Stucco Installation • 6 min read
The Anatomy of a Proper Stucco Installation
A durable stucco installation depends on layers: substrate prep, reinforcement, base coats, curing, and the final finish.
Get help with New Stucco InstallationPrep and substrate
The wall surface must be suitable for the system. Poor prep can undermine even a good-looking finish.
Reinforcement and base coats
Mesh, base coat, scratch coat, brown coat, or system-specific reinforcement provide strength and structure depending on the assembly.
Finish coat
The finish determines texture and colour, but it performs best only when the layers below are correct.
Next Step
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