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What Kind Of Paint Do I Use On Exterior Stucco? All The Facts!

When looking around the web for answers on what kind of paint you are able to use on stucco exteriors, you will likely get different opinions. After reading many different web pages and you will probably be more confused than you were before you started your research, right?This article is going to outline the different paints […]

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How Do I Maintain My Stucco Exterior? (Resource Guide)

There is a lot of questions about stucco maintenance and a lot of these are pretty legitimate but isn’t stucco supposed to be virtually maintenance-free? Stucco is more of a maintenance-free finish it does require a little attention every now and then, just like everything!The maintenance is very minimal though, providing that you have sound […]

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What Is Dryvit Stucco?

While I was performing a little research, I came across people wanting to know what Dryvit stucco is and was amazed that the information out there was a little vague.  I decided to write this short article to explain what Dryvit stucco is and you’ll probably be a little surprised with the answer…What Is Dryvit, […]

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What Is EIFS Stucco? A Better Explanation…

EIFS stucco is a pretty confusing stucco system for some people and understanding what it is will give you a better idea of what goes into it, what the advantages and disadvantages of it are and much more. To get a better overall idea of how EIFS stucco claddings work and what they are, I wanted […]

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Western Stucco Color Visualizer Tool | See It First!

Stucco Color Trim Color Tip: Hover over the color swatches (squares) to see the name and number of Western Stucco’s color choices. Your selected color(s) will also show in the box below the main image. The colors are arranged the same way they are on Western’s actual color chart, for easier comparisons. You can find […]

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What Are The Different Types Of Stucco? – Everything You Need To Know!

Looking at all of the different stucco products out there nowadays it can be a little bit confusing to know one product from another and how many different types of stucco there really are, which one is best and so on.It really is not that confusing if you have a general overall idea of the […]

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STO Stucco Color Charts

STO has 4 different color charts to choose from but they are all a part of the larger STO color chart (The STO Color 800 Collection). Since STO has a HUGE amount of colors to choose from, they took some of the colors out and made separate (more focused) color charts like the Classic, Designer and […]

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What Is Stucco Fog Coating?

If you have a traditional (cement based) finish on your stucco walls then chances are you have probably read about stucco fog coat somewhere and have a few other questions related to what stucco fog coat is, how it works and why you would need to use it…. Right? This article covers a lot of those […]

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What Is Stucco Anyways?

​Stucco is a great product that can be used on both interior and exterior applications and is known to be one of the most beautiful finishes out there that are available but knowing what stucco is, what it’s made of and how it works is another story and is what this articles going to talk […]

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What In The World Are Stucco Quoins?

​Stucco quoins can add a lot of flair and style to the corner of the stucco building and since you can pretty much make a whatever type of design you can think of, the possibilities really are endless! Quoins are kind of a mystery to some people and they have a lot of questions about them […]

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Some Of The Best Stucco Sprayers Out There

There are a ton of different stucco sprayers out there nowadays, certainly more to choose from than there were 10 years ago and they have some pretty unique features that can make applying plaster much easier and faster, in some cases.I try to find some of the best mortar/stucco sprayers that would appeal to most […]

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Stucco Patch Materials, A Detailed Look At What’s Out There

You can find a number of different stucco repair kits from leading home improvement stores like The Home Depot And Lowes, but do they really work and are all of them really an “all in one” type of solution for every type of stucco patch or crack?I will reveal some of the advantages and disadvantages […]

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Fog Coating vs Painting Stucco

There are a lot of people that are interested in knowing the difference between fog coating stucco walls and painting them. This is a good question because they are both options but have very different characteristics, advantages and disadvantages and other things that you need to know before making a final decision. Lets take a look […]

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Stucco Fog Coat Colors

The available colors for stucco fog coating vary depending on the manufacturer, as each offers a unique lineup of options. If you know which product was originally used on your project, selecting the correct color becomes much simpler. On the other hand, if you’re unsure what color was originally used on your project, it may involve […]

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Fog Coating Stucco Walls, A Helpful Guide

Fog coating your stucco walls can be very helpful if you have old or new stucco that uses a traditional cement-based finish and has either discoloration, inconsistent color throughout the wall or any other type of problem like that. Fog coat material is basically a cement like paint that actually becomes a part of the wall […]

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Omega Stucco ColorTek Colorizer Tool

Stucco Color Trim Color Tip: Hover over the color swatches (squares) to see the name and number of Omega’s Colortek color choices. Your selected color(s) will also show in the box below the main image. The colors are arranged by color number, starting with the smallest number first (10 Omega White) and ending with the […]

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Stucco Sheathing

Stucco can have many different substrates, or backing that can be found these days and knowing what they are and how they differ can greatly impact your construction project.

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Pre-Made Acrylic (Synthetic) Textures And Finishes

Acrylic stucco is a little bit different than the traditional form and thus has different characteristics and properties that come with it like textures and finishes. Acrylic stucco is basically like an exterior quality paint that has sand mixed into it. There are a wide variety of different textures that you can achieve from using […]

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Acrylic Stucco Brands: Understanding the Options Out There!

Basically acrylic stucco is a high quality paint-like product that has aggregate mixed into it, that acts as a finishing texture. It usually comes in 5 gallon buckets and is white when in it’s raw form. Color bottles are used to color the material and usually need to be mixed to the bucket, in order to […]

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Acrylic Stucco VS Traditional Stucco | An In-depth Comparison!

Comparing acrylic stucco and traditional stucco is a good thing to talk about because there is a lot of confusion about the topic, due to a number of different things like multiple names for both types, different materials that are used, the price of the material and the labor involved… You get the picture. There are […]

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