How to Paint Without Seeing Roller Marks on Exterior Stucco
Stucco is a strong material that can be used on the exterior of your home. With a coat of paint, the stucco can match nearly any decor, from a pastel Floridian home to a red-clay hue for a Southwestern touch. One of the challenges of painting stucco is getting an even finish. If the walls are not prepared and handled properly, you may end up with unsightly marks from the paint roller. However, with adequate time and foresight, you can easily give the exterior of your home an even and professional looking finish. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pressure washer
- Acrylic masonry primer
- Masonry paint
- Paint roller
- Paint brush
Instructions
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Getting started
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Remove the existing paint from the area that is to be painted with a pressure washer. A stucco wall is very rough and uneven. Once the old paint has been removed, there is one less thing to interfere with an even paint job.
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Allow the stucco to cure for at least 60 days before attempting to paint if the wall is new. If a newly built wall is painted too soon, the paint may cause the wall to degenerate or crumble, leaving the home with small holes in the walls.
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Repair any damaged areas of the wall before beginning to paint. If the wall has rust spots or water damage, that could be a sign of hidden problems that will damage the new paint.
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Prime the walls with an acrylic masonry primer before putting on the paint. This primer will ensure the wall holds the paint long after painting has been finished.
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Choose a masonry paint in your desired color. Make sure the paint is flexible enough to allow the underlying wall to breathe and let moisture out.The paint will also need to be able to move with the naturally occurring movments that most homes experience. Check the labeling on your chosen paint to ensure that it is compatible with stucco.
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Use a small paint brush around door openings, windows, corners and edges to give those hard-to-reach areas the best care possible. A roller will have a more difficult time reaching these areas and the resulting paint job may not look as nice.
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Collect as much paint as you can on the roller before putting it up on the wall. Since stucco is a very rough and uneven canvas, the excess paint on the roller will allow for the entire area to get an even coat of paint. The large amount of paint will also prevent any visible marks left by the roller once the painting is completed.
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References
- Photo Credit blue stucco image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
