Stucco Exterior Concrete Walls

How to apply stucco to concrete step 1.

Stucco exterior concrete walls.

Vertical seams should be overlapped by 6 inches and horizontal seams should be overlapped by 4 inches. If your walls are wood you first need to ensure. Mix the stucco with water according to the packaging instructions. 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. Apply the first coat. Traditional stucco is ideal for concrete wall systems the durability and versatility of traditional portland cement stucco provide a great finish for other concrete building systems including concrete panels insulating concrete forms icfs and autoclaved aerated concrete. Allow it to dry completely.

Stucco can be applied directly to any masonry based wall such as brick concrete or cinder block. Apply a coat of concrete bonding agent to the concrete surface using a paintbrush. 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. This will cover the voids and reduce the chances of the material sagging.

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. Apply the stucco mixture to the wall using a hawk and trowel or by spraying it on covering the entire wall.