Water based paint however is great for things that won t see a whole lot of wear and tear like walls and ceilings.
What type of paint to use on vinyl walls.
Again use an angled trim brush first to cut in the edges then use a roller to paint the large expanses.
Besides matte paint gloss paint is the most common interior wall paint.
Please note that if you decide to paint your rv s walls using our suggestions below it is difficult or impossible to restore your rv s walls to their original appearance.
After you clean your wall board apply a 3 x3 sample of primer on your wall.
Simply select from this vinylsafe paint color palette and apply using sherwin williams emerald duration resilience superpaint latex paints or snapdry door trim paint.
Still most homeowners go for satin or eggshell sheen latex paints in living rooms and bedrooms.
Set it out on a rolling pan and use a soft roller to apply the paint.
The wall board manufacturer cds also suggests the best way to paint vinyl walls is by using oil primer and oil paint.
Living rooms and bedrooms are low impact areas and can use any paint you wish.
Although this isn t specifically labeled as rv paint it s perfect for the job.
Then put masking tape on the primed area and press down firmly.
Low sheen or flat paint bonds better than high gloss and is less likely to show imperfections in the walls but high gloss paint is often recommended for bathrooms and kitchens where the walls will need to be washed frequently.
Like i mentioned in the previous step rv walls aren t made of sheetrock like in a normal house so you need to use a specific type of primer to prep the walls for paint.
You can also use a primer between the vinyl and the paint.
Check the primer for any signs that it will peel before you do any painting.
Let the primer dry thoroughly before you start to put the actual paint on it.
Pick a good interior epoxy or latex paint.
Be sure your vinyl is clean before applying paint by washing it with soap and water and rinsing well.
This step is super important.
Water based paint is also colloquially known as latex paint even though this type of paint uses acrylic resins or vinyl instead of actual latex.
Since these tend to be very forgiving spaces in terms of impact you can use flat or matte paint if you wish.
Paint will not stick to a dirty surface.
It s one you can use on most walls although some people use it sparingly on these surfaces and prefer to use it on woodwork because of its high shine.
Bonding paint to factory finished vinyl walls requires light sanding and ideally a chemical bond so removing the paint will most likely require replacing the vinyl.
Let it stand 24 hours.
No matter which product you choose vinylsafe paint colors give you a wide range of color options for your vinyl exterior.
Work in small areas at a time and use normal rolling.