How Do You Apply Stucco Finish To The Exterior Of A House?
Stucco can provide texture and visual interest to walls that might otherwise look bland. It also can completely change the look of a house. Stucco may be tinted and applied to either concrete or wood. The procedure for applying a stucco finish is slightly different for each surface, but the end result is the same. Apply the concrete bonding agent. Apply evenly to all walls to which stucco will be applied. Allow the bonding agent to dry completely. Apply a scratch coat of stucco. This scratch coat should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Allow the scratch coat to dry slightly, then use plasterer’s rake to scratch the stucco to a depth of 1/8 inch. Allow the scratch coat to harden for 36 to 48 hours. Apply a water mist periodically to keep the scratch coat moist. Apply a finish coat of stucco. Finish the stucco to the desired texture and a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Allow the finish coat to cure for 36 to 48 hours, misting periodically. Cover the walls to be finished with stucco with 15-pou
