You can normally go with a darker color to cover up faded fabric.
Paint polyester awning.
We normally do three coats allowing each one to dry for 4 hours.
Cover a large flat work surface with cling film to protect it from paint splatter.
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.
Our favorite method of applying the waterproofing solution is through a spray bottle on the mist setting.
Prepare the 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 going with this approach it may take a couple layers of paint and we recommend a clear code above the fabric to seal the surface.
It is durable and resistant to things like mold and mildew while holding its color quite well.
Another example of a coating based outdoor fabric is acrylic coated polyester commonly used for boat covers grill covers outdoor umbrellas and awnings.
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.
Set out paints fill spray bottle with water set out containers and cover work area.
Spread polyester fabric over surface.