I've used the BEHR Elastomeric before and it is really an amazing product. Durable, color looks like the day I painted it, and no hairline cracks in my stucco.
Thank you for sharing your video! After taking off four layers of decades-old slip/parging (with hand tools & my rotary hammer) from my brick home's concrete foundation walls/attached garage walls/attached terrace walls (very similar to what you painted in your video), and making some repairs, I applied one coat of Behr 5-gal multi-purpose 436 primer that I had tinted and two coats of the Behr 5-gal lifetime elastomeric paint (Madera color). I'm very happy with the look (all areas were previously white). After some research on the paint from various sources, your video was my number one go-to refresher for tools, etc. I even used a large piece of poster board when I was rolling at ground level after seeing what you did which made the job faster. I figured I would be covering close to 500 sq. feet when I added up all the areas, yet I only used about half of the elastomeric and that was with two coats. I'll be happy, too, if it lasts 20 years. Thanks again.
Very informative and detailed. Thank you so much for all the information. You answered all my questions regarding the the elastomeric paint. The color is definitely not Dune. But it looks really good against the red lava rocks in the background and actually really close to the color of the back walls.
Seriously this turned out so nice! There’s so many different types of block fillers/masonry paints etc. this actually cleared a lot up. I live downtown and it looks like one of the punks in my area tagged one of my block walls. After I remove the graffiti today, I’ll likely prime it for future painting In the same manner as shown here. I’ve always considered just spraying but I’ve heard that anytime you use a sprayer to paint block or brick you have to back brush. So maybe this will kill some of that extra work when the time comes. Thank you!!!
Going to do parents lower part of house, already painted. Last person to do repaint is unknown but peeled. Thanks for type of paints, hope don't need separate primer since already painted. Don't have sprayer so going to do as you did. Thanks so much for education, teacher 👍🌞🙂👍
If there is paint already, pressure wash, remove loose pieces and light sand of flat surfaces. A dedicated primer promotes better adhesion of paint to the surface, or it will peel again. A paint store recommended a dedicated primer, then over a paint and primer one step. Wash, light sand, primer(let it dry for a day), then paint 2 coats of colour(let it dry between coats). You'll be proud that that the job was done right.
Thank you for your video I'm getting ready to paint my stucco house and I am looking for someone who has compared SW LOXON XP waterproofing paint for stucco versus the Bher High Build Masonry waterproofing paint.
Paints are priced accordingly. The Behr Ultra is the best in this case with the other two, elasto and stucco paint being the lowest grade of paint Behr offers at $25 a gallon. Probably same grade as their ceiling paint for interior. I can tell you from experience that the stucco and masonary paint does not do well in the Florida sun as it has faded and turned off white with a yellowish tint after only 2 years. I used the stock semi gloss white straight from the pale. Perhaps in color, it'll do better but the shine is totally matte now in areas that faces the sun head on. It's a good paint for matte colors as there's no cracking or peeling after 4 years but i recommend spending more money if you're going with white or a satin to gloss sheen. I will be painting over the Behr with PPG timeless which is formulated with UV protection once hurricane season is over.
Thank you so much for this video. It seems like you’re the only person on CZcams who taught me what I wanted to learn! i have a quick question, my cinderblock retaining wall has some residual paint on it that just won’t come off despite my best efforts with a power washer. Can I paint over that with just having the Behr paint with primer in it? If not, what is your recommendation?
You can paint over it with the Behr paint primer combo. It would be a better job to use a straight primer first, then top coat with your paint. I am a firm believer in prime then paint. Note: you can use a tinted primer, then top coat with paint and you may have full coverage at that point. if not, you can add one more coat of paint. Painting is 70% prep and 30% in the painting. Thanks for the nice comments!
Are you priming as you go? (Like make sure primer is wet / tacky still as you paint... Or did prime up to where you were saying at like 27 minutes in, and then started the coating ?
Great work. Just gotta say, that yard is a mashup of design elements. You have the regular brick retaining wall in the front yard which transitions to a stucco retaining wall in the back yard. Then there is the cement walkway by the stucco retaining wall that continues into the front yard, yet between the cement walkway and the retaining wall, there is a brick paver walkway utilizing different bricks than the retaining wall in the front yard lol.
