So here s how to stucco a cinder block wall and give it an appealing yet low maintenance finish.
Concrete stucco retaining wall.
A stucco wall must be supported by some load bearing material such as wood or concrete.
Keeps water from collecting behind the wall filter fabric.
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Allow the scratch coat to harden slightly.
Spaced every 6 to 8 feet it lets water drain through the wall base.
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If you are unable to think of the right way of finishing a cinder block wall stucco application followed by textured effect is the best option to consider.
Prevents soil from clogging drainage stone batter.
Stucco can be applied to wood sheathed walls in typical frame construction by adding a metal lath over the wood.
The basic parts of a mortared stone wall.
An average brick retaining wall that is 30 feet long and 4 feet high without any built in steps or extra reinforcements is typically around 4 220 the average homeowner will pay 35 per square foot and spend between 2 450 and 6 650 to build a retaining wall.
Stucco offers an inexpensive and durable finish for interior and exterior walls.
The scratch coat should be between 1 4 and 1 2 inch thick.
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Step 10 screed the stucco to a uniform depth of 3 8 inch using a straight edge.
This coat should be about 1 8 inch thick.
How to apply stucco to a block wall.
Apply a thin third layer of stucco over the concrete retaining wall.
Stucco can be applied directly to any masonry based wall such as brick concrete or cinder block.
Apply the first coat of stucco to the concrete surface.
Components can vary for other types of retaining walls.
Alternatively you can use the trowel to create circular patterns in the stucco s surface.
Work from the bottom of the wall up and apply at a thickness of about 3 8 inch over the entire area.
For one coat stucco systems apply quikrete one coat fiberglass reinforced stucco in a single application at inch thick.
This first coat is known as the scratch coat this coat helps the final coat bond properly to the wall.
A little stucco and a few natural rocks to cap it off and you ve got it.