Stucco adds distinctive texture and color to your home whether applied inside or out.
Stucco, also known as Portland cement plaster, is an interior and exterior finish composed of sand, water and cement-based materials (or Portland cement) combined to create a malleable plaster. Stucco is a desirable home finish because it is both durable as well as attractive. Stucco finishes range in texture and color.
Colors
The color of your stucco finish is determined by the cement and aggregate color which combine to create various hues. Further control over the final color can be achieved by adding mineral oxide pigments to the mixture. Stucco also takes well to paint treatments, giving it added versatility for the homeowner. Depending on the size of the space, stucco can be repainted using either a roller or paint sprayer. Larger jobs, such as exterior paint projects, will benefit from a spray application; smaller projects, such as moderately sized indoor rooms or accent pieces, can easily be painted with a thick roller and generously applied paint.
Finishes and Textures
Stucco can add dimension to your home improvement projects by providing highlights and lowlights and creating the sense of depth. Many types of stucco textures are available, depending on the style of application as well as the physical makeup of the plaster. Finishes range from deep relief or the trowel sweep, which both produce a heavy and jagged finish with heavy contrast, to the more subtle textures such as frieze, which produces softer contrast and a smoother final product. Stucco can be applied to mimic other materials, such as wood timbers, brick or masonry.
Application
Stucco color and finish can be manipulated from the mixing stage through to post application treatment techniques to achieve the desired result. This potential also makes stucco a challenging material to work with and will likely require a professional to achieve the more complicated finishes and hues. Depending upon the application, stucco may require several layers and each coat must be allowed to dry before the next application. The drying time of stucco is crucial for achieving the right finish and ensuring the integrity of the plaster, so the material must be kept moist for several days after the final layer is applied.
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