For most Abilene-area exteriors, a premium 100% acrylic paint is the best pick. For stucco and masonry (brick and block), elastomeric coatings win. Both last far longer than cheap paint under West Texas sun. Our homes face brutal weather. Strong UV. Heat over 100°. Wind and grit. Even hail. The wrong paint peels in a few years. The right paint lasts much longer.
100% acrylic paints
For most wood, Hardie, and already-painted walls, a premium 100% acrylic paint is the go-to. Good acrylic paint stays bendy as the heat moves the surface. It fights UV fade. It sheds water. The top tiers also use special color (fade-fighting tint) that holds up on sunny south and west walls.
Elastomeric coatings for stucco and masonry
Stucco, block, and brick are common across the Big Country. For these, elastomeric coatings are often the better choice. The word means a thick, stretchy paint. It bridges tiny cracks that our clay soil tends to make. It also seals out wind-driven rain.
Color matters too
- Lighter and mid-tone colors absorb less heat and tend to fade less visibly
- Fade-resistant colorants help deep colors last on sunny elevations
- Ultra-dark colors on full-sun walls fade fastest — go with intent
Prep beats paint. Even the best paint fails over dust, chalk, and mildew. Washing, scraping, caulking, and priming are what make it last.
The bottom line
There is no one 'best' paint. There is a best paint for your surface and your sun. We match premium acrylic or elastomeric coatings to each wall. And we never skip the prep that makes them last.
