Exterior Stucco Painting

Stucco is one of the more forgiving exterior finishes — it handles colour changes well and can be repainted multiple times without issues. The challenge is cracks: stucco moves with temperature, and hairline cracks are almost inevitable over time.

We address all cracks before painting. Small hairlines get flexible caulk or elastomeric filler; larger cracks get patched with matching stucco material. Then we prime and topcoat.

For stucco with significant cracking, we recommend elastomeric paint — a thick, rubber-like coating that bridges hairline cracks and prevents water infiltration. It's significantly more expensive than standard exterior paint, but on problem surfaces, it's the right call.