Thank you for the timely tips on painting stucco. I'm recently widowed so am downsizing to an older, smaller one-story stucco house. I'm going to attempt to paint the exterior, with my daughter's help, so have been searching for tips on what paints to use and how to achieve the best long-term results. I find your videos to be the most informative, so I wanted to thank you for taking the time to create and upload them.
Thanks fellas👍🏽 Great video, quick, to the point, not a whole lot of unnecessary talking, and excellent tips. Finishing up my prep work and about to start painting my house in a few hours. Super confident after this video.
Hi. 30 yrs experience painting here and the proper way to paint exterior rough stucco is to spray your first coat and then spray and backroll the 2nd. That is the proper order and technique!
Cross hatch is a fancy way of saying cross spraying, or in a grid pattern. I choose a 3/13 or 3\15 tip because of overspray (South Florida homes typically have a lot of landscaping that needs to be kept clean ) in 3'x3' sections, spray horizontally top to bottom and immediately turn your spray fan vertically and spray left to right over your 3x3 section, creating a grid pattern. Be sure to seal your previously painted stucco with Ben Moore clear/tinted masonry sealer/primer before your finish coat(s). I also roll my edges and never spray corner for fear overspray.
I live in south Florida and am debating on painting myself or paying a company. Your tips as good to know. It seems like a daunting tasks, but I have friends who’ve painted their homes and they look good. If I go with a company, do you have any recommendations? Broward County area
The way I was thought 27 years ago was the only way that stucco should be painted is sprayed and back rolled. Might be able to get away with it on sand finish but on rough surfaces they definitely should be rolled. I from Florida so almost every house has rough stucco.
I have to agree with the lack of back rolling is a technique that was never taught in the trades as I was coming up at the time. i know we used sprayer and back rolled but 30 years ago they were really expensive and not sure they used the newer hvlp type back than. Thats when labor was cheap materials were put on heavy to save the time and expense having to come back for missing an area or the previous coat showing thru.
What if the stucco has been previously painted with latex paint (elastomeric I think). The house I'm doing has previously painted latex satin sheen in stucco.
Us guys here in Honolulu hawaii we always back roll stucco walls for more protection and longetivity of the house or building or elastomeric paint always, spraying only puts color not mill's thickness....
In Maui on the Westside in Kapalua, I’ve started issuing semi glass exterior Sherman Williams. Imperfections on a stucco house are irrelevant and therefore semi gloss is not a problem. But more importantly, all the rain and the red dirt in the mold that loves the homes here, the semi gloss is the perfect exterior paintWhen it comes to frequent washing
Thank you Gentlemen so very much for such a GREAT JOB. I used to "FLIP" houses... I'm supposed to be retired (BAHAHAHA)... I'm 68 years old. Now... I'm selling my own house... and it has very THICK Stucco (the house is from 1966) and it is New Mexico Stucco... ... and EVERY house I have ever sold... I have painted it first... it makes a total difference. I know I'll save a ton of money doing it myself... (not my first rodeo) but the last time I painted Stucco a lot smoother stucco ... I did it with a very thick nappy rolling brush... This time I want to and need to do it with a Sprayer. Do you have to thin out your paint first? Thank you both for this great video
Does the caulking need to set up before you paint? And let's say you just did a stucco patch. How long do you have to wait for that to set up before you apply paint?
That is very true but I have seen it gone awry on one or two stucco houses, that could have been due to the back roller not putting pressure on the leading edge.
Sir, you said that flat paint is preferred but I live in Florida where its super humid and mold and mildew like to grow. I was told to use satin down here to help prevent the mold and mildew growth, and because it easier to clean. How do you feel about that? would satin be ok for me in this situation?
Just a good tip "2 coats". 1 coat horizontal and 2nd coat vertical, but on 2nd coat also do it from the top down filling in any holidays you see..From 1st to 2nd coat paint would have dried exposing any holidays. If you learn to hit those you can give that stucco a real good natural look. I mean a good looking paint job know matter the color change.
Pretty good tricks we have always back rolled stucco down I would cross it out like a celling an have a hand come behind back rolling I have just sprayed it to though.
