Since the vinyl shutters used in the project were the original ones, they had dirt hiding in the crevices. By using a strong cleaning agent, like 409, and a scrub brush, clean every inch of the shutters first. For the paint to adhere properly, the surface needs to be clean.

Rinse off the shutters with a hose sprayer. Make sure to thoroughly spray in all of the crevices. Once done spraying, let dry completely before painting.

Now it’s the fun part- painting time! Fill your FLEXiO 3000 with desired exterior paint. Since we’re painting vinyl, be sure to read if your paint will adequately adhere to vinyl. Lay the shutters out on saw horses and thoroughly spray each side of the shutters. Pay close attention to the crevices when painting to make sure you don’t miss those spots!

Let the shutters fully dry. Once you have finished the 1st coat of paint, let it completely dry. This took approximately 30 minutes for me. Repeat as necessary. Again, I did a total of 3 coats.

Once the shutters are dry to the touch, bring them inside in an area that will be free of dust. Let the shutters sit inside for a couple days to cure. This is an important step, so don’t skip it!

After the shutters have cured, hang them up! I reused the same hardware to hang them back up. You can also purchase exterior screws designed for the surface you’ll be attaching the shutters to.

This sponsored post was created by The Bachelorette Pad Flip. To read more about this project (and her entire curb appeal transformation), visit Jenn’s blog, Bachelorette Pad Flip.