You can’t help but notice a well-painted house finished in stucco. The handsome appeal and architectural interest can make it stand out. Stucco is a porous substance, so use paint like Behr’s masonry, stucco and brick paint designed for the job. The paint allows the surface to breathe so moisture doesn’t get trapped and cause cracking and peeling.
A painting contractor will charge $830, which includes labor and material, to prepare and paint a small 1,000-square-foot one-story house. If you’re handy and have painting skills and equipment, you can buy the paint for $210, do the preparation and finishing work, and save 75 percent for your effort.
