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Was This Stucco Repair Primed or Painted Too Soon?
Lisa had stone removed from around a large front window and replaced with stucco to match the rest of her home. Her contractor applied several gray layers over a period of a few days and then added a light yellow-colored layer. She is concerned that the repair may not have had enough time to cure […]
Find Out More!What Does Silvery Gray Stucco Look Like on a House?
Jim is building a new home near Yuma, Arizona, and is considering a silvery gray stucco color. He would really like to see the color on an actual house before making the final decision and sent over a photo of the garage side of his home to help visualize it.Question (from Jim):Building a home in […]
Find Out More!Cost Difference for Two-Tone Stucco Finish
Bradley reached out after losing his home in the Eaton Fire and is rebuilding with plans for a dark blue stucco finish — possibly two tones.Question (from Bradley): Hey Ryan! Your article about blue stucco houses was perfect, as I am building a new house that I’m hoping will have a darker blue stucco finish. I […]
Find Out More!Best Substrate for Acrylic Stucco on a New Build
Dwain is tackling a new build and wants to know what substrate works best for an acrylic stucco finish.Question (from Dwain): I want to do an acrylic stucco finish on a new build. What is the best substrate to use? I used an LP 1/2″ OSB panel on a home 9 years ago with an acrylic […]
Find Out More!Can I Use a Hopper to Repair My Concrete Slab?
Ray asked about using a hopper to spray cement material onto worn concrete slabs.Question (from Ray): Hi, I would like to use a hopper to spray cement material to fix concrete slabs that have lost some of their top coat, as I believe it would be easier than troweling or using a squeegee and perhaps the […]
Find Out More!Who Does Fog Coating in Malibu?
Carol reached out with a question about finding a stucco contractor in Southern California for fog coating work…Question (from Carol)Thanks for all your great advice and detailed website. But we need to find a stucco contractor who can do fogging. (We have color coated stucco.) Do you know anyone in Southern California – Malibu area […]
Find Out More!Was My Window Flashing Installed Correctly Before Stucco?
John recently had some second-story stucco replaced and reused his existing windows based on his contractor’s advice. Now, he’s questioning whether the flashing details were done correctly and whether they should be redone.Question from John: Recently had some stucco replaced on the second story of my home. I took the contractor’s advice and reused the […]
Find Out More!Can I Stucco Over Foam Board to Fill a Gap on My Balcony?
Terry has a second-floor condo in South Florida where sliding storm doors were installed, leaving a 1 1/2” deep, 12” high, and 13’ wide gap above a built-out section of the interior balcony wall. He wants to know if he can use foam board to fill the space and apply a light decorative stucco skim […]
Find Out More!Can You Stucco Over Color Coat Stucco?
Robin has color coat stucco on their house and wants to know if it’s possible to re-stucco over the original stucco without removing it. Here’s some advice on how to handle the situation if someone else is doing the work. Question from Robin: Hello, my house has color coat stucco, and I want to re-stucco the same […]
Find Out More!Stucco Patch Has Rust Spots Showing, I Need To Paint
Danny had a stucco patch done around a window about a year ago and recently noticed staining in one of the corners. He’s concerned that if he paints over it, the stain might bleed through over time. He’s also wondering whether the unpainted stucco could be absorbing moisture and causing rust from the metal lath […]
Find Out More!Need Advice on Matching an 80’s Mall Stucco Texture
Alex is working on a retail project in Los Angeles and wants to replicate the exterior stucco finish commonly seen on malls from the 1980s. While this style was widely used at the time, finding specifications and procedures for the application has been challenging. He’s looking for guidance on how to achieve this look and […]
Find Out More!Can I Apply a Base Coat to a Cinder Block Wall One Day After Rain?
William wants to know if he can apply a scratch coat to a cinder block wall after it has been exposed to a full day of rain. Moisture levels in the block can impact bonding, curing, and overall adhesion of the stucco, so it’s important to consider the timing. Question from William: Can you scratch coat after […]
Find Out More!How Would I Repair These Stucco Problems?
Stephane is looking to do some quick stucco repairs that will last a couple of years. Since he’s never worked with stucco before, he wants to know what materials to use, what type of texture to apply, and what tools are required to get the job done. Question from Stephane: Looking to do some repairs, hopefully, they […]
Find Out More!How Can I Update My Stucco Home While Keeping My Reddish Roof?
Joe is looking to update the color of his stucco home while keeping the existing red roof. Since he plans to paint rather than apply a new stucco coat, he wants guidance on choosing a modern, complementary stucco and trim color combination. Question from Joe: Need guidance on choosing a color for a home purchase that is […]
Find Out More!I Have Cracking Along My Stucco Control Joint, What Should I Do?
Henry has noticed a crack running along the inside of the metal control joint on his stucco and wants to know the best way to repair it. He’s curious if it’s a serious issue and what steps he should take to address it. Question from Henry:I have a crack all along the inside of the metal […]
Find Out More!Can I Use A Standard Base Coat Mix On My Pizza Oven?
Tom is in the final stages of building a pizza oven and is preparing to apply the base coat. However, he’s having trouble finding Sakrete Scratch and Brown Base Coat, which was recommended by the kit manufacturer. He’s wondering if he can use a Portland Cement and sand mix as an alternative. Question from Tom:I am […]
Find Out More!I Need Help Matching My Stucco’s Color for Fog Coat
Henry’s stucco exterior was fog-coated years ago with a specific color from Expo Stucco, but since the company seems to be out of business, he’s wondering if it’s possible to color match fog coat the way one can match paint. He’d like to know how to go about it so he can avoid redoing the […]
Find Out More!Can I Apply Mortar Over Cinder Block Walls?
Cheryl recently came across a great deal on STO Powerflex medium and is planning to repair the stucco on her cinder block house. She’s wondering if she can apply mortar over the cinder blocks as a base before finishing with the STO product. Question from Cheryl:I have a cinder block house needing stucco repair. I recently […]
Find Out More!I Want To Change The Color Of My Stucco Walls
Barbara is looking to change the color of her traditional stucco on a rammed earth block house from light sage green to charcoal gray. She doesn’t want to paint the stucco, and prefers it to remain more breathable. Barbara’s Question:We have traditional stucco on our rammed earth block house and landscape walls. I want to simply […]
Find Out More!Need Advice on Hanging Lights From Stucco Ceiling
Chris has a question about installing heavy bistro lighting on a stucco ceiling for his outdoor patio. He wants to know if attempting this could damage the stucco and the best way to securely fasten stainless steel hanging hooks for the job. Question from Chris:I have a stucco ceiling on an outdoor patio and want to […]
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