Stucco Exterior Concrete Walls

If your walls are wood you first need to ensure.

Stucco exterior concrete walls.

Mix the stucco with water according to the packaging instructions. If you re applying stucco to a block brick or concrete wall you first need to apply a concrete bonding agent to the walls then allow it to dry. Allow it to dry completely. Vertical seams should be overlapped by 6 inches and horizontal seams should be overlapped by 4 inches.

This will cover the voids and reduce the chances of the material sagging. Apply a coat of concrete bonding agent to the concrete surface using a paintbrush. Try to maintain a 1 16 to 1 8 depth when spreading the stucco on the wall. Apply the first coat.

Stucco can be applied to wood sheathed walls in typical frame construction by adding a metal lath over the wood. It s usually finished in a rough texture. Work from the top and make your way down. A stucco wall must be supported by some load bearing material such as wood or concrete.

Stucco can be applied directly to any masonry based wall such as brick concrete or cinder block. The stucco should be the consistency of a. Attach two layers of grade d waterproof building paper using galvanized nails or staples in a shingled fashion over the wall sheathing extending 16 inches around all corners.