Absolutely agree. A little water in the paint goes a long way with helping the paint get into those hard to get crevices. Not to mention it extends the paint. I always have a someone behind me back rolling but these techno are pretty Cool especially for the days when you’re working alone
I roll on paint on rough stucco. But I wet it with water then roll on. The water seems to draw paint into the valleys and holes. I apply very thick then back roll after 10 minutes.
Hi guys. I just want to thank you so much for a tip I saw on a different video. I always had problems getting sharp, tight edges when painting detail or lines. Thanks to the AWESOME tip you guys showed and how to use caulking on the edges of the tape...I can paint like a pro now! Oh yes, I can! As you pointed out...removing the tape prior to the caulking and paint drying is paramount for this technique. That tip makes all my painting look clean, sharp and tight. Yay! Thanks again.
We always use an Elastomeric coating when painting stucco. It provides a flexible flim that covers hairline cracks to prevent water from penetrating into the building interiors.
you have a great point. however, I have spoken to the chemist at sherwin williams who developed Sherlastic and they say you should not use elastomeric on stucco. You should research why they say that. You might change your mind
South Florida we typically apply elastomeric coating on parapet walls and severely spider cracked stucco, or rain exposed areas. Every where else is exterior paint. #PaintLife
@Idahopainter that's only because they have liability. Otherwise professionals have been using it on commercial building including hospitals and hotels for more the 20 years with zero issues.
You were right Chris..... It looks like I may be doing a stucco job if I get the job....so thanks again for these tips because I thought Id never have to paont the stuff lol wish me luck!
Spray, backroll & spray. I have even gotten away with just spraying. Ill point the gun up then down then side to side at the end. Always spraying at a bit of an angle depending on how thick the texture is. Sprayed residential in AZ (5 years)and all over the country doing commercial now for the last 12 years. 26 years all together now.Hope that helps.
Exactly spray and back roll at minimum that's how I do them I've been doing them for a lot of years here on Maui we use Sherwin-Williams satin.based on the fact here on Maui exterior Sheens breakdown in 4 months. I use the purdy 18 inch roller setup I have a friend who uses the jet roller system it takes time but it's proper
Thank you so much wow! We’re about to paint our stucco house just did roof. So what’s the best white flat paint for small average house with new green roof an doing black trim to be modern
That is actually the correct way to do it, even here in the US. But if it's a small enough crack you can sometimes get away with doing it the way they show here, though using a wire brush on the crack to clean it out first is recommended.
Reminds me of the the time your Red Coats fought the “prim and proper” way while our a revolutionary minute men used Guerrilla warfare tactics by ambushing and leaping out of trees with machetes. We had a glorious opening of can of whoop ass party and you no likey.
Dave Topeka Kansas...Capitol of Kansas..50 miles west of Kansas City....We don't have much Stucco houses here...But when I do I use Flat Paint and roll...Roll different ways...Also I only do repaint so I never use sprayers..I brush trim and roll body....New home construction I use sprayers...To much overspray in Kansas....Everyday is to windy...Good advice of the flat paint on Stucco.
Absolute must to back roll! I use purdy's 18 inch setup half inch nap works out like a dream we use satin on Maui due to the fact our Sheen's breakdown quickly on exteriors 6 months it looks like flat thanks for posting that you must back roll it is proper!
As a home owner non pro I am looking at the spray and back roll process on the stucco and it seems like rolling makes the job even but the sprayer gets the paint on the house quicker. So if I don't care it takes me a little longer, why not just load up the roller with gobs of paint and dispense with the helper who is going to end up getting in the way.
My stucco house in Houston needs a new paint job. Is it necessary to prime first? Do you recommend an elastomeric paint? How many coats (1 primer coat + 1 paint coat vs no primer + 2 paint coats)?
Oh my young man that are some great tips you given, is it though always a good thing to apply primer first on stucco then the paint? I generally use BEHR paints from home Depot & like using KILZ#3 primer when I do my inside painting so should primer be used first on my stucco home then paint?
Hey Chris. Thanks for the video. If you have a couple small peaks with cement tiled roof (Flat tile) do you use the memory foam to walk on so the tiles are protected from breakage? Thanks Mike G.
First off thank you for the videos you make. I remodeled my house and your painting videos helped me a lot. I have an Graco Airless paint gun and never have painted stucco before. Can I paint the stucco without back rolling it? The house was built in the 80s and used rough stucco. What would you recommend that I do to paint? Also I live in Florida, humidity here is high. Thank you for any info you can give me.
