Repaint / Makeover Faded Vinyl House Shutters using Rustoleum Spray Paint

[@heysweetybirds]

Years ago (probably 30) I painted shutters with spray paint. In the next few years I lived in that house they held up just fine. I’m getting ready to change the color of the shutters on the current house I’m in. I agree, the type of Rustoleum you show in the video is the way to go. I’ve used it for literally painting bricks and it’s held the color. Really good paint. Great video.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Still holding up a year later?

[@MelvinZoopers]

@@weekendhomeprojects 1 year, yes! 3 years, not so much.

[@lisaWilley864]

I'm getting ready to spray paint my faded shutters, this video really helped because my husband said I was gonna need to clean them first, I didn't know what to use but watching you just rinse them off and then painting them and they turned out fine that is all I'm gonna do ,I had forgot about painting the screws til I saw this video too!!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

How'd it turn out?

[@sumbulaslam3547]

Informative video about the spray paint. Good tip to mark the shutters right and left.

[@The_Notorious_R.O.B]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you so much. Love the puppy dog @ the end :)

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Great video Melvin! Thinking of helping my neighbors out with their faded vinyl shutters. One has fallen off and the others are faded. I have a giant Tulip poplar in my front yard which shades mine. Still look new after 15 years.

[@dvictoriadudley]

Awesome! My husband told me we had to buy new shutters and there isn't anything wrong with our. Thank you. 😊

[@heysweetybirds]

Dawn Dudley Before buying, spray them. Like he said in the video, the holes etc line up, just much easier. And I think you’ll be very happy with the savings in your wallet and the outcome.

[@dvictoriadudley]

@@heysweetybirds yes, I showed him this video and we agreed to spray them. They turned out amazing and saved about $300.

[@heysweetybirds]

Dawn Dudley YES! Good deal. Very happy for you.

[@dvictoriadudley]

@@heysweetybirds thank you. 😊

[@Thestudio51]

That’s because your husband, like mine🤪, doesn’t want to fool with it. Mine knows if it cost too much I won’t spend the money 😂😂

[@kristinloucks2084]

I did this about 5 years ago and my shutters faded pretty fast again. It's bc the sun rises on the front of my house and it gets really hot in the summer here in TN. I'm gonna try to coat them with some UV Protector Spray this time to see if my paint job lasts longer.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Awesome!

[@manolo1661]

They look great thanks for the thanks for the tip

[@MichaelBlast]

The lovely corn fields

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

looks really nice!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Agreed.

[@65gtotrips]

Tip…buy a spray can trigger to save your fingers from wearing out. It also massively helps with controlling the patter and amount of material your putting down.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Good advice.

[@stevewilliams2998]

I just completed same project!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

You use the same paint? Did you use a clear coat at the end?

[@Bythebartalk]

Mine are your starting color but I want to go black, I guess the same process should work

[@KatieOzolinsElkins]

Thanks for the video! Super helpful! I should warn you that my trigger finger and hand was very tired after x8 shutters haha.

[@MelvinZoopers]

HaHaHa!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Did you use the same type of spray paint?

[@raywall5712]

How many cans of paint did it take to complete them all?

[@Sazonman]

That's exactly why both my wife and I absolutely didn't purchase our house shutter with open slats due to yellow jacket or bees creating nest behind the closed shutters, instead we purchased the sealed shutters, we purchase our shutters from our local Habitat for Humanity store...8 shutter in total for $38.00 dollars, compare to Home depot and Lowes store

[@brucekwak2420]

Who thinks the noise of the metal ball in the spray can is satisfying sound

[@donbailey6600]

Fun Fact: Its not metal, its a glass marble. Yea...freaked me out when I found out too. All my life...

[@mariad1214]

Thanks for the info bout to attempt this today!!!

[@MelvinZoopers]

Good luck!

[@marieShealy]

Thanks for the tips. I saw the brand of paint what what kinda finish: matte, stain, glossy, what did u use. I reading some articles semi gloss..... what you use. Thanks

[@MelvinZoopers]

Satin finish.

