Exterior Painting • Houston TX
Stucco Exterior Repaint
Stucco homes washed, crack-filled, primed and repainted with masonry or elastomeric coatings built for Houston rain. Get a free instant quote.
Executive Summary: Stucco Painting Houston
A stucco repaint in Houston washes, crack-fills, primes and recoats stucco walls with masonry acrylic or elastomeric paint.
Stucco gets a masonry primer + topcoat, with elastomeric where cracks call for it, over an estimated 2 to 7 days with a 3 to 6 painter crew. Typical Houston-area pricing for stucco is $1.20 to $3.30 per square foot, before crack repair (estimate).
Rain soaks stucco and delays primer, and damaged wood trim adds repair days. Homes built before 1978 need lead paint testing before scraping.
Typical Houston Projects
Three common stucco jobs and how we scope them. These are typical scopes, not past projects.
Example scope: Hairline cracks and fading, Sugar Land (77479)
What to expect: about 4 to 5 days (estimate), with Houston-area pricing usually at $1.20 to $3.30 per sq ft.
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Project Size: two-story stucco home, about 3,000 sq ft of wall
Neighborhood: Sugar Land (77479)
Service: Stucco Exterior Repaint
System: wash + elastomeric patch + masonry primer + 2 coats of 100% acrylic
The Problem: hairline cracks around windows and a faded south wall
The Solution: wash, dry, fill cracks, prime patches, then 2 coats
Example scope: Mildew on shaded stucco, The Woodlands (77382)
What to expect: about 3 days (estimate), and $1.20 to $3.30 per sq ft is the typical Houston-area range.
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Project Size: north and east walls under pines
Neighborhood: The Woodlands (77382)
Service: Stucco Exterior Repaint
System: mildew wash + primer + mildew-resistant topcoat
The Problem: green and black mildew streaks on shaded walls
The Solution: wash with mildew cleaner, dry fully, prime and paint with a mildew-resistant finish
Example scope: Elastomeric recoat, Memorial (77024)
What to expect: about 5 to 7 days (estimate), typically $1.20 to $3.30 per sq ft plus elastomeric as a line item based on Houston-area pricing.
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Project Size: stucco home with many fine cracks
Neighborhood: Memorial (77024)
Service: Stucco Exterior Repaint
System: wash + crack fill + elastomeric primer + elastomeric topcoat
The Problem: dozens of hairline cracks that a standard paint would show
The Solution: fill cracks, then a thick elastomeric system that bridges them
Stop Letting Fading & Damage Hurt Your Property Value
Hairline cracks letting water in
Stucco cracks as Houston clay soil moves. We fill them with elastomeric patch so paint bridges the gap and rain stays out.
Mildew on shaded walls
Stucco holds moisture and grows mildew. We wash, dry fully and use a mildew-resistant topcoat.
Chalky, faded color
Sun breaks old paint into chalk that new paint will not grip. Washing and primer fix the surface; see UV-Faded Facade Repainting for sun-faded walls.
Schedule a Walkthrough
We walk the house, map cracks and mildew and check drainage at the base of the walls. The written estimate lists crack repair and coatings as separate lines.
Our Process: Done Right the First Time
- 1Detailed Estimate & Color ConsultationWe walk the stucco with you, map every crack and stain, and check that the weep screed at the base is clear. Colors and sheen get settled before the estimate is written.
- 2Expert Prep & PaintingWalls get washed and dried a full day, then cracks get filled and patches get a masonry primer. Two coats of masonry or elastomeric paint follow.
- 3Final Walkthrough & Clean-UpWe walk each wall with you in daylight so patched cracks are easy to check. Masking and paper come off windows and doors before we leave.
What to Expect: Your Project Timeline
| Stage | When | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate & booking | 1 to 3 weeks ahead | Crack mapping, color choice and written estimate |
| Prep day | Days 1 to 2 | Wash, full dry day, crack fill, masonry primer |
| Paint application | Days 2 to 6 | 2 coats of masonry or elastomeric paint |
| Dry & walkthrough | Final day | Daylight walkthrough of every patched crack |
| Curing | First month | Coating cures; keep sprinklers off fresh stucco paint |
These are estimates. Rain or slow drying stucco can add a day.
The Right Time to Schedule Stucco Painting Houston
You see hairline cracks.
Fill them before water gets behind the stucco.
Spring or fall is coming.
