(DON'T PAINT STUCCO)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2023
  • In this video I’m going to give you 5 good reasons why you should not paint your stucco. Stucco is one of the lowest maintenance finishes available. It is not only low maintenance, but comes close to no maintenance.
    Stucco is a durable finish that will perform for the life of the structure. Stucco does not need paint to protect it and the building from the elements. The stucco itself is protection for the building.

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  • @billprezioso3677
    @billprezioso3677 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I’ve been painting for 40 years and stucco is probably the best surface to apply paint to because of its rough texture paint bond to it very well, and I have never seen properly applied paint fail on a stucco surface

    • @cody7889
      @cody7889 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You haven't seen my house! I'm pretty sure the former owner put on a coat of interior paint to sell it. It's peeling all over the place.

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Tom, I’m not sure what part of the country you are referring to when you say “around here”. Conventional 3-coats stucco systems, which are widely used in western states of America, should not be painted because paint not only hold moister in the stucco system and delaminates the stucco but it also hides underlying issues. If a home has already been painted, I would recommend sand blasting the paint off then have a qualified stucco contractor apply a new stucco finish over the entire house. This will allow the stucco system to breath again and expose those underlying issues, like a leaky roof or deck.

    • @chadcole74
      @chadcole74 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@eddaher5682how much is the average cost to reapply new stucco after sandblasting off paint? I’m in southern CA. Thank you so much !

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Different areas in Southern California will have different pricings. LA’s prices for re-stucco will be different from San Diego’s. I would suggest calling around to different stucco contractors in your area for estimates. Get at least 3 estimates and compare.

    • @Itzretrogaming
      @Itzretrogaming หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use Elastermeric coating 555 for stucco…. 🤷🏾, the substraint did have too much pigment so we couldn’t guarantee it. But it worked elsewhere no problem… especially on my home. It is so beautiful. We did not brush and roll. We sprayed it as the material required an atomize fan when applying.

  • @ernestogonzalez17
    @ernestogonzalez17 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative!

  • @vince8723
    @vince8723 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very interesting. im in vancouver canada. i never even paint wood. like you say it blisters as moisture tries to get out. i only use stain. never heard or the product you were referring. will look into it.

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are correct, if you have not done fog coating for any length of time it would be a difficult task to do a color match. It helps to know the exact color of the stucco before purchasing the fog coat material. A seasoned professional can match any stucco color, even if they don’t know what the stucco color is they are trying to match.

  • @Gerstberger
    @Gerstberger 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    awesome thanks

  • @el_guero0958
    @el_guero0958 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the finished coating is a Stuccoat Dryvit, could I use acrylic based paint, like Demandit, from what i read, that should allow the stucco to breath.

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When using Dryvit (EIFS) as a cladding you can use any type of paint product.
      In my video I refer to the three coat stucco system which is sensitive to paint because of its high percentage of lime. Lime tends to retain moisture (it’s hydroscopic) and if the paint seals in moisture, later when the surface heats up and moisture vaporizes seeking to escape, it causes blisters, bubbles, or breaks in the paint or coating. Moisture in a finish coat behind the paint needs to be able to (breathe) vaporize and escape through the finish.

    • @el_guero0958
      @el_guero0958 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@eddaher5682 okay, thank you for clarifying that.

  • @aidansiperke4601
    @aidansiperke4601 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this helped me grow my business in 3 seconds. went from lame loser to big time boss in under a moment thanks so much ed

  • @dthorne4602
    @dthorne4602 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The only paint you sgould ever use on traditional stucco is "lime paint". Basically Impossible to find in USA, but you can make your own if you are really serious about it.

  • @littlelulu7403
    @littlelulu7403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can we use stucco for bathroom floor?

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, it doesn’t have the tensile strength as Thinset Mortar which is used under floor tile.

  • @tomnoyb8301
    @tomnoyb8301 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once painted, then what? Unpainted stucco is rare around here. So you buy a house, it's already painted; what's to be done?

    • @dewboy910
      @dewboy910 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Either spend the money to have the paint removed via sand blasting or just use a good paint when it is time to paint.

    • @21boxhead
      @21boxhead 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dewboy910 or just paint it every 10-20 years

  • @dewboy910
    @dewboy910 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My stepfather had a masonry stucco privacy wall built and in only 15 years, it looked terrible. It yellowed and cracked at almost every cinder block gap and looked terrible. I'm going with an elastameric paint that is highly rated. I'm not impressed at all with stocco. I AM impressed with how hard it is! I can't even cut it with a masonty grinder blade! Probably the reason it's cracked all over. Extremely hard but brittle. Our wall should be super easy to paint, compared to putting on more stucco, which won't address the problem with all the cracks. The wall looks more like a spider web!

    • @21boxhead
      @21boxhead 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      get some good primer before painting

    • @dthorne4602
      @dthorne4602 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not impressed with stucco? No it sounds like you are not impressed by improperly applied stucco. Stucco is one of the best and longest lasting finishes humans ever invented.

