In its natural form, stucco is a white, light brown, or grayish color. However, if you prefer another color to match your aesthetic tastes or increase your curb appeal, that can be arranged. Many stucco professionals give you a choice between colored stucco or painted stucco. Either one is a great choice. However, today we will cover the latter. In this article, we have compiled a brief list of things you should know about stucco painting.
- The exterior needs washing. Before stucco can be painted, it needs to be washed thoroughly. Pressure washing will get almost all of the dirt and other grime off of the building’s exterior walls, but it can also be risky if you don’t know what you’re doing. Wash the building with the lowest pressure setting you can while still cleaning the surface sufficiently. This way, you’ll avoid damaging the building. You should also make sure you wash the building with enough time in advance since stucco shouldn’t be painted when it’s wet.
- You should prime the stucco. If you have never had stucco painting done before on your residential or commercial property, it’s important to prime the surface. Stucco is porous, but the primer will fill in some of those pores, so your paint will provide better coverage.
- Always use quality paint. You can’t use just any paint for your stucco. Because you are painting the building’s exterior, you need a durable paint that can withstand the weather. At G.H. Stucco, for example, we use Sherwin Williams exterior paint to ensure that our customers get the best results.
If you have questions or you need stucco painting, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are confident you will be satisfied with our service.