Stucco Exterior Concrete Walls

This will cover the voids and reduce the chances of the material sagging.
Stucco exterior concrete walls. Apply the first coat. A stucco wall must be supported by some load bearing material such as wood or concrete. Try to maintain a 1 16 to 1 8 depth when spreading the stucco on the wall. Allow it to dry completely.
If your walls are wood you first need to ensure. Mix the stucco with water according to the packaging instructions. Apply a coat of concrete bonding agent to the concrete surface using a paintbrush. Apply the stucco mixture to the wall using a hawk and trowel or by spraying it on covering the entire wall.
Stucco can be applied to wood sheathed walls in typical frame construction by adding a metal lath over the wood. 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. The stucco should be the consistency of a. Work from the top and make your way down.
It s usually finished in a rough texture. 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. Stucco can be applied directly to any masonry based wall such as brick concrete or cinder block.