Mixing the color into your acrylic stucco bucket is a pretty straightforward process, but there are a few things that you should do in order to get the most uniform color out of every bucket. These are the steps for mixing color into your acrylic stucco finish:1. Removing the Lid: Begin by locating the tab on […]
You might be wondering how you would go about attaching wood to a stucco wall, which is a totally different material and you want to make sure that you don’t cause any problems down the road, too…right? This article will go into detail about how you should attach any type of wood to just about any […]
If you have an existing stucco color on your house chances are you are going to want to match that color at some point in time. This could be due to an addition or remodel that you have going on now or sometime in the near future, or maybe you just want to match the color […]
There are many different tutorials out there for repairing stucco patches but what if you have a smaller hole in stucco that needs to be repaired? Is it the same process? The process is actually much simpler, cheaper and requires a lot less skills than you might think. This is a short tutorial on how to repair […]
A popular question that comes up every now and again has people wondering how they can make their own finish coat material for stucco. I never really thought that you would want to make the finish coat, but I guess in certain circumstances, it would make sense. I guess if you don’t have a stucco manufacturer […]
There are a few different ways to cut through stucco and some work better than others and are better for certain circumstances too. Knowing what the different tools, blades, etc. will help you get a better understanding of what to expect and how to cut through all kinds of plaster effectively. Quick Navigation What About The […]
There are three main methods to installing a dryer vent through a stucco exterior and we will go over each of them in detail. All of these methods are different when it comes to removing stucco portion but are essentially the same when it comes to cutting a hole in the wood sheer underneath the […]
Installing a hose reel to a stucco surface sounds pretty easy to do but with all of the different designs out there and considerations like weight, leaking issues and what types of fasteners to use can make the task increasingly more difficult if you don’t use the proper materials and techniques to install these. These are […]
Usually you won’t need to apply a scratch coat to a cinder block or cmu wall but in some instances like installing stone veneer, you will need a good base for the material to stick and a scratch coat is perfect. Let’s take a look at some tips before we get started to make the […]
Installing weep screed on stairs is pretty simple if you know the steps that make it go quick. They involve a lot of cutting and time placing the pieces and fastening them to the wall. Here are a few tips on how the process… Step 1: Measure The Stair TreadFirst, you’ll want to measure the […]
Weep screed allows the water that gets behind the finish and base coats of stucco to drain out through holes, this is a major component in how stucco functions. Installing it is very simple and requires basic tools and knowledge. Here is a few pointers to get you started in the right direction.Tools Needed:Metal cutting […]
The wire for a one coat application is a bit more lightweight than the wire found in a three coat system but the installation is very similar. You can see my three coat wire install tutorial here.Tools Needed:Metal cutting snipsHammerRoofing nails (for initial hanging of wire)Staple gun (that will shoot large crown staples)Staples for staple gun […]
Installing the foam for a one coat stucco system is probably one of the easiest things to do, as far as lath in general is concerned. Roofing nails are used to fasten the foam to the wall but only about 4-6 are needed per piece of 4’x8′ foam. Foam comes in 2’x8′ sheets or 4’x8′ sheets, […]
Installing the stucco wire is a lot like installing the paper, at least when it comes to installing it but different staples are uses. They are larger and penetrate the shear and stud.Tools Needed:HammerTape measureRoofing nailsStaple gun (shoots wide crown staples)Staples (15/16″ crown and 1 1/4 – 1 1/2″ long)Installing The First Run:The first run […]
The paper is a line of defense against moisture and is also referred to as the water resistive barrier in a three coat stucco system. Simple hand tools and attention to minor details are all it takes to install it. I am laying out the way I would recommend doing it and know that there […]
Weep screed allows the water that gets behind the finish and base coats of stucco to drain out through holes, this is a major component in how stucco functions. Installing it is very simple and requires basic tools and knowledge. Here is a few pointers to get you started in the right direction.Tools Needed:Metal cutting […]
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to mixing any kind of stucco, but we will be discussing the base coat mix in this article. I will use a custom recipe that will work for most applications and include how to mix in a bucket, wheel barrow and a mixer, which all require a […]
Applying stucco to your basement walls is really no different than any other concrete or block wall. There are a few little things that you should be aware of though and this article touches on what these specific details are.
If you have a house that is made out of stucco and want to refresh the look of it then stucco paint is something that you might want to look into. There are some tips and tricks that you could implement to make the job easier and make it look like a professional did it. Lets dive […]