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70’s Exterior Rock Siding Update

Alana Feuerborn

3 years ago

Seeking update ideas for 70’s exterior rock siding.

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Beth H. :
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I have to agree. That's just way too much. Are the sides and back the same?

Romabio makes has a mineral base 'paint' that is used for masonry products. you could paint all of it

it would end up looking something like this. (you can have it painted any color. this one just shows white)

it's done to these flagstone fireplaces quite a bit

these are lime wash w/Romabio Classico.

another option is a mortar wash or german schemer application . looks like this when done

even just doing the grout joints in a off white color would make it less noticeable.

and a new door. that faux victorian door you have doesn't work on ANY home. get something like this. (not this color, although, a bold yellow or blue wouldn't be bad)

get one of these or something like it, to hold your hose.

up to you what you want to spend. check out the Romabio option, and then get some estimates for refacing the front.
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acm
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
The answer depends a bit on how much 3-dimensionality the surface has. If it's really nubby (more like real rock), then only gettting it removed will work. If it's relatively flat (more like thin veneer), you might be able to just paint it, or to have it skim-coated with stucco. Stucco is likely to be the most efficient approach here, but I'd want a good consult with a mason in person to discuss the pros and cons of performance as well as cost.
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houssaon
3 years ago
The rock need attention, but also the Victorian door. Replace it with a contemporary or traditional door. Don't let plants hide the lower level window.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years ago
I would remove the stone veneer to update, but in case you don't want to remove all of it remove at lease 2/3s of it
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