Tips For Painting Stucco Walls
Stucco is a very popular choice for exterior walls as it hardens very quickly and looks fantastic. Moreover, it is incredibly easy to maintain over time. However, eventually, the paint will start to fade or crack. As a result, you should know how to paint your stucco walls so that they look as good as possible. Here are a few tips to consider before painting your home’s exterior stucco walls.
Pressure Wash Your Home
Before painting your exterior walls, it is incredibly important that they are thoroughly cleaned. Exterior walls are likely to build up excessive amounts of dirt, grime, mold, and other substances. If you paint over these substances, they can damage your paint job and make your walls look worse than before.
Pressure washing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to effectively clean your exterior walls and prepare them for painting.
Use Primer
Primer is a very important tool which can help ensure that your paint sticks to your stucco walls. Applying primer before paint will make sure that your paint job looks good and lasts as long as possible.
There are several different types of primer, so it is important that you choose the one that would work best for your walls. For example, if your walls are stained, a stain blocking primer would be a great choice.
Check the Weather
Before you start painting, check the weather to ensure that you will get a few sunny days following the paint job. Ideally, you want to give the paint a few days to completely dry. Otherwise, you risk having the paint crack and peel.
Hire a Contractor
Lastly, consider hiring a professional residential painting contractor to paint your home for you. While homeowners are often tempted to take on this take by themselves, a professional contractor will make sure that the job is completed effectively, quickly, and safely.
If you have any questions regarding our professional residential painting services, feel free to contact us at Noel Painting today!
Your blog post on painting stucco walls was incredibly helpful, especially the section on proper surface preparation. I’ve worked with stucco in the past, and your emphasis on thoroughly cleaning the surface and patching cracks really resonated with me—those steps are often overlooked but are so critical for a smooth and durable finish.
I also appreciated your recommendation of using elastomeric paint for better flexibility and crack resistance. It’s interesting how certain types of paint can adjust to stucco’s natural movement without causing the finish to deteriorate. However, I’m curious about one aspect that wasn’t covered in detail. How does the presence of nearby septic systems affect painting stucco exteriors, if at all? Are there specific concerns related to moisture retention or soil composition around septic systems that could impact the longevity of the paint job? Thanks again for the insights!