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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. How to Repair Stucco: A Practical Guide to Restoring Your Exterior Stucco is one of the most durable finishes on earth, but in Southern California, it faces a gauntlet of stressors: seismic movement, salt air corrosion, and intense thermal cycling. Eventually, even the best […]
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. How to Professionally Paint Exterior Stucco: Tips and Techniques Painting stucco is fundamentally different from painting wood siding or fiber cement. Stucco is a porous, alkaline material that “breathes.” If you apply the wrong product or skip the prep work, you risk trapping moisture
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Exploring Stucco Textures and Finishes: A Comprehensive Visual Guide Stucco is not a “one size fits all” material. The texture you choose defines the architectural character of your home, impacts maintenance costs, and determines how easy it will be to patch in the future.
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Modern Neutral: A Technical Guide to Gray Stucco Homes Gray has replaced beige as the dominant neutral in Southern California real estate. From the sleek “Modern Farmhouse” in Encinitas to the “Industrial Chic” lofts of Los Angeles, gray stucco defines the contemporary aesthetic.
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Nature’s Palette: A Technical Guide to Green Stucco In Southern California, green stucco is a bold, sophisticated choice that allows a home to blend seamlessly with our canyons and coastal sage scrub. From the deep “Forest Green” of a Craftsman bungalow to the subtle
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Stucco and stone exteriors offer an elegant, timeless aesthetic for homes. In this detailed 1000-word guide, we explore various aspects of combining stucco and stone, including regional variations, technical installation details, maintenance, cost considerations, and their integration with different architectural styles. Regional Variations in Stucco and Stone Design Stucco and stone designs can vary significantly
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Coastal Aesthetic: A Technical Guide to Blue Stucco In Southern California, blue stucco evokes the coastal charm of Newport Beach cottages or the sophisticated slate tones of modern urban design. It is a bold departure from the standard “California Beige.” However, blue is
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Sunshine Palette: A Technical Guide to Yellow Stucco In Southern California, yellow stucco is iconic. From the “Mission Gold” of historic Spanish Revivals to the “Butter Cream” of coastal cottages, it reflects our region’s warmth. However, from a chemical standpoint, yellow is a
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Stucco and Brick: A Harmonious Blend Stucco and brick, when combined, offer a variety of design aesthetics. This is not only a matter of personal taste but also a reflection of architectural styles and regional influences. The combination can vary greatly, from light-colored stucco with vibrant red bricks to more muted tones. Regional Variations in
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Hardscape Conflict: Concrete Placement Near Stucco and Weep Screed A new concrete driveway or patio is a great addition to your home, but it often puts your stucco at risk. Concrete contractors focus on grade and drainage for the patio, but they frequently