully cure depending on outside temperatures and humidity conditions.
  • Follow the paint manufacturer’s surface preparation and application recommendations.
  • If you paint VERSATEX a dark color you must first remove it before applying a lighter color paint with an LRV of 55 units or greater.