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So how to stucco? Here we will give you the basics about stucco and the applying of stucco. As it is recommended to have experts to apply stucco on your walls it is no doubt necessary to be aware of the principles and the being of stucco before you will start working with it.
The first thing is always preparing the area where you are planning to apply stucco – fill the cracks or patches on the walls, even and clean the surface. Dampen it. The dampening is important because when the stucco is applied it should not dry too fast as it may cause it to crack.
Stucco is applied in 3 layers, sometimes 2. The first layer is thicker as it is the basis for the finishing layers. The finishing layers are thinner and ready for being covered with paint or other finishing material. All of the layers should not be allowed to dry too fast but kept moist and away from direct sunlight by covering it. The drying phase should take about 48 hours.
It should also be noted that you should not apply stucco in case of lower temperatures than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
In the last layer you may apply a texture or pattern. In order to determine which pattern to use, get acquainted with the samples available at building material stores or construction companies proiding th service.
Comment by: joe blind
2006-11-26 10:09 | I had some repair done on my stucco front house and the contractor assured me he was familar with stucco. I beleive he improperly repaired the front and left it suseptable to future water damage. 1) He placed the flashing on the EXTERIOR of the stucco not under the stucco and I have noticed water leaking under the porch covering which I beleive is being absorbed into the stucco above the flashing and flowing behind the flashing. 2) the repaired stucco was placed on gray and immediately painted to "match the exsisting stucco, the original stucco was never painted but a coloring was mixed into the stucco for an overall standard appearance. Please give me your thoughts on the work I had done based on your expertise. Thanks.
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Comment by: Belle Plastering Inc.
2007-03-08 20:23 | The biggest problem that we encounter on a job is the lack of knowledge in applying the water resistant membrane and flashing at openings. Water resistant paper layering is a little tricky around wall openings (doors, windows etc...).Paper layering must start at the bottom and be worked up. At the bottom edge of all openings the flashing must overlap, top over bottom and likewise upward. Weep screed must be used at the base of the entire building to allow water weeping. A best paper and lath installations will utilize bituthene as the flashing around all openings. A high grade flexible caulking (Check codes) is also crucial around all opening in the paper and wire. Visual problems can occur from poor blending of finish as well as improperly surfaced patching. Typically there will be an elevation problem that occurs. This elevation problem will result in the surface appearing as a patch. Good blending techniques should not display any such problems. There are many tricks of the trade that can be utilized to resolve specific problems, however, it's best to always consult with a licensed plastering contractor.
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Comment by: Girl Wonder
2007-03-18 03:08 | I had a portion of my house stuccoed recently. I watched them mix the bonding agent with the stucco and it went on very smooth. They also bonded the walls before applying. My concern is that the walls dried rather fast. They started in the morning finshed before noon and the walls were dry before the sun went down. I also read an old bag they left lying around and it was a stucco based product with silica that said not to mix with any additive, binding agent, or fast drying substance. Now I am concern that it may not last. It feels pretty hard but wondering is this a trade thing or are my walls not going to last. The layers were put on thin however over old stucco that I pressure cleaned prior and like I said they did apply the bonding agent to the walls too. Wonder if i made a mistake with this crew. It looks nice but wondering if it will last??
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Comment by: Danny Pawelek
2007-05-08 01:29 | What is the procedure for stuccoing over brick? Is there a video for that?Is it do-able by a creative pretty hands-on kind of a guy?
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Comment by: Bob Chan
2007-05-27 06:00 | I'm a self applied job on several deck columns. I applied the first layer about 3/8 inch. It took my a long time, because I hand troweled everything.
On the 2nd and layer, I'd like to find an easier and faster.
Can I spray or roll thiner layers over base layer.
Bob
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