Everything You Need To Know About Exterior Stucco Toronto

By Betty Cole


Stucco is used to decorate houses and other related structures. Although it can be applied on inner side of a house, it is mainly applied on outer side of a house. Water, lime, Portland cement and sand are main items used during manufacture of stucco. Surface, which has been applied this substance does not only look attracting, but also durable. This commodity is normally applied while wet but it turns into a hard substance as it dries. This commodity is highly used during decoration of walls and even ceilings in houses. Exterior stucco Toronto conceals surfaces that are not attracting at all like those of concrete, adobe, cinder block or metal.

Stucco is generally classified into two main categories. These are the modern and the traditional types. Portland cement, sand and water are used to make modern type. Traditional type is made using lime, water and sand. Sometimes, lime is put into modern type to enhance its permeability and also workability. Acrylics and glass fibers are added to tradition and also modern types for purposes of enhancing their structural characteristics.

Traditional type can be chipped or broken using a hand with minimal difficulties. It has a self healing property that makes it appropriate to work with. Modern type is hard and also brittle. If applied to a surface that is not stable it can crack. The type is generally grey in color owing to color of Portland cement. However, nowadays manufacturers are coming up with different colors to meet demands of customers.

Traditional type was traditionally applied on both exterior and interior walls of a building. This finish was applied on stone, brick or masonry surfaces. Stucco was being used as artistic and also sculptural material. They were used in various architectural decorations in various ancient cultures. Modern type is most commonly used in City Toronto, Ontario. It can be applied as either the basic or finishing layer. It is usually thinner and dries after a short time. Application of modern kind is much easier compared to traditional type.

Stucco is a highly durable commodity. A wall that has been decorated with this substance will require minimal care. This commodity can be applied on brick and even concrete primer or on wooden frames and also on metal siding. Little effort is needed during application of paint on certain surfaces. This paint is actually not durable. Common stucco textures are outlined below.

Cat face texture is one of textures commonly applied on surfaces of buildings. Both synthetic and traditional types are applied. Texture varies depending on distances between inclusions. Two coats are used during application of finish. Dash finish is applied on wall surfaces using either hopper gun or a hand.

Lace texture is used when hiding imperfections on sides of buildings. This texture is commonly used in both commercial and also residential structures. This is actually the most commonly used type. Another texture kind is called sand or float type. This finish is commonly applied on commercial buildings.

Smooth finishes is one of hardest texture to acquire. This texture is increasing steadily in popularity. When it comes to cleaning, this is the easiest one to deal with. Santa Barbara finish is similar to smooth finish. The surface, on which it has been applied, looks smooth after drying. Applying and also patching this coat is highly challenging.




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