Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Elastomeric Stucco Paint

Colors are the presenters of life. Each color has its own meaning and fantasy. Applying an elegant color combination on the exterior of your home makes it attractive. At present stucco paints are very common in use. Every home owner has a wish to use this paint for the home exterior. It is due to the prevailing fashion and also the durability of stucco. Considering stucco and paints, you will find that the use of elastomeric stucco paint is less as compared to standard stucco paint.
How is elastomeric stucco paint different than standard paint? How to use this special paint? How long is this paint durable for? How flexible shoul your budget be to apply this paint? Before planning any home improvement these questions must pinch in mind. It is usual and every wise person always thinks about these matters before purchase of any new thing. To get precise guidelines about elastomeric stucco paint keep on reading the following lines.
Elastomeric stucco paint is a special kind of paint which is denser and is perhaps the best exterior finish. This paint forms a long-lasting, hard film that gives a water-resistant covering to approximately any formation. This smear is resistant to sunshine, high temperature, arctic and breeze driven rainfall. You can apply elastomeric stucco paint to any surface such as concrete, brick, cinderblock or other such similar materials. If you are not having any experience to apply any paint then it is better to take the services of a professional but if still you think that you can do it yourself, let’s go and do it. Here are some steps and tips you have to follow while applying elastomeric stucco paint to make your work done efficiently.
Firstly leave your exterior stucco for almost sixty days after building. This will help to dry the stucco and all the moisture will be dry. Then you have to prepare surface for appliance of elastomeric stucco paint. Clean the wall and remove all dust and dirt. Then fill up any existing gaps on the wall surface with sealant and make the surface level with out in dig. After this you have apply the elastomeric stucco paint with brush or roller. Completing the elastomeric stucco paint leave it for about forty eight hours to dry and the new glamorous look of your home is ready.
The question about the durability of elastomeric stucco paint can be answered in just few simple words that it is as hard that can last for about five years. But for the appliance of elastomeric stucco paint you must have good budget to get the quality paint which should last for according to your expectations and give a bright look. Elastomeric aint comes in mant shades and colors. To hepl you find the best color and option for your home, call a local professional Colorado Springs stucco conctractor, Bart Rafferty at (719) 492-3176 for a free estimate.

2 comments:

  1. So is it faux stucco or real? Thanks for the tips and tricks though on stucco application!

    -Keystone Contracting Corp.
    Brooklyn Stucco Contractor

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    1. Elastomeric is made to go over real stucco , and Acrylic stucco. which is what i think you meant by faux?

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