[@neilfpv]

Awesome! I'd like to do mine but it's high about 20ft from ground. I remember installing christmas lights using my ladder that extends, I was really scared when looking down.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Be careful!

[@neilfpv]

Thank you. I'll think about. I might hire someone if cost isn't too expensive.

[@kevinkirkbride9062]

Remove your shutters like Melvin did! There are several video here for different situations..

[@neilfpv]

@@kevinkirkbride9062 Thank you!

[@cskiles318]

I thought there was something that took the fade away. Thanks

[@k9kayaks]

Curious how long far did a can last ? Thanks

[@neilfpv]

My guess is 3-5 years which is good enough for a $7-$8 can of paint plus it's fun doing it.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Right on!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@MelvinZoopers How many shutters did you get with one can of paint?

[@MelvinZoopers]

@@weekendhomeprojects 1 can = 3 average size Shutters for me.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@MelvinZoopers Thank ya sir.

[@Matt-pz7zd]

How many spray cans did you use? I've got 6 faded red shutters and looking to paint them black. Looking to do the door as well with the matching color. Do you know if they sell matching cans as well?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Not sure about the matching cans. I would say maybe 1 can for every 3 decent sized shutters spraying the front & back.

[@bryansearcy1799]

How did these hold up? Were you happy with the results? I have 18 I need to paint black vs replace. Thanks!

[@MelvinZoopers]

They have survived the winter unscathed. They still look great! Spray paint is the way to go.

[@juliewhitlatch6773]

I left my shutters on the house and use clear spray paint, they look brand new.

[@ginamiller5213]

Wow this sounds awesome! What brand of spray paint did you use?

[@glorytothemosthighyah6218]

Thank you

[@65gtotrips]

4 years later, how have you found the Rust-OLeum to be holding up ?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Oof...I have had to reapply last year.

[@eileenhass9511]

I have the same ones i took off yesterday. Theyre white but I'm spray painting them black with the same brand. Do you do the underside also?

[@MelvinZoopers]

No need for that.

[@greggf.1393]

I saw you comment that they aren’t holding up very well 3 years later. Is it because they’re fading, peeling, or both? Any ideas on how you could’ve made it last longer? What’s the weather like where you live in the summer and winter? I just replaced my green shingles with a black metal roof. I was going to spray paint my faded green shutters with a black paint.

[@MelvinZoopers]

The shutters are fading not peeling at all. Most of them that I repainted are in direct sunlight. Summers can be very sunny & hot. The winters are very harsh. I have the paint to give them another coat but I never got around to it this summer but I will in the Spring. I think if I just give them another coat they will be fine. I am not sure of what I could've done differently. Good luck!

[@crabtrap]

@@MelvinZoopers do you think adding a1-2coats of poly eurothane would help with fade? is have same setup house in farm field, so, hot direct sun and winter winds etc

[@MelvinZoopers]

I think it would help, yes.

[@BB-cs1je]

I have those old stackable plastic or resin chairs, you know those ugly green ones and I used this spray paint for years! Holds up great even though they are in the sun a good part of the day. I’m nervous about the shutters though because I’m going from black to white. Front and back needs to be sprayed right? My biggest concern is not chipping but running over time. Is that ever an issue with spraying shutters ? We’re painting the house as well and I don’t want to have it running in a newly painted house. Nice video by the way! Thanks. One more question sorry. The house also has metal shutters. Can you use this same paint for them or get the regular rustoleum?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Thanks for the nice words. I would say that this paint will work on those metal shutters but you should read the can for sure. If you keep the can moving & don't over do it there should be no running.

[@marksullivan4]

How many cans per shutter should I expect to use with the Rust Oleum?

[@MelvinZoopers]

1 can to approximately 3 average size shutters worked for me.

[@marksullivan4]

@@MelvinZoopers thanks

[@logicnotfeelings3835]

You did a nice job but it seems like just ordering some new ones would be a lot less hassle.

[@ms.ladietoyou8672]

Not really. it depends on the color you want. Not everyone wants the basic boring colors anymore. Example I am changing my 12 shutters from black to magenta pink.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Save the money and put it in VTI...retire 4 days earlier than if you paid for new shutters. :)

[@hackonefouryou]

Ha, funny 2 of us are looking to do this now. How many shutters does 1 can do. I have 8 also in black.

