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Waterproof Coatings for Your Home’s Walls
Your house may have stucco on the upper walls, a parged block foundation below and a brick or concrete porch in between. Each of those surfaces handles water differently, so we coat each one with a system suited to it.
- Stucco wall coatings
- Foundation & parge coats
- Concrete & masonry
- Repairs done first
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Residential or commercial. We’ll get back to you to set up an evaluation.
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One house, several surfaces to protect
Water treats the bottom of a house harder than the top. Foundation walls and the lowest course of stucco take splash-back from rain, sprinkler overspray and soil that stays damp after every storm. Upper walls mostly deal with wind-driven rain and sun. A single paint over everything rarely serves both.
On stucco walls, a coating reduces how much water the finish absorbs and can bridge fine shrinkage cracks. On the exposed part of a block or poured foundation, a cementitious parge coat or masonry coating protects the surface and gives it a clean, uniform look. Concrete and brick at porches, steps and garden walls can take a penetrating water repellent that keeps the natural appearance.
Before any coating goes on, we look at why the surface got wet in the first place. Gutters that dump at the wall, soil piled against the weep screed and missing kick-out flashing are common culprits, and no coating outlasts them. We repair cracks and damaged stucco first, match the existing texture, and then coat. For a broader look at keeping water out, see stucco waterproofing.
Coatings for each part of the house
We choose the product for the surface and the exposure, not one bucket for the whole job.
Stucco walls
Elastomeric or breathable finish coats that cut absorption and refresh faded color across whole elevations.
Foundation parge
Cement parge coats over exposed block or poured foundations, patched and textured to hide form lines and repairs.
Base of wall
Extra attention to the bottom few feet of stucco, where splash-back and wet soil keep the finish damp.
Concrete & brick
Penetrating repellents for porches, steps, garden walls and chimneys that keep a natural look.
Crack repair first
Hairline cracks filled and wider cracks routed and reinforced so they do not show through the new coat.
Color & texture
Coating colors chosen with you, and patched areas textured to match before the finish goes on.
Often paired with this work
Most wall problems involve more than one part of the envelope.
Stucco Waterproofing
Stucco is not a waterproof skin on its own.
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Stucco Waterproofing Coatings
A coating is a long-term decision for a building: it changes how the wall handles rain, vapor and movement for years.
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Commercial Waterproof Coatings
On a commercial building the coating is rarely the hard part.
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Stucco & EIFS Protection Coatings
Hard coat stucco and EIFS look alike from the street, but they are built very differently and tolerate different products.
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Protect Existing Systems
A facade that is ten or twenty years old is usually not failing everywhere.
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Leak Detection
Water behind stucco can travel several feet before it shows up as a stain, and sometimes it never shows at all.
Learn moreWhich coating suits each surface
A homeowner’s main choice is between a film that sits on the surface and a treatment that soaks in. Films give color and crack bridging; penetrating repellents keep the original look and let the material breathe freely.
The coatings on this page cover the parts of the foundation and walls you can see. Waterproofing below grade, behind the backfill, is a different scope that we discuss case by case after the evaluation.
| Surface | Typical coating | Main benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Hard coat stucco | Elastomeric or breathable | Less absorption, fresh color |
| Exposed foundation | Cement parge coat | Protected, uniform surface |
| Lower stucco wall | Coating plus drainage fixes | Less splash-back damage |
| Brick or concrete | Penetrating repellent | Natural look kept |
Coating a home, step by step
Most homes are coated in a few working days once repairs are done, weather permitting.
Walk the house
We look at every elevation from the foundation up, check moisture at the base of the walls and note drainage issues around the house.
- Moisture at the base checked
- Gutters and grading noted
- Coating plan by surface
Repair & clean
Cracks and damaged stucco are repaired and textured, foundation defects are patched, and surfaces are cleaned so the coating can bond.
- Cracks repaired
- Texture matched
- Surfaces washed and dry
Coat & review
Each surface gets its coating at the specified rate, with landscaping and windows protected, and we walk the house with you at the end.
- Plants and glass protected
- Correct coverage applied
- Walkthrough with you
Stucco looking faded or stained low on the wall?
That is often a moisture sign worth checking before you repaint.
What our customers say
Homeowners and long-time commercial clients on working with ASR.
“We had numerous issues with the stucco on our newly constructed home… The stucco has a unique texture and is pigmented so we were really concerned about getting a good aesthetic match on the repairs… The stucco finish looks incredible and perfectly matches the house in color and texture.”
“We had the inside and outside (Hardie Siding) of our home painted by Advanced Stucco. Additionally, they made some necessary repairs and improvements outside. Very thorough job!! We’re extremely happy with their work, professionalism and punctuality.”
“Willy came today at precisely 8 o’clock and did an outstanding job on everything! I am more than satisfied and will look forward to calling in your company’s service again.”
Home coating questions
What homeowners ask before coating stucco, concrete or masonry.
Can I just paint my stucco house?
Can you coat my foundation walls?
Why is my stucco darker near the ground?
Will a coating change the texture of my stucco?
How do I get a price?
Protect your home from the ground up
We will look at each surface of the house and recommend the right coating for each one.
Request a consultation & estimate
Tell us about your home and what you are seeing, and we will set up an evaluation.
- Call(888) 592-1304
- E-mailinfo@advstucco.com
- Headquarters138 Mountain Brook Dr, Canton, GA 30115
- HoursMon–Fri 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Send us your project details
Residential or commercial. We’ll get back to you to set up an evaluation.
We never share your information. Prefer to talk? Call (888) 592-1304.