How to Quickly Repair and Seal Stucco Cracks | Fix Stucco Before Painting

Stucco exteriors are common here in Florida. Unfortunately, even when properly maintained, they can split the paint and crack every few years! Luckily, it's incredible easy to fix. These hairline cracks can be repaired by a weekend DIY-er in a matter of minutes. Prevent moisture and insect intrusion and save money by completing this repair yourself. All it takes is a bucket of water, rag, caulking gun, and caulk.
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Maintaining your exterior stucco is important to prevent water and bug intrusion. Florida is home to termites, carpenter ants, roaches, and more that are eager to find a dark, dry place to live. Constant, heavy rainfalls are typical and without proper sealing, can lead to major damage.
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Materials Used:
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Paint Brush: amzn.to/42aJzUK
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[@davide6844]

Get elastomeric sanded putty it won’t show Richard’s paint sells it

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Great tip!

[@kueichenglee7583]

Did you clean the surface prior?
Do I need to clean the surface prior?

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Just wipe it down to make sure there’s no dirt or surface debris. Otherwise you’re fine!

[@kueichenglee7583]

@@TheDIYrealtor thank you

[@genesisblock962]

You are using acrylic not silicon

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Pleas explain your problem:
“ALEX PLUS® ALL PURPOSE ACRYLIC LATEX CAULK PLUS SILICONE is an excellent quality, all-purpose caulk for sealing a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces. It contains silicone additives for greater flexibility and adhesion and shrinks less* for a durable, waterproof seal”

[@LMBC6Brian]

Clear silicon means no painting.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Clear silicon means visible cracks