While there are numerous benefits to stucco ceilings, applying it correctly is of the utmost importance. Here are the top mistakes you should avoid.

Stucco exteriors are a staple in many parts of the U.S., but they can become damaged from excessive moisture. Can you apply new stucco over the damaged parts?

Stucco homes of the 1950s and '60s had a flat texture that was awkward and haphazardly applied, says Joe McClain of the San Francisco Gravel Company, a firm that sells stucco material to ...

The finish is where the texture and/or color is added. For best results the stucco mix should be applied within a temperature range of 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once the stucco is clean and dry, you now know what you have to match with respect to color and texture. When you look closely at the stucco, you will see many individual grains of sand.

This early 20th century house in Midwood offers a fair amount of space, laundry, a rear yard, and designated parking.

Stucco is resistant to fire, rot, mold, impact, and termite infestation. Depending on local climate conditions, the finish on stucco homes can last as long as 100 years.

Because you are dealing with a previously unpainted surface, the stucco may require two coats of the finish.

My problem is that there are a lot of minor cracks in the textured stucco on my walls. When I caulk them and paint over them, I still see the cracks plus the caulking lines.

Oneida Air Systems introduces the Viper Scraper, ideal for paint scraping, stucco/textured surface removal, hardwood floor installation and refinishing, lead abatement, and boat refinishing and ...