How Do You Apply Stucco Over Old Stucco?
Stucco is a building material made from Portland cement, sand, lime and water. It has been used for centuries to finish exterior walls, and is fairly easy to apply. Stucco can be used on almost any type of surface to create a textured look, and is often used to cover unattractive or damaged walls. This material can even be applied over existing stucco to create a different texture or fresh look. Use an angle grinder to remove sharp edges or heavy points on the wall. Grind away “high” spots so that the wall is fairly even. As a general rule, no points on the existing wall should extend more than 1/4 inch past the shallowest voids in the stucco. This will prevent parts of the old stucco from sticking through the new application. Clean the wall using a garden hose with a spray nozzle. Start at the base of the wall and move up to remove dirt and grime. The spray nozzle will also exert a bit of pressure on the wall to wash away loose stucco and dust. Allow the wall to dry overnight, then ap
