Title: Painting Stucco The Correct Way - On the House
Headings: Painting Stucco The Correct Way
Painting Stucco The Correct Way
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Content: it simply won’t stick unless the surface is clean. With stucco, we suggest a thorough power washing to clean the surface and remove chipped and peeling paint. Particularly dirty areas — such as the lowest section close to the ground — should be scrubbed with a coarse nylon brush and powdered laundry detergent. Use 1/3 cup to one gallon of hot water. Add a quart of bleach to this concoction if mildew is present. Efflorescence – a white powdery substance that is common with stucco and masonry finishes should be removed using a wire brush. The most challenging aspect of prepping a stucco house for painting is the crack repair. You can literally turn your home into an interstate road map of obvious crack repair if you aren’t cautious. When it comes to stucco crack repair “less is more.” First, don’t attempt to patch every crack.