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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.

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Prep 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.

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