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Color stucco on concrete poolscape in Alexandria, VA

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is a good idea to chip the concrete
to assure a good bond Stucco conforms to curves well
When the cast concrete is slick or a little powdery, it is a good idea to chip the concrete to assure a good bond. We had a couple areas that needed chipping, but the majority was fine like it was.
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Stucco conforms to curves well, and will bond
permanently to concrete with a chemical bonder. I have seen stucco applied directly to
concrete with out a bonder and it will fail eventually.
Curved wall Top is trued up
Curved wall browned, and the boys did a sweet job. Wall is round and straight. Top is trued up by nailing on a masonite form and filling in. Note how the top is curved for water run-off.
When
we stucco on block you don't see the block joints Color stucco on concrete poolscape in Alexandria, VA
All was concrete but this pool fountain wall, which was block. When we stucco on block you don't see the block joints.
The mystic secret of stucco on block
Brown coat, waiting for color. Color is a custom color from merