Traditional Smooth Finish Stucco, or “Santa Barbara” style finishes will always experience some level of cosmetic cracking. Smooth finishes are less forgiving by nature. The precise troweling needed to create that look brings fine aggregate to the surface, ever so… Read More
Why Apptek? When it comes to selecting a stucco contractor in Southern California, builders, architects, and homeowners alike know… Read More
DISCLAIMER: These are examples, Apptek was not the contractor on the home in the image above Rebuilding After the Fire: More Than Just Curb Appeal In the aftermath of the devastating January wildfires in Los Angeles—especially in high-risk communities like… Read More
How to Identify a Stucco Company for Luxury and Estate Homes Only a Handful of Companies Have What it Takes Luxury homes are built with care and top-quality design. The builder’s and designer’s goal is to create an impeccable product,… Read More
Introduction For decades, Apptek and Texston have played a defining role in elevating architectural design through their commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Built on a shared vision of quality and performance, their partnership has consistently delivered premium plaster solutions that… Read More
Smooth finish stucco, also known as Santa Barbara finish, is considered one of the most beautiful architectural surfaces. The smooth, variegated texture exudes elegance and is highly demanded for upscale homes and buildings. However, these finishes are prone to cosmetic… Read More
Smooth stucco, known as Santa Barbara finish, is one of today’s most elegant and luxurious architectural finishes. The smooth, variegated texture exudes high-end sophistication and is highly demanded for upscale residential and commercial construction projects. However, the ultra-smooth finish also… Read More
Synthetic Stucco is a relatively modern stucco “finish coat” that is composed of alternatives to conventional cement-based finish coat systems that has been the standard of the industry for numerous decades. Synthetic finish coat is comprised of Acrylics (synthetic plastic… Read More
The Stucco Manufacturer’s Association of California has the following description of the benefits of Stucco as quite possibly the optimum siding for buildings: “Aesthetic appeal and versatility of design have for centuries captured the imagination of architects and builders. Portland… Read More