PRO PICKS Four pros share their top exterior coating picks

Whether you’re a pro in Phoenix painting sunbaked stucco, a New Yorker staring down mildew-ridden cedar planks, or a commercial contractor in the Midwest specializing in metal buildings, you know that Mother Nature and surface type are the two primary factors influencing your exterior coating choices. Then there’s budget to consider as well. All that said, every pro also knows there’s always a project or situation that can push you out of your comfort zone and force you to try something less familiar. Here, four pros talked to us about the exterior surfaces they typically (and in some cases, less typically) work with and the coatings they rely on to deliver consistently great results for their customers.

BY BRIAN SODOMA