Concrete Block Stucco Wall System

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Concrete block stucco wall system.

The blocks also come in a range of standard shapes. Remove as much debris as possible from the wall so the concrete bonds cleanly to it. Concrete masonry surfaces are both absorbent and textured two things necessary for bond. Typically what s done is your block is going to be rasped down and i ve got a piece of sandpaper here which allows me to basically rough up this surface.

Generally concrete blocks measure 16 inches long by 8 inches wide by 8. Clean debris off the wall with water and a sprayer. Astm standard c 926 specification for application of portland cement based plaster permits direct application of stucco to solid surfaces like concrete and masonry as long as bond is sufficient. So that s a synthetic stucco blend and it goes very easily right onto the surface of the actual block.

Work from the bottom of the wall up and apply at a thickness of about 3 8 inch over the entire area. Concrete blocks can be solid or hollow with two or three cores or voids. Step 10 screed the stucco to a uniform depth of 3 8 inch using a straight edge. Spray away most debris with water from a garden hose.

For one coat stucco systems apply quikrete one coat fiberglass reinforced stucco in a single application at inch thick. Surface bonding cement is a fiberglass reinforced portland based mix that is used for the construction of dry stack block walls. Also try mixing 1 cup 240 ml of a mild dish soap into about 5 us gal 19 000 ml of hot water to scrub off tough stains with a concrete brush. If you apply stucco to a wooden surface you must first install a metal netting to hold the stucco but it can be applied directly onto a concrete surface.

It can also be used as a decorative finished to existing concrete and masonry walls. The biolime coating system includes a light weight three layer application of pure lime plaster directly over mineral concrete masonry or fired clay surfaces. Color can be added to the mix to enhance the look of the project. Some of the basics of stucco is typically this is an eiffs style stucco application.