How to Remove Latex Paint From Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is one of the most durable forms of exterior siding that you can purchase.

Latex paint is a water-based paint that provides a durable coating that can stick to poorly prepared surfaces. Vinyl siding is made up of a form of PVC plastic, which makes the material weather resistant and extremely durable to the elements and daily wear and tear. Since vinyl siding is a non-porous surface that also can provide grooves for the paint to stick to the latex paint can quite literally be peeled off.

Things You'll Need

• Thin plastic putty knife
• Vinyl siding cleaner
• Sponge

Instructions

1. Scrape the latex paint gently with the plastic putty knife to get a starting point in the paint on the vinyl siding. The plastic will not harm the vinyl siding like a metal putty knife would.

2. Keep scraping until the latex paint begins to peel away; put your finger under the paint and pull it off of the vinyl siding.

3. Spray the exposed vinyl siding with the vinyl siding cleaner. If you do not have a specified vinyl siding cleaner, you can use a multipurpose cleaner.

4. Scrub the area with the sponge and rinse the area with clean water.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use metal or sharp objects on your vinyl siding. This can cause the vinyl siding to become scratched.

References

• University of Wisconsin Extension: About the House
• HomeTips.com: House Paint Options