How to Apply a Heavy Lace Stucco Texture
Stucco is a type of wall covering that is made of plaster. It is extremely durable and once installation is complete, it is very low maintenance. Stucco can have a different texture, depending on the person applying it. A lace stucco texture coat is the third and final coat applied to a wall. It is done to add some style and substance to the wall after the base coats have already been applied. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Paver's straight edge
- 16-20 stucco mix
- Wheelbarrow
- Water
- Trowel
- Spray bottle
Instructions
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Smooth out the second coat of stucco with a paver straight edge. The straight edge looks similar to a squeegee. Run it back and forth over the second coat of stucco that has been applied and let the second coat dry for at least four hours before applying the heavy lace stucco texture.
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Pour 16-20 stucco mix into a wheelbarrow and add water to the mixture. Mix it together with a trowel. Move the trowel back and forth inside the wheelbarrow until you achieve a pasty consistency.
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Dip the trowel into the stucco mix and begin applying the heavy lace stucco to the wall in an inconsistent manner about 1/8-inch thick. Run the trowel over the surface in all directions. Push down firmly and move the trowel around.
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Move down the entire wall where you are applying the stucco until everything is completely covered. Run the trowel across the surface of the wall to flatten out any stucco that is sticking up too much and let the mix dry for at least a week. Spray water onto the stucco periodically throughout the week so it dries slowly and without cracking.
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