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Why anthracite paint on a white PVC gate can overheat in sun

August 2, 2026 by Dorothy Baker
I repainted my white PVC gate anthracite just to match the shutters: when I came back to it after the first heatwave, it w...

That stunning anthracite gate you painted last spring is already bowing and fading—and physics is to blame. Dark colours transform PVC into a solar radiator, causing permanent warping that paint alone can’t fix. Here’s exactly what happened and what actually works.

Categories DIY Tags exterior painting, garden design, heat damage, PVC fencing

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