Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick and Block Paint is Behr®'s dedicated masonry topcoat, roughly $36 to $48 per gallon at The Home Depot. It is a 100% acrylic latex film engineered for vertical masonry: stucco, brick, concrete block, cement, and properly prepped poured concrete walls. For light-to-mid colors on sound, clean substrate it punches above its price. For dark or saturated shades, harsh-sun elevations, or hairline-cracked stucco, Behr Marquee Masonry or an elastomeric system is the smarter spend. This guide covers the real specs, the top stucco and brick colors, head-to-head against Sherwin-Williams Loxon, Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior on stucco, and Dunn-Edwards, plus Home Depot pricing, application, and 8 FAQs.
Below: full specs and finishes, the Premium Plus Masonry vs Marquee Masonry split, the best colors on stucco vs brick, the competitor comparison most US shoppers ask about, Home Depot availability and price, an application checklist that decides whether your job lasts 8 years or 3, and the FAQ. You can also test any Behr masonry color on your own house photo before you order a single gallon.
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Quick verdict: is Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick and Block worth it?
Yes, for the right job. Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick and Block Paint is a competent 100% acrylic latex topcoat formulated specifically for vertical masonry, and at roughly $36 to $48 per gallon it is one of the lowest-priced name-brand masonry coatings in the US. It carries the mildew-resistant film, alkali resistance, and dirt pickup performance you need on a stucco or brick elevation, and Behr publishes the same low-VOC, GreenGuard Gold air-quality credentials it does for its general exterior line. On sound substrate, light-to-mid shades, and competent prep, it is the honest budget pick.
It stops being the right answer the moment the job gets ambitious. Premium Plus Masonry carries a thinner film than Behr Marquee Masonry, no dedicated bridging or crack-spanning chemistry, and a shorter functional fade window on saturated shades. On hairline-cracked stucco, dark or red-pigment-heavy colors, west-facing brick under desert sun, or any wall where the previous coating is chalking, you want either Marquee Masonry or a true elastomeric system. Across 13,611 simulations on the FacadeColorizer barometer, 12% of US users previewed Behr masonry shades, and the ones who shifted to Marquee Masonry or elastomeric mostly did so on stucco facades with visible hairline cracks. For the full read on when to step up to an elastomeric topcoat, our elastomeric paint stucco guide covers the substrate triggers in detail.
Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick and Block Paint specs (2026)
Pulled from the Behr Premium Plus Masonry technical data sheet and Home Depot Q2 2026 retail listings. Use these figures to brief a contractor, budget gallons, or compare against the premium and competitor tiers below.
| Spec | Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick & Block |
|---|---|
| Tier | Value masonry topcoat (lowest of Behr®'s two dedicated masonry lines) |
| Formula | 100% acrylic latex, alkali-resistant, mildew-resistant coating film |
| Substrates | Stucco, brick, concrete block (CMU), cement, cured poured concrete, cement fiber siding |
| Price per gallon (Home Depot 2026) | ~$36 to $48 (flat lowest, satin highest) |
| Finishes | Flat, satin |
| Coverage per gallon | 100 to 250 sq ft on rough stucco/block, 250 to 400 sq ft on smooth poured concrete |
| Coats required | Two coats (always; not a one-coat masonry paint) |
| Dry to touch / recoat | ~1 hour to touch, ~4 hours to recoat (longer on cool, humid days) |
| Crack bridging | No (use a true elastomeric for hairline cracks) |
| Alkali tolerance | Tolerates pH up to ~12 on fully cured masonry (28+ days cure) |
| VOC | Low VOC, GreenGuard Gold certified |
| Color library | Full Behr color fan, 2,000+ tintable shades |
| Retailer | The Home Depot (exclusive US retailer) |
Sources: Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick & Block product page; Home Depot masonry paint category retail pricing Q2 2026. Pricing varies by region, base, and promotions.
Behr Marquee Masonry: the premium tier in the same family
Behr also sells a premium-tier masonry coating under the Marquee badge, Behr Marquee Exterior Masonry, Stucco and Brick Paint, at roughly $58 to $72 per gallon. It is the same dedicated masonry chemistry as Premium Plus but with higher volume solids, the same dirt and fade resistance package that powers the standard Marquee exterior line, and the lifetime limited warranty that runs as long as you own the home. Behr publishes a one-coat hide claim on the Marquee Masonry product page that applies to most colors in the One-Coat Hide Collection over a similar base, the same way it does on the standard exterior line.
Where Marquee Masonry actually earns the spend is on the harder jobs: dark or saturated shades that fade fastest in the budget tier, southwest-facing stucco at altitude or in the desert sun belt, dark brick repaints, and any wall where you want to maximize the window between repaint cycles. For matched-color reads of the same shade across tiers, the Behr Marquee exterior paint review 2026 covers the broader line in depth, and the Behr Premium Plus exterior paint review 2026 handles the budget side. Both apply directly to the masonry siblings.
| Factor | Premium Plus Masonry (value) | Marquee Masonry (premium) |
|---|---|---|
| Price/gal (2026) | ~$36 to $48 | ~$58 to $72 |
| Volume solids | Lower (thinner film) | Higher (thickest film in the family) |
| Coats | Two (always) | One coat on most One-Coat Hide colors |
| Dirt and fade tech | Standard mildew-resistant film | Advanced dirt and fade resistance package |
| Warranty | Limited (substrate-dependent) | Lifetime limited (as long as you own the home) |
| Best for | Light to mid shades, sound stucco, brick, block; tight budgets | Dark or saturated colors, harsh sun, forever home, one-coat hide |
The break-even math is the same as the standard line. On a 10-gallon stucco repaint, Premium Plus Masonry saves roughly $220 to $240 up front. If that paint cycles in 8 years instead of Marquee Masonry's 12-plus, you give the savings back the next time the scaffolding goes up.
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Best Behr masonry colors: stucco vs brick top picks
The Premium Plus Masonry and Marquee Masonry lines tint to the same Behr color fan, so the shortlist is about which shades read well on which substrate. Stucco's micro-shadow texture darkens any color by roughly 5 to 10 percent against the chip, so go one half-step lighter than your instinct. Brick is the opposite: the rougher absorption profile and the iron-pigment background pull warmth out of cool greys, so cool tones often look greyer on a chip than they do on a wall. Here is the working shortlist after a year of FacadeColorizer previews on real US masonry facades.
| Substrate | Behr color | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Stucco (warm) | Sculptor Clay PPU5-08 | Soft warm beige; reads as natural lime wash on south-facing walls. |
| Stucco (neutral) | Almond Wisp W-D-700 | Off-white with greige undertone; hides stucco texture grime well. |
| Stucco (cool) | Polar Bear 75 | Clean white that does not blow out under desert and coastal sun. |
| Stucco (statement) | Cracked Pepper PPU18-01 | Soft black; pairs with white trim for a Santa Fe modern look. |
| Brick (whitewash) | Swiss Coffee 12 | Warm white limewash effect, hides red brick variability. |
| Brick (greige) | Pewter Mug PPU18-05 | Greige reads warmer on brick than on siding; killer with white trim. |
| Brick (dark) | Cracked Pepper PPU18-01 | Step up to Marquee Masonry for dark brick due to fade pressure. |
| Block / CMU | Silver Drop 790C-2 | Cool light grey; reads clean on commercial-style block walls. |
For deeper color reads, our Behr Cracked Pepper 2026 exterior complete guide, Behr Almond Wisp guide 2026, Behr Sculptor Clay guide 2026, Behr Polar Bear 75 guide 2026, and Behr Pewter Mug guide 2026 all cover undertone behavior on rough vs smooth substrates. The trim picks pair with our brick house trim paint ideas 2026.
Behr Masonry vs Sherwin-Williams Loxon, BM Aura Stucco, Dunn-Edwards
The masonry coating shelf at the US big-box and pro-paint counter is short, and the four products below cover roughly 80% of what gets sold for stucco and brick repaints. Here is how Behr's two tiers stack up against the most-asked-about competitors.
| Product | Price/gal (2026) | Tier and best use |
|---|---|---|
| Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick & Block | ~$36 to $48 | Value tier 100% acrylic; sound substrate, light-to-mid shades, tight budget. |
| Behr Marquee Masonry, Stucco and Brick | ~$58 to $72 | Premium 100% acrylic; dark colors, harsh sun, one-coat hide, lifetime limited warranty. |
| Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP | ~$65 to $85 | Elastomeric high-build masonry coating; bridges hairline cracks, top pick on stucco with visible micro-cracking. |
| Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior (on stucco) | ~$95 to $110 | Premium 100% acrylic, Color Lock technology; the strongest fade resistance of the four on saturated shades, but no crack bridging. |
| Dunn-Edwards Evershield Exterior | ~$60 to $75 | Premium 100% acrylic, popular West Coast pick; strong UV chemistry tuned for desert and California sun. |
A few honest reads on that table. Behr Premium Plus Masonry is the cheapest name-brand option by a real margin, and it is the right pick when your substrate is sound and your color is in the safe zone. Behr Marquee Masonry roughly matches Dunn-Edwards Evershield on price and outperforms Premium Plus on dark shades and west-facing walls. Sherwin-Williams stucco paint colors 2026 covers the Loxon family in detail, and Loxon XP is the clear winner the moment hairline cracks enter the picture, because Behr's masonry line does not bridge cracks. Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior is the price leader at roughly $95 to $110 a gallon, and it earns that on color retention on deep blues, greens, and reds, but it is not a crack-bridging product either.
For a deeper read on each competitor, see our stucco color options complete guide 2026, the stucco house colors guide 2026, and the dedicated Sherwin-Williams Loxon and Benjamin Moore Aura stucco breakdowns in our paint brands cluster. The Loxon and Aura side-by-side reads land alongside this article in our paint-system pillar. Independent context: Behr's official Premium Plus Masonry product page, the Home Depot masonry paint category, and HGTV on exterior paint colors for stucco are good outside reads.
Home Depot availability, price, and what to buy with the gallon
Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick and Block Paint is sold exclusively through The Home Depot in the US, both in-store at the paint counter and on homedepot.com with curbside or two-day shipping. Stock is consistent across regions; the only common gap is the deep base in tinting machines in smaller stores, which can add a 24 to 48 hour wait if you are pulling a dark color. Behr Marquee Masonry, Stucco and Brick sits one shelf up at the same counter, same retailer-exclusive arrangement.
Pricing as of Q2 2026 retail listings:
- Premium Plus Masonry, flat, 1 gallon: roughly $36 to $40 in most markets.
- Premium Plus Masonry, satin, 1 gallon: roughly $42 to $48.
- Premium Plus Masonry, 5 gallon pail: roughly $150 to $190, a $30 to $50 savings vs five singles.
- Marquee Masonry, satin, 1 gallon: roughly $58 to $72; 5 gallon pail roughly $250 to $310.
- Behr Concrete & Masonry Bonding Primer, 1 gallon: roughly $32 to $38, required on chalky, glossy, or bare cured masonry.
A few practical Home Depot notes. The Pro Xtra loyalty program is the simplest discount lever on multi-gallon orders, and the seasonal Behr exterior paint promotions (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day weekends) usually run $10 to $15 off per gallon on Premium Plus Masonry. If you are ordering for a full elevation, request all gallons from the same store and the same tint date so the batch numbers match. Box (intermix) all gallons in a 5-gallon bucket before you start, and keep one labeled quart for next-year touch ups. For the broader buy-vs-spend picture across the whole project, our exterior paint cost 2026 complete guide covers gallons, prep, scaffolding, and contractor labor lines item by item.
Application: the prep checklist that decides whether masonry paint lasts
Masonry paint failures are almost always prep failures. The Premium Plus Masonry film is competent, but it cannot save you from chalking, alkali burn, or hidden moisture. Follow this sequence.
- Confirm cure time on new masonry. Fresh stucco, brick mortar, or poured concrete must cure at least 28 days, longer in cool wet weather. Painting too early traps moisture and triggers alkali burn that no acrylic topcoat survives.
- Test for chalking and alkali. Rub a dark glove across the wall; if it comes back white, you have chalk and you need a Behr Concrete & Masonry Bonding Primer before the topcoat. Use pH strips on a damp patch; above pH 11 means more cure time.
- Wash hard. Power wash off dirt, mildew, efflorescence, and chalk. A 1-to-3 vinegar to water rinse handles efflorescence on brick. Let the substrate dry fully, 48 to 72 hours after washing on cool weeks.
- Patch and seal. Fill hairline cracks under 1/16 inch with a paintable elastomeric caulk; anything wider needs a true elastomeric topcoat (see our elastomeric paint stucco guide) or a stucco patch product first.
- Prime the problem zones. Bare masonry, chalky walls, dramatic color changes, and previously failed coatings get Behr Concrete & Masonry Bonding Primer before the topcoat.
- Apply two full coats. Use a 3/4 to 1-inch nap roller cover on stucco texture, a 1/2 inch nap on smooth poured concrete or block. Brush and back-roll on rough texture to push paint into the valleys. Respect the recoat window on the can.
- Watch the weather. Apply between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, surface and air, with no rain in the 24-hour forecast and humidity under 85 percent. Direct sun on a south-facing wall flash-dries the film and leaves lap marks.
- Box your gallons. Intermix every gallon in one bucket before rolling to eliminate batch-to-batch color shift, the single most common avoidable masonry repaint complaint.
On brick specifically, the irreversibility of paint is the real conversation. Once you paint brick, you do not unpaint it cleanly, and the maintenance cycle gets shorter every coat. Our brick house paint vs natural decision guide 2026 walks through that one-way trip in detail. For broader siding cost context, the stucco siding cost guide 2026 and the stucco vs brick exterior comparison 2026 are the matching reads.
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Preview your Behr masonry color before you spend a dollar
Tier choice is half the masonry repaint decision; the color is the other half, and it is the half people regret most. Stucco texture and brick absorption both shift how a chip reads on a real wall, sometimes by a full half-step on the value scale. Render the candidate before you buy the gallon.
- Take a clean front-elevation photo of the stucco or brick wall in daylight (10am to 3pm, no harsh glare).
- Upload it to our free AI exterior paint visualizer.
- Apply your candidate Behr color, plus a trim and door accent so the full elevation reads.
- Review the HD render, then validate the winner with a $5 Behr sample on a 12x12 inch patch at 9am, noon, and 4pm.
- Only then buy your gallons, all at once, in the tier that matches the substrate and shade.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick and Block Paint any good?
Yes, for the right job. It is a competent 100% acrylic latex masonry topcoat that performs well on sound, properly prepped stucco, brick, block, and cured concrete in light-to-mid colors. At roughly $36 to $48 per gallon it is one of the cheapest name-brand masonry coatings in the US. It underperforms on hairline-cracked stucco, dark or saturated colors on harsh-sun elevations, and chalky or under-cured substrates, which is where most negative reviews come from.
How much does Behr Masonry, Stucco, Brick and Block Paint cost per gallon at Home Depot?
In Q2 2026, Behr Premium Plus Masonry runs roughly $36 to $48 per gallon depending on finish and base; the 5 gallon pail runs roughly $150 to $190. Behr Marquee Masonry sits at roughly $58 to $72 per gallon, $250 to $310 for the 5 gallon pail. Pricing varies by region and seasonal promotions.