@@KenTraining It's still a beautiful yard and one I would be proud to have. Thank you for the great content! While I'm here, I might as well ask a question. So I got a brick wall and stucco wall in my yard that are currently painted white. The paint on it is all chalky. I'm thinking of repainting the walls. Should I use an oil based primer first or is there something else I should use before covering the chalky paint? Thanks!
@@pibblesnbits it depends on what you want your final topcoat to be. For example, if you want your final topcoat to be Behr Elastomeric Paint like the one I used, then I would follow Behr on the recommended primer for that product. In my case the primer was, Behr Multi Surface 436 which is a water-based product. In any case, you must have a clean bondable surface for the paint to attach to. Clean with pressure washer, Tri sodium phosphate or 30 second cleaner (Oxygenated Bleach). Surface should be dry and clean.
@@KenTraining Thank you. I am thinking of using the same paint that is already there, a latex based exterior paint mandated by the HOA. Ill look into the TSP and 30 second cleaner.
Yes but the stucco actually matches the shared brick wall, and the brick pavers on the ground actually match the gravel so in terms of temperature it works.
The greatest way to dry your brush in 5 seconds is to spin dry it by holding the handle between your palms into a bucket or bag. Like using a stick to start a fire. The water comes right out and dry in seconds if you do it fast enough. Napkins totally not necessary. Also. Cutting your pole will not help you at all. Do not cut your poles.
Hi, Once opened, how long is the shelf life of the remaining 5 gallon elastomeric paint? ....just found the answer from Behr: If the gallons have been unopened, they have a shelf-life of 2 years unopened. However, if it has been opened, there's no shelf-life. If this is the case, make sure to stir the product for a few minutes to ensure the consistency is good throughout the container. If the consistency is good, and there aren't foul odors, feel free to use the paint, as it will still have the benefits.
Great video! Can you explain a bit more the coverage of the elastomeric paint? The 5 gallon pail says 375-625 square feet. Your project was around 500 square feet, but in the end you said you didn't use close to the full 5 gallons for 2 coats? Is that right?
KEN: is there a way to tell if a structure was ORIGINALLY painted/coated with ELASTOMERIC ? I removed some rotting mdf moudlings around the in wall air conditioner and the "paint" underneath seemed to be thicker than multiple coats of paint - it also has a SAND looking texture
Could an elastomeric be applied over a base coat on fascia boards? I'm trying to smooth out some uneven repairs without having to sand everything. That "Rock Hard" water putty is just that!
Hi Ken; can I use Behr Elastomeirc to paint fiber cement board not to add fiber mesh or I have to use prime as well if yes what kind of prime do I need to use? thank you
I don't know as I have never done that. You take a chance that you idea won't adhere or work as you intended and that would be not good. You could try a small sample to see if it would work.
Nice. Question: did this paint (elastomeric) affect the texture of the wall? I heard you say that it was no different that other paint. However, was the paint thicker or in any way shape the texture of the stucco?
@@KenTraining Great then this paint is can be used just like any other. I may have missed the beginning but what made you use this type of paint versus the regular paint?
@@KenTraining OH OK. I have found out that this paint is very elastic and can stretch. Perfect for moving soil in So Cal. It also addresses cracks in stucco walls and it's impermeable. I was looking at this to address no weepscreed on one of my walls. Thanks.
