STUCCO EXTERIORS • SAN ANTONIO
Whole-home stucco repaints with a low-pressure wash, hairline crack repair, spot priming and two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams® paint. Your written scope spells out every step before we start.
1-Year Workmanship Warranty
Covers our prep and application
Clean, Respectful Worksites
Careful protection and cleanup
Veteran-Owned & Local
Serving San Antonio homeowners
Fully Insured
Certificate of insurance on request
WHEN TO REPAINT
Stucco paint wears out in a few predictable ways. If you're seeing two or more of these, it's a good time for a written estimate.
Text a Photo of Your Worst Wall ›Run your hand across a sunny wall. A powdery film on your palm means the paint is breaking down and the wall needs a proper wash and repaint.
Thin cracks are common as stucco settles and moves. Left open, they let water in behind the paint. Hairline cracks can be filled and blended before painting.
The sides that take the afternoon sun usually fade first. A wall that's noticeably lighter than the one around the corner means the finish is wearing thin.
Chalky white streaks, called efflorescence, come from moisture moving through the stucco. They need to be cleaned off and the cause checked before painting.
Paint lifting where stucco meets windows, doors and trim usually points to failed caulk or moisture getting into those joints.
Dark streaks under eaves and on shaded walls often wash off. When they keep returning soon after cleaning, the paint film is no longer doing its job.
OUR STUCCO PROCESS
Every stucco repaint follows the same written standard, so you know exactly what’s being done to your walls.
We clean the walls with low pressure and a mild cleaner. High pressure can gouge stucco and drive water into it.
Stucco holds water, so the walls get at least a full day to dry before any primer or paint goes on.
Hairline cracks are filled with a paintable elastomeric patch or caulk, then the texture is blended so repairs are less noticeable.
White mineral staining is scrubbed off and those areas are primed. If it keeps coming back, we flag the moisture problem before painting.
Repaired cracks, cleaned stains and bare spots get a Sherwin-Williams® masonry primer before the finish coats.
Paint is sprayed, then back-rolled to work it into the texture, followed by a second finish coat.
Repair work vs. paint work
Wider cracks, loose or hollow-sounding stucco, and missing or damaged stucco are repair work, not painting. We point them out on your estimate and recommend a stucco contractor. Repaired hairline cracks can still show through new paint and may reopen as stucco moves.
PAINT WE USE
Every EFP stucco repaint uses Sherwin-Williams® paint. Each option in your written proposal names the exact product, so you know what goes on your walls.
ESSENTIAL
Paint and primer in one, made to deliver excellent performance and protect against the elements.
PREFERRED
Excellent durability and hide for exterior repaints.
PREMIER
Premium performance that stands the test of time. Available upgrade: Emerald® Rain Refresh with Self-Cleaning Technology™, so dirt washes away with rain.
Product descriptions from Sherwin-Williams. Your proposal lists the exact product, sheen and number of coats for each surface. Sherwin-Williams®, SuperPaint®, Duration®, Emerald® and Rain Refresh are trademarks of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
STUCCO COST
Start with the ranges by home size in our San Antonio exterior cost guide. On stucco, these four things move the price the most.
Heavier textures like Spanish lace or knockdown soak up more paint and take longer to back-roll than smooth or sand finishes.
A few hairline cracks are part of standard prep. Walls with many cracks take more patching and blending time.
Two-story walls, tall gables and steep slopes need more ladder work and setup than a one-story home.
Keeping a similar color is the simplest repaint. A big change, especially dark to light, can take extra coverage.
WHERE WE WORK
We repaint stucco homes in these neighborhoods and nearby communities.
FEATURED REVIEW
“Will… painted our whole house in Woodlawn Hills so we could get it up on the market… the buyers loved the paint job so much they wanted his contact info.”
Jay C., Homeowner
STUCCO QUESTIONS
Straight answers to what San Antonio homeowners ask before repainting stucco.
Request a Free Estimate ›Hairline cracks, yes. We fill them with a paintable elastomeric patch or caulk and blend the texture before priming and painting. Repaired cracks can still show through new paint and may reopen as the stucco moves. Wider cracks, stair-step cracks and cracks that keep growing can point to movement or moisture problems, so we note them on your estimate and recommend a stucco contractor.
Not for a typical repaint. Elastomeric coatings are a thick specialty system meant for walls with widespread cracking, and they come with tradeoffs in cost, color choices and sheen. We don't apply them. Our stucco repaints use Sherwin-Williams® exterior paint over repaired and primed walls. If your home looks like a candidate for an elastomeric system, we'll tell you.
It should be cleaned, but gently. We use low pressure with a mild cleaner, because high pressure can gouge the surface and push water into the stucco. The walls then get at least a full day to dry before any primer or paint goes on.
Yes. Most color changes are a normal repaint. Going from a dark color to a much lighter one can take extra coverage, and if your home needs it, it's spelled out in your written scope before you sign.
Most one-story homes take about 3–4 working days on site and two-story homes about 4–6, including a dry day after washing, plus any weather days. You'll get a start-to-finish schedule with your proposal.
Start with the ranges by home size in our San Antonio exterior painting cost guide. On stucco, texture, crack repair, wall height and color change move the price the most, and heavier textures take more paint. Your exact number comes from a free on-site estimate with a written, itemized scope.
READY FOR A FRESH FINISH?
We'll walk your walls, note the cracks and stains that need attention, and give you a written, itemized scope with clear options to choose from.
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