Stucco needs dry days. March to May and September to November work best.
The trim and fence are due too.
Paint them on the same visit; wood trim follows Wood Siding Exterior Painting and fences follow Fence & Gate Painting Services.
Picking Dry Weeks
Stucco needs a dry stretch before primer, so we book spring and fall first and wait a day after heavy rain.
The Henry Contractor Difference
No hidden fees
Your written estimate lists crack repair, primer and coatings as separate lines before work starts.
Local Houston crews
Local Houston crews know how clay soil movement cracks stucco here.
Prep done by the book
Wash, dry, fill, prime, then paint. Weep screeds stay clear.
Transparent Pricing for Stucco Painting Houston
| What Affects the Cost | Standard vs. Premium | Hidden Costs to Watch For |
|---|---|---|
| Scope and size: wall area, stories | Standard uses masonry acrylic; premium uses elastomeric | Extra stories need lifts or scaffolding |
| Surface condition and labor: cracks, mildew, chalk | Standard fills hairline cracks; premium adds full elastomeric bridging | Larger crack repair priced as a line item |
| Access and extras: trim, fences, landscaping | Standard covers stucco walls; premium adds trim and doors | Wood trim repair and pre-1978 lead testing priced separately |
Typical Houston-area range (estimate): $1.20 to $3.30 per square foot of stucco, before any crack repair. Your written estimate after an on-site walkthrough sets the exact price.
Get an Exact Number
Crack count and mildew change the price. We map both on site and price in writing.
Stucco Painting Houston vs. DIY vs. Cheap Labor
| Feature | Henry Contractor | DIY | Cheap Labor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prep Work Quality | Wash, dry, fill cracks, masonry primer | Paint over hairline cracks | Caulk smeared over cracks |
| Time Investment | An estimated 2 to 7 days, cracks filled on day one | Weeks with a roller on rough stucco | Fast spray, thin film |
| Material Quality | Masonry acrylic or elastomeric coatings | Standard house paint | Watered-down paint |
| Clean-Up Process | Windows and doors unmasked, overspray checked | Overspray on windows | Overspray left on glass and cars |
| Pricing Transparency | Written estimate with crack repair as its own line | Sprayer rental and supplies | Crack repair billed after |
Who We Partner With
Homeowners
Your stucco looks tired or cracked. We fill, prime and recoat it so rain stays out.
Property Managers
Stucco rentals show cracks and mildew first. We repair and repaint them on a schedule you can budget.
HOA Board Members
Stucco communities need consistent color and texture. We match the approved palette on every home.
Proudly Serving Greater Houston
We proudly provide professional painting services to homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Houston area, including: The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Memorial, and surrounding neighborhoods.
We repaint stucco homes in Sugar Land (77479), The Woodlands and Memorial (77024), plus Katy, Cypress and Bellaire.
Brick, siding and trim are on the Exterior Painting Houston TX page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stucco repainting usually requires washing, filling cracks with an elastomeric patch, treating mildew and priming repairs before a masonry or elastomeric topcoat goes on. Houston stucco holds moisture, so drainage and crack repair matter most. Most homes take an estimated 2 to 7 days, weather permitting.
Walls with many hairline cracks often get an elastomeric topcoat; see Elastomeric Coating Systems.
The short answer is about $1.20 to $3.30 per square foot of stucco, before any crack repair, based on typical Houston-area pricing. Wall area, crack repair and coat count move the number. Your written estimate after an on-site walkthrough sets the exact price before work starts.
Crack repair and elastomeric coatings are priced as separate line items on the estimate.
A stucco repaint usually requires a wash to remove dirt, chalk and mildew, a full day of dry time, filling hairline cracks with an elastomeric patch, flagging larger cracks for repair, checking that weep screeds drain freely and priming patched areas with a masonry primer before the topcoat.
Wide or moving cracks can point to a structural or water problem, which gets fixed by that trade first.
The short answer is hairline cracks are filled and wider ones cut out and patched before any coating goes on. Paint on its own bridges nothing, so the crack comes back through the new finish. Patches are left to cure before the masonry coating.
Where cracking runs across most of the wall, a high-build elastomeric system holds up better than standard masonry paint.
The short answer is we match the texture as closely as the existing finish allows, and a patch on an older wall can still read slightly different up close. Matching is easier on a fine texture than a heavy one.
Coating the full elevation afterwards evens out most of what is still visible.
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