How to Repair Stucco
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Shopping List
Supplies You Will Need
1. Portland cement
one 94-lb. bag
2. Brick or Mason’s sand
3. Hydrated lime
4. Acrylic bonding agent5. Builder’s paper
Grade D
6. Plastic sheeting
7. Expanded metal lath
(aka diamond mesh)
8. Duct tape -
Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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4-inch drywall knife,
used to scrape off loose stucco -
Wire brush,
for cleaning scraped wall surfaces -
Shovel,
used to mix stucco -
Mortar trough or wheelbarrow,
for mixing stucco -
Hawk,
used to hold stucco while working -
Trowel,
for applying stucco to wall -
Rubber float,
used to smooth stucco patch
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Photo: Reena Bammi
1. Break Off Loose Stucco
Whack it with a hammer, or a hammer and a cold chisel, taking care not to damage the underlying wood lath supports. Eye protection is a must.
Next- Helpful Info
- Article: From the Ground Up: Roofing and Siding
- Ask This Old House: Stucco to Wood
- Ask This Old House: Falling Stucco
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