How exactly can someone "warrant" paint? There are so many ways to screw it up from prep to actual skill of the painter that I feel like a warranty would never be honoref
@@KenTraining perhaps consumers should use warranty claims as a gauge of quality. If they're willing to put lifetime on the can then perhaps they feel it's their "best" but the most you will ever get is replacement paint and that would depend on how good or bad of a.day the clerk is having. I'm a mechanic and a lot of parts are "lifetime". I laugh at it because.im not doing your brakes for free for lifetime. Your always paying labor
Never ever put an elastomeric paint on any wall that is in contact with soil on the other side.You have created a problem where none may have existed. This is known as negative side waterproofing and can lead to catastrophic failures. All masonry gets damp and normally that moisture just migrates through the masonry with no problems. It can no longer do that. Don’t use elastomeric paint in this situation. You obviously have no idea what elastomeric is for. The other walls are fine as long as you only paint one side,but not needed. Elastomeric IS NOT THE BEST type of paint. It is no better than premium paint . It us used specifically for wateroofing. I have seen 10s of thousands of dollars in damage by people painting the inside if their basements with it. It traps the moisture in the masonry causing deterioration. The wall starts to crumble
I agree on your comments. I did not think of the water being trapped. I did not have any moisture (that I know of) coming through the wall. If moisture is coming through the wall, wouldn't the paint bubble up due to the water pressure? Also with your argument, this is only for block walls and not for poured foundation walls? do you agree with that or would you say both block walls and poured walls are at risk?
@@KenTraining if there is a lot of water behind the wall the elastomeric may bubble or it may not. Poured concrete may be even more prone to damage from trapping moisture. I have seen it many times. There are a couple of videos made by a basement waterproofing company that show the damage that can be caused. Never put a vapor impermeable coating on any interior basement masonry wall. What you have is essentially the same situation but reversed. The real problem is often the damage is hidden until extensive damage has been done. I have seen instances where the damage was so extensive in a poured concrete foundation that the wall had to be demolished and repoured. I hate to think how close the building was to collapsing. Of course these types of damages take years. It’s not like your wall will collapse next year. But it should be addressed.BTW if you do have a masonry wall that needs to be waterproof from the negative side you can use a crystalline waterproofing like Xypex That actually migrates into the pours of the concrete. Eliminating the moisture damage.
I will look into that xypex product. Imagine painting a fancy curb address painting just to have constant sprinklers & land slope pool moisture behind with hydtostatic pressure behind it. Was Think i will try red gard water barrier coating, then zinsser water proof coating this time around for filler & base for paint. I "was" using lithium silicate concrete sealer to help crystalize & only slow moisture, & re-profiling surface for the cheap waterproof paint coating....nope. Looking around at sub under ground waterproof coatings i can paint on....even though its all cosmetic & cuases some exterior concrete damage.
I painted my entire house over 10 years ago ,all stucco, with this paint. Did 1 coat
Still looks great today and I live in SW Florida
Thats Great. This paint is holding up very well for you.
That 5 gallon pail of elastomeric is now $180. This guy said he paid $130 and that was 3 years ago, dam inflation is killing us!
We just paid 170. In New Mexico from home Depot. May 2024.
Its all trump’s fault
I've used the BEHR Elastomeric before and it is really an amazing product. Durable, color looks like the day I painted it, and no hairline cracks in my stucco.
I’ve used it before me it pulled off in sheets when we went to pull off our masking… it did not adheee wel at all
Thank you for sharing your video! After taking off four layers of decades-old slip/parging (with hand tools & my rotary hammer) from my brick home's concrete foundation walls/attached garage walls/attached terrace walls (very similar to what you painted in your video), and making some repairs, I applied one coat of Behr 5-gal multi-purpose 436 primer that I had tinted and two coats of the Behr 5-gal lifetime elastomeric paint (Madera color). I'm very happy with the look (all areas were previously white). After some research on the paint from various sources, your video was my number one go-to refresher for tools, etc. I even used a large piece of poster board when I was rolling at ground level after seeing what you did which made the job faster. I figured I would be covering close to 500 sq. feet when I added up all the areas, yet I only used about half of the elastomeric and that was with two coats. I'll be happy, too, if it lasts 20 years. Thanks again.
Looks great! Very nice color choice. It’s very pleasing to the eye and blends very well with the brown mulch. Great job!
Very informative and detailed. Thank you so much for all the information. You answered all my questions regarding the the elastomeric paint. The color is definitely not Dune. But it looks really good against the red lava rocks in the background and actually really close to the color of the back walls.
