4 Secret Painting Tips To Paint Stucco

4 professional tips painting stucco. The Idaho Painter exposes how to paint stucco like a professional painter. Painting Tips.
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[@bleh3039]

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.

[@usa5046]

How did it come out

[@mikechen8827]

Are you still single?

[@iMiik]

i'm gonna give it a shot, and paint my house thanks to all your teachings.

[@CarolinvonPetzholdt]

Wonderful tips. Thank you

[@dakotaburnett7795]

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

[@IrishEyes208]

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.

[@nathanjones6882]

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.

[@unclepizza72]

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!

[@deaton123able]

Someone once said.. There are 100 ways to do something correctly. And one way to do it incorrectly..

[@angelrodrguez2846]

Totally agreed with you. Backroll always. No more explained.

[@michaelmartinez9602]

Do u need to first add primer to stucco if we’re just repainting the same color ?

[@APACHE529CREWCHIEF]

@@deaton123able well that’s just naive if you believe that

[@ShastaAreaNewspapers]

Are you sure you didn't reverse that quote?@@deaton123able

[@brianbabcock1782]

FROM SO. CALIF. Watching your tips is a fantastic way to be safe/stay at home. Short, sweet, and to the point! Thanks guys.

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you

[@sharekindandadrenaline1920]

Thank you so much for this video!!! Great job!!

[@Oo7Hola]

Your videos are the best. Much appreciated sir.

[@lobosolitario.1065]

Thank you i learn a lot from your viedeos... thank you again God bless you. 🙏

[@3MInteresantisimo]

Great job. Thanks for the video. I always watch your videos

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching & supporting!

[@seanpetersen9326]

Thank you for all your help.

[@user-ks7pb5yj4n]

Thank you! Much resoect for learned skills of this kind! Bravo!

[@popsrant1760]

EXCELLENT JOB on this video.

[@johnbustos3033]

enjoyed the straight forward video and very educational

[@bradleybradshaw3994]

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.

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

so these guys arent backrolling it because the stucco is not rough like it is in Florida?

[@MrRunItUp]

YES!!! Always back roll!! I'm not sure why they didn't, but they should have!!

[@jimbetts5164]

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.

[@rickysaldana9853]

should aboslutly backroll any porus surface

[@age_of_reason]

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.

[@joshp6798]

This guy is AMAZING absolutely love the videos

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the support Josh!

[@_ep_ep2743]

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.

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, glad to hear it helped! Thanks for watching & supporting!

[@chrisf8645]

Another great video! Thank you!!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching Chris!

[@DesertMoon]

Thank you for the education on how a quality painter should do this job.

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help

[@PaintLikeAPro]

Great tip on spraying the external corner :)

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@marybond3234]

Super informative, and helpful video! Thanks!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help

[@rogerkirkpatrick5519]

Great tips, I'm fixin to repaint my house. This will help alot. Thank you

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help

[@YoSoyGus1]

Thanks Chris, good tips

[@xalonetv6399]

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!

[@Idahopainter]

good luck

[@deancook558]

Great advice. Thanks.

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Great video Chris as always. You make we want to be a painter.

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for watching & supporting! Be a painter, this world needs more!

[@dudeman9119]

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

[@dylanryan5125]

Instablaster

[@L4M858]

Cool, great tips!

[@anibalsamayoa9042]

Thanks for sharing your experience, you guys are cool;)

[@judichristopher4604]

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

[@Iflew727]

Great tips!

[@vrtrade2353]

great tips,thanks!

[@Gallardo6669]

Holy cow, great video, thx a lot!!!

[@cesarnascimento1654]

Thanks for the video buddy!!!

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome

[@martharoman5141]

Great tips good job

[@nathancannon2235]

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.

[@truemagoo8153]

I'm an Arizona painter and a pro on stucco that's all we have beside brick. I like your vids 👍

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@GabrielFarias-sv2wq]

Know any industrial painters ?

[@joeb9848]

Back rolling it will definitely take care of any misses and adhere better. But awesome video

[@dudeman9119]

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.

[@kaycox5555]

Outstanding tips; thanks as always!

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome!

[@holyisthelordjesuschrist6710]

Secrets!🤣🤣🤣 i like the secret of not back rolling too. But i love the kung foo sparying technic..

[@residentmanager3088]

Why did you not back roll it? In your video 10 years ago you mention it is essential.

[@spacecoastkid5033]

He didn't say "never" backroll, he said "not all stucco needs to be bankrolled."

[@eduardoledezma6301]

Thanks for the vid.

[@zackweedo7822]

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!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing Zack!

[@bac4998]

What exactly is cross hatch method? Sorry for ignorance. I’m painting my house soon and can use some tips. Thanks.

[@zackweedo7822]

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.

[@ebonywinn50]

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

[@mikewhite9818]

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.

[@barkingshark6413]

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.

[@mooglemy3813]

Good stuff.

[@capeman10]

Great tips thank you sirs.

[@Idahopainter]

Your welcome!

[@wontonmin6481]

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....

