Foam Stucco Trim DIY 

Thank you very much, and thank you for your kind thoughts on Easter Sunday. My wife and I met in high school 56 years ago! She had a total knee replacement last week so this has been a rough patch but we plan to be dancing on New Year's Eve! I hope you had a wonderful holiday, and may God bless you and yours.

Thank you for your comment, it makes me feel good to have helped you!

Johann, you can do it! You will find it is really kind of fun. I would recommend using a mixing device on your drill to speed up the mixing process. If you have any questions, just shoot me another comment and I will get back to you. (God blesses me more and more each year so thank you for your blessing)!

Thanks so much 😊 I hope you try it, you will find it to be easy especially if you have a friend to help you. Good luck!

Glad it was helpful! I hope you try it out, you will find it a very satisfying project. Good luck!

Thanks so much! 😊 I hope you try it. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

Glad I could help! Please give it a try. You will be amazed how easy it is and it will stay in place for years. The process is very forgiving, if your corner miters are off, you can simply fill it in with some cementitious goop. Good luck and send me a picture when you are done.

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope you take a chance and try it.

Glad it was helpful! By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!

Good luck!! The process is very forgiving (you can cover up errors with a "little mud and paint"). Try to get a helper it will even be easier. Let me know how it turns out.

Have fun! It is a great DIY project because the errors are easily covered. Every time you walk up to your house you can take pride in your work. God Bless you and yours.

Thank you! I was a middle school teacher for 40 years. You can do it! It is really very easy. I did it myself because of Covid lockdown, so if you have a friend it would even be easier. I hope you try it. Invest in a mixer for your drill to help with the mixing. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!

@@gfotinakes316 middle school teacher oh wow God bless you, those are special years. I am in Los Angeles, California!

Thank you very much! I hope you try it, it's lots of fun. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

Wow, thanks! That comment made my day. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin on my map for all of my replies. Take care!

I am from Los Angeles California sir. 👍🏽

You can do it! By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

Thanks a lot Ramon. Stay safe during the holidays.

Glad it was helpful! I hope you try it!

So nice of you to leave a complementary comment. God continues to bless me daily. Have a wonderful summer and God bless you always.

Sounds great! It really isn't that hard. I worked alone, but if you have a friend it could be done in one day.

I am glad you found the video interesting. I hope you try doing it yourself!

Thanks for watching! I hope you have a chance to try an installation.

My pleasure! I hope you have a chance to try it sometime.

Thank you kindly! We are so blessed that God is watching over us every moment. Have a wonderful life and be a blessing to someone today.

Thank you! I hope you try it yourself.

Thanks for watching! I hope try to do this. Thank you also for the kind comments.

I paid to have that done.

Have fun! This is a nice project and is very forgiving because you can use the cement mixture to erase small cutting errors, etc. Thank you for your kind comment.

Keep your fingers crossed for me, I'm going to try this over vinyl siding! @@gfotinakes316

Glad you like it! I hope you try it, you will enjoy the experience. If you don’t mind me asking, what state are you writing from? (I like to put a pin on my map for each reply I get.)

@@gfotinakes316 Indeed I do enjoy it, It's what I do for a living.

Yes!

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks for watching! I hope you try it yourself.

Thank you Hector. Just make sure you take care of your back and wear good shoes if you want to go many miles on your feet!

Thanks for watching!I hope you try it! By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

@@gfotinakes316 California 😊

Thnak you for the simple kind remark. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!

@@gfotinakes316 Actually, am not from U.S, am from middle east.

@@naizzzakalhak4359 Thank you for your reply. I wish you safety, peace, and joy all of your life.

You are so welcome. I hope you try it, it is really kind of fun. If you don’t mind me asking, what state are you writing from? (I like to put a pin on my map for each reply I get.)

Thank you for taking the time to leave a complement! Happy New Year

Good luck! It is a lot of fun. I would suggest a friend to help you.

You got that right! Thank you so much!

Thank you kindly. I hope you try this project yourself.

@@gfotinakes316yes I did and look good. Thanks

Thanks! I hope you try it yourself.

@@gfotinakes316 I’m painting a 1 story 3k sq ft home solo, with a brush and roller, one wall at a time.. Stucco is best rolled, just takes a long time. The only scary part was the chimney!

Thank you for the tip, I know that would make the joint even better.