Nice!! Hey Chris I just bought a High efficiency tip from titan, and haven't used it yet, but it's supposed to be 55% less overspray at 1000psi. It would be interesting if you made a video on it.
Every use vinyl paint/sealant on stucco? It's popular here in Vancouver Canada and last a long time. Can spray and back roll with a bit of gloss and looks great.
Great instructional video! I am getting ready to do some touching up on my stucco/exterior and have the toughest time finding a spray gun to use. What is that you have, or what do you recommend to use?
Once again a lot of "experts" in the peanut gallery. Theres usually more than 1 one way to get a job done right guys. Techniques may be different from time to time. These guys make a lot of money and it's because they deliver quality work every time. Think twice before putting your two cents out there. Thanks again for the videos I learn a lot from this channel.
+jimmy davila I mean you have your opinion. All I am saying is that these guys are always busy. Job after job. Big jobs I might add. Doesn't make sense that they would continue getting jobs while doing a shitty work. They continue to get work year round because the crew delivers and lives up to customer expectation. We would love to see your video on how a real "expert" gets it done Jimmy. Please let me know when you post it.
southsideshenanigans Well if I had time to do videos I would but I work 7 days a week painting ..and with over 30yrs experience I'm always busy....I don't take vacation I don't take time off..I love to paint I'm a 3rd generation painter...
QUESTION: I am repainting a house that is stucco. Going from a beige to a white. What type of paint do you recommend? Someone said elastomeric, but the coverage is not that great.
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You don't need to prime first? Is there any rule for priming? For example, do you prime if you want the "best" job, subject to homeowner's budget? I'm a homeowner in San Francisco. I'm thinking about painting house myself, for the first time; I had always hired painters before. I seem to remember that the contracts always state one coat of primer and two finish coats. Now, as I'm looking at youtube videos, it seems like no one puts on a primer coat.
So after spraying the exterior it should be back rolled? Trying to learn all I can before attempting to spray my house. Any advise would be appreciated
Thanks for the great tips! Correct me if I’m wrong, I’ve been working with respirators for over ten years with carbon fiber, body filler, and paint. But is the guy spraying wearing a P100 filter, which is a particulate filter? Shouldn’t he be wearing a vapor filter? I usually wear a dual filter so I don’t have to worry about switching between but that looks like a P100 filter for a 3M mask
Hey guys! I’ve watched almost all of your videos in preparation to paint the exterior of my stucco home. But I have a few unknowns that I hope y’all can help me out with before I begin! Prepping the entire house before a project... pressure washing, masking (I watched the video but it was for trim instead of the main house), window coverage (I’m assuming the double white tape and plastic?), and around shrubbery and at the top of the house where it meets the under roofing and when you’re on a ladder! How do you navigate?! Also, I bought elasromeric paint, and based off your tip video, I’m assuming I should go with a 619? Thank you for all you’ve taught me thus far, you have been extremely helpful!!
You have to pressure wash if you’re house is really dirty if not you can get away with hosing it down with a hose and a god nozzle you’re gonna need to mask everything that’s will not be painted starting with the windows and door handles you paint the body then paint the trim covering the body and then you do your accents (doors etc) you will probably be better off with a 517 for spraying your body a 315 for trim and pop outs and a 210 for your doors
Like the way you pre cut in electrical lines and bottom . Good job, but not sure if you went back over it with second coat? It would be a good idea. Also, it's not easy to paint a light color over dark and make it look nice...Good job, but that one was easy texture. Curious to see finished product or how you tackle heavy knockdown with that spray technique and get it to look good?
BAC always backroll your stucco, you’ll push the paint into the pores otherwise paint will dry up and flake off once the sun burns it up. Spray a good amount, keep a 5 w a screen in it next to your airless, spray and roll as you go, second coat is only spray. the thicker the coat the longer life your paint and stucco will have.
Also if you could give me an idea of how many gallons i would need its a 1600 sqft home and the trim around the roof and accents will be a different color.
