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   YesMaam27577 | Sep 04, 2007 06:33pm | #1

   Yes, but be sure to have a long conversation with the person behind the counter at the paint store.

   And note that I did not say the person behind the counter at the paint DEPARTMENT.

    

    

    

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   jimmiem | Sep 04, 2007 10:26pm | #2

   Certain PVCs require a paint with a certain LRV (Light Reflective value) to avoid too much heat build up. I'd check with the window manufacturer. I've used AZEK PVC trim boards and they are pretty specific concerning paint and LRV.   

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   JTC1 | Sep 05, 2007 12:37am | #4

   Good advice re: heat build-up also expansion / contraction issues.

   Yesterday we went to a Labor Day BBQ at my nephew's home.  Went out onto the deck to tend the grill.  Deck is on the SW side of the house, so it was in the late afternoon sun. Sliding door onto the deck was really stiff to operate.

   White, vinyl door. Asked nephew about the door stiffness - surprised me that he would lack basic lubrication / maintenance. He said if I would come back after 9:00 pm or before 10 am, or in the winter the door would operate easy and smooth.  I tried it at about 8:30 and he was right.  Expansion tightens it up on a daily basis in the summer. 

   Jim

   Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light. 

    

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   jimmiem | Sep 05, 2007 04:13am | #5

   I just replaced a rotten exterior corner board with some AZEK PVC.  I pre-built the corner (butt joint) and put it up as one looooong piece (just under 18 feet). One side faces East and the other faces North.  I'm curious to see what the sun does.  I painted them with a light color.  Time will tell. 

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   kate | Sep 05, 2007 12:35am | #3

   Sherwin Williams (&probably other manufacturers) has a special line of paints for vinyl...