Great tip. I had a contractor fix a wall that had water damage from leaking stucco and he used silicone caulking on the outside but it doesn't look as good as this turned out. What brand is the caulk you used and where would I get it? There are so many on the market at places like Lowes. Thanks again for the great tip and demo.
Just because you can make a video doesn't mean you know what the hell you doing. More damage has been done by idiots like you using caulk that one can possibly imagine. Fixing you the damage that you've done will cost 3 to 5 times your Fee for screwing it up in the 1st place
Your video is a perfect example of what not to do home repair. To repair stucco use a lime mortar based product to which one can add a latex additive to give it more workability and flexibility
Problem is that paint does NOT like to stick to Siliconized caulks. Elastomeric Caulk is the appropriate caulk for stucco. Available in Sanded or Smooth. The ONLY paint that should ever be used on Stucco is Elastomeric Masonry coating. It covers cracks larger than that PERMANENTLY, and stays flexible. It is like a rubber coating for the stucco. NO CRACKS will appear again! Even if they exist underneath. Painting contractors never recommend because it is Labor-Intensive to apply.
@aldo9564 You dont know what your talking about. Siliconized latex caulking is easy to paint over, especially if you clean off the excess with a sponge. The reason why painters dont use elastomeric paint is because when moisture finally gets behind it it peels off in giant sheets and looks hideous. If you want to give a demo on painting then make your own video.
i really like this video, it's informative. but I want to ask, if it comes out white but transparent when dried, isn't that going to reveal the shadow of the crack again?
@firelemon it may a little depending on the color of the house. keep in mind that the white caulk is going to get all over the outside of the crack. the clear will not be visible when this happens.
Thanks for the great info. Just purchased a house built in 06 with a couple of small cracks. If the stucco is white, would you still use the clear caulking?
You should delete your rubbish and dedicate yourself to something else.
grillostucco 1 month ago
Great tips. Nice job on the vid. Working on my chimney today. Thanks.
badday2day 2 months ago
very educative video, thanks !!!
KooFootballMan 3 months ago
Great tip. I had a contractor fix a wall that had water damage from leaking stucco and he used silicone caulking on the outside but it doesn't look as good as this turned out. What brand is the caulk you used and where would I get it? There are so many on the market at places like Lowes. Thanks again for the great tip and demo.
Dezcad 6 months ago
please do not thy this on you home is stupid process..
grillostucco 7 months ago
@grillostucco At least I can spell!
Felton209 7 months ago
@grillostucco
Just because you can make a video doesn't mean you know what the hell you doing. More damage has been done by idiots like you using caulk that one can possibly imagine. Fixing you the damage that you've done will cost 3 to 5 times your Fee for screwing it up in the 1st place
Your video is a perfect example of what not to do home repair. To repair stucco use a lime mortar based product to which one can add a latex additive to give it more workability and flexibility
speedheaterstore 1 month ago
Problem is that paint does NOT like to stick to Siliconized caulks. Elastomeric Caulk is the appropriate caulk for stucco. Available in Sanded or Smooth. The ONLY paint that should ever be used on Stucco is Elastomeric Masonry coating. It covers cracks larger than that PERMANENTLY, and stays flexible. It is like a rubber coating for the stucco. NO CRACKS will appear again! Even if they exist underneath. Painting contractors never recommend because it is Labor-Intensive to apply.
aldo9564 7 months ago
@aldo9564 You dont know what your talking about. Siliconized latex caulking is easy to paint over, especially if you clean off the excess with a sponge. The reason why painters dont use elastomeric paint is because when moisture finally gets behind it it peels off in giant sheets and looks hideous. If you want to give a demo on painting then make your own video.
Felton209 7 months ago
@Felton209 Latex is actually PAINT-ABLE but not actually Silicone. It is acrylic based, as per the label, right?
beerman1957 7 months ago
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@aldo9564 : The label on the caulking indicates it can be painted. Pure silicone is not paintable, but this caulking is not pure silicone.
beerman1957 7 months ago
Thank you for the video.
If the crack it visible on the inside of the garage at almost the same spot as the outside, do I apply the same material as in your video?
sutonik300 9 months ago
How awsome, I'm doing the cracks on my house and needed some help, your great!
kindasp 10 months ago
Nice Vid! I'm gonna use this new knowledge this spring!!!
CoveSandbergs 10 months ago
Ron, thank you SO much for this informative video,..novice home repair chicks like me are lost without people like you!
julesflower1 11 months ago
nice TOUCH n VALUABLE info to have......thanks!!!
DXTBOW 1 year ago
awesome!! thanks so much for this!
netmasta10bt 1 year ago
Good advise! Thank you.
MinMychaeltodd 1 year ago
i really like this video, it's informative. but I want to ask, if it comes out white but transparent when dried, isn't that going to reveal the shadow of the crack again?
firelemon 1 year ago
@firelemon it may a little depending on the color of the house. keep in mind that the white caulk is going to get all over the outside of the crack. the clear will not be visible when this happens.
Felton209 1 year ago
great video!!!! thank you for posting
SRQRIDGE 1 year ago
This is going to help me fix a crack on my stucco home. Thanks so much for letting us DIY newbies learn from your experience!
mestizzo 1 year ago
Really good video-Well layed out and explained very good. Thanks!
Bigjohnnywad 2 years ago
Very usefull information. thanks!
sspexteriors 2 years ago
Great info
ztandilashvili 2 years ago
Thanks for the great info. Just purchased a house built in 06 with a couple of small cracks. If the stucco is white, would you still use the clear caulking?
Shaverklan 2 years ago
thanks for the info.
usaamerica1 2 years ago