{"id":1855,"date":"2021-04-26T10:58:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T17:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/berkeley\/?post_type=community&#038;p=1855"},"modified":"2024-06-21T10:22:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T17:22:12","slug":"3-tips-stucco-paint-job","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/berkeley\/community\/3-tips-stucco-paint-job\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for a Successful Stucco Paint Job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It is hard to go a day without seeing stucco when you live in California. If you\u2019re one of the majority, your own house likely has a stucco exterior. If that\u2019s the case, this means you also know\u2013\u2013or will come to know\u2013\u2013that maintaining stucco can be a pain. However, there are a few ways to make stucco upkeep a little easier. Our professionals have compiled our top three tips for a successful stucco paint job.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">#1 &#8211; Repair and Prepare Before You Paint<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Our most important tip actually pertains to what you can do before the paint even arrives. The first thing you\u2019ll want to do is take a good look at what state your stucco is in. Are there any patches or cracks? Is there any peeling going on? Take inventory of everything that isn\u2019t in tip-top shape. You\u2019ll want to repair these before slathering on paint. Otherwise, water will enter your home and lead to more expensive problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Once your exterior is repaired enough for a paint job, it is time to bring out the pressure washer. If you did any patching to your surface, you may need to wait 15-30 days before completing this step. Otherwise, you\u2019re good to go. A thorough pressure wash will help the paint adhere to the stucco and fend off maintenance down the road. If you\u2019re going to hire the professionals (see tip #3), they can complete both of these steps for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">#2 &#8211; Do Your Research\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your next step is to hop on your computer and do your research. If you can, look into the details of the stucco currently on your home. What type of texture do you have? When was the stucco applied? Has it been painted before? These things will affect the way you go about painting your stucco. For example, if you have a rougher texture, you\u2019ll need a larger nap on your roller and more paint to cover the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Another thing you might want to do at this stage is look into professional stucco painters in your area. Berkeley has some of the country\u2019s most qualified professionals readily available, and painting stucco is not an easy job! A professional can take care of all of the steps listed above and can most likely do it faster and cheaper than you could on your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">#3 &#8211; Work with CertaPro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Our last tip for this article is hire CertaPro Painters for any and all of your stucco needs. We are expert stucco painters in the Berkeley area that have helped thousands of clients achieve their stucco dreams. Our project supervisor won\u2019t leave until you\u2019re 100% satisfied!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We have great <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/berkeley\/reviews\/\">reviews<\/a>, an extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/berkeley\/portfolio\/\">portfolio<\/a>, and flexible work hours! If your business has a stucco exterior, CertaPro will work after hours and on weekends to get the project done. You can get a free estimate online by filling out our no-obligation <a href=\"#estimate\">form<\/a>, or you can contact one of our professionals directly at <a href=\"tel: 510-981-0321\">510-981-0321<\/a>. And remember, when it comes to stucco, CertaPro is the way to go. We look forward to working with you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is hard to go a day without seeing stucco when you live in California. If you\u2019re one of the majority, your own house likely has a stucco exterior. 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