Painting Exterior Utility Boxes

We reached out to local utility companies and researched the best practices for painting utility boxes on the outside of your home. These metal and vinyl items are often unsightly, but with the right approach, they can blend seamlessly into your freshly painted exterior.

Puget Sound Energy

Painting the Energy Meter Box

The electricity meter measures the power consumed by your entire household. While the glass meter socket should never be painted, the metal enclosure for the underground service termination can be painted to match your home.

Painting utility boxes on the outside of your house

Gas Utility

Painting the Gas Meter

According to Puget Sound Energy, most modern gas meters can be painted to help them blend into your siding. However, the clear plastic cover over the dials/display must be masked off and kept completely free of paint so the meter can be read easily.

Xfinity & Verizon

Cable Boxes, Wires & Network Devices

Cable Boxes: Usually made of vinyl, these hide distributors and wiring. Xfinity (Comcast) confirms these can be painted using high-quality acrylic paints.

Network Interface Devices (NID): This is where the telephone network connects to your home. Verizon states these vinyl boxes are safe to paint with acrylics to match your exterior color scheme.