Thank you!! I hope you can try it yourself. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

@@gfotinakes316 I’m watching from Los Angeles CA!!!

Thank you, I hope you give it a try! By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care and Merry Christmas

Thanks Raul! I hope you give it a try.

Thanks for the comments...Go Navy!

Thank you! I hope you give it a try. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

Thank you Roberto, I hope you try doing it yourself!

My pleasure! I hope you try this project. By the way, a viewer told me that there is a type of mesh tape that you can use in the joint area to increase the strength of the joint.

Thank you! It has been up three years now without a crack and it still looks great. I hope you try it yourself.

You're welcome! I hope you try this, it is very rewarding when you complete the job. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

Yes, but praise the Lord, Jesus has taken my sins away!

Thank you! My wife and I really like the look.

Glad it was helpful!

Go for it! Maybe talk to some contractors and ask them for advice. Good luck!

I don't know, I am not an expert on this stuff. I think there are two advantages for using the cement type material: 1. It may increase the holding bond made to your stucco. 2. It has a sandy stucco texture that would be less obvious compared to a smooth painted caulk. If you use the caulk maybe you could try the sanded grout caulking. Let me know how it works out.

Thanks! I hope you try it.

Thank you! Where are you located? I live in Orange County California and I bought mine at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that deal with contractors etc. Check also with contractors in your area, they will know where to get these materials. Let me know how it turns out.

I went around my door only on the sides. The top area was too small for the foam so I cut a piece of wood and painted it the same color. The job on the front of my house was done about 15 years ago and all I have done is freshened up the paint. On the front of the house I used the molding around my garage door and it looks great. On the front job, I also used a larger fancier molding below the windows and just butted the vertical two parts into it. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin on my map for all of my replies. Take care!

I am surprised by what you say, the place I buy has just a father and son and a bunch of forms that they use to make the boards and then dip them into the stucco mix. Chris, I think it might be time for you to open a business in Florida for stucco treated foam boards. $$$

I honestly can't tell you. I know it would stick to bricks especially with the uneven surface allowing a good grip. The only problem I can see is how to apply a clean edge around the sides. I wish you could experiment somewhere that is hidden from view or on an old wall that you could latter rip it off of.

Thank you for the information. My first attempt with the blue tape had so much bleed- through I would have done better free handing it. I will look for the other blue tape next time. I used the cementitius product around the edges on the front of my house 15 years ago and it is rock solid, no cracks or no leaks. I know a Tom Wind, any relation to you?

That stuff has certainly lasted longer than almost any caulk! (Although, now that I say that, we did use something called NP1 on our house trim, and it was nigh on indestructible. An exterior urethane caulk by Sonneborn. Pain to apply in the cold.) The Scotch 3M blue sharp line tape should be readily available in big box stores, although more expensive. IMO it's worth it to prevent bleeding on a smooth surface. We stumbled upon it. I was also reminded of a two coat technique to prevent bleeding on two-coloured edges like this. You've probably seen it as well. I will mention it for future readers. You let the first color dry enough that you can lay the tape on the two-colour edge. (BTW that 3m tape has never pulled off the paint underneath, either. Even when we were really rushing. ) Then you paint on the wrong side of the tape -- where the second color will be -- but with the background color, so that it fills in the edge of the tape, intentially pre-bleeding with a color that will disappear. Then when that dries you can paint your second coloured edge and remove the tape. I have explained badly but hopefully enough that someone can research and find the method if needed. No relation, thanks, just an online pseuodonym.

I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Let me know how it turns out. I suggest you watch this short video to make a mixer for the cement that would be easier than the salad spoon. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8pMpiKoaV7s.html Thank you!

Thank you! Where are you located? I live in Orange County California and I bought the trim at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that deal with contractors etc. Check also with contractors in your area, they will know where to get these materials. Let me know how it turns out.

In the video you watched the stucco was only 4 years old and had never been painted over. In the front of my house, I glued it on painted stucco more than 15 years ago. I have never seen a crack or break in the seal the cement "glue" has made with the stucco. I did use some good paint over the primed foam and cement glue. I even scrub the joint of adhesion and blast it with water...no breaks or leaks I am happy to say. Good luck! I just went out and took two pictures of my earlier job 15+ years ago. Here they are: drive.google.com/file/d/1Vsn1nGupsW2vKHKVIZ8hM1sNMTWi16Aw/view?usp=sharing, drive.google.com/file/d/1tmyWz2uBs1iB6fkmUCG6G7lgGUUp0yqj/view?usp=sharing

​@@gfotinakes316 Thanks George! That is great to know. The pictures are very helpful. I am renovating a Spanish style architecture 1920's duplex (also in Southern California like you). Window trim had to be ripped and we went with new construction windows ending up with a modern look on an old building. Maybe I need to get accustomed to it but miss some trim so saw your video. Now I know I can still jazz it up with some durable trim.

