Posted on 06/28/2018 11:03:03 PM PDT by OneVike
I am getting ready to paint the outside of my home. 1/2 is stucco, and 1/2 is siding. I have no problem painting the siding, but the stucco side I am not sure.
After reading different opinions from different paint sites, I am no closer to knowing which is best.
I have learned that the stucco has never been painted, so I believe I still have the option to either fog it or use regular paint. However, I also understand that once I paint it, I can never fog it again.
Are there any long time professional painters who can lead me in the right direction?
Fog professionals are leaning me to fog the stucco walls, but regular paint professionals are leaning me toward using regular paint on the stucco walls. Interesting both foggers and painters use the fear of mold in their arguments.
So help me out FReepers. To paint or fog, which is the best option for the walls with stucco?
OH, either way I will be using a sprayer, not brush or roller.
MOVE
not having had a stucco house I have no idea what you mean by fogging...
Fog? As in wipe with a cloth?
Really thick roller cover.
Foging is using a powered that has light sand in it and you use a sprayer with a special nozzle. It actually soaks into the stucco and becomes part of it, whereas paint adheres to it like it does to wood.
Perhaps you can get an idea from this earlier thread from today:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3666786/posts
Personally I would paint it. I never like decisions that cannot be undone. You lose all options forever after. What if one day you want to sell and that becomes a distraction? Or you get sick of the color?
Anyway, that’s my opinion for what it’s worth.
Fog professional?
You mean he vapes?
Those vapers. Always wanting special privileges like the homos.
Get off my lawn!
LMAO
:)
I know for sure for paint, and I suspect for fog, there is a mildewcide that also kills mold. It is added to the paint before using it (best at the store before shaking the pails) It is about $15-$25 for enough to treat 5 gallons of paint.
I lived in a very damp location for 30 years. The first time I painted the house I did not use it, and it was mold and mildew city. I pressure washed the house after 2-3 years and used a double dose of the mildewcide. Worked like a charm. Paint lasted 8-10 years after that.
It is expensive enough that most painters do not like using it. (It also cuts down on repeat business.) If I was having someone else paint the house, I would want to be present when it was mixed into the paint.
I planned on fogging tonight but got home late after my rounds and she has yoga at 8 AM hence
I’m left to freeping rather than “fogging” as she snores next to me oblivious that there is life after midnight
I think I’ll put Fogging Molly on iTunes for my headset
It’s The Cure right now and I’m getting depressed....lol
To be blunt, either works if done properly. Neither works (lasts for long) if done improperly. Stucco is tricky because of all the tiny nooks and crannies.
You’re back home already? Fogging? Is that what you kids are calling it these days.
As a retired painter/contractor, I always tried to talk customers out of painting over stucco. Stucco has a natural look with color variations that you can’t match with paint. If you must paint, be sure to prep properly and use the right type of paint.
Have fun...
This might be a useful resource: https://thestuccoguy.com/how-to-paint-exterior-plaster-some-helpful-tips/
It’a late and time for bed.
The comments are getting interesting, but not much help other then a few, but come tomorrow I may get more advice.
Along with some great comedy I’m sure.
Thanks
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