We do have a complete guide to painting you awning fabric that includes steps about waterproofing if you need to solve both issues.
I want to paint my fabric awning.
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Paint on awnings paint on awnings.
However awnings are often including in the list of acceptable materials to use fabric paint on and this method is very easy in comparison to other alternatives.
However it will require being on a ladder.
Remove the fabric from the frame.
You can paint it in place.
This will help the paint adhere to the vinyl texture.
If the epoxy based paint is out of your price range or difficult to find you can use a fortified acrylic paint.
In most cases applying a new coat of paint to your fabric awning will not improve its ability to repel water.
Most spray cans average seven square feet per can.
While this paint will give you even coverage without running off the vinyl it doesn t tend to last as long as the epoxy paints.
Mix the paint.
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Purchase enough vinyl spray paint to cover the awning in several thin coats.
Let the fabric fully 100 dry.
An epoxy based paint is going to work best on vinyl.