How to paint stucco
If you wish to apply exterior stucco to the walls of your home, but don't like the natural color of the cement and lime mixture, there are ways to creating color for the stucco and enhancing the look of the house. Whether you want to tint your walls a natural color to match your surroundings or wish to go bold with primary shades, you'll find painting stucco isn't very difficult.
There are three various approaches to coloring stucco: painting directly, experimenting with different stucco mixes, and adding oxide pigments to mixtures.
One thing to remember when painting stucco is that you have wait until the wall is ready. Because stucco is applied wet to a wall, it's best to wait about six weeks to ensure the mixture is set. If you find you need to repair cracks in the wall, take care of this before using any kind of paint.
If you want to paint your stucco wall, it is best to use acrylic based paints. Oil-based paints have a tendency to interfere with the way the paint works and dries on stucco. Consult with an expert at your local paint or hardware store to determine the right brand for your project. The most appealing shades for stucco are earthy tones, shades like beige, tan, peach, and sand.
For a more natural look, adding oxide pigment in the stucco mixture prior to applying it helps in retaining the wall. You can pick various hues which are added towards the completion of mixing. Or, when mixing your stucco you can experiment with darker ingredients to make colors more suited to the environmentally friendly structure of your home. Creating a darker shade helps mask any dirt or dust that accumulates over time, though it's important to clean your outer walls regularly for an optimal look.
Determine the look you want for your home, then mix or paint accordingly to achieve. However you decide to decorate, plain or colored stucco both offer your house an attractive look.
