How to Polish Stucco

Stucco on interior walls can be polished with beeswax.

You can polish stucco and give it a glossy finish by applying beeswax to the surface. This will not only make the stucco shiny, but help keep it waterproof. Beeswax does not change the look of the stucco, but it does protect the surface from dirt and grime. Polishing the stucco in your home requires a supply of beeswax that you can easily order online.

Things You'll Need

• Beeswax
• Sponge
• Soft Cloth
• Wool pads
• Hand-held sander

Instructions

1. Dip the sponge into the container of beeswax. Apply a 1/8-inch thick coat of beeswax to a 5-square-foot section of the wall. When finished with the first coat, go back and apply a second coat to the wall.

2. Allow the beeswax to partially dry for half an hour. Remove any excess beeswax from the wall with a soft cloth.

3. Leave the beeswax to set for three to four hours.

4. Prepare a hand-held sander by attaching a wool pad and plugging the cord into an electrical outlet.

5. Sand the surface of the beeswax with the wool pad until you see a deep shine on the stucco.

6. Repeat this process to apply beeswax to other stucco walls.

References

• Stucco Italiano: Cera Natural Bees' Wax

Resources

• Stucco Italiano: Cera Liquid Wax (Natural Bees' Wax)