    • @21boxhead
      @21boxhead 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dthorne4602 I GOT ONE COAT STUCCO WITH 1/4 THICK BASE COAT I FEEL LIKE I GOT SCAMMED

  • @rob12449
    @rob12449 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about stain instead of paint?

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  ปีที่แล้ว

      rob12449,Why use stains when you can fog coat an existing stucco color coat with any color you desire. If a color is not available over the counter an experienced stucco contractor can customize any color of choice.

    • @rob12449
      @rob12449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eddaher5682 I just think it would be simple and actually I did this once and it seemed to hold up. I would hate the peeling cracking of paint but if this would avoid that I'd be happy.

  • @alltr111
    @alltr111 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi ,I see you mentioned fog coat .I have a colour coat on top of stucco and a blister patch has come off.what is the best way to repair .can I buy fog coat to patch it.

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  ปีที่แล้ว

      MM, Since Fog Coat doesn’t contain sand to give it the strength needed to prevent it from cracking it should never be used for repair purposes. It is designed to either refresh or change the color of an existing stucco color coat. You may want to consult a stucco contractor in your area for his correct approach to repairing your specific patch.

    • @alltr111
      @alltr111 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eddaher5682 Thanks Ed wish I could send a picture to show.

  • @christianmarloncortazar8213
    @christianmarloncortazar8213 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ....ok, we get it !!!....u don't like, simply bcoz u have other product to promote !!!.... dat'z fine Bruhhh....👍

  • @birddogtrail
    @birddogtrail 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What you say is true unless the stucco is properly primed and back rolled with an ultra premium stucco primer

    • @dthorne4602
      @dthorne4602 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, it is true if the building has a traditional stucco finish. It should not be painted.

  • @benjamindiaz3596
    @benjamindiaz3596 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So what to do ?

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am guessing you have paint on your stucco. If you have any type of paint coating on your stucco it could be removed by sand blasting it off first. Then you would need to have a new finish coat of stucco reapplied to the house to bring back the texture you once had.

  • @Andy44Andy
    @Andy44Andy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are wrong. Most expensive to maintain every 3 to 5 years. Never ever buy stucco homes.

    • @brianburt8817
      @brianburt8817 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You crazy, or selling something. Stucco is very very low maintenance.

  • @zookini
    @zookini 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The fact is that matching a fog coat is nearly impossible, while painting a match is easy.

    • @brentwatier6654
      @brentwatier6654 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It definitely requires experience & patience

  • @emsea7279
    @emsea7279 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My vote is to paint.Stucco because it's a moisture barrier

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are correct; paint can act as a moisture barrier. Unfortunately, paint has a way of hiding underlying issues. If a home has a second story balcony and the underside of that balcony is stucco, you would be able to see moisture stains on the stucco if the deck had a leak. If the underside of the deck was painted it would conceal those moisture stains. The home owner would never know that their deck is leaking. This could become a safety hazard if the wood substrate was so rotted that the deck is rendered unsafe.

    • @dthorne4602
      @dthorne4602 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is why you shouldn't paint stucco, it breathes and allows water to move out freely if any damp occurs

  • @danny6265
    @danny6265 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video should be banned. I don’t know what real world experience this person has with building construction but it sounds like none. Stucco in its common form is cement and sand. Stucco is porous and absorbs water. If you don’t use the correct sealer prior to painting the paint may fail or the paint may fail if water gets in from behind. But if you don’t paint, the stucco will absorb water and rust the wire lathe causing the stucco to crack and spall. Even worse it may migrate beyond and effect any rebar in window sills lintels on block homes. This guy must live in Arizona. Here in Florida our most common issues with spalling are because homeowners fail to maintain there paint allowing it to chalk and lose its water resistant nature. Or when window installers retrofit windows and do not properly waterproof the opening. Water and metal lathe or rebar don’t mix and stucco is NOT WATER-RESISTANT its water absorbing unless you add an acrylic additive like in Effis or similar. THIS IS BAD INFORMATION!!!

    • @eddaher5682
      @eddaher5682  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I appreciate your feedback; all comments are welcome. You are correct; I am located on the west side of the U.S. I agree with what you commented on regarding the 3-coat stucco system. Stucco is comprised of cement, lime and washed aggregate, and is porous. If subjected to an abundance of moisture it will rust the 17-gauge galvanized wire. In western states, a homeowner would have had to spray their stucco walls while their sprinklers were running to maintain the moisture in their landscaping for this to happen. I cannot speak for residences in Florida. I am sure things are totally different there.
      Unfortunately, any type of paint coating has a way of hiding underlying issues. If a home has a second story balcony and the underside of that balcony is stucco, you would be able to see moisture stains on the stucco if the deck had a leak. If the underside of the deck was painted it would conceal those moisture stains. The home owner would never know that they have a deck leak. This holds true with a roof leak as well.