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>I moved into a townhome and the HOA recently repaired some stucco
> cracks with caulk. But the contractor simply painted over the caulk so
> now the cracks/repairs are very evident. The stucco is very "popcorny"
> and so the finish goes from stucco to flat calk back to stucco all over
> the place and it looks terrible.
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> Is there some type of product/procedure anyone would recommend to match
> the finish? Something to apply over the caulk before repainting?
>
> Thanks,
> -Mike
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> "mikeorb" <mike-nospam@orb.dreamhost.com> wrote in message
> news:1121453866.495319.99540@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
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> yep, its called stucco!
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> Punch wrote:
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> Our condo is concrete block and stucco. Have no idea what type original
> stucco was, as the building is about 40 years old. Prior to our last
> paint job, there were many fine cracks in stucco. Our contractor used a
> brushable caulk to cover fine cracks, and primed/painted over that.
> None have reappeared. Hubby had started to grind out cracks, in
> preparation for patching with concrete; painter told him it was not
> necessary. I haven't noticed any place that the brushable has
> diminished the surface texture.
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> Just before the paint job in 2001, hubby and I took out an old rusted
> fire extinguisher box that was in the outside wall. We used a concrete
> paver (just the right size) to use as part of the base of the recess in
> the wall, used textured grout patch (DAP?) for "mortar" and to cover.
> Half-assed technique, but it worked fine :o) The textured grout patch
> was similar to the old stucco finish texture, but I used a dry scrub
> brush to dab into the wet patch (final coat)to give it more texture to
> match the old stuff. I believe it was a latex based compound, and took
> a lot of fiddling to build up the joint as it dried. It is exterior,
> under roof, so doesn't get much weather. Need a statue of a naked greek
> god or goddess to put in the recess :o)
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> Only accredited union stucco installers should attempt to do ANY STUCCO
> REPAIR. It may be illegal to even consider such repairs so check with a
> licenced applicator before you try.
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> --
> Troweller@canada.com

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> You're absolutely right! To find a licensed union stucco
> installer/applicator, just go to your local bar. Look for the guy who looks
> like he has been there three days. The one at the end of the bar that
> sounds like he is speaking Norwegian.
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> That stucco is complicated intricate stuff, and should never be tried by an
> amateur.
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> Steve ;-)
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