10/23/2018
Hey there everyone I just wanted to tell you all some facts about some textures that have to do with stucco. There are a few different stucco textures that can be achieved and having a look at all of them can give you a general idea of what to expect and maybe even help you decide on which one you want to use on your house.
These are just a few examples of what is out there, some of the more popular ones anyways and each one has its own unique characteristics and style. Some textures work better to achieve an overall look and feel like a smooth texture for a Mediterranean look or a sand finish for a more modern look.These are just a few examples of what is out there, some of the more popular ones anyways and each one has its own unique characteristics and style. Some textures work better to achieve an overall look and feel like a smooth texture for a Mediterranean look or a sand finish for a more modern look.
Here are some of the textures below.
-Cat face
Is smooth with smaller to larger rough areas in between as you can see in the pictures below. These are known as inclusions and can vary in size, shape and how often they are used throughout the finish.
Can be achieved using a synthetic OR traditional type of stucco
Can vary greatly, depending on how large and close inclusions are in relation to each other
Achieved using two coats of finish
Can be troweled on or sprayed on, but always is finished off by hand
Usually done in either a fine or medium stucco products
-lace and skip trail texture
These textures are one of the most common and are typically what is ingrained in most people’s minds when they think of stucco. This texture can hide many imperfections and is great for virtually any application, residential or commercial.
There are many different variations of this finish, which can give off different subtle finished looks but they are all applied the same way and are essentially the same texture.
Traditional stucco is more common when it comes to this finish, but it can be done in an acrylic, but it will not have the depth that traditional stucco will
Applied by hand in most cases, but can be sprayed on and then “knocked down” (flattened) using a trowel
Can hide many imperfections and is a great “forgiving” texture
Is applied in two coats, a base coat and then the texture is applied
Comes in a fine, medium and coarse pattern
-float and sand texture.
This is a basic and simple kind of texture that is popular in commercial applications. It can be fine, medium or coarse in appearance and varies depending on the manufacturer. It is troweled down and finished using a float and quick strokes.
Is a very versatile finish and can be done using traditional or synthetic stucco
Can be applied in one coat and is one of the easiest to apply
Is usually troweled on, but can be sprayed on and then troweled down tight
A “green float” gives the finish its texture
Found in fine, medium and coarse finishes
Relatively easy to patch if color matches up and edges are feathered in nicely to finish.
So now that I have explained some textures of the nature of stucco I hope you have learned a lot from the explanation and put it to good use and also maybe thank about having stucco applied to your home one day thank you and have a good day.
