Do You Need Your Stucco Painted? We Can Help!
For many years, Eco Star Painting has been providing residential and commercial Stucco Painting Services for home and business owners throughout Calgary and the surrounding area.
We have guaranteed systems to complete the project on time and on budget.Our experienced team of professional painters are committed to providing you with outstanding workmanship and exceptional results.
If you have special needs, or require us to work off-hours, (or on weekends), we can certainly present a schedule that best fits your situation.
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Eco Star Painting is licensed and we carry a two million dollar insurance liability on all jobs.
The Eco Star Painting Promise
- Keep the project on budget and on schedule
- Maintain a tidy job site
- Protect your outdoor furniture,walkways,plants,shrubbery with drop cloths
- Make sure that the radio isn't blasting and disturbing anyone
- No smoking on job site. None of our painters are allowed to smoke on the property
- We'll be On the job from start to finish. We promise to finish the work in the agreed upon time
- We promise to have open communication with you every step of the way
- The crew will work in a safe and secure manner when moving ladders or operating equipment.
- We offer a written three year warranty on most exterior projects.This includes labor and materials
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What Exactly Is Stucco?
There are 2 kinds of Stucco:Traditional and Acrylic.
Traditional Stucco is also called Classic Stucco,Cement stucco or Hard Coat stucco. The main ingredient of traditional Stucco is Portland cement. Portland cement is made of limestone & clay which are inexpensive and readily available around the world. It also has sand,lime and water as ingredients. For this reason traditional stucco is cheaper than acrylic stucco
Acrylic Stucco is made from acrylic resins and is also called Synthetic Stucco or Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS). Paint has acrylic resins in it too too but the synthetic stucco also has sand as a component. Acrylic stucco is a bit softer than traditional stucco and has a foam insulation board as a foundation. It is multilayered with a layer of fiberglass mesh sandwiched in the middle.
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Stucco Issues & Problems
Cracking. The formation of cracks is caused by the shifting of it's foundation from soil movement, lumber shrinkage,wind, and other natural forces. Hairline cracks in Stucco can be filled in with a specialty paint called Elastomeric. These paints are much thicker than typical acrylic paints. The coverage in terms of square footage is not very good with elastomeric paints. A typical acrylic paint will get 350-400 sq feet to the gallon whereas an elastomeric paint will only cover 60-100 square feet per gallon. There are indeed thinner elasto's on the market and not every stucco job requires it. For the vast majority of our stucco painting projects we use a high quality acrylic paint. To fill in larger cracks in the stucco we use an acrylic caulking.
Effloresence is a whitish film that is composed of salts. This is caused by capillary action of water migrating to the surface of the stucco. The water basically carries these salts to the surface and then evaporates leaving a white film behind. One must first remove the efflorescence before applying a primer or paint.
HOW IT WORKS
The Job Process
The Job starts with power washing the entire house. The next day we prep the Stucco. This may include caulking around the windows or filling in cracks that may be present. In some cases we may have to re-apply stucco to some damaged areas. Next we apply plastic masking film to the windows,doors,light fixtures, and anything else that you want to protect from over-spray. Drop Cloths are also placed where needed. Final step is the painting of the Stucco and cleanup.
Power Washing
Prep The Stucco
Cover Windows,Doors & Everything With Masking Film
Spray & Back-Roll Stucco
What Type of Paint Should Be Used On A Stucco House?
Some Things To Consider First:
Stucco condition:
Examine the current condition of the stucco and check to see what kind of shape it's in. Are there any cracks or holes that need to be filled or fixed before painting?
The Fix: Most of the time you can apply an acrylic caulk to the stucco and fill in the fine cracks. For wider cracks, it may be necessary to apply a textured caulk so that it blends in better. Applying a smooth finish of caulking will stand out when it's painted. Mor-Flexx by Sashco is a quality textured caulk for stucco & mortar. For even larger repairs you may need to buy some premixed stucco repair patch and texture with a (sponge-like) stucco float.
Clean the Stucco
We recommend using a pressure washer to gently wash the stucco. You can add a commercial cleaning agent to the pressure washer if it is really dirty. Remember not to blast the stucco at close range. You don't want to damage the surface. Stand further back and use less pressure. Let the water flood down the side of the house when rinsing.
Types Of Stucco Paint
1.Flat Acrylic paint. If the stucco is previously painted and sealed properly all you may need to use is a good FLAT acrylic paint. You don't want any sheen to it.
2. Elastomeric Modified Paint: These paints are fortified to be more durable than standard acrylic paint. They cost a bit more and are easy to apply.
3. Elastomeric Paint: Elastomeric paints contain higher volume solids than typical acrylic paints or modified acrylics. Elastomeric paints are therefore very thick and will fill in hairline cracks. We still recommend doing the prep work described above. Elasto's are breathable & very flexible coatings and will last longer than acrylic paints. Keep in mind these paints will not spread very far. One gallon will only cover an area 1/3 of conventional paints.A typical elastomeric paint will only cover 100 sq feet per gallon. Two coats are recommended. Never apply it too thick or you will get a ropey textured look. It may not pass the manufacturer's warranty if improperly applied.
Application Methods
1. Rolling: Use a thick lint free roller cover. With flatter textured stucco you might only need a 20MM roller cover. For thicker stucco textures you will need the maximum 30MM or 1 ¼” sleeve.
2. Spraying: This is the preferred method because it is much faster. It's also critical that you back-roll with a paint roller while spraying. This pushes the paint into the stucco. We like to spray in many different directions for a more uniform application. You can hit all the nooks and crevices of the stucco this way. For thick elastomeric paints, you will need a very large and powerful airless sprayer. The minimum sized sprayer we recommend for spraying Elasto's is the Graco 695 Ultra Max
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Address
8039 Huntwick Hill NE
Calgary, Alberta,
t2k 4G9
Phone
Office: 403-282-2390
Mobile: 403-618-5306
Toll Free: 1-800-PAINTERS
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