Behr Premium Plus Masonry vs Marquee Masonry, which should I buy?
Premium Plus Masonry for light to mid colors, sound stucco, brick, and block on tight budgets with solid prep. Marquee Masonry for dark or saturated colors, harsh-sun elevations, one-coat hide on most colors in the One-Coat Hide Collection, and a forever home. Marquee Masonry carries a limited lifetime warranty for as long as you own the home; Premium Plus Masonry carries a substrate-dependent limited warranty.
Does Behr Masonry paint bridge hairline stucco cracks?
No. Behr Premium Plus Masonry and Marquee Masonry are 100% acrylic latex topcoats, not elastomeric coatings, and they do not bridge cracks. For hairline cracks under 1/16 inch, patch with paintable elastomeric caulk first. For active or wider micro-cracking, use a true elastomeric topcoat like Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP instead.
Behr Masonry vs Sherwin-Williams Loxon, which is better for stucco?
It depends on the substrate. On sound, uncracked stucco, Behr Premium Plus or Marquee Masonry are competent and cheaper at roughly $36 to $72 per gallon vs Loxon XP at $65 to $85. On stucco with hairline cracks, chalking, or visible micro-cracking, Loxon XP wins because it is a high-build elastomeric that bridges cracks; Behr's masonry line does not.
Can I use Behr Premium Plus Masonry on brick?
Yes. The product is rated for brick, stucco, concrete block, cement, and cured poured concrete. On unpainted brick, power wash hard, neutralize any efflorescence with a 1-to-3 vinegar to water rinse, and prime chalky or dramatic-color-change zones with Behr Concrete and Masonry Bonding Primer first. Painting brick is a one-way decision; render the color first.
Do I need a primer with Behr Masonry, Stucco, Brick and Block Paint?
On a previously painted, sound, dull masonry surface, Premium Plus Masonry's self-priming film is usually enough for two coats. On bare cured masonry, chalky walls, efflorescence-prone brick, dramatic color changes, or previously failed coatings, prime first with Behr Concrete and Masonry Bonding Primer. Skipping primer on problem substrates is the leading cause of peeling on masonry repaints.
Can I preview a Behr masonry color on my stucco or brick before buying?
Yes. Upload a photo of your home to FacadeColorizer and apply any Behr color to stucco, brick, or block in about 30 seconds, free and with no signup. Render the shade first, validate with a $5 Behr sample on the wall, then buy all your gallons at once from a single Home Depot tint date in the tier that fits the job.
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Trademark and disclaimer: Behr®, Premium Plus, and Marquee are registered trademarks of Behr Process Corporation; Home Depot is a registered trademark of The Home Depot, Inc. FacadeColorizer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Behr or Home Depot. Sherwin-Williams and Loxon are trademarks of The Sherwin-Williams Company; Benjamin Moore and Aura are trademarks of Benjamin Moore & Co.; Dunn-Edwards and Evershield are trademarks of Dunn-Edwards Corporation. All references to third-party products are descriptive and editorial, in good faith nominative fair use under the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1125). Pricing, coverage, and warranty terms vary by region, base, finish, and date; confirm current figures with Behr and your local Home Depot. Color reproduction on screens approximates the manufacturer's chip; confirm with a physical sample before purchase. Editorial assessment reflects published technical data, independent retailer pricing, and publicly posted forum reviews as of June 2026; individual results depend heavily on surface preparation and substrate cure. Sources: Behr Premium Plus Masonry, Stucco, Brick & Block Paint technical data sheet 2026; Behr Marquee Masonry, Stucco and Brick technical data sheet 2026; Behr.com product pages; Home Depot Q2 2026 retail pricing; Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP product data; Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior product data; Dunn-Edwards Evershield product data; HGTV editorial on stucco exterior color selection.
