You can normally go with a darker color to cover up faded fabric.
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.
Colors like black crimson or steel blue are fantastic for refreshing the look of a dated awning fabric.
If you want to paint your awning darker this is the easiest option.
We normally do three coats allowing each one to dry for 4 hours.
It is durable and resistant to things like mold and mildew while holding its color quite well.
It can be a bit tricky to paint your awning a lighter color.
Set out paints fill spray bottle with water set out containers and cover work area.
This makes it a great weekend project as it only takes about 15 minutes to spray a 6 x8 awning.
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.
Another example of a coating based outdoor fabric is acrylic coated polyester commonly used for boat covers grill covers outdoor umbrellas and awnings.
Spread polyester fabric over surface.
Prepare the work area.