How To Repair Small Holes In Vinyl Siding

If you can t find caulking that matches fill the hole with paintable caulk then paint over it with exterior acrylic latex paint after it has cured.

How to repair small holes in vinyl siding.

Squirt a generous dollop of exterior caulking that matches the color of the siding into the hole. Caulk is matched the same way as paint. A siding zip tool pops the piece off from the bottom edge. Allow it to completely dry then use a razor scraper to cut the excess caulk flush with the outside of the siding.

A hole in vinyl siding opens a door for moisture and insects to intrude. Holes an inch or two across or long narrow holes that still appear patchable require removing the damaged piece of vinyl to fix it. You ll need a tube of color matched vinyl siding caulk which you can purchase from siding retailers. Fortunately you can repair most small holes and punctures without a professional s help.