
Originally Posted by
21boat
Hi PC211. I assume this is mortar as the "stucco" material. If it is you will put on two separate coats, one is a scratch coat and one a finish coat. So let me know if its mortar and what kind of mortar you are using. I can maybe help here a lot, but I need to know what you are using for "stuco'/ parging and what kind of finish you are trying to get. I have been putting mortar "stuco" on fostuccor over 30 years and probably can give you a lot of tips. So let me know in details the type of mortar and the desired finish you are looking for and is this mortar from a big box store of from a masonry supply house.
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21boat, thanks for the reply.
You are correct, it will be a mortar and I plan on using LaHabra for the two (or three?) coats. LaHabra is what the local big box store carries. I was also thinking about using control joints so I can apply the coat to an area of the wall without worrying about not being able to coat the whole wall. This way I can probably do a 1-200 sq ft a weekend, I will be working by myself and only have 2 days a week free.
I don't know what to call the texture I wanted, but it looks something like "santa barbara" in the following guide:
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A local stucco contractor recommend a wire diamond mesh lath rather than the common "chicken wire" lath. I am guessing the diamond mesh lath is more expensive but I want to make sure it last and does not crack too easily...
Thanks:)