After replacing doors and windows it is common for stucco to require repairs. Damage to the stucco happens as claws are eliminated and the window or door is secured in place. Repairing the stucco is a time-consuming and tedious task. You will require a fantastic knowledge of real estate and a lot of patience to complete this task yourself. The fantastic news is that in case the colors are matched the repair won’t be evident cured.
Tap the stucco area using a hammer to split stucco away and expose the wire mesh.
Nail a piece of roofing felt over the region with galvanized roofing nails. Cover with a bit of wire mesh, twisting the edges of the mesh that is new onto the mesh that is old. Screw using screws in place.
Mix according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When creating your stucco, mix 47 pounds of Portland cement, two cubic feet dampened 8 pounds of lime, mason sand and 1 cup of acrylic bonding agent. Continue is smooth just like cake icing.
Dampen the edges of the stucco siding. This prevents it from tear it out to quickly and sucking the moisture from the new stucco.
Apply the first coat of stucco, called the scratch coat forcing the stucco. Continue packing on fresh stucco is about half as thick as the stucco layer. Leave until it looks wet and fresh, the scratch coating to harden.
Rake at a pattern using the rake of a plaster throughout the scratch coat. Leave the scratch coat to keep on healing for 48 hours. Keep the wall damp throughout that time.
Mix of stucco to make the finish coat. This batch is mixed includes dyes or any colored sand to match the stucco that is brand new with the old and is determined by the desired finish effect. One example involves mixing 47 pounds of Portland cement with 12 1/2 pounds hydrated lime and 2 1/2 cubic feet of damp nice mason sand to achieve a stucco mixture.
Spray the area with water, using a misting spray bottle. Continue spraying before the whole region is moist.
Lift a glob of the finish-coat stucco mixture and fling it onto the wall to make a tough, popcorn texture look. Spread the mixture because you did with the first layer for a milder or smoother look. Leave the area to cure for at least seven days.