Stucco is a popular choice for exterior walls due to its durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility. However, choosing between the two main systems—1-coat and 3-coat stucco—can be confusing, especially if you’re new to stucco applications.Each system has unique features, benefits, and drawbacks that make it better suited for specific types of projects. In this article, […]
The one coat stucco system is not a complicated system to understand and is not really all that different from a three coat stucco system, with a dew minor differences between the two.What Is a One Coat Stucco System?A one coat stucco system is a stucco system that consists of: A lath coat (water-resistant paper, 1″ […]
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, […]
There are plenty of companies that specialize in one coat stucco products and because the system has become so popular, you can find a distributor virtually anywhere in the US.
The mixing instructions for each type of one coat stucco are very similar but do vary slightly, lets take a look at what those are to get a better understanding of the entire process.
