Important tip : when you use the knife to apply stucco or joint compound go in a different direction than which you first applied. It will help apply the compound evenly.
Show us the MIX! show us the water in the bucket and the mix in the well/tub............. And tell us again what you're adding at @5:50, and tell us what its for! the reason for adding it to the stucco mix.
Thank you so much. I Know I can do that. Do you have suggestions for beach weather homes. It takes a beating with rust, mold and stucco chipping. I think I will try that additive you suggested. Thanks again for your generosity.
Previous videos suggest you use different techniques and tools like floats, sponges, brushes to approximate the original stucco patterns. Hope this helps.
i always thought you needed a hard sponge handled tool, and apply and push in circular motion to get the stucco texture.. it can’t be flat and smooth, the more inconsistent the better for the right look
I wish you lived in New Mexico! What would cause my traditional stucco to literally turn back to sand? It’s 3 years old! I saw a brittle patch and pushed on it yesterday and realized behind it, it turned back to sand. I can touch wire!! Need to have it repaired but no idea how bad this is going to be. Really enjoy your videos! Great work
It means they put the stucco on before the dry coat was done and moisture killed it I'm sure wire is rusting too .. you can do the repairs I believe in you
If it’s painted then yes, you can take a sample with you. Usually an electrical panel cover would do. You don’t have to chip any stucco off. If it’s the original stucco color, then it’s a whole different process which paint is not needed, but fog coat that you need to blend in with the repair. FYI- fog would only work when the repair is color coated and not texture with cement.
@@smallnuts2 I’m going to do a video on how to color match houses using color packs soon. It requires patience, but it’s not too hard after you get the hang of it. Check it out soon. (So cal)
