HB&G PVC Column Painting Instructions PermaWrap
1. A high quality acrylic exterior paint should be used to finish your PVC columns. At least one coat of primer and two coats of the final paint should
be used. For best results, follow these instructions:
2. The surface of the column shaft is very smooth. First, sand the surface of the column with fine sandpaper for better adhesion of the primer.
3. Make sure all surfaces are clean prior to painting or staining by washing each column thoroughly with soapy water and a soft scrub brush,
sponge, or rag. As an alternative, a pressure washer may be used with a house and siding cleaner concentrate to clean the column. Water
pressure should be less than 1500 psi. NOTE: Care must be taken when pressure washing polyurethane caps and bases, as they can
be damaged by the pressure washer. Using a lower pressure (750 psi) on polyurethane caps and bases is recommended. After washing
the column, rinse thoroughly with a hose or pressure washer to remove any soap residue. Allow the column to dry completely before applying
coatings, as residual moisture will adversely affect coating adhesion. Stubborn or oily spots may be cleaned with denatured alcohol.
4. If Siroflex® adhesive caulk has been provided with your column, use it to caulk the gap between the column shaft and the cap, the neck
molding, and the base. If your column did not come with Siroflex
instructions. Use the caulk or exterior acrylic spackle filler to fill any fastener holes used to secure the shaft, cap, base and neck molding. Follow
the caulk manufacturer's application instructions.
5. To prime PVC column shafts do the following: If moisture is detected on the column shaft, first wipe the column dry again with a clean rag. Use
a high-quality waterborne acrylic bonding primer that is recommended by its manufacturer for use on PVC. Sherwin-Williams Extreme Bond
Primer and XIM Advanced Technology UMA Bonder are recommended waterborne acrylic primers. Polyurethane or PVC caps and bases should be
primed also.
6. For the finish coat, it is important to apply two coats of a high-quality exterior acrylic paint. The finish coats may be applied with a brush
or sprayed with airless spray equipment. For the finish coat, do not use a dark color. Dark colors are considered any color that has a Light
Reflectance Value (LRV) of 0-54. LRV measures the percentage of light a that paint color reflects and ranges from 0 (black) to 100 (white). All
leading paint manufacturers can furnish the LRV values of their paint colors. When applying the finish coating, follow the paint manufacturer's
recommendations and application instructions. NOTE: Darker colors, that are safe to use with PVC may be available from some leading
paint suppliers. These colors are specially formulated for safe use on PVC. Ask your paint dealer about darker colors with LRV's less
than 55 that are safe for use on PVC. Do not use any finishes or solvents containing acetone, lacquer thinner, or MEK.
Failure to follow the recommended installation and finishing instructions will void the warranty.
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