Thank you, appreciate all of your great information
Seriously this turned out so nice! There’s so many different types of block fillers/masonry paints etc. this actually cleared a lot up. I live downtown and it looks like one of the punks in my area tagged one of my block walls. After I remove the graffiti today, I’ll likely prime it for future painting In the same manner as shown here. I’ve always considered just spraying but I’ve heard that anytime you use a sprayer to paint block or brick you have to back brush. So maybe this will kill some of that extra work when the time comes. Thank you!!!
Thank you. We are going to be doing our small house real soon. Thank you this helps a lot.
great vid most informational ive found on this product.
Great job ‼️
Thanks great video.
cut the bottom in so its a clean looking line...even though not "straight" it will look straight instead of wavy and bleeding.. looks nice..great job
who needs a gym with this type of workout. great video. 👍👍👍
Going to do parents lower part of house, already painted. Last person to do repaint is unknown but peeled. Thanks for type of paints, hope don't need separate primer since already painted. Don't have sprayer so going to do as you did. Thanks so much for education, teacher 👍🌞🙂👍
If there is paint already, pressure wash, remove loose pieces and light sand of flat surfaces.
A dedicated primer promotes better adhesion of paint to the surface, or it will peel again. A paint store recommended a dedicated primer, then over a paint and primer one step. Wash, light sand, primer(let it dry for a day), then paint 2 coats of colour(let it dry between coats).
You'll be proud that that the job was done right.
Thank you for your video I'm getting ready to paint my stucco house and I am looking for someone who has compared SW LOXON XP waterproofing paint for stucco versus the Bher High Build Masonry waterproofing paint.
We have a little chiwauwa too....
God i love those dogs !
very informative video
Paints are priced accordingly. The Behr Ultra is the best in this case with the other two, elasto and stucco paint being the lowest grade of paint Behr offers at $25 a gallon. Probably same grade as their ceiling paint for interior. I can tell you from experience that the stucco and masonary paint does not do well in the Florida sun as it has faded and turned off white with a yellowish tint after only 2 years. I used the stock semi gloss white straight from the pale. Perhaps in color, it'll do better but the shine is totally matte now in areas that faces the sun head on. It's a good paint for matte colors as there's no cracking or peeling after 4 years but i recommend spending more money if you're going with white or a satin to gloss sheen. I will be painting over the Behr with PPG timeless which is formulated with UV protection once hurricane season is over.
Did you use elastomeric or the acrylic?
Looks fantastic! And it sounds like you got a great price on that 5 gallons. It’s currently $180.
$301 here in AB, Canada
wow that’s expensive!
Thank you so much for this video. It seems like you’re the only person on CZcams who taught me what I wanted to learn! i have a quick question, my cinderblock retaining wall has some residual paint on it that just won’t come off despite my best efforts with a power washer. Can I paint over that with just having the Behr paint with primer in it? If not, what is your recommendation?
You can paint over it with the Behr paint primer combo. It would be a better job to use a straight primer first, then top coat with your paint. I am a firm believer in prime then paint. Note: you can use a tinted primer, then top coat with paint and you may have full coverage at that point. if not, you can add one more coat of paint. Painting is 70% prep and 30% in the painting. Thanks for the nice comments!
Are you priming as you go? (Like make sure primer is wet / tacky still as you paint... Or did prime up to where you were saying at like 27 minutes in, and then started the coating ?
Great work. Just gotta say, that yard is a mashup of design elements. You have the regular brick retaining wall in the front yard which transitions to a stucco retaining wall in the back yard. Then there is the cement walkway by the stucco retaining wall that continues into the front yard, yet between the cement walkway and the retaining wall, there is a brick paver walkway utilizing different bricks than the retaining wall in the front yard lol.
Yea, I guess it is. I did not think about it much...
@@KenTraining It's still a beautiful yard and one I would be proud to have. Thank you for the great content! While I'm here, I might as well ask a question. So I got a brick wall and stucco wall in my yard that are currently painted white. The paint on it is all chalky. I'm thinking of repainting the walls. Should I use an oil based primer first or is there something else I should use before covering the chalky paint? Thanks!
@@pibblesnbits it depends on what you want your final topcoat to be.
