If your home's exterior stucco is in need of a revamp, get the paint on and follow these step-by-step instructions on how to paint your stucco. A stucco exterior finish can make your home look elegant and beautiful regardless of design. However, like any finish that is a part of the exterior, stucco loses its attractive appearance with wear and tear.

It is possible to trace it (adding an extra coat of stucco on the surface); however, a less expensive and more efficient option is painting it. This is certainly an easy fix and is like painting a home by using panels.

Follow the steps below to paint stucco. The trim can be painted before as well after you have painted the wall in accordance with your home's style and your personal preference. Do you want to update your stucco but not paint it? Instead, you can whitewash your stucco.

Step 1: Check the home.

Before painting, examine how the paint is holding up. Do you see cracks? Cracks are common and generally be filled with whatever paint you use.

Stress cracks that extend from the corners of windows or doors that penetrate the flooring are typical. They develop over time as a result of the settlement and can be fixed.

However, if you notice indications of damage to other areas that are horizontal, like cracks, large pieces of paint missing or an unusual discoloration, this could indicate more serious issues that could be causing the moisture to the plaster. Put the painting up and let a professional in stucco examine the cause.

Step 2: Pressure wash to clean the home.

Stucco should be clean of dust and other debris prior to painting. Pressure washing is a fast and effective method of cleaning the surface.

It is possible to rent the pressure washer if you don't own one. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully while wearing safety eyewear. We suggest setting the washer between 1,500 and 2,500 PSI.

If you're looking to wash your clothes, we suggest an eco-friendly and neutral detergent. If you're not confident making this decision, ask an expert to take care of this for you. After washing, the home must be completely dry prior to beginning the next step.

Step 3: Make the stucco.

It is recommended to repair small holes and cracks with externally applied acrylic sealers. Cracks that are larger or damaged can be fixed with a stucco repair patch. When the stucco was painted, and the paint is now cracked in a few locations, lightly sand the edges of the areas that have been chipped with either 80 or 100 grit of sandpaper to take off any paint that is loose.

If you see evidence of water leaking from a drain and flowing across the stucco (look for discoloration or damaged stucco), you should find out if there is water in the stucco. If not, fix the gutter leak prior to painting.

Step 4: Choose the color you want to use.

For stucco, we suggest matte, glossy acrylic latex paint. Remember that you'll require much more paint on your stucco walls than the other types of siding. It's because stucco can be porous as well as have a rough texture.

Step 5: Prime the stucco in the event that it is necessary.

In the event that this is your first experience with stucco being painted, you must first prep the walls using a block filler made of acrylic latex.

Step 6: Paint the area.

First, trim around windows, doors and any other trim using brushes. Then, paint the walls using an oversized terry roll cover. Start from the top and work your way down in small sections to keep the edges damp.

You can also spray paint using the airless sprayer. If the plaster is very rough in texture, after spraying, go over the paint. If you're painting your walls, you'll likely only require one finish. In other cases, it might be essential for you to use two coats.