Fiber Cement

How to Paint Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber cement siding is becoming increasingly popular with homeowners who like fiber cement's combination of durability, appearance, and value. One difference between vinyl siding and fiber cement siding is that fiber cement siding more readily accepts paint. Here are some tips on how to paint your fiber cement siding: Wash the Siding - For best results you'll want to clean and prep the fiber cement siding so the paint will more readily adhere to the surface. Mix up a solution of 1/3 cup powdered laundry detergent and 2/3 cup powdered household cleaner in a gallon of water. Use a garden hose with a nozzle and a scrub brush to wash the siding from the bottom to the top. Avoid using a ...

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A Look at Fiber Cement Siding Colors

While vinyl siding is still the most common siding choice for residential use, fiber cement siding is gaining in popularity as more homeowners recognize the product's unique benefits. Fiber cement siding is made from a mixture of Portland cement, cellulose, and water that has been steam heated and formed into planks. The resulting fiber cement siding is durable, attractive, and low maintenance. Fiber cement siding is also fire and insect resistant. Another advantage of fiber cement siding is that fiber cement is not as sensitive to heat as vinyl siding. This means that fiber cement siding can be painted in darker colors than vinyl siding. This gives you more fiber cement color options for your home. Fiber cement siding is also very ...

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