For example, if you want your final topcoat to be Behr Elastomeric Paint like the one I used, then I would follow Behr on the recommended primer for that product. In my case the primer was, Behr Multi Surface 436 which is a water-based product. In any case, you must have a clean bondable surface for the paint to attach to. Clean with pressure washer, Tri sodium phosphate or 30 second cleaner (Oxygenated Bleach). Surface should be dry and clean.
@@KenTraining Thank you. I am thinking of using the same paint that is already there, a latex based exterior paint mandated by the HOA. Ill look into the TSP and 30 second cleaner.
Yes but the stucco actually matches the shared brick wall, and the brick pavers on the ground actually match the gravel so in terms of temperature it works.
can it be used on brick tile
The greatest way to dry your brush in 5 seconds is to spin dry it by holding the handle between your palms into a bucket or bag. Like using a stick to start a fire. The water comes right out and dry in seconds if you do it fast enough. Napkins totally not necessary. Also. Cutting your pole will not help you at all. Do not cut your poles.
Hi, Once opened, how long is the shelf life of the remaining 5 gallon elastomeric paint? ....just found the answer from Behr: If the gallons have been unopened, they have a shelf-life of 2 years unopened. However, if it has been opened, there's no shelf-life. If this is the case, make sure to stir the product for a few minutes to ensure the consistency is good throughout the container. If the consistency is good, and there aren't foul odors, feel free to use the paint, as it will still have the benefits.
Great video! Can you explain a bit more the coverage of the elastomeric paint? The 5 gallon pail says 375-625 square feet. Your project was around 500 square feet, but in the end you said you didn't use close to the full 5 gallons for 2 coats? Is that right?
correct. I did do 1 coat of primer first. I ended up using about 2.5 gallons for 2 coats for 500 SQFT.
KEN: is there a way to tell if a structure was ORIGINALLY painted/coated with ELASTOMERIC ? I removed some rotting mdf moudlings around the in wall air conditioner and the "paint" underneath seemed to be thicker than multiple coats of paint - it also has a SAND looking texture
That,s a tough one to answer even if I could see it in person.
Could an elastomeric be applied over a base coat on fascia boards? I'm trying to smooth out some uneven repairs without having to sand everything. That "Rock Hard" water putty is just that!
I am not sure but you can read the label of the elastomeric to confirm. It acts just like paint so I can't see why not.
Hi Ken;
can I use Behr Elastomeirc to paint fiber cement board not to add fiber mesh or I have to use prime as well if yes what kind of prime do I need to use? thank you
I would call Behr tech support for that question. They will b=know better than me.
Will the Behr one work for an exterior wall in my home to cool my room? The sun hits it all day- do I have to prime? ty!
I am Not sure of the heat reflective properties of Behr one but you can look it up. Yes, please do Prime before painting for the best bond.
Do i need to apply primer or sealant to a stucco wall before applying the elastrometic paint? Thanks!
yes on primer, no on sealant.
@@KenTraining thanks!
6:06 Oops, there's no "air" in "masonry", pronounced may-sun-ree, 3 syllables.
Ha Ha , I love it! :)
can I just use elastomeric roofing paint, that goes on asphalt shingles? it is only $40 per 5 gallons? vs $130 for the BEHR stuff?
I don't know as I have never done that. You take a chance that you idea won't adhere or work as you intended and that would be not good. You could try a small sample to see if it would work.
$180. for 5 gal May 1 2022. Home Depot
$300 in Alberta Canada, 2024
Nice. Question: did this paint (elastomeric) affect the texture of the wall? I heard you say that it was no different that other paint. However, was the paint thicker or in any way shape the texture of the stucco?
In my case, there was no stucco texture difference.
@@KenTraining Great then this paint is can be used just like any other. I may have missed the beginning but what made you use this type of paint versus the regular paint?
@@jaimedpcaus1 This paint is specifically for masonry and stucco and has a lifetime warranty.
@@KenTraining OH OK. I have found out that this paint is very elastic and can stretch. Perfect for moving soil in So Cal. It also addresses cracks in stucco walls and it's impermeable. I was looking at this to address no weepscreed on one of my walls. Thanks.
@@jaimedpcaus1 Yes, this paint should help when you have no weep screed.
Ken save yourself cleaning time and use a drop cloth. You might want to cut in the bottom too.Brick is very hard to clean.
Do you think the behr elastomeric product is thin enough to spray through a 515 tip on an airless sprayer?
you can alway water it down. it is water based.
@@KenTraining it says to not thin
@@kylenichols6964 I don't know the answers you seek.
Any luck figuring this out? I have the same question
I would like to know too, you may burn the sprayer considering that the elastomeric say in the bucket a 0.025 tip
Would this work on the roof tiles?
Its not rated for that but you never know.
can i use that with a spray gun
it depends on the gun. you need to review the gun spec and the paint spec.
You can add Walter to elastomeric paint
I checked with Walter. He said No.
How exactly can someone "warrant" paint? There are so many ways to screw it up from prep to actual skill of the painter that I feel like a warranty would never be honoref
You may be right...
@@KenTraining perhaps consumers should use warranty claims as a gauge of quality. If they're willing to put lifetime on the can then perhaps they feel it's their "best" but the most you will ever get is replacement paint and that would depend on how good or bad of a.day the clerk is having.
I'm a mechanic and a lot of parts are "lifetime". I laugh at it because.im not doing your brakes for free for lifetime. Your always paying labor
The 20 year is absolutely beyond horrible. You might as well throw your money away. You'll be re doing it every couple years
Never ever put an elastomeric paint on any wall that is in contact with soil on the other side.You have created a problem where none may have existed. This is known as negative side waterproofing and can lead to catastrophic failures. All masonry gets damp and normally that moisture just migrates through the masonry with no problems. It can no longer do that. Don’t use elastomeric paint in this situation.
You obviously have no idea what elastomeric is for. The other walls are fine as long as you only paint one side,but not needed. Elastomeric IS NOT THE BEST type of paint. It is no better than premium paint . It us used specifically for wateroofing. I have seen 10s of thousands of dollars in damage by people painting the inside if their basements with it. It traps the moisture in the masonry causing deterioration. The wall starts to crumble
I agree on your comments. I did not think of the water being trapped. I did not have any moisture (that I know of) coming through the wall. If moisture is coming through the wall, wouldn't the paint bubble up due to the water pressure? Also with your argument, this is only for block walls and not for poured foundation walls? do you agree with that or would you say both block walls and poured walls are at risk?
@@KenTraining if there is a lot of water behind the wall the elastomeric may bubble or it may not. Poured concrete may be even more prone to damage from trapping moisture. I have seen it many times. There are a couple of videos made by a basement waterproofing company that show the damage that can be caused. Never put a vapor impermeable coating on any interior basement masonry wall. What you have is essentially the same situation but reversed. The real problem is often the damage is hidden until extensive damage has been done. I have seen instances where the damage was so extensive in a poured concrete foundation that the wall had to be demolished and repoured. I hate to think how close the building was to collapsing. Of course these types of damages take years. It’s not like your wall will collapse next year. But it should be addressed.BTW if you do have a masonry wall that needs to be waterproof from the negative side you can use a crystalline waterproofing like Xypex That actually migrates into the pours of the concrete. Eliminating the moisture damage.
@@genecarden780 Great info, Thanks
I will look into that xypex product. Imagine painting a fancy curb address painting just to have constant sprinklers & land slope pool moisture behind with hydtostatic pressure behind it.
Was Think i will try red gard water barrier coating, then zinsser water proof coating this time around for filler & base for paint.
I "was" using lithium silicate concrete sealer to help crystalize & only slow moisture, & re-profiling surface for the cheap waterproof paint coating....nope.
Looking around at sub under ground waterproof coatings i can paint on....even though its all cosmetic & cuases some exterior concrete damage.
@@aaronfuksa2047 xypex is just one brand of crystalline waterproofing. But it is the brand I’m most familiar with.
Masonry is pronounced, 'mason-ree" not " mason-airy".
Look at the spelling, there's no " a" on the word. 3 yllables: mason ree.