Of course, the right paint is the key, and when Hunker spoke exclusively with Van Sureja, he recommended 100 percent acrylic latex, or a paint that's clearly labeled as "vinyl-safe." ...

Wait for a day with moderate temperatures, low humidity, and little or no chance of rain -- even if you're using vinyl-safe paint, humidity and extreme temperature can affect how well it adheres.

But major paint manufacturers, including Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, offer a palette of “vinyl safe” colors that include darker shades, even some close to the reddish brown trim color ...

By Jeanne Huber Special to The Washington Post You’ll find a lot of contradictory advice on the web, including statements that paint will or won’t stick to vinyl and warnings that dark paint ...

Look for labeling that specifies "vinyl safe" paint. Paint white or light-colored window frames with a formula that has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 55 or above.

Look for labeling that specifies "vinyl safe" paint. Paint white or light-colored window frames with a formula that has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 55 or above.

By Jeanne Huber Special to The Washington Post You’ll find a lot of contradictory advice on the web, including statements that paint will or won’t stick to vinyl and warnings that dark paint ...

Look for labeling that specifies "vinyl safe" paint. Paint white or light-colored window frames with a formula that has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 55 or above.

Look for labeling that specifies "vinyl safe" paint. Paint white or light-colored window frames with a formula that has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 55 or above.

Look for labeling that specifies “vinyl safe” paint. Paint white or light-colored window frames with a formula that has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 55 or above.