Replacing Damaged Vinyl Siding Sheet Metal Trim

The paint blends the repair with the rest of the trim but it isn t needed to protect the pvc from the sun.

Replacing damaged vinyl siding sheet metal trim.

Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. You can t do that with vinyl corner pieces. Cut around damage use a utility knife to cut around the damaged area. Subscribe to this old house.

Use a zipper tool to remove the cutout. Trim a replacement piece of siding to the same length as the damaged piece. Vinyl siding corners are no exception. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. The vinyl siding zip tool will save you loads of time. With damaged wood corner pieces you simply remove the damaged piece and replace it with a new one. Slide the zip tool along the bottom edge to release the vinyl siding from the piece below it.

Use a pair of tin snips or a utility knife to cut the siding and place a straightedge on the piece to keep your cut. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

A light sanding with 220 grit paper readies the plinth for a coat of acrylic based primer and two coats of acrylic paint.