Dryvit

Stuccoat Acrylic Finish DS444

Acrylic stucco finish · US · manufacturer-sourced

Check your container: This countdown is for the Acrylic stucco finish variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long before Dryvit Stuccoat Acrylic Finish DS444 can get rained on?

Short answer

Rain-safe: 1 day after application.
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Masonry treatment plan

Rain-ready, dry and fully cured are different checkpoints

  1. Clean and dry the surface
  2. Apply the Acrylic stucco finish
  3. Keep it dry through the stated rain-free period

This product’s stated stages Quoted at 70°F

  • Rain-ready1 day

Worth noticing: The manufacturer states only one timing here (rain-ready, 1 day); nothing else is inferred.

Common mistake: Treating a damp wall; the moisture traps and the product will not cure properly.

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Return-to-use gates

Open the surface gradually instead of treating cure as one moment

Touch / inspectA surface check only
Foot trafficUse the stated walking time
Heavy useWait for furniture, water or vehicle readiness

Time the masonry treatment

When did you treat the masonry?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Rain-safe1 day

From Dryvit data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: dryvit.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 70°F (21°C)
  • Times depend on temperature, humidity, film or bead thickness and airflow. Follow the current data sheet and label.
  • Apply at 40°F or above
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Rain-safe: At 70°F and 55% humidity; keep it at or above 40°F for 24 hours.
  • Entered from the cited manufacturer documentation. Check the current label for the exact formula and region. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Confirm this is your product

Closely named formulas, colors and regional versions can use different times. Match these details to your container before starting a countdown.

Exact listing
Dryvit Stuccoat Acrylic Finish DS444
Variant
Acrylic stucco finish
Region
US
Listed use
stucco coating, exterior walls
Timed stages recorded
rain ready
Source checked
2026-10-25

Documentation: Technical data sheet · Data sheet DS444, issued 1.1.2022, rev 3.30.2026

Condition attached to the stated time: At 70°F and 55% humidity; keep it at or above 40°F for 24 hours.

About this product

A stucco finish whose sheet gives no recoat time at all, only a 24 hour rain-protection rule.

Using this specific product

Dryvit Stuccoat Acrylic Finish DS444 is listed here as the Acrylic stucco finish version for stucco coating and exterior walls. For cleaning or sealing masonry, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Acrylic stucco finish; related versions can use different timing.
  • For stucco coating and exterior walls, pay particular attention to surface porosity, temperature, moisture in the substrate and rain forecast.
  • At 70°F and 55% humidity; keep it at or above 40°F for 24 hours.

How to check readiness

Test a small area and watch for the stated rain-free and cure times. Use this only as the rainfast milestone. It does not establish general cure or re-entry safety.

Avoid this mistake

A dry-looking surface can still be taking up a sealer or repellent.

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Questions

How long before this product can get rained on?

Dryvit states: The sheet says to protect the finish from rain for 24 hours. Conditions: At 70°F and 55% humidity; keep it at or above 40°F for 24 hours.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

Does the DS444 sheet give a recoat time?

No. It gives only a 24 hour rain-protection period.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

Times depend on temperature, humidity, film or bead thickness and airflow. Follow the current data sheet and label. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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