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Stucco is a cement-based coating, typically made of cement, sand, water, and lime, applied over metal lath (mesh) to exterior walls, then textured finish applied. Projects that typically include stucco are exterior walls (residential and commercial), outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, and/or outdoor entertainment areas.
Contrary to popular belief, stucco is a great material that can be used in any climate, not just hot dry. It aids in keeping the home insulated and resists fire better than wood siding. Not only that, it resists mold, rot, and termite because it is a seamless application. Traditional stucco can last 50-80 years with proper maintenance.
There are several finishes to choose from with stucco – the following are common finishes.
- Sand Finish – A grainy textured look due to large amounts of sand in the mix ratio
- Laced Finish – Also known as Spanish-Lace or Skip-Trowel
- Smooth Finish – Smooth and level
- Mission Finish – Also known as “Santa Barbara” is left in its natural form and unpainted
Plaster
Plaster is a process of mixing powder plaster and water to create a smooth or textured surface to walls and ceilings. Wood lath or metal mesh are installed to framing studs, a base coat of plaster is applied. Once dried, a second coat, called a brown coat, is applied. After that is dried, the wall is finished off with a final layer.
Plaster is a very hard and durable medium that has several qualities such as fire resistance, moisture resistance, seamless, soundproofing properties, higher-end and higher return on investment, the possibilities are endless in customizing your home surfaces.
- Venetian Plaster – Derived from ancient artistry of Venice, a high-end finish to highlight a wall(s), floors, or ceilings. It often has a marble-like finish, with the ability to be tinted to any color and texture. For more information from our preferred manufacturer: https://vasariplaster.com/
Drywall
Drywall is a versatile building material consisting of a gypsum plaster core sandwiched between paper. It’s used to create smooth interior walls and ceilings by attaching to framing. Joints between panels are covered with tape and joint compound mud. Once dried, the mud is sanded smooth and the wall is prepared for texture or paint.
Different textures that can be accomplished with Plaster or Drywall:
- Orange Peel
- Knockdown
- Smooth
- Sand Finish
- Popcorn
- Skip Trowel
- Tree Bark
- Swirl-Texture
- Venetian
- Stipple
- Stomp Brush
