Wondering what the difference is between elastomeric coating and acrylic paint for your stucco? Learn more from Mike at Mike's Quality Painting serving Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe, New Mexico!
Great video, I'm getting ready to paint my house and none of the many professionals I asked this question explained it so well. I was going to use the elastomeric paint on my South Texas stucco home but you changed my mind. Saved me some money too! You're a superstar Mike, thank you so much for this video!!!!
In 2001 we purchase our home in NAA. Our neighbor to the rear stated our house was gray when he went to work in the morning and when he came home it was Navajo White. I wasn't sure what he was talking about and got a paint expert out to look at it. He stated that they used a spray gun and used elastomeric paint to cover it. Not knowing anything about it, I researched it at the time. So A few weeks later went to HD and bought about 9- 5 gallon buckets of the paint and ROLLED it on. THICK! My expert made me aware that this paint expands and contracts as you stated and keeps the moisture and whatnot out. So I painted it. Its been on 22 years and looks as new as it did when I painted it. It has NOT faded as it faces south. IT has NOT allowed any water to enter and has cut down on wind attacking the walls. I have NOT had any cracking anywhere and am very pleased with the job. Took several days to paint, but it was worth it. (No stains on the bottom like stucco). I mentioned to a close friend and actually showed him my home and he wanted to do the same thing. (Almost). He had a friend who was a painter and he gave him an estimate to do his home. A week or two after the painter came, I visited with my friend and noticed a significant difference. He SPRAYED it on, defeating the purpose of putting a coat on it that will stretch in our unbearable sun. 6 months later, he has cracks. (Hairline) but he has cracks. I certainly believe in elastomeric especially Behrs paint. I really like the soft gloss sheen as well. When it DOES rain, it rolls right down the wall and leaves no trace it got wet. While I was looking for additional tips, I believe your experience outweighs mine, but I see it everyday and pay close attention to my home. BUT, good video. Certainly gives me something to think about.
I live in very hot climate area in California and I noticed inside my bathroom walls (the ones facing the exterior) have reflecting barrier foam board insulation in them (luckily with the Gap required so it's not touching the back side of the stucco) so from watching and listening to your video especially the part about breathability I would definitely assume that using the acrylic paint on the exterior of my house is the best for my situation!!! If I'm wrong please let me know, either way, thank you for your wonderful video and content!!!!
Great vid Mike! In your video you see the guys using a sprayer to paint the home… would you recommend using a roller or sprayer if using elastomeric paint? It seems there wood be a lot of wasted paint if you used a sprayer…and elastomeric is not cheap. Your thoughts?
That is a great question! Every home has different challenges that need to be taken into consideration before deciding between using stucco or paint. Give us a call and we can schedule a free estimate to help you decide on the best plan possible! (505)-508-5342
I was looking at reviews on the Behr website. One person said that the Elastomeric changed color a year later. Has that happened to anyone else? It seems as though the Elastomeric would be great in filling all the small cracks; however, there's a lot of conflicting information.
Hey Mike, is acrylic and acrylic latex the same thing when it comes to stucco? Also, I just redid our roof with a rubber base and elastomeric top layer that spills over the top of the stucco parapet walls and about 6-8 inches down the side. I want to repaint the walls with acrylic. Do you think that top 6-8 inches of elastomeric at the top will trap moisture? I'm hoping the moisture will just evaporate out of the acrylic side walls. Also do you guys serve the Farmington region? Thanks!
Elastomeric paints are NOT completely non permeable. They are less permeable than typically acrylic latex paints but they do let moisture through. Look at the Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for products before you use them. Most will have a standard test called the ASTM D1653, which measures the permeability of coatings.
Hi Jeff, that is a great question! We usually recommend Acrylic paint for general paint jobs, and Elastomeric for high moisture areas. Combining these coatings is not advised as they have different formulas that do not work well combined, and could alter the finished result. We suggest to use either an Acrylic or Elastomeric coating for the whole project.
I am so confused...this is what the description says about Behr elastomeric: exterior, flexible high-build coating designed to expand & contract, bridging hairline cracks in vertical masonry surfaces. This extremely durable, mildew & dirt t mph wind-driven rain. The 100% acrylic latex formula provides a breathable film, releasing moisture that builds in walls" This is opposite what you are saying, that it does NOT breathe at all!
Bhers not making a true elastomeric product...also they're acrylics are super cheap, not high quality...plus from my own personal experience is bher paint doesn't cure right and will chalk up the within months
@@nothingsimpostleble1593 especially if that behr paint is bought any place other than straight from behr!! a home Depot rep said they get a more watered down version 😬
@@maskedamender I just painted my stucco wall with Behr Acrylic paint and it is a pretty thick paint. I also used Eff stop primer from Dun and Edwards. I am going to put a third coat of the Behr on so that would be a total of 4 coats including the primer. I live in Tucson and the was is facing the west side and gets plenty of sun so we shall see how it will hold up.
621 or 623 tip, and dont forget to change your filter to a 30 mesh! The stuff is very thick! Also, slow your normal spraying speed way down, you want the coating to be about 20 mil thick! Check out Chris The Idaho painter, he has some great videos on spraying Elastomeric coatings on stucco.
