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Like brick and stone, stucco is costly to apply. And because stucco is less durable than brick or stone, it develops cracks and bulges that need regular (and costly) attention. Appearance is usually dependent on applicator skills. In a dry climate
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Exterior touch up paint is available @ Vista Paints, located at Seventeenth and Tustin in Santa Ana, off the 55 Freeway.
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I had a painter working on another project at my house. He noted that there were cracks in my stucco & recommended sealing them with some type of expandable sealer. The color of the sealer would not match the color of my stucco & therefore he als
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Most paints trap moisture in the Stucco which can lead to warping and/or bubbles, so you should research the latest in sealants, especially designed for Stucco. Also, Stucco is very absorbent so you will end up using a LOT of regular house paint.
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» Under normal conditions a bonder is not a required although the application of an acrylic bonder does offer improved adhesion and basecoat suction control, and when applying color coat stucco over an existing or repaired surface acrylic bonder
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Can I apply stucco over a block, brick or concrete wall without applying a cement plaster base coat?
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» This is not recommended, a minimum 3/8" brown coat of Portland cement plaster applied to the wall prior to the Stucco Color Coat reduces the possibility of the grout lines telegraphing through the Stucco Color Coat. The brown coat properly
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» This may be colonies of mildew. These microscopic organisms are part of the natural lifecycle of organic matter, including decay and composting of landscaping plants and mulches. Excessive moisture in flowerbeds, shrubs, mulch and other organic
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» These microscopic organisms are part of the natural life cycle of organic matter, including decay and composting of landscaping plants and other mulches. Excessive moisture in flowerbeds, shrubs, mulch and other organic materials creates ideal
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» Stucco cures through Hydration, Stucco finishes unlike stucco base coats (which require moist curing by wetting) cure by available moisture-humidity. Except for severe drying conditions, the wetting of finish coat should be avoided. Stucco Color
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» Acrylic finishes utilize paint technology with aggregates added that can be trowel or spray applied with the appropriate equipment. Acrylic finishes can be applied over portland cement base substrates and EIF Systems using an approved grade.
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» Exterior Stucco Color Coat is designed for application over cement plaster brown coat, it will not properly bond to drywall or other common interior surfaces without extensive surface preparation. Parex USA Select Finishes or DPR Acrylic Finishes
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