Need Stucco Painting in North York?
Stucco and parged masonry move with temperature. Hairline cracks are normal. Painting them without filling first is how water gets in and blisters the new coat by summer.
North York has stucco on postwar bungalows, additions, and lower facades on brick homes. Each surface needs breathable primer so moisture does not trap behind an impermeable film.
We paint stucco as part of exterior repaints and as standalone jobs when only the textured walls need attention.
What Stucco Painting Actually Takes
Power washing removes chalk, mildew, and loose grit. Paint over dirty stucco fails at the first heavy rain.
Cracks get routed open, filled with flexible caulk or patching compound, and primed. Skipping cracks telegraphs through within a season.
Elastomeric and masonry coatings stretch with the wall. Standard house paint on stucco often cracks along the same lines every winter.
Trim, sills, and adjacent wood get coordinated prep so colours meet clean at transitions. See exterior painting for full-house work.
Stucco Painting Services in North York
Stucco and parged walls
Wash, crack repair, prime, and finish with flexible exterior coatings.
Stucco and wood combos
Coordinated prep where stucco meets siding, soffits, and window trim.
Power washing
Deep clean before coating so the new finish bonds to mineral surfaces.
Hairline crack repair
Flexible fillers that move with the wall instead of reopening in freeze-thaw.
Masonry and brick accents
Breathable primers and paint on brick bands and chimney stacks.
Full exterior repaints
Stucco, siding, and trim in one colour plan for a unified curb appearance.
Why choose us
Why North York Homeowners Choose Us
We prep older homes the safe way
A lot of North York housing predates 1960, so we treat lead paint as a given, not a surprise we find halfway through. We contain the dust and prep wet.
Low-odour paint you can live with
We use low-VOC, low-odour paint, so you are not driven out of the house for days. Less smell, a faster return to the room, and it is safe around kids and pets.
Clean crews that actually show up
Floors and furniture get covered, the site gets cleaned every day, and we walk the finished job with you before we call it done. We are 100% insured and licensed in Ontario.
Fifteen years on the tools, backed for three
Our crews average fifteen years of painting, rated 5.0 across 67 Google reviews, with a three-year warranty on the workmanship.
Nine Things Worth Knowing Before You Paint Stucco
- Fill cracks first. Paint bridges small gaps temporarily then fails in sheets.
- Use products made for masonry. Standard latex on stucco cracks with the wall.
- Wash chalk off. Powdery stucco surface means old coating is failing.
- Watch the weather. Stucco holds moisture. Paint when the wall is dry through.
- Prime stains and repairs. Patch areas flash different sheen without primer.
- Two coats on bare stucco. One coat looks thin and uneven on texture.
- Mask landscaping. Overspray on shrubs is hard to wash off.
- Match trim paint to stucco system. Different expansion rates need compatible products.
- Walk the wall at angles. Texture hides missed spots until afternoon sun hits them.
FAQ
Stucco Painting Questions, Answered
Can you paint over old stucco paint?
Yes when it is bonded. Chalking or peeling areas get scraped and primed first.
What is elastomeric paint?
A flexible coating that stretches with stucco cracks. We use it where movement is ongoing.
Do you repair stucco holes?
Small repairs and crack filling yes. Large structural stucco work gets referred to a mason.
How long does stucco paint last?
With proper prep and quality coatings, most North York jobs hold several years before refresh.
Is stucco work warrantied?
Yes, three years on workmanship when prep and products follow our spec.
Can you paint stucco and siding together?
Yes. Full exterior quotes include all substrates on the house.
When is the best season?
Late spring through early fall when walls are dry and curing conditions are good.
How do I get a price?
Call or use the form. We inspect cracks and substrate on site.