How to Apply a Deep Relief Stucco Texture
Stucco provides a long-lasting, high-quality look to the outside of a home. Most commonly found in the south and western parts of the United States, stucco exteriors are increasingly being used as alternatives to wood and vinyl siding. Stucco can also be used on interior walls and ceilings. Stucco is a mixture of Portland cement, hydraulic lime, sand, and water that is applied with a thickness of ¾ inch or greater. The look of stucco varies greatly by the texture the stucco is given. Deep relief is the most commonly chosen texture because it is the easiest to apply. Does this Spark an idea?
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Apply a base coat of stucco to walls. Stucco comes in premixed packages. Traditional stucco requires the application of two base coats, called the scratch coat and brown coat. Some newer stucco packages only require one base coat. Follow instructions on stucco package to prepare and apply base coat or coats.
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Mix stucco for the texture coat in a bucket. Add water according to directions. Stir with a stainless steel trowel until stucco mix becomes the consistency of pudding. Break up any clumps. Prepare only a small amount of stucco at a time so that it doesn't dry out while it is being applied. If the mixture settles and water rises to the top, remix it to keep the stucco a consistent degree of wetness. If it is too wet, the stucco will be weak. If it is too dry, the stucco will crack.
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Scoop prepared stucco onto the trowel and apply it to the base coat in wide strokes. Hold the trowel at a slight angle, about 10 degrees, rather than flat against the wall. The stucco will go on unevenly, with high spots and valleys. That is desired in deep relief textures.
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Wait about 15 minutes. Run the trowel lightly over the top of the stucco to smooth and tamp down any particularly high or pointed spots to achieve the desired look.
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