Do You Paint Fypon?
Fypon is the most popular brand for decorative trim and molding. It’s an excellent choice for anyone looking for elegant and unique molding to accent their home interior. Fypon is not a material in and of itself. Fypon is a brand, and the product is made of urethane foam molded into various shapes and styles. The final product is a hard and moisture-resistant material that is great for interior and exterior settings.
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WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF FYPON PRODUCTS?
Fypon has unique decorative attachments for your home, and that has obvious benefits to the street value of your home. Here is a list of some of the pros:
Pros
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Weather resistant
- Low maintenance
- Resist decay
- Resist moisture
- Color doesn’t fade from the sun
- Can be nailed, cut, and sanded just like wood
Fypon has a closed-cell structure, which makes it resistant to moisture and infestation. That’s particularly beneficial if you plan on using Fypon on your home exterior.
However, there are some minor cons to Fypon that you might want to consider.
Cons
- Price
- Sanding can change the texture and look
Since Fypon is hardened urethane foam, any texture on it is artificial. If you attempt to sand it, you will change the texture of the surface permanently. Sanding is a standard part of the painting process, and skipping sanding can greatly reduce the paint’s lifespan.
However, since it isn’t a standard building material like vinyl or wood, we get asked a lot “can you paint Fypon?”
CAN YOU PAINT FYPON PRODUCTS?
The answer is yes. According to Fypon’s website, the material comes “double-primed with an exterior coating.” Painting isn’t necessary for Fypon products, but you certainly can paint them to refresh the style.
WHAT PAINT SHOULD YOU USE ON FYPON?
Fypon has actually collaborated with Sherwin Williams to create a few paint bases that match their factory priming product. Here are the details, as listed on their website:
“Fypon® Oatmeal:
Resilience™ exterior latex
Product #K43W53
Sheen: satin
Base: deep base
Fypon® White:
Resilience™ exterior latex
Product #K42W51
Sheen: flat
Base: extra white
No colorant needs to be added to the formula. Quart and gallon formulas are shown below:
Quart formula
W1:
white 4/32, 1/64
B1:
black 7/32, 1/64, 1/128
R2:
maroon 4/32
Y3:
deep gold 15/32, 1/64, 1/128
Gallon formula
W1:
white 18/32
B1:
black 7/32, 1/64, 1/128
R2:
maroon 15/32, 1/64
Y3:
deep gold 63, 32”
If you want a color other than the ones used by Fypon, that isn’t a problem! We can paint any color over Fypon without any issues, and it will blend seamlessly into your other trim. Fypon is already a durable product, but high-quality paint is a protective barrier that will keep it (and the rest of your house) looking great for years to come.
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