Frequently Asked Stucco Coating Questions

It was developed in England in the 1960s and has been used in North America since 1984.

No. It is water-based and environmentally friendly. We clean our equipment with soap and cold water. It also meets or exceeds all local and federal standards for exterior wall applications.

The CHIC® Advanced Coating System leaves a non-porous, smooth finish that resists dirt pick-up, so it stays clean longer. Dirt will not adhere like paint, so it is much easier to clean. This provides the homeowner with a beautiful finish that is easy to keep that way.

Yes, this unique formulation has withstood the test of time in all climates from some of the harshest weather Mother Nature has to offer. Consider this lighthouse on the west coast of Canada. Wind-driven rain and salt water were literally eating the paint off the lighthouse and destroying it until the CHIC® Advanced Coating System was applied 20 years ago.

The Peace Arch is at the Canada/US border, near Vancouver's Science World building, the US Consul General's residence in Vancouver, and thousands of houses and commercial buildings, including high rises, townhomes, office buildings, and restaurants.

The Federal Government banned the use of lead and mercury in manufacturing paints. This significantly reduced the paint's ability to resist the elements and shortened its life span. Also, because paint is fragile and porous, it provides poor protection for walls against the elements.

All surfaces, including wood, fibre cement (Hardy board ), brick, block, stucco, aluminum, vinyl siding, and asbestos siding, can be coated with CHIC® Advanced Coating System.

Historical societies approve the CHIC® Advanced Coating System to restore the home to its original condition while preserving the architectural details.

Because we feel so strongly about the quality of our jobs, our CHIC® Advanced Coating System is only installed by approved installers. From the initial wall preparation to the final clean-up, you can rest assured that your job was done to the highest possible standards.

Absolutely! A non-breathable coating will cause extensive moisture-related problems and rot in your building. The CHIC® Advanced Coating System creates a highly breathable surface that is also completely weatherproof.

After a thorough preparation of the exterior of your building, a three-coat system is applied by brushing, rolling, spraying, or any combination thereof.

While some jobs can be completed in as little as three days, most homes can be completed within five working days.

We offer over 2000 standard colours with custom colours available.

Every job differs; please get in touch with the office for an assessment on your property. 

Chinook Home Improvement Centre was chosen as an independent authorized CHIC® Advanced Coating System dealer in the interior region.