Dryvit Wall Coatings and Finishes

Dryvit Systems, Inc. pioneered the first exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) in North America. In the relatively short period of three decades, the company’s products have been used on more than 300,000 new and retrofit projects. Dryvit finishes that are used with the full thermal component system can also be used separately to restore existing buildings. These decorative and functional coatings provide attractive new finishes, enhance or change existing colors and protect the surface from exposure. They can be applied to stucco, concrete, wood, painted metal, as well as over exterior insulation and finish systems. All Dryvit products are designed to require minimal maintenance. However, as with all building products depending on location, some cleaning may be required. See Dryvit publication DS152 on cleaning and recoating. The chart below lists typical substrates and how they can be easily upgraded utilizing Dryvit products.

The Tacoma Public Library, Washington, is shown before (Left) and after renovation (Above) utilizing a combination of Dryvit coatings and the Dryvit Outsulation® System.

1. Decorative Coatings

Dryvit offers a wide range of decorative coatings for modernizing older buildings. They are available in many different colors as well as smooth and textured finishes. These products can be used over cementitious or masonry walls. All Dryvit coatings are durable, weather resistant, integrally colored and include DPR (Dirt Pickup Resistant) chemistry. Each is designed to improve curb appeal, minimize building maintenance and enhance the beauty of your building.

2. Protective Coatings

Weatherlastic products are decorative as well as functional. They are designed to form a durable, crack-resistant finish. TheDPR coatings are highly elastic, water repellent and will help bridge hairline cracks. A wide range of integrally-colored finishes is available in a variety of textures. Weatherlastic™ products are ideally suited to coat and protect cementitious and masonry surfaces and existing EIF systems.

Irregular wall surfaces can be prepared, patched and leveled with specialized products from Dryvit. Weatherpatch® is a flexible elastomeric patching compound used to repair surface cracks in stucco, concrete, cement plaster, masonry and EIFS walls. It is used prior to Weatherlastic finishes or a Dryvit base coat. AC-100™, an all-purpose cement admixture, is ideal for use with patch and repair mortars, skim coats and stuccos. A simple troweled application of Genesis or Genesis DM™ will level most wall surfaces to achieve a base for your choice of Dryvit finishes.