I have a unique problem. (Maybe not so unique.) I did a paint match at Sherwin Williams for touch-up on painted stucco. Dark Brown. On 3 sides of the house, the paint matched perfectly from all angles at all times of the day. The Western side is a LITTLE MORE FADED than the rest of the house. In the MORNING the touched up spots look a little darker than the old paint. Almost like little spots of WET stucco. In the afternoon when the sun moves to the west those spots look perfect & I can't even see it. I tried watering down the touch-up paint. It didn't work. I'm thinking about trying a bleach & water mixture & hitting those spots with a small brush or toothbrush to fade the paint a little. Is there any TRICK to matching that Western side paint without having to knock out a big chuck of stucco & trying to match that? Someone said the "Spectro" has trouble matching stucco. The original color match was easy. I just removed the TV plate & brought that into SW. A few people have said it's almost impossible to match the paint perfectly on all sides without repainting the entire wall. I'm trying to avoid that. Big 2 story house in Vegas. Big job. Thanx!
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i'm gonna give it a shot, and paint my house
thanks to all your teachings.
Thank you for the timely tips on painting stucco. I'm recently widowed so am downsizing to an older, smaller one-story stucco house. I'm going to attempt to paint the exterior, with my daughter's help, so have been searching for tips on what paints to use and how to achieve the best long-term results. I find your videos to be the most informative, so I wanted to thank you for taking the time to create and upload them.
Thank you so much for this! Single girl here with a 100 year old house in Los Angeles trying to paint my house. I appreciate this video so much.
How did it come out
Are you still single?
Thanks fellas👍🏽 Great video, quick, to the point, not a whole lot of unnecessary talking, and excellent tips. Finishing up my prep work and about to start painting my house in a few hours. Super confident after this video.
Hi. 30 yrs experience painting here and the proper way to paint exterior rough stucco is to spray your first coat and then spray and backroll the 2nd. That is the proper order and technique!
Someone once said.. There are 100 ways to do something correctly. And one way to do it incorrectly..
Totally agreed with you. Backroll always. No more explained.
Do u need to first add primer to stucco if we’re just repainting the same color ?
@@deaton123able well that’s just naive if you believe that
Are you sure you didn't reverse that quote?@@deaton123able
FROM SO. CALIF. Watching your tips is a fantastic way to be safe/stay at home. Short, sweet, and to the point! Thanks guys.
Thank you
I'm an Arizona painter and a pro on stucco that's all we have beside brick. I like your vids 👍
Thanks for watching!
Know any industrial painters ?
South Florida we use satin and cross hatch and looks perfect, Sherwin Williams will flash all day. Benny Moore is fool proof. Love Paint Life!
Thanks for sharing Zack!
What exactly is cross hatch method? Sorry for ignorance. I’m painting my house soon and can use some tips. Thanks.
Cross hatch is a fancy way of saying cross spraying, or in a grid pattern. I choose a 3/13 or 3\15 tip because of overspray (South Florida homes typically have a lot of landscaping that needs to be kept clean ) in 3'x3' sections, spray horizontally top to bottom and immediately turn your spray fan vertically and spray left to right over your 3x3 section, creating a grid pattern. Be sure to seal your previously painted stucco with
Ben Moore clear/tinted
masonry sealer/primer before your finish coat(s). I also roll my edges and never spray corner for fear overspray.
I live in south Florida and am debating on painting myself or paying a company. Your tips as good to know. It seems like a daunting tasks, but I have friends who’ve painted their homes and they look good. If I go with a company, do you have any recommendations? Broward County area
The way I was thought 27 years ago was the only way that stucco should be painted is sprayed and back rolled. Might be able to get away with it on sand finish but on rough surfaces they definitely should be rolled. I from Florida so almost every house has rough stucco.
so these guys arent backrolling it because the stucco is not rough like it is in Florida?
YES!!! Always back roll!! I'm not sure why they didn't, but they should have!!
I have to agree with the lack of back rolling is a technique that was never taught in the trades as I was coming up at the time. i know we used sprayer and back rolled but 30 years ago they were really expensive and not sure they used the newer hvlp type back than. Thats when labor was cheap materials were put on heavy to save the time and expense having to come back for missing an area or the previous coat showing thru.
should aboslutly backroll any porus surface
What if the stucco has been previously painted with latex paint (elastomeric I think). The house I'm doing has previously painted latex satin sheen in stucco.
Thank you for the education on how a quality painter should do this job.
