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Posted by DAC on September 21, 2007, 7:59 am
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>
> > On Sep 19, 9:07 am, beerguzzle...@yahoo.com wrote:
> >> I want to try stucco on some concrete block.
>
> >> Can I use premixed block mortar mix? or is there a special formula for
> >> stucco?
>
> > Typically stucco is applied in two coats. The base coat can be a good
> > quality Type S mortar. The finish coat should be "real" stucco, like
> > this:
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> >http://www.quikrete.com/ProductLines/StuccoFinishCoat.asp
>
> > JK
>
> ditto.
>
> The first coat is called the scratch coat. This is applied to wire,
> masonry, plywood, or other surfaces as the first coat. The second coat is
> called the color coat, and has the tinting in it to give it the desired
> color.
>
> If you want any particular type of finish, like say a peacock tail spread,
> or a special pattern with the color coat, then you have to apply a flat
> first coat so that the second one flows over the first.
>
> It ain't rocket science, but it IS a cement mixture, and you only have a
> while when it is wet, so get your ducks in a row, and know what to do,
> because once it starts drying, that's what it's going to look like for a
> long long time.
>
> A little studying, Googling, and asking around will save you a lot of work
> and heartache later.
>
> HTH
>
> Steve
How are the patterns put into the stucco? I've seen some that look
like little worms, not that I want to do it or even like it...just
really curious about the stucco process.
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