Photo: Reena Bammi
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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.
Step 1: Break Off Loose Stucco
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Break Off Loose Stucco
Step 2
Chip Away At The Edges
Step 3
Cover The Exposed Lath
Step 4
Add Mesh
Step 5
Mix The Stucco
Step 6
Sling It
Step 7
Scratch It
Step 8
Apply Second Coat
Step 9
Put On The Finish Coat
Step 10
Wait To Paint
Tools List
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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
Shopping List
1. Portland cement
one 94-lb. bag
2. Brick or Mason’s sand
3. Hydrated lime
4. Acrylic bonding agent
5. Builder’s paper
Grade D
6. Plastic sheeting
7. Expanded metal lath
(aka diamond mesh)
8. Duct tape
one 94-lb. bag
2. Brick or Mason’s sand
3. Hydrated lime
4. Acrylic bonding agent
5. Builder’s paper
Grade D
6. Plastic sheeting
7. Expanded metal lath
(aka diamond mesh)
8. Duct tape
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