1. How to Paint Home Exterior Stucco | Behr Paint

  2. Find how to paint home exterior stucco with this guide from Behr Paint.

  3. how to paint exterior stucco, painting exterior stucco, how to paint exterior brick, painting exterior brick, stucco

  4. Painting exterior stucco adds surface protection and color and can hide minor imperfections. Learn how to paint exterior stucco using easy how to guides from Behr Paint.

  5. To promote adhesion and durability of your topcoat, use a PREMIUM PLUS® primer. Not interested in applying a primer? Consider using PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA® products—innovatively developed as a paint and primer in one.

  6. Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2”–2½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the paint.

    TIP: When working outside, it is best to work out of direct sunlight and in temperatures between 50º–90º F with moderate humidity.

  7. With your brush, paint (cut in) around the perimeter of the stucco surface. Start at a top corner and continue along the trim and around the windows.

    TIP: As you cut in, work the brush into the texture of the stucco to prevent over-application and provide an even finish.

  8. From the bucket, pour paint into a paint tray and work the roller into the tray until it is fully loaded. For best results, use a ¾”–1¼” roller cover.

    TIP: For larger areas, consider using a 5-gallon bucket and a bucket grid.

  9. Starting in a 3’ x 3’ section at a top corner of the project area, roll the paint onto the stucco in a “W” formation.

  10. Work the roller back and forth across the section until the “W” is completely filled in. Be sure to roll over the cut in area as well.

    TIP: Reload the roller when necessary to maintain a wet edge.

  11. Forming a column from top to bottom, paint the next 3’ x 3’ section directly below the previous one.

    TIP: To ensure a uniform finish, blend the 3’ x 3’ sections by lightly passing the roller over the areas just painted.

  12. Repeat the process of forming columns and blending sections until the project is complete.

    TIP: For optimum results in quality of color and finish, apply a second coat.

  13. Color Used: Pelican Bay ECC-30-1

  14. How to Paint Stucco

  15. Expert instruction on painting your exterior stucco.
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  36. To promote adhesion and durability of your topcoat, use a PREMIUM PLUS<font face='Superscript'>®</font> primer. Not interested in applying a primer? Consider using PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA<font face='Superscript'>®</font> products—innovatively developed as a paint and primer in one.<br><br>
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  38. Step 1
  39. Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2”–2½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the paint. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> When working outside, it is best to work out of direct sunlight and in temperatures between 50º–90º F with moderate humidity.
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  43. Step 2
  44. With your brush, paint (cut in) around the perimeter of the stucco surface. Start at a top corner and continue along the trim and around the windows.<br><br><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> As you cut in, work the brush into the texture of the stucco to prevent over-application and provide an even finish.<br><br>
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  48. Step 3
  49. From the bucket, pour paint into a paint tray and work the roller into the tray until it is fully loaded. For best results, use a ¾”–1¼” roller cover. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> For larger areas, consider using a 5-gallon bucket and a bucket grid.
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  53. Step 4
  54. Starting in a 3’ x 3’ section at a top corner of the project area, roll the paint onto the stucco in a “W” formation.
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  58. Step 5
  59. Work the roller back and forth across the section until the “W” is completely filled in. Be sure to roll over the cut in area as well. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Reload the roller when necessary to maintain a wet edge.
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  63. Step 6
  64. Forming a column from top to bottom, paint the next 3’ x 3’ section directly below the previous one. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> To ensure a uniform finish, blend the 3’ x 3’ sections by lightly passing the roller over the areas just painted.
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  68. Step 7
  69. Repeat the process of forming columns and blending sections until the project is complete. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> For optimum results in quality of color and finish, apply a second coat.
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  73. <font face="Frutiger67Condensed"><font face="Frutiger76Italic">Color Used:</font></font> Pelican Bay ECC-30-1
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