Glad to help
Just wanted to say thanks for all of the wonderful tips you have it makes life easier for guys just starting out and needing advice
Us guys here in Honolulu hawaii we always back roll stucco walls for more protection and longetivity of the house or building or elastomeric paint always, spraying only puts color not mill's thickness....
Thanks for sharing Peter!
Im Germany we also roll it.
In Maui on the Westside in Kapalua, I’ve started issuing semi glass exterior Sherman Williams. Imperfections on a stucco house are irrelevant and therefore semi gloss is not a problem. But more importantly, all the rain and the red dirt in the mold that loves the homes here, the semi gloss is the perfect exterior paintWhen it comes to frequent washing
Back roll with what type of roller? I'm asking cause I don't know
Thank you Gentlemen so very much for such a GREAT JOB.
I used to "FLIP" houses... I'm supposed to be retired (BAHAHAHA)... I'm 68 years old.
Now... I'm selling my own house... and it has very THICK Stucco (the house is from 1966) and it is New Mexico Stucco...
... and EVERY house I have ever sold... I have painted it first... it makes a total difference.
I know I'll save a ton of money doing it myself... (not my first rodeo) but the last time I painted Stucco a lot smoother stucco ... I did it with a very thick nappy rolling brush...
This time I want to and need to do it with a Sprayer.
Do you have to thin out your paint first?
Thank you both for this great video
enjoyed the straight forward video and very educational
Does the caulking need to set up before you paint?
And let's say you just did a stucco patch. How long do you have to wait for that to set up before you apply paint?
Your videos are the best. Much appreciated sir.
Great tips, I'm fixin to repaint my house. This will help alot. Thank you
Glad to help
Back rolling it will definitely take care of any misses and adhere better. But awesome video
That is very true but I have seen it gone awry on one or two stucco houses, that could have been due to the back roller not putting pressure on the leading edge.
Secrets!🤣🤣🤣 i like the secret of not back rolling too. But i love the kung foo sparying technic..
Why did you not back roll it? In your video 10 years ago you mention it is essential.
He didn't say "never" backroll, he said "not all stucco needs to be bankrolled."
Thank you i learn a lot from your viedeos... thank you again God bless you. 🙏
Back rolling is always done on all my jobs
Thank you! Much resoect for learned skills of this kind! Bravo!
Do y'all have a video on getting the Paint ready to spray?
Would love to see that video.
Thank you again
Sir, you said that flat paint is preferred but I live in Florida where its super humid and mold and mildew like to grow. I was told to use satin down here to help prevent the mold and mildew growth, and because it easier to clean. How do you feel about that? would satin be ok for me in this situation?
Just a good tip "2 coats". 1 coat horizontal and 2nd coat vertical, but on 2nd coat also do it from the top down filling in any holidays you see..From 1st to 2nd coat paint would have dried exposing any holidays. If you learn to hit those you can give that stucco a real good natural look. I mean a good looking paint job know matter the color change.
Thanks for sharing Harold!
Back roll is a must in every stucco job spraying is not enough.
I agree.
What is back rolling cause I see a lot of homes in my neighborhood getting painted and there just spraying
Back rolling makes a good job great!
@@armijo729more time and money
Pretty good tricks we have always back rolled stucco down I would cross it out like a celling an have a hand come behind back rolling I have just sprayed it to though.
Super informative, and helpful video! Thanks!
Glad to help
yes but you forgot to mention that back rolling is the very best way,like your videos do
God damn you boys make me want to get back in the game! I've been painting since I was 18 years old and it is truly an art form
Instablaster
I just always back roll all stucco jobs with a bigger nap that I keep in a bucket just a little watered down and I get a smoother finish.
Absolutely agree. A little water in the paint goes a long way with helping the paint get into those hard to get crevices. Not to mention it extends the paint. I always have a someone behind me back rolling but these techno are pretty Cool especially for the days when you’re working alone
Just used the Wagner 3500 today… absolutely love it. A little heavy when the vessel is full… but I broke my wrist three times, so it’s compromised.
I roll on paint on rough stucco. But I wet it with water then roll on. The water seems to draw paint into the valleys and holes. I apply very thick then back roll after 10 minutes.
