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Homeowner Forum / Construction / June 2006Techniques for textured stucco finish
Where can I learn how to apply texutred stucco? The kind which is common in FL and CA homes which is apparently created by smearing "blobs" of stucco finish. I tried a little of this and it didn't work out at all like I would hope. The blobs all got smeared together and had very rough edges. What I'd like to do is *SEE* what the blobs are supposed to look like. How big and how close together. To have some info on the consistency of the mix and what motion to do with the trowel. If I had *SOME* idea what this looked like I could figure out how it would work. Any websites you know would be of help. The more pics the better. > Where can I learn how to apply texutred stucco? The kind which is common > in [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I tried a little of this and it didn't work out at all like I would hope. > The blobs all got smeared together and had very rough edges. Its a SKILL learned over time. I wouldn't "practice" on my own home and have oogly stucco. Let the pros do it I agree with Rudy. I just did 2400 square feet of stucco and it came out beautifully but there were clearly guys on my team who could do it and others who couldn't. The ones who couldn't weren't able to be taught in the time allotted to one project. I spent my time supervising and making sure that the right guys were smoothing it on. The others were mixing and getting the product to them. If you are in Chicago, I can help you out. Curt >> Where can I learn how to apply texutred stucco? The kind which is common >> in [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Its a SKILL learned over time. I wouldn't "practice" on my own home and > have oogly stucco. Let the pros do it Is there any contractors in the Chicago area using a direct applied acrylic stucco similar to "Multicoat - Multi-Tex" stucco? I'm in the Des Moines area using it and I'm looking for someone out there, in a similar climate, that has used or is using this product. I would like to know how it has been working in the long term. Any help would be great! Thanks in advance CB ~ >I agree with Rudy. I just did 2400 square feet of stucco and it came out >beautifully but there were clearly guys on my team who could do it and [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >> Its a SKILL learned over time. I wouldn't "practice" on my own home and >> have oogly stucco. Let the pros do it Never heard of it. We only do traditional stucco and I wouldn't mess with anything less. > Is there any contractors in the Chicago area using a direct applied > acrylic stucco similar to "Multicoat - Multi-Tex" stucco? I'm in the [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] >>> and >>> have oogly stucco. Let the pros do it Thank you for your opinion but this is not something beyond my capabilities. I just need some guidance to get started so I don't have to start from scratch. Fact is I can practice on practice boards before I move to the house. > Its a SKILL learned over time. I wouldn't "practice" on my own home and > have oogly stucco. Let the pros do it F.Y.I. - Be careful what you call "stucco." The Florida building Code differentiates between "decorative cementitious coating" (which will almost always allow the passage of water in a blowing rain - google: ryland homes stucco class action) and "stucco." See ASTM C926 (Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster) for application information. > Where can I learn how to apply texutred stucco? The kind which is common in > FL and CA homes which is apparently created by smearing "blobs" of stucco [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Any websites you know would be of help. The more pics the better. Thanks. I know there are differences. Since it's in the back of my own house I'm worried less what to call it and simply in getting the finish coat on right :) > F.Y.I. - Be careful what you call "stucco." The Florida building Code > differentiates between "decorative cementitious coating" (which will almost > always allow the passage of water in a blowing rain - google: ryland homes > stucco class action) and "stucco." See ASTM C926 (Standard Specification for > Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster) for application information. All of the responses to you request are correct, this is a learned skill. this is the technique I learned. 1. follow standard rules for applying vapor barrier, wire lath, scratch coat, and brown coat. 2. mix a small batch of loose stucco ( about 1/3 to 1/2 joint compound bucket, use a 1/2" drill to mix it ) and use a masons brush to slap the stucco onto the wall with the side of the brush ( overlapping the each slap about 1-2" below the previous slap ) starting at the top along the length of the wall and working to the bottom. you will need to remix the stucco in the bucket as you use it, as the aggregate (sand) will tend to settle. 3. If you are going for a popcorn finish, your done, if you want the smooth lump look trowel over it, do the trawling while the stucco is still pliable or you will get hard edges. Remember always trowl from buttom to top or you will pull the stucco off the wall. Jeff > Where can I learn how to apply texutred stucco? The kind which is common > in [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Any websites you know would be of help. The more pics the better. > All of the responses to you request are correct, this is a learned skill. Yes. I realize that. Which is why I'm asking people for guidance. I know I can learn this skill with a little practice but there are some variables which would take time to get right (such as size and distribution of the splatter and the consistency of the mix). I appreciate your tips. > 2. mix a small batch of loose stucco ( about 1/3 to 1/2 joint compound > bucket, use a 1/2" drill to mix it ) and use a masons brush to slap the > stucco onto the wall with the side of the brush ( overlapping the each slap > about 1-2" below the previous slap ) starting at the top along the length of > the wall and working to the bottom. you will need to remix the stucco in > the bucket as you use it, as the aggregate (sand) will tend to settle. About how much stucco should I try to apply with each slap? Also how wet should it be? Should it be "pasty" and almost like brick mortar or should it almost be "runny" and not capable of being formed into stiff shapes? > 3. If you are going for a popcorn finish, your done, if you want the smooth > lump look trowel over it, do the trawling while the stucco is still pliable > or you will get hard edges. Remember always trowl from buttom to top or you > will pull the stucco off the wall. The existing house is "semi-smooth". Not popcorn. I've seen smoother finishes but at this point I'm not trying to be perfect. Should I wet the trowel before flattening? this is a quick overview of how to stucco http://www.quikrete.com/diy/Stuccoing.html the stucco mix should be very loose, so that you can pick it up with the masons brush. you will need to re mix often to keep the aggregate suspended as it will settle quickly. you will need to experiment to find the right consistency. If you are unable to get any stucco on the brush then its to stiff. You brush will only pick up so much stucco mix, it is very difficult to get to much. slap the stucco on the cured brown coat hard enough to ensure good contact and adhesion smooth it with your trawl while it is still pliable, wet the trowel if necessary, this will also help to keep the trowel clean. Good luck Jeff >> All of the responses to you request are correct, this is a learned skill. > [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > Should I wet the trowel before flattening? Thanks! Wish it had more pics of doing the finish but I'll take whatever I can get. At least hearing what you said and seeing some other things I've gotten some information. > this is a quick overview of how to stucco > [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > > > > Should I wet the trowel before flattening? |
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