![]() ![]() If you are applying more than one coat, allow each coat to dry thoroughly before applying the next one. You can keep the brush in a pail of water, and experiment with the amount of water needed to blend your patching compound and also melt your brush-marks. Now comes the key to blending: Before the compound can set up, wet it with a spray-bottle and then lightly fan and blend your patch with a soft, wet brush. First, apply your patching compound with a flexible joint knife, filling in cracks, holes and rough paint edges. One could also use a “sponge float” but we find the brush to be easier. The Key To Blending Stucco Patchesīefore starting, you will need a couple of flexible drywall knives in the 4″ to 10″ range, a bucket of water, a spray-bottle and a 3″ to 4″ soft bristle brush. Often times, we will use a combination of products, starting a deeper fill with the pre-mixed, then applying an elastomeric patching compound over that. These can be either smooth or textured, and can be of a thicker (knife grade) or thinner (brush grade) consistency. If your goal is to smooth out peeling paint edges or cover hairline cracks, try using an elastomeric stucco patch. These products are thick-bodied and sag-resistant, so they stay in place when applied to a deeper repair. There are several on the market, made by Sakrete, Dap, Zinsser and Bondex. For deeper patching of cracks, holes, chips in the stucco we recommend using a “pre-mixed stucco patch”. ![]() Once your surface is ready for patching, evaluate the type of texture you have and how deep the repairs need to be. How To Patch Scars Left By Peeling Stucco PaintĪgain, we are discussing the use of acrylic-based, ready-mixed products for cosmetic repairs, not replacement of large areas of missing stucco. We recommend the former, as it is readily available in most hardware and paint stores. There are a number of masonry primers that will bind chalk, or you can use a binding primer such as “Zinsser Peel Stop” or “rainguardpro”. If it comes away with a white, chalky film on it, then you will need to apply a binding primer. You can do this by rubbing your hand on the surface. Next, evaluate the areas to be patched for “chalking”. So how to blend your patching to get the smoothest possible results without re-finishing the entire surface? Clean And Prepare The Surfaceįirst, clean the stucco and then scrape off any peeling paint (a “5 in 1” or flat scraper works great for getting under peeling paint). As professional house painters, our aim is to produce the most durable paint job possible, while making it aesthetically pleasing. The cracks, when cleaned out and patched, still show through. Often the old paint comes off in irregular patches of varying depth, leaving an uneven quilt-work of scars. Over the years, we have encountered many old San Francisco homes with cracks and loose and peeling paint on the stucco. For that type of advice, try Kirk Giordano’s videos. In this article, we discuss cosmetic repairs, not how to mix and apply Portland cement and sand. ![]() If you are replacing larger areas of missing stucco, you will want to use a dry cement product, mixed with water. Please note that it is not about removal and replacement of failing stucco. This article is about how to patch scars left by removal of peeling exterior paint on stucco.
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