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 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 ...

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?

How to get the right finish on a textured stucco wall. Special to the Arizona Daily Star Mar 4, 2018 Mar 4, 2018 Updated Feb 1, 2022; Textured stucco walls can be hard to repaint. iStock photo ...

DEAR TIM: I purchased an older stucco home that’s never been painted. It’s got some cracks in the stucco. Most range in width from 1/4 to 3/8-inch wide. The cracks are not getting any bigger ...

Depending on local climate conditions, the finish on stucco homes can last as long as 100 years. Sustainability. The ingredients for stucco finishes are easily obtained from local, ...

The final and most exciting step is the finish coat - "putting on the color." Use a top-of-the-line, 100 percent acrylic house paint in the sheen of your choice - flat, satin, semi-gloss or gloss.

The panels are made of fiber cement, just like some of James Hardie’s existing lineup of wood-style siding, but their surface texture is closer to a stucco-style finish.