Another example of a coating based outdoor fabric is acrylic coated polyester commonly used for boat covers grill covers outdoor umbrellas and awnings.
Paint polyester awning.
Natural fiber awnings need to be replaced more often than their acrylic or vinyl or vinyl polyester composite counterparts.
Our favorite method of applying the waterproofing solution is through a spray bottle on the mist setting.
We normally do three coats allowing each one to dry for 4 hours.
This makes it a great weekend project as it only takes about 15 minutes to spray a 6 x8 awning.
Things needed painter s tape medium grit sanding sponge rags utility vacuum cleaner with hose attachment optional mineral spirits or liquid deglosser chemical resistant gloves eye protection latex bonding paint primer exterior grade paint stir sticks paint pan 2 paint pan liners trim size paint.
Prepare the work area.
You can normally go with a darker color to cover up faded fabric.
It can be a bit tricky to paint your awning a lighter color.
If you want to paint your awning darker this is the easiest option.
Spread polyester fabric over surface.
If you re looking for a durable water proof and fire resistant awning fabric that is energy efficient then a vinyl polyester composite fabric might be right for you.
Set out paints fill spray bottle with water set out containers and cover work area.
It is durable and resistant to things like mold and mildew while holding its color quite well.