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing Peter!

[@colo6507]

Im Germany we also roll it.

[@residentmanager3088]

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

[@asheetuglasse]

Back roll with what type of roller? I'm asking cause I don't know

[@fraibarra1]

Back roll is a must in every stucco job spraying is not enough.

[@mirandarightsallrightsrese8327]

I agree.

[@armijo729]

What is back rolling cause I see a lot of homes in my neighborhood getting painted and there just spraying

[@laurencerusso3231]

Back rolling makes a good job great!

[@judichristopher4604]

Do y'all have a video on getting the Paint ready to spray? Would love to see that video. Thank you again

[@gerardoruiz1232]

yes but you forgot to mention that back rolling is the very best way,like your videos do

[@michaelspencer2559]

Back rolling is always done on all my jobs

[@pablolopezochoa3796]

Thanx guys

[@haroldsalcido7735]

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.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing Harold!

[@AtomicQuotient]

Awesome video .. masonry silicon, who knew ..

[@cesarmoreno7493]

Nice bro"s thanks

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome!

[@middletonmountain]

nice tips thanks

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenmeyer4806]

MUST BACK ROLL florida. And ELASTOMERIC PAINT works so good on sealing, I use on wooden exterior as well !@

[@michaelc.ateoate979]

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!

[@mannytadeo4604]

Spray it backwards Good in one shot worked for me always!

[@jakebarnier5188]

Love the info. Thank you! 5:15 How did you not get overlap without stopping spraying before changing directions?

[@davehaney4875]

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.

[@slowmomusic5138]

a close up view of multiple tricks of the trade

[@submissionoutdoors570]

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?

[@boott8653]

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?

[@windproofroofing]

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.

[@Idahopainter]

Good idea!

[@elgordohernandez4183]

Great job guys keep up the good work

[@michaelhernandez2819]

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.

[@joshvill3270]

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

[@JoseFuentes-jx9tq]

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

[@Idahopainter]

Yes, thanks for watching Jose!

[@willycarpio5793]

Nice.

[@nordx5]

Nice

[@descargasdenia3161]

Muy buena explicación

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@hdsmack7203]

Great video.! So do you spray , let it dry, then spray again?

[@palaceboston1607]

I want know about preparing paint in air spraying machine and the thickness of water paint because every time its stuck

[@shawoo]

These guys r the kings of painting

[@georgebrodie9795]

Hey enjoy your videos and had a question . Can I use flat latex on my foundation but the only difference is that I’m using a roller and brush ?

[@clintandren4685]

Good shit boys Thanks

[@constantmaintenance2909]

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.

[@alanburke1302]

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.

[@michaelc.ateoate979]

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

[@user-fx1tx1xh3x]

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?

[@jennifertam9831]

Does it last longer if you hand brushing or spraying paint for the exterior of a house?

[@being_john_milkovich]

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.

[@Idahopainter]

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

[@selenecastro5185]

we painted a hospital with elastomeric spray -back roll 10 years ago still looks great

[@joshuakim5905]

Isn't "Sherlastic" elastomeric paint? www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/sherlastic-elastomeric-coating

[@zackweedo7822]

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

[@mustangdemon87]

@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.

[@mikeward3582]

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.

[@Idahopainter]

It depends on the stucco and the condition it is in

[@miketaylor3503]

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.!!

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

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.

[@residentmanager3088]

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.

[@HerbertAtkinson]

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?

[@tyreefreshner2437]

Back rolling is a must

[@haroldsalcido7735]

That means on a 2 story its a good idea to have that ladder resting on and extending past "roof". You can see everything from that vantage point without ladder being in your way(use appropriate extension always).

[@Idahopainter]

Yes, good tip

[@hectorgarza5540]

Satin or semi gloss pills off your right about using flat only sadden or semi gloss can also bubble up

[@Idahopainter]

Ok

[@theunsolicited2cents893]

cool man. im subscribing :)

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks!🤙

[@TheSkeeter02]

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

[@Idahopainter]

Aura

[@jonathanlima1481]

Eso sí que estuvo bien chingon

[@b3t103]

What's the best paint for stucco? Do you need a primer before spraying paint?

[@bobwrotenstien315]

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.

[@Idahopainter]

If that works for you

[@TheMaheecan]

I’ve patched up cracks on the walls of my stucco house and have yet to paint it. I’ve used SW 1050QD caulk. Will this flash after two coats of emerald paint?

[@isaacram2626]

What type of paint do you recommend using on stucco?

[@JPBMET]

Can you show me how to spray stucco window trim pop outs?

[@miamichi5]

Great video ? I live in hot Florida should I use stucco concrete paint or regular exterior flat paint mixed with primer...also which is best spraying or old school rollers or both for best lasting results...thanks brother you guys do great work it seems...thanks for. Video..😁!

[@Idahopainter]

Don’t mix paint and primer. Use either a stucco paint or a high quality acrylic paint in flat.

[@yusuihang]

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.

[@jeffsfx6750]

I always back roll stucco

[@danielmcaleer5651]

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