You can buy Hardie siding with factory-baked color or primed for paint. The board is the same; the finish and its warranty are not.
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ColorPlus is James Hardie’s factory-applied finish, backed by a 15-year limited warranty that covers paint and labor against peeling, cracking and chipping. Primed boards are painted on site, in any color you like, and the paint’s warranty comes from the paint maker. Either way, the siding itself carries a transferable 30-year non-prorated substrate warranty, not a lifetime warranty.
| ColorPlus (factory finish) | Primed, painted on site | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | The Hardie palette; selection varies by region and collection | Any exterior paint color |
| Finish warranty | 15-year limited, covering paint and labor | From the paint manufacturer |
| Board warranty | 30-year non-prorated substrate limited warranty (transferable) | |
| On site | Touch-up at cuts and nails; caulk matched to color | Full paint job after installation |
| Later | Can be repainted when you want a change | Repaint on the paint’s schedule |
James Hardie’s catalogs list a 15-year limited warranty for Hardie trim products and describe the ColorPlus finish warranty as prorated in some versions. Check the current warranty for the exact products on your quote, and keep your invoice and installation date.
A transferable 30-year non-prorated substrate limited warranty on siding, trim and soffit, per James Hardie, plus a 15-year limited warranty on ColorPlus finishes.
It costs more than primed boards but comes with a 15-year finish warranty covering paint and labor. Painted primed boards give unlimited color choice.
Yes, fiber cement can be repainted when you want a new color.
This guide is general information for Texas homeowners, not legal or insurance advice. Your policy, your city and your house decide the details.