[@MelvinZoopers]

I could do about 2-3 shutters per can. Have fun!

[@MisterModder123]

Based on the length of those screws, they never wanted those to fall out...lol

[@kevinkirkbride9062]

You have to keep in mind that they are attaching thru vinyl siding and possibly insulation board to get to the wood sub-structure. With high wind gusts during storms, you don’t want your newly repainted shutters to be ripped off your house!

[@thetavernmillau]

Might sound silly, but what if you place them all ontop of eachother,so they all get some of the spray paint.Let them dry,change them round,and so on.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Yeah...I guess that would work good to paint the sides and if you had them marked so as to not get them mixed up.

[@chocolatechipslime]

Did the color hold up? Any chipping?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Holding up great with no chipping after a year!

[@frankjameslaflare7928]

What color paint is that

[@MelvinZoopers]

It is Colonial Red Painter's Touch from Rust-Oleum.

[@nugent5438]

How much paint per set of shutters did you need? I am preparing to do this myself, I have 19 windows with shutters, so I want to be sure to buy enough paint!

[@MelvinZoopers]

I would say 1can can do about 3 average size shutters. Have fun!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

@@MelvinZoopers The exact questions I was about to ask (or did in another comment). Thanks

[@JonathanMartinez320]

Are your shutters aluminum or vinyl?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Vinyl

[@mickiedevine9711]

How are your shutters holding up? Do they have a nice shine to them ?

[@MelvinZoopers]

The ones out of direct sunlight for the majority of the day look great however the ones on that face south are pretty faded now. In fact, I am going to be making a follow-up video that talks about that. Stay tuned!

[@srose40]

How has the paint held up after a year ?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Yes! Holding up very well!

[@srose40]

@@MelvinZoopers Great....Thanks

[@xXxDigitalBathxXx]

How far did one can of spray paint go?

[@MelvinZoopers]

If I remember right, roughly about 2 sets of shutters.

[@8bartlett]

What’s the name of the color? Looks great

[@MelvinZoopers]

It's Colonial Red Painter's Touch from Rust-Olem.

[@8bartlett]

Gloss or satin?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Satin

[@gmoneyboys1]

Could i use a brush to paint them?

[@MelvinZoopers]

You could but the spray paint, I believe, covers better, definitely goes on faster & I'm sure is going to hold up longer.

[@gmoneyboys1]

@@MelvinZoopers Ok thanks

[@bobscafidi9184]

If you have raised panel shutters yes. But if you have these type in this video it's more difficult to cover everything.

[@gmoneyboys1]

@@bobscafidi9184 ok thanks

[@TBOO1409]

What if your shutters were already painted black from original white but are now chipped from 2 hurricanes? Do you need to sand them

[@MelvinZoopers]

Not sure how well the sanding will go on that vinyl. I would try it without sanding. 2 Hurricanes, wow.

[@MzLyricaLILLustion]

Are yours made of polypropylene I heard that it’s hard for paint to stick to them i have shutters that i want to paint but I’m scared it will chip and come off

[@MelvinZoopers]

Not for sure but I think they are Polypropylene. Went on just fine & no chipping a year later.😁

[@MzLyricaLILLustion]

Melvin Zoopers Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@skubefamilychannel]

Sherwin Williams advised me today 6/1/20 , if painting plastic or vinyl shutters (black) never use any spray paint in the can, because of ( melting of the plastic ) “only” use water based paints....there are no water based paints in can form.......that means a ( brush ) or buy a Airless sprayer....😕

[@MelvinZoopers]

They are just trying to sell you their paint. You can certainly use spray cans & it won't melt the plastic.

[@havensjj]

wow ! melt huh ? i have a couple used cars you may want to look at.

[@bobscafidi9184]

Utter BS

[@123andme]

Not true. Use spray paint and clean them well ahead of time. Use green scotch Brite to scuff areas a little. Adheres better.

[@brucekwak2420]

You have to paint both sides