I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Let me know how it turns out. I suggest you watch this short video to make a mixer for the cement that would be easier than the salad spoon. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8pMpiKoaV7s.html By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you! By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!

Wow! That sounds scary. Watch this video, it is the best on ladder safety I have ever seen: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n28tYo5T1Po.html

By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

Hey Jeryl, I just celebrated 50 years last July! It looks like you and I are following the same game plan. I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like home depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Let me know how it turns out. I suggest you watch this short video to make a mixer for the cement that would be easier that the salad spoon. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8pMpiKoaV7s.html By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

@@gfotinakes316 Hi George congratulations on your 50 years and thank you for your response . I live in Albuquerque, NM. I am still looking for the material but I haven't looked everywhere I can yet. I will check out the video. Wow, four things in common.

After a year, were you able to attempt your foam trim job yet? If so, how did it turn out?

They come already coated with a fairly thick layer of stucco with sand texture. They are also undercoated with paint so they are ready to paint!

I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box stores like Home Depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Check also with contractors in your area, they will know where to get these materials. Let me know how it turns out.

I would not try to remove this. It is basically cemented on your stucco and it will probably make a mess to remove it. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!

BTW I am from Antelope, Ca.

I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big-box like Home Depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Check also with contractors in your area, they will know where to get these materials. Let me know how it turns out.

@@gfotinakes316 Do you know which thickness for the foamtek? There is fine, med and course?

All I know about the place where we bought our foam was its name Foam Select and its location Santa Fe Springs near LA. It was a father-son business and I don't know if they survived the pandemic. I don't know what thickness I used, are you referring to the thickness of the coat of cement? I know it is fairly rough in texture. Have you checked with contractors and builders in your area? Have you searched for Foam Select? Here is what I found online: Foam Select 8807 Pioneer Blvd Ste A, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670 (562) 908-6111 My phone number is 714-345-0793 Good luck!

Good luck in sealing up your house. Merry Christmas!

Most of the molding is styrofoam. It then appears to be covered with a mesh of maybe fiberglass. Then it is dipped into cement-like material. Finally it is undercoated with latex paint. I used latex stucco paint on mine and it worked well. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in a map for all of my replies. I hope this helped, take care!

Where are you located? I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that deal with contractors etc. Check also with contractors in your area, they will know where to get these materials. Let me know how it turns out.

I got the paint from HomeDepot. It is Behr "Expresso Beans". If you don’t mind me asking, what state are you writing from? (I like to put a pin on my map for each reply I get.)

@@gfotinakes316 Fresno, California

@@gfotinakes316 dig you get flat finish paint?

I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Let me know how it turns out.

You could probably use some- thing from a caulking gun. The cementitious material I used was not difficult. In the future I would just use a mixer attached to my drill. If you’re interested on my RU-vid channel I show how you can make one of these pretty easily, I know you can buy them too. Just keep looking around and checking with people it’s worth the trouble because it really makes your house look much nicer in my opinion.

Good luck, take your time, it's really kind of fun to do.

I had a place damaged by a falling tree branch. You just mix up some of the stucco-like material and rub it into the damaged area re-creating the original shape. Wait a few minutes then wipe it with a wet terry cloth until it matches the surrounding area. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in a map for all of my replies. Take care!

No no I do Stucoo for a living I sale they bands you need to get some fiberglass mesh & base cement

I don't know where you are located but, I would suggest that you contact local builders, building supply stores, and/or contractors. These folks are familiar with this material and they can direct you to their sources. Good luck!

Thank you Adriana. I just know them as Styrofoam exterior window and house trim. You can't get them at "Big Box stores like HomeDepot, they are usually found at construction supply houses. I have noted where I got mine in one of the comments to this video. You can also call contractors in your area and ask them for their source. You can see this is an easy DIY project, especially if you have a partner to help. By the way, what state are you in? I like to put a pin in my map for all of my replies. Take care!