Hi guys. I just want to thank you so much for a tip I saw on a different video. I always had problems getting sharp, tight edges when painting detail or lines. Thanks to the AWESOME tip you guys showed and how to use caulking on the edges of the tape...I can paint like a pro now! Oh yes, I can! As you pointed out...removing the tape prior to the caulking and paint drying is paramount for this technique. That tip makes all my painting look clean, sharp and tight. Yay! Thanks again.
Awesome, glad to hear it helped! Thanks for watching & supporting!
We always use an Elastomeric coating when painting stucco. It provides a flexible flim that covers hairline cracks to prevent water from penetrating into the building interiors.
you have a great point. however, I have spoken to the chemist at sherwin williams who developed Sherlastic and they say you should not use elastomeric on stucco. You should research why they say that. You might change your mind
we painted a hospital with elastomeric spray -back roll 10 years ago still looks great
Isn't "Sherlastic" elastomeric paint? www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/sherlastic-elastomeric-coating
South Florida we typically apply elastomeric coating on parapet walls and severely spider cracked stucco, or rain exposed areas. Every where else is exterior paint. #PaintLife
@Idahopainter that's only because they have liability. Otherwise professionals have been using it on commercial building including hospitals and hotels for more the 20 years with zero issues.
You were right Chris..... It looks like I may be doing a stucco job if I get the job....so thanks again for these tips because I thought Id never have to paont the stuff lol wish me luck!
good luck
This guy is AMAZING absolutely love the videos
Thanks for the support Josh!
Any specific videos that show you painting meter box and conduits and wiring?
Great job. Thanks for the video. I always watch your videos
Thanks for watching & supporting!
Wonderful tips. Thank you
Spray, backroll & spray. I have even gotten away with just spraying. Ill point the gun up then down then side to side at the end. Always spraying at a bit of an angle depending on how thick the texture is. Sprayed residential in AZ (5 years)and all over the country doing commercial now for the last 12 years. 26 years all together now.Hope that helps.
Exactly spray and back roll at minimum that's how I do them I've been doing them for a lot of years here on Maui we use Sherwin-Williams satin.based on the fact here on Maui exterior Sheens breakdown in 4 months. I use the purdy 18 inch roller setup I have a friend who uses the jet roller system it takes time but it's proper
Thanks for the video buddy!!!
You are welcome
Does it last longer if you hand brushing or spraying paint for the exterior of a house?
Thank you so much wow!
We’re about to paint our stucco house just did roof. So what’s the best white flat paint for small average house with new green roof an doing black trim to be modern
Aura
thanks for your tip ..what brand flat paint is the best ..
Holy cow, great video, thx a lot!!!
Here in the UK we would have ground that crack out first, then filled it with epoxy, then blended it in to match the existing surface finish.!!
That is actually the correct way to do it, even here in the US. But if it's a small enough crack you can sometimes get away with doing it the way they show here, though using a wire brush on the crack to clean it out first is recommended.
Reminds me of the the time your Red Coats fought the “prim and proper” way while our a revolutionary minute men used Guerrilla warfare tactics by ambushing and leaping out of trees with machetes. We had a glorious opening of can of whoop ass party and you no likey.
Dave Topeka Kansas...Capitol of Kansas..50 miles west of Kansas City....We don't have much Stucco houses here...But when I do I use Flat Paint and roll...Roll different ways...Also I only do repaint so I never use sprayers..I brush trim and roll body....New home construction I use sprayers...To much overspray in Kansas....Everyday is to windy...Good advice of the flat paint on Stucco.
MUST BACK ROLL florida. And ELASTOMERIC PAINT works so good on sealing, I use on wooden exterior as well !@
Absolute must to back roll! I use purdy's 18 inch setup half inch nap works out like a dream we use satin on Maui due to the fact our Sheen's breakdown quickly on exteriors 6 months it looks like flat thanks for posting that you must back roll it is proper!
EXCELLENT JOB on this video.
Thank you for all your help.
Cool, great tips!
Great video Chris as always. You make we want to be a painter.
Thank you for watching & supporting! Be a painter, this world needs more!
Always wear protective eye goggles/glasses when spraying. That's critical to saving your eyes from any stray paint.
or get the respirator with the eyes included, fullface
As a home owner non pro I am looking at the spray and back roll process on the stucco and it seems like rolling makes the job even but the sprayer gets the paint on the house quicker. So if I don't care it takes me a little longer, why not just load up the roller with gobs of paint and dispense with the helper who is going to end up getting in the way.
