I want to try stucco on some concrete block.

Can I use premixed block mortar mix? or is there a special formula for
stucco?

On Sep 19, 9:07 am, wrote:
I want to try stucco on some concrete block.

Can I use premixed block mortar mix? or is there a special formula for
stucco?

Typically stucco is applied in two coats. The base coat can be a good
quality Type S mortar. The finish coat should be "real" stucco, like
this:

http://www.quikrete.com/ProductLines...FinishCoat.asp

JK

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On Sep 19, 9:07 am, wrote:
I want to try stucco on some concrete block.

Can I use premixed block mortar mix? or is there a special formula for
stucco?

Typically stucco is applied in two coats. The base coat can be a good
quality Type S mortar. The finish coat should be "real" stucco, like
this:

http://www.quikrete.com/ProductLines...FinishCoat.asp

JK


ditto.

The first coat is called the scratch coat. This is applied to wire,
masonry, plywood, or other surfaces as the first coat. The second coat is
called the color coat, and has the tinting in it to give it the desired
color.

If you want any particular type of finish, like say a peacock tail spread,
or a special pattern with the color coat, then you have to apply a flat
first coat so that the second one flows over the first.

It ain't rocket science, but it IS a cement mixture, and you only have a
while when it is wet, so get your ducks in a row, and know what to do,
because once it starts drying, that's what it's going to look like for a
long long time.

A little studying, Googling, and asking around will save you a lot of work
and heartache later.

HTH

Steve

On Sep 19, 10:52 pm, "SteveB" wrote:
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On Sep 19, 9:07 am, wrote:
I want to try stucco on some concrete block.

Can I use premixed block mortar mix? or is there a special formula for
stucco?

Typically stucco is applied in two coats. The base coat can be a good
quality Type S mortar. The finish coat should be "real" stucco, like
this:

http://www.quikrete.com/ProductLines...FinishCoat.asp

JK

ditto.

The first coat is called the scratch coat. This is applied to wire,
masonry, plywood, or other surfaces as the first coat. The second coat is
called the color coat, and has the tinting in it to give it the desired
color.

If you want any particular type of finish, like say a peacock tail spread,
or a special pattern with the color coat, then you have to apply a flat
first coat so that the second one flows over the first.

It ain't rocket science, but it IS a cement mixture, and you only have a
while when it is wet, so get your ducks in a row, and know what to do,
because once it starts drying, that's what it's going to look like for a
long long time.

A little studying, Googling, and asking around will save you a lot of work
and heartache later.

HTH

Steve

How are the patterns put into the stucco? I've seen some that look
like little worms, not that I want to do it or even like it...just
really curious about the stucco process.

On Sep 19, 11:07 am, wrote:
I want to trystuccoon some concrete block.

Can I use premixed block mortar mix? or is there a special formula forstucco?

Not sure, there may be an answer at http://www.anythingstucco.com

I want to trystuccoon some concrete block.

Can I use premixed block mortar mix? or is there a special formula
forstucco?


"How to make stucco. Need to do stucco work and have no idea how to make
stucco? Read this article and find out what is needed."

http://ct.essortment.com/stuccomixtures_rgfy.htm

On Oct 8, 4:08 pm, "Dennis" wrote:
I want to trystuccoon some concrete block.

Can I use premixed block mortar mix? or is there a special formula
forstucco?

"How to make stucco. Need to do stucco work and have no idea how to make
stucco? Read this article and find out what is needed."

http://ct.essortment.com/stuccomixtures_rgfy.htm

And, if possible, watch a pro apply a coat. Just as in drywalling,
you can learn more watching for 5 minutes than any reference will
teach you. The reference material gives you the 'theory', watching
gives the 'how to'.

Harry K

And, if possible, watch a pro apply a coat. Just as in drywalling,
you can learn more watching for 5 minutes than any reference will
teach you. The reference material gives you the 'theory', watching
gives the 'how to'.

Yea, I remember when me and my wife wallpapered the bathroom. I think we
finally got all the blood stains off......

On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:29:31 GMT, "Dennis" wrote:

And, if possible, watch a pro apply a coat. Just as in drywalling,
you can learn more watching for 5 minutes than any reference will
teach you. The reference material gives you the 'theory', watching
gives the 'how to'.

Yea, I remember when me and my wife wallpapered the bathroom. I think we
finally got all the blood stains off......



Never, ever, ever give your wife anything sharp or heavy when doing a
joint project. Doing so puts your life at risk...

On Oct 10, 7:26 pm, PeterD wrote:
On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:29:31 GMT, "Dennis" wrote:
And, if possible, watch a pro apply a coat. Just as in drywalling,
you can learn more watching for 5 minutes than any reference will
teach you. The reference material gives you the 'theory', watching
gives the 'how to'.

Yea, I remember when me and my wife wallpapered the bathroom. I think we
finally got all the blood stains off......

Never, ever, ever give your wife anything sharp or heavy when doing a
joint project. Doing so puts your life at risk...

You are out of place here....Keep your opinions for the ebayeess...

On Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:23:44 -0700, Jose Enrique
wrote:

On Oct 10, 7:26 pm, PeterD wrote:
On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:29:31 GMT, "Dennis" wrote:
And, if possible, watch a pro apply a coat. Just as in drywalling,
you can learn more watching for 5 minutes than any reference will
teach you. The reference material gives you the 'theory', watching
gives the 'how to'.

Yea, I remember when me and my wife wallpapered the bathroom. I think we
finally got all the blood stains off......

Never, ever, ever give your wife anything sharp or heavy when doing a
joint project. Doing so puts your life at risk...

You are out of place here....Keep your opinions for the ebayeess...

PLONK