The best way to paint stucco for long-lasting results

Finding the best way to paint stucco starts with realizing that this isn't your average DIY weekend project. Stucco is a finicky, textured surface that can be a total pain if you don't approach it with a plan. Unlike smooth wood or vinyl siding, stucco is full of tiny pits, holes, and ridges that love to eat paint and hide dust. If you just slap a coat of whatever's on sale at the hardware store onto a dirty wall, you're going to see peeling and cracking before the year is out. ...

May 17, 2026 · 7 min · Giorgio Felix