Should I Stucco or Paint?

People believe there are now three options for their stucco: Painting, Re-Stuccoing or applying the "Never Paint Your Home Again" product. I still suggest there are only two options: paint or re-stucco. The never paint your home product is a fad that will not last. The products will not last forever and will be replaced with another "amazing" product in 10 years.

My suggestion is if your stucco is not currently painted, you should consider getting it re-stuccoed or color coated. Color Coating is also known as "fogging." To "fog" a home, a contractor will repair the damaged strucco, and spray on a mix of color & water to recolor your existing stucco. If the stucco is in really bad shape, sometimes a plaster company may need to sandblast and fully re-stucco. This option is a little more pricy but will give you a new look. 

Of course, if everyone stuccoed their home and did not ever paint the stucco, my company would suffer a little. However, I like to offer the best solution for my clients. If longevity is your goal, stucco it. If you want the best look, want to change the color or want a more uniformed look with no water stains, painting looks best. One final positive side to painting is that it can help if you have a lot of existing hairline cracks or water intrusion. There are paint products designed for exterior waterproofing the home that really do work.

Whatever your needs are, please allow Chism Brothers to have the First & Last look. We'll give you an honest answer of what should be done on your home. We do it all the time and you will like our solutions!