Stucco application

[Beulah]

What is the best stuff to use for stucco and how do I apply it to the walls.  I am having no luck with spackle.  Thank you 

 

[havanaholly]

Oops, you know I use spackle, I spread it all over the wall after the flat primer is dry.  I finally invested in a set of different width plastic putty knives just for spreading spackle.  To keep the spackle (or joint compound if that's what works) fresh, follow KathieB's suggestion and lay a film of plastic wrap over the surface before pounding the lid back on.  Some folks have had stucco success mixing sand into the paint; perhaps that will work for you.  Some members use single ply facial tissue or toilet paper, glue & paint.

[Beulah]

so you put it on with plastic putty knives, ok that is what I could not figure out.  Do you just spread it straight, or swirl it, I wish I could see close ups somewhere, I am so visual lol.  Thanks so much Holly 

[Sable]

Take a piece of scrap board and practice smooth, swirly, dented, bumpy, add sand for texture...until you find a pattern you like best.

[otterine]

I use real life Stucco Patch from Home Depot.  You can buy a small tub of it for a reasonable price.  I've used it on two builds and love the results.  It dries off white, but you can easily paint it.  I applied it with a small putty knife from the dollar store.

http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=83249

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[KathieB]

I spread it on, then gently tapped it with a small piece of damp sponge to raise the little points of real stucco. Other textures can be obtained in other ways.

[Sable]

Another option is premixed sanded grout which also come in a small tub.

[Ashlie]

If you only need a small amount this is great, it has an amazing texture. You can vary how thick/thin you want it too by how much water and glue you add. I used it smooth and rough, to smooth it I just used a bondo spreader and I used a small trowel to texture it.

[havanaholly]

Joanne, for stucco I spread the spackle on about 1/8" thick, more or less, then I tap all over the wet spackle with the flat of the putty knife to raise little points.  Then I lightly rag the edge of the putty knife lightly across the surface, either in one direction or in swirls, depending on the look I want:

[KathieB]

This is what the joint compound/wallboard mud stucco on my Orchid looks like after gently tapping with a damp sponge to bring up the little points. It is painted with interior latex house paint. It is what the stucco looked like on the house I grew up in.  The stones are made of the same material. I drew the lines between the stones with a toothpick and applied washes of diluted craft paints when it hardened. 

[amyole]

I've had success by mixing sand into my paint and adding a little glue. 

[L Swearengin]

I use the paint texture additive from Lowes. I add it to white interior house paint in a mason jar. (keeps it sealed when not in use). Paint on house, let dry, then paint with color I want, or leave white. Depending on my mood. It can be heavy or light depending on the house.

[L Swearengin]

Oh.....one box has lasted me over 2 years

[thresadep]

Great info. Just started using stucco myself. It is wonderful. Great for ceilings and any fixes.

Like previous mentioned , pactice some on spare wood. I am going to experiment some myself.

Hopefully you are not like me and get it everywhere. Lol