@@gfotinakes316 thank you for your response. Yes, I am located in Monterey CA😊

Sorry, I am in California about 2500 miles from you. I would suggest that you contact local builders, building supply stores, and/or contractors. These folks are familiar with this material and they can direct you to their sources. Good luck!

Thank you for all your kind complements. I too am staying very active now at 74. Biking, writing, wood working, and RU-vid posting, all as hobbies. I live in Orange County California so my source for foam trim will not help you. I would suggest that you talk to local contractors or builders and ask them where they buy their materials. I hope you and your husband try this on your house. It is actually kind of fun and with two people helping each other out, it would be easy.

@@gfotinakes316 Thank you so much. This video is GREAT. You are a good teacher... I should know, I'm a Teacher. My next project is to LEARN "How To" make a RU-vid Video... YOU should make a RU-vid Video on "HOW TO" make a RU-vid Video... IF you do... Let me know. Thank you again for all your help. My husband and I can't wait to try this on our Stucco house.

Where are you located? I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box stores like Home Depot) but stores that deal with contractors etc. Check also with contractors in your area, they will know where to get these materials. Let me know how it turns out.

I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. If you are not in southern California call up some building supply stores. You can also call some contractors in your area, they should be able to give you a source.

Where are you located? I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that deal with contractors etc. Check also with contractors in your area, they will know where to get these materials. Let me know how it turns out. I do not know the specific name only that it is a foam/stucco composite material.

I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Let me know how it turns out. I suggest you watch this short video to make a mixer for the cement that would be easier than the salad spoon. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8pMpiKoaV7s.html By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Let me know how it turns out. I suggest you watch this short video to make a mixer for the cement that would be easier that the salad spoon. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8pMpiKoaV7s.html By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

@@gfotinakes316 I will probably try silicone adhesive since my stucco is a lot smoother than yours and recently painted. Yeah, i checked lowes and they don't seem to have anything like this.

I live in Orange County California and I bought it at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Check also with contractors in your area, they will know where to get these materials. Let me know how it turns out.

It will cut very easily with any power saw. Just watch out for the dust and dulling of blades.

@@gfotinakes316 thank you!

@@liberty756 If you don’t mind me asking, what state are you writing from? (I like to put a pin on my map for each reply I get.)

I will be 74 years old this year and I can still do this on my own house because I can work at a slow pace and do one window a day over a number of days. Thank you for the offer but I am not able to do work like for others. I am sure if you: 1. get a couple of friends and show them the video on how to do the job 2. buy the materials at "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs 3. paint the materials with at least one coat of paint before you start You will do a great job!

@@gfotinakes316 I admire you’re capabilities to ge it done yourself. Okay I’ll do that

Thank you! I only know where I got it in Southern California. You might check commercial building supply stores. Another thing you can try is calling up some local contractors and ask where they purchase the product. Good luck!

You got me on that!

Thank you Charly, I hope you give it a try! Have a great summer.

Since RU-vid videos go all around the world my local source is usually not helpful. I live in Orange County California and I bought the foam at a place called, "Foam Select", in Santa Fe Springs near Los Angeles. You can check around at construction stores in your area (not big box like Home Depot) but stores that cater to contractors etc. Let me know how it turns out. I suggest you watch this short video to make a mixer for the cement that would be easier than the salad spoon. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8pMpiKoaV7s.html By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

Σας ευχαριστούμε για το σχόλιό σας. Bill, ζεις στην Ελλάδα; Οι παππούδες μου ήταν από την Κορώνη Μεσσηνίας

By the way, that message was from Google translate, I hope it was understandable.

Hello again George, sorry to disappoint you , but l'm in Australia. I'm one of those Greek Aussies

I have had mine on the front of my house for about 15 years, no holes at all. I must say that I am in Southern California and in my area there are almost no woodpeckers. If you live in a location with woodpeckers, ask some folks that have foam on their buildings, it is used everywhere. By the way, in what state are you viewing my video? I would like to add a pin to my map for all my video replies. Thank you!

@@gfotinakes316 Calgary, Canada

@@gfotinakes316 thanks

Amen Ernesto!

Thank you!

You should try it on your house, you and your son could work together!

Did try it I went well I think but have to see once I paint it

You are right about that Alberto! She is still happy with it 5 years later.