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March 2025

How to Match an Existing Stucco Color and Finish: Expert Guide | Stucco Champions

How to Match an Existing Stucco Color and Finish: Expert Guide Matching existing stucco color and texture can be challenging, especially when original manufacturers change formulations or discontinue products. If you’re trying to match a stucco finish like BMI’s Cloud White, this guide will walk you through the best color-matching techniques, texture replication tips, and […]

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Eliminate Stubborn Stains from White Stucco: Proven Cleaning Methods

Eliminate Stubborn Stains from White Stucco: Proven Cleaning Methods White stucco offers a clean, elegant look, but it’s also highly susceptible to stains from rain runoff, mold, mildew, rust, and pollution. If left untreated, stains can penetrate deeply into stucco’s porous surface, making them difficult to remove. In this guide, Stucco Champions explains the best

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Fixing Stucco Chimney Cracks: Proven Solutions to Prevent Damage | Stucco Champions

Fixing Stucco Chimney Cracks: Proven Solutions to Prevent Damage Stucco cracks on a chimney can lead to water damage, structural issues, and costly repairs if left untreated. Whether you have hairline cracks or large fractures following cinder block lines, proper repair methods are essential to prevent deterioration. In this guide, Stucco Champions explains how to

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Stucco Control Joints: Should You Be Concerned? | Stucco Champions

Stucco Control Joints: Should You Be Concerned? Stucco control joints help prevent cracking and structural damage, but not all homes have them. If your stucco house lacks control joints, you may wonder if future cracking or water damage is a concern. In this guide, Stucco Champions explains the purpose of control joints, when their absence

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How to Safely Hang Bistro Lights on a Stucco Ceiling | Stucco Champions

How to Safely Hang Bistro Lights on a Stucco Ceiling Installing bistro lights on a stucco ceiling requires proper anchoring to prevent damage, sagging, or ceiling failure. Unlike drywall or wood, stucco is not designed to bear weight, so securing lights improperly can cause cracks or detachment. In this guide, Stucco Champions explains how to

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Effortless Stucco Color Change: Avoid Paint and Costly Mistakes | Stucco Champions

Effortless Stucco Color Change: Avoid Paint & Costly Mistakes Changing the color of stucco walls without using paint is possible with fog coat and stucco dye, both of which maintain the breathability of traditional cement-based stucco. In this guide, Stucco Champions explains the best methods for recoloring stucco, the pros and cons of fog coat

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Best Way to Apply Stucco Over Cinder Block Walls | Stucco Champions

Best Way to Apply Stucco Over Cinder Block Walls Applying stucco over cinder block is a great way to enhance durability, weather resistance, and aesthetics. However, using mortar as a base coat is not ideal. Instead, a stucco base coat provides better adhesion, flexibility, and long-term durability. In this guide, Stucco Champions explains why a

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Perfect Stucco Fog Coat Match: Avoid Costly Mistakes | Stucco Champions

Perfect Stucco Fog Coat Match: Avoid Costly Mistakes Matching a stucco fog coat color for touch-ups can be challenging, especially if the original manufacturer is no longer in business. Over time, sun exposure and natural fading can make even factory-mixed colors appear different. In this guide, Stucco Champions explains how to color-match a fog coat,

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Best Stucco Base Coat for a Pizza Oven: Alternatives and Application | Stucco Champions

Best Stucco Base Coat for a Pizza Oven: Alternatives and Application Using the right stucco base coat for a pizza oven ensures durability, heat resistance, and longevity. If the recommended Sakrete Scratch and Brown Base Coat is unavailable, choosing the right alternative is crucial to avoid cracking and structural failure. In this guide, Stucco Champions

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How to Repair Stucco Cracks Along a Control Joint | Stucco Champions

How to Repair Stucco Cracks Along a Control Joint Noticing a crack along your stucco control joint? While this is a common issue, improper repairs can lead to water intrusion and further stucco damage. Control joints are designed to allow for minor movement, but visible cracking can indicate the need for sealing and maintenance. In

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