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Applying Mesh to Exterior Foam Moldings Around Window When Applying Stucco
How do you apply mesh to exterior foam moldings around windows when applying stucco? Do you apply the mesh material first to the 2nd coat to hold the mesh in place before putting foam moldings around windows and than wrapping moldings? Or do you apply foam moldings...

Applying Paint to A Stucco House
I am about to paint the exterior of my stucco home. Do I need to use a primer on it first? Also, what is the best way to apply paint to a stucco house?

Applying Stucco
Can I apply stucco directly to cement backer board?

Applying Stucco Over Brick
I have a brick porch that is showing signs of damage from spalling. Can I apply stucco to the brick to cover up the eye sore and stop further damage...

Applying Stucco Over Siding
My house is stucco and siding and I want it to be all stucco. Can stucco be put over the siding or must the siding be removed first?

Avoiding Moldy Dirty Stucco Look
I am building a home and am putting stucco on the front of my house. I have noticed some homes (less than 5 years old) have stucco and it has a moldy dirty appearance to it. What causes this, can I do something to prevent this? Is this more noticeable on a light...

Book on How to Stucco Exterior
Can you recommend a good book on how to stucco an exterior of a house?

Can You Paint Stucco Siding?
I have a house with the old type of stucco siding. Can I paint It?

Cleaning Exterior Stucco
My parents house is 54 years old and has the original grey stucco mixed with what appears to be pieces of broken brown and green bottles from that time. They are not interested in replacing it and I would like to power wash it to clean it up. Is there something I...

Installing Stucco Over Cedar Siding
I want to Install stucco over my cedar siding. I currently have a painted cedar siding, would I be able to install the metal mesh right over the cedar without installing a barrier between the cedar siding and the metal mesh? All my windows and doors have about 1 inch...