6 Tips for Painting Stucco

In the southern California area, stucco homes are exceedingly common. In this post, we are going to go over all the best tips for painting a stucco home. Whether you are a DIYer or want to hire a professional like CertaPro, these are the top six simple steps for you stucco home painting project.

1. Find Defects or Repairs Needed – First, you’ll want to start off finding any repairs, cracks, chips or defects that might need to be addressed before painting. The professional CertaPro team also does all types of stucco repairs. It is very important to make sure these cracks or holes are filled before painting. You don’t want your new project ruined with defects that could cause more problems in the future. Addressing them now is protecting your investment.
2. Pressure Wash – Second, you’ll need to wash the surface before painting. This prevents any dirt, grime, mold or mildew from getting in the new paint. It also makes sure that the surface is ready to be primed. By removing any dirt with a pressure washer you are also cleaning the stucco which makes it last longer. However, after washing you’ll need to wait until the surface fully dries before painting.
3. Prep the Space – Prep the space by taping off any windows and doors, close any entry points into the home. Also, you’ll want to use a primer.
4. Remove Property – Remove any surrounding personal property or furniture. You don’t want any overspray or paint drips to get onto your patio furniture. If you have a tiled patio or wooden deck you’ll want to cover that up as well.
5. Pick the Right Paint for Your Type of Stucco – This is an important step that is often overlooked. Depending on your type of stucco and texture you’ll want to pick the paint meant for your specific surface.
6. Make sure the weather is clear – In between all the prep work that you’re doing, be sure to take a look at the upcoming weather. It is never advisable to paint if it’s raining, windy or high humidity. Temperature is also a factor as you don’t want to paint during a high temperature or temps that are too low.

By utilizing all these tips your next stucco painting project is going to be a success! As with all projects, the team at CertaPro Corona address each step and go over all of this with you during your consultation. It’s important that with any painting project to do your research and take the time to learn about your home. You’ll want to protect the investment of repainting. Let the team at CertaPro Corona take the stress off your hands and consult you on what your home needs.

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