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Tips for Using Masonry Paint Stonemasons Dean and Derek on the basics of masonry paint. Watch this, and other, web-exclusive videos at the Indoors Out main page.

In this web-exclusive video, Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns add a splash of color to a masonry project using masonry paint. They explain when to use masonry paint, how to tint it to the right shade and give sound advice on applying it to your working surface.

Following is a summary of the steps and tips as seen in this special Indoors Out video, as well as a list of materials and tools used in this project.

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Materials and tools:

masonry paint
primer
painter's tape
drop cloth or paper cloth
paint stir-sticks
paint brushes (1-1/2" or 2" wide)
paint rollers and tray

Steps:

	Figure A
	Figure B

• Painting stucco is a quick way to update the look of your outdoor room. You'll need primer and masonry paint. Masonry paint weathers better, is thicker, and adheres to masonry better than your average paint.

• If you want colored paint, also tint the primer. This will minimize the coats of paint needed to cover the area.

• Cover floors with a drop or paper cloth and tape edges (figures A).

• Paint the area with a primer, and allow 30 minutes for the primer to dry.

• Follow up with the paint. Dean and Derek suggest using a large, thick roller that will hold lots of paint and cutting in with a 1-1/2" or 2" brush (figures B). When your done, enjoy your newly painted outdoor room!