Exterior Paint SOS!

9 years ago

I am having the outside of my house painted. It's all stucco. The painter says everything in low sheen for more protection. The paint store says flat on stucco and low sheen on wood/trim. Help! Who is right?

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PPF.
9 years ago
It's mostly personal preference.

Stucco looks best with a flat finish, I believe. You may like a satin (low sheen) finish.

Sounds like Dunn Edwards paint. They make a Velvet, which is between Flat and Low Sheen.
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Dunn-Edwards Paints
9 years ago
Flat, Velvet and Low Sheen are all great options for stucco. For window trim Eggshell or higher and for Soffit, Fascia & Eaves, any sheen works. It comes down to personal preference.
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btydrvn
9 years ago
Another factor is color...if the trim is monochromatic I would add a sheen...so it stands out a little...if trim is a contrasting color...sheen is less needed...another element to consider is the style of your home...a sleeker more contemporary home would benefit from a little sheen...if it is a rougher finish sort of southwestern stucco...flat finish may look better...when we had our siding painted the painter suggested a satin finish would hold up better...go figure?