Stucco Exterior Concrete Walls

Allow it to dry completely.
Stucco exterior concrete walls. Apply the first coat. This will cover the voids and reduce the chances of the material sagging. How to apply stucco to concrete step 1. Traditional stucco is ideal for concrete wall systems the durability and versatility of traditional portland cement stucco provide a great finish for other concrete building systems including concrete panels insulating concrete forms icfs and autoclaved aerated concrete.
Attach two layers of grade d waterproof building paper using galvanized nails or staples in a shingled fashion over the wall sheathing extending 16 inches around all corners. Vertical seams should be overlapped by 6 inches and horizontal seams should be overlapped by 4 inches. Apply a coat of concrete bonding agent to the concrete surface using a paintbrush. Stucco can be applied to wood sheathed walls in typical frame construction by adding a metal lath over the wood.
The stucco should be the consistency of a. A stucco wall must be supported by some load bearing material such as wood or concrete. Work from the top and make your way down. Mix the stucco with water according to the packaging instructions.
If you re applying stucco to a block brick or concrete wall you first need to apply a concrete bonding agent to the walls then allow it to dry. Stucco can be applied directly to any masonry based wall such as brick concrete or cinder block. It s usually finished in a rough texture.