If that works for you
Thanks for sharing your experience, you guys are cool;)
How do you go about getting rid of blistering on stucco when paint has dried, is there some kind of paint that is permiable so stucco can dry out?
My stucco house in Houston needs a new paint job. Is it necessary to prime first? Do you recommend an elastomeric paint? How many coats (1 primer coat + 1 paint coat vs no primer + 2 paint coats)?
Outstanding tips; thanks as always!
You are welcome!
Oh my young man that are some great tips you given, is it though always a good thing to apply primer first on stucco then the paint? I generally use BEHR paints from home Depot & like using KILZ#3 primer when I do my inside painting so should primer be used first on my stucco home then paint?
Awesome video .. masonry silicon, who knew ..
What's the best paint for stucco? Do you need a primer before spraying paint?
Hey Chris. Thanks for the video. If you have a couple small peaks with cement tiled roof (Flat tile) do you use the memory foam to walk on so the tiles are protected from breakage? Thanks Mike G.
Good idea
I recently stucco my house.and wanted to know if KILZ or Masonary sealer which is best to use?
Not Kilz
Another great video! Thank you!!
Thanks for watching Chris!
I want know about preparing paint in air spraying machine and the thickness of water paint because every time its stuck
a close up view of multiple tricks of the trade
Great tips!
First off thank you for the videos you make. I remodeled my house and your painting videos helped me a lot. I have an Graco Airless paint gun and never have painted stucco before. Can I paint the stucco without back rolling it? The house was built in the 80s and used rough stucco. What would you recommend that I do to paint? Also I live in Florida, humidity here is high. Thank you for any info you can give me.
It depends on the stucco and the condition it is in
What type of paint do you recommend using on stucco?
What’s a good paint set up for a DIY’er that maintenance a few properties they own?
Titan 440
Nice!! Hey Chris I just bought a High efficiency tip from titan, and haven't used it yet, but it's supposed to be 55% less overspray at 1000psi. It would be interesting if you made a video on it.
Good idea!
What brand is masonry chalking? Does it matter if I use any of them?
Thanks Chris, good tips
Every use vinyl paint/sealant on stucco? It's popular here in Vancouver Canada and last a long time. Can spray and back roll with a bit of gloss and looks great.
Thank you so much for this video!!! Great job!!
Great instructional video! I am getting ready to do some touching up on my stucco/exterior and have the toughest time finding a spray gun to use. What is that you have, or what do you recommend to use?
great tips,thanks!
Once again a lot of "experts" in the peanut gallery. Theres usually more than 1 one way to get a job done right guys. Techniques may be different from time to time. These guys make a lot of money and it's because they deliver quality work every time. Think twice before putting your two cents out there. Thanks again for the videos I learn a lot from this channel.
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Don't see the quality
+jimmy davila I mean you have your opinion. All I am saying is that these guys are always busy. Job after job. Big jobs I might add. Doesn't make sense that they would continue getting jobs while doing a shitty work. They continue to get work year round because the crew delivers and lives up to customer expectation. We would love to see your video on how a real "expert" gets it done Jimmy. Please let me know when you post it.
southsideshenanigans
Well if I had time to do videos I would but I work 7 days a week painting ..and with over 30yrs experience I'm always busy....I don't take vacation I don't take time off..I love to paint I'm a 3rd generation painter...
@@Karimadiliam no mames que la arracas
QUESTION: I am repainting a house that is stucco. Going from a beige to a white. What type of paint do you recommend? Someone said elastomeric, but the coverage is not that great.
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do you have to back roll the paint after spraying?
Not in all cases
You don't need to prime first? Is there any rule for priming? For example, do you prime if you want the "best" job, subject to homeowner's budget? I'm a homeowner in San Francisco. I'm thinking about painting house myself, for the first time; I had always hired painters before. I seem to remember that the contracts always state one coat of primer and two finish coats. Now, as I'm looking at youtube videos, it seems like no one puts on a primer coat.
Hi, does stucco need 2 coats of spray or is one solid coat ok? The paint im using is dark grey and the stucco is an off white colour
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!
Spraying and backrolling ia the way to go especially when u got some warranty on the job it also gets into groves to seal paint on stucco surfaces
Yes, thanks for watching Jose!
You should be back rolling this!!
Ikr ?
So after spraying the exterior it should be back rolled? Trying to learn all I can before attempting to spray my house. Any advise would be appreciated
@@Franklin12211 ....yes, spray and back roll as you move along
Thanks!
You should not be doing this to stucco in the first place. Apply basecoat and mesh on cracks then resurface wihh finish coat in disired color
Great tip on spraying the external corner :)
Thanks for watching!
Good shit boys great video
Great tips good job
Thanks for the great tips!
Correct me if I’m wrong, I’ve been working with respirators for over ten years with carbon fiber, body filler, and paint. But is the guy spraying wearing a P100 filter, which is a particulate filter? Shouldn’t he be wearing a vapor filter? I usually wear a dual filter so I don’t have to worry about switching between but that looks like a P100 filter for a 3M mask
Inside yes
Hey guys! I’ve watched almost all of your videos in preparation to paint the exterior of my stucco home. But I have a few unknowns that I hope y’all can help me out with before I begin! Prepping the entire house before a project... pressure washing, masking (I watched the video but it was for trim instead of the main house), window coverage (I’m assuming the double white tape and plastic?), and around shrubbery and at the top of the house where it meets the under roofing and when you’re on a ladder! How do you navigate?! Also, I bought elasromeric paint, and based off your tip video, I’m assuming I should go with a 619?
Thank you for all you’ve taught me thus far, you have been extremely helpful!!
You have to pressure wash if you’re house is really dirty if not you can get away with hosing it down with a hose and a god nozzle you’re gonna need to mask everything that’s will not be painted starting with the windows and door handles you paint the body then paint the trim covering the body and then you do your accents (doors etc) you will probably be better off with a 517 for spraying your body a 315 for trim and pop outs and a 210 for your doors
I like your idea better.
Great advice. Thanks.
Like the way you pre cut in electrical lines and bottom . Good job, but not sure if you went back over it with second coat? It would be a good idea. Also, it's not easy to paint a light color over dark and make it look nice...Good job, but that one was easy texture. Curious to see finished product or how you tackle heavy knockdown with that spray technique and get it to look good?
We typically back roll stucco
What about spray and back roll the stucco?
We back roll depending on the condition of it
As a home owner I would demand back rolling... just spraying stucco the color will fade in less than a year.
Paint Life TV what conditions require back rolling. I will be painting my home soon. I’m just one man with an airless. Thanks.
BAC always backroll your stucco, you’ll push the paint into the pores otherwise paint will dry up and flake off once the sun burns it up. Spray a good amount, keep a 5 w a screen in it next to your airless, spray and roll as you go, second coat is only spray. the thicker the coat the longer life your paint and stucco will have.
Kevin Perez Thanks. What’s your opinion on paint. elastomeric or 100% acrylic?
These guys r the kings of painting
nice tips thanks
Thanks for watching!
What brand and type of paint would you suggest for a textured stucco home in Nevada if that matters?
Also if you could give me an idea of how many gallons i would need its a 1600 sqft home and the trim around the roof and accents will be a different color.
Back rolling is a must
Can you use rollers instead of spraygun
I have a unique problem. (Maybe not so unique.) I did a paint match at Sherwin Williams for touch-up on painted stucco. Dark Brown. On 3 sides of the house, the paint matched perfectly from all angles at all times of the day. The Western side is a LITTLE MORE FADED than the rest of the house. In the MORNING the touched up spots look a little darker than the old paint. Almost like little spots of WET stucco. In the afternoon when the sun moves to the west those spots look perfect & I can't even see it. I tried watering down the touch-up paint. It didn't work. I'm thinking about trying a bleach & water mixture & hitting those spots with a small brush or toothbrush to fade the paint a little. Is there any TRICK to matching that Western side paint without having to knock out a big chuck of stucco & trying to match that? Someone said the "Spectro" has trouble matching stucco. The original color match was easy. I just removed the TV plate & brought that into SW. A few people have said it's almost impossible to match the paint perfectly on all sides without repainting the entire wall. I'm trying to avoid that. Big 2 story house in Vegas. Big job.
Thanx!