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Stucco is regaining popularity as an attractive, affordable cladding solution for modern commercial architecture. However, sustainability factors are now a key consideration in building design. Traditional stucco has drawbacks in terms of its environmental impact and performance. Thankfully, advances in… Read More
Stucco offers an attractive, durable, and versatile exterior finishing solution when renovating or revitalizing commercial buildings. Upgrading aged, worn siding with modern stucco cladding can transform the aesthetics of offices, retail stores, hotels, apartment complexes, and other structures. Beyond the… Read More
Anyone who has experience with Smooth Finish Stucco, often known as Santa BarbaraFinish, understands that these finishes are considered to be some of the moststunningly beautiful architectural surfaces. The smooth, variegated finish reeks of class and is in high demand… Read More
The Original Venetian Plaster was “Lime Plaster” The best part of lime plaster (plaster made from limestone) is the look, and this is what is driving the surge in interest in lime plaster – Venetian Plaster – finishes in the… Read More
Slaked lime plasters have been used for centuries in some of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Michelangelo used the “fresco” technique 500 years ago for the Sistine Chapel. Interior plaster or Venetian plaster has been described as: “The… 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
Important Information About Stucco Color Conventional stucco color pigments are subject to normal variations – and cannot be counted on to absolutely / positively be color perfect. Minor variations in stucco color are normal and should be expected. At Apptek… Read More
What Are The Different Stucco Textures That Are Available? The most common stucco textures and stucco colors typically seen today in the San Diego and California region are shown on the following pages and were supplied to us by Technical… Read More
What Are My Options And Relative Costs To Improve The Appearance Of My Stucco? Power Washing:When the existing stucco and its related components are structurally stable and without substantial deterioration, a simple power washing can remove much of the accumulated… Read More