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Painting faded siding is more budget-friendly than replacing it, but depending on how old your siding is and whether it’s sustained damage beyond fading, it may be a better idea to replace old, faded siding. Vinyl siding that’s 20 years old or more is nearing the end of its lifespan, and painting may freshen up its appearance, but it won’t buy you much more time before the siding needs to be replaced.

Vinyl siding costs about $12,200 on average, ranging from $6,400 to $18,300. The low end of the overall price range is about $1,500 and increases to $30,000 or more on the high end. You can expect project costs to vary based on home size, local labor rates, and type of vinyl siding. Types of vinyl siding include:

• Clapboard: $2–$7 per square foot

• Dutch lap: $2–$7 per square foot

• Shake: $6.50 per square foot

• Insulated vinyl: $8 per square foot

• Vertical: $5.50 per square foot

• Vinyl log: $4 per square foot

• Scallop: $5–$10 per square foot

Vinyl siding has a lot of benefits, but there are some potential vinyl siding problems to be aware of. Especially in areas that get a lot of sun, vinyl siding can show its age after a decade or so in the form of fading or warping. Additionally, if the installation wasn’t done quite right, you may notice loose nails or rust stains after several years.

It is possible to restore vinyl siding, as it’s known to fade in color with exposure to the elements. Worse, the fading isn’t always uniform around the house. Making a siding repair that’s 100% invisible is difficult, if not impossible. You can get close to perfect, but not always. 

However, if you have significant discoloration, wish to change the color of your house, or want to put off replacement for a year, you’re not entirely out of luck. You may be surprised to learn that you can paint your vinyl siding with good results, although not incredibly long-lasting.