Stucco home in need of a refresh? Paint it! We've got the step-by-step, and all the pro tips, right here.
Introduction
If you have a stucco house, you know it's one of the most durable building materials on the market. With good maintenance and a little luck, stucco can last more than 50 years. You might find yourself wanting to paint stucco, though, and who better to talk you through it than Kelly Mardis, owner of Marcel Painting in Tempe, Arizona, where stucco reigns?
What Paint Is Best for Painting Stucco?
"You want to use acrylic latex paint for stucco due to its durability and flexibility, so it gets in all of the little nooks in the stucco," Mardis says. Another perk: "Acrylic paints are resistant to peeling and cracking, which is perfect for stucco."
Remember to allow for adequate drying time. For best results, pick a nice sunny stretch of mild weather. Below, Mardis gives Family Handyman readers his time-tested pro tips and techniques for painting stucco.
Tools Required
Materials Required
- Acrylic masonry primer (optional)
- Exterior acrylic latex paint
- Painter's tape
- Stucco patching compound
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