Masonry painting done with the right coat.
Masonry holds moisture differently than wood or metal. Paint it wrong and you trap vapor inside — eventually the coating fails and takes chunks of surface with it. We use elastomeric and masonry-rated coatings that breathe while they protect.
The coating has to breathe to last.
Stucco is everywhere in Colorado Springs, and it's one of the surfaces most painters get wrong. It's porous, it holds moisture, and it expands and contracts with temperature swings more than most exterior materials. We use elastomeric coatings — flexible, breathable finishes designed for masonry — instead of standard exterior paint that cracks at the seams after one hard winter.
We also handle brick and concrete block: commercial facades, retaining walls, garage exteriors. If it's masonry and you want it painted, we start with a proper prep pass — pressure wash, efflorescence treatment if needed, masking — before any primer or topcoat goes on.
Colorado's altitude compounds the challenge. Higher UV intensity means coatings degrade faster. Dramatic freeze-thaw cycles mean any coating that traps moisture will fail at the bond line sooner than it would in a milder climate. The elastomeric approach handles both: vapor-permeable enough to let the wall breathe, flexible enough to move with the surface through a Colorado winter without cracking.
Four steps, no shortcuts.
Surface Assessment
Pressure Wash + Prep
Masonry Primer
Elastomeric Topcoat
We have a brick exterior that two other painters turned down. Jonathan took a look, told us exactly what it needed, and delivered a clean finish.
What homeowners ask us before they book.
Why does masonry need a different type of paint?
Standard exterior paint on masonry can trap vapor inside the wall. When that vapor expands and contracts with Colorado's temperature swings, it pops the coating from the inside. Elastomeric coatings flex and breathe — they're built for porous surfaces and handle freeze-thaw cycles without failing at the bond line.
Can you paint over existing masonry paint?
Yes, in most cases. We assess the existing coating first — if it's flaking or incompatible, we strip it. If it's sound, we prime over it and topcoat. We'll tell you what we find before we start, so there are no surprises on scope or price. Call (719) 413-7933 if you want to talk through what your surface has on it now.
Do you repair cracks before painting?
Minor surface cracks: yes, we fill before priming. Structural cracks need a mason's assessment first — we'll flag them if we see them. We won't paint over a structural crack and call it done. You'll know what we found and what it means before any coating goes on.
Stucco, brick, block — let's look at it.
Masonry surfaces need an honest assessment before any quote. Call Jonathan and we'll walk the job, identify what the surface needs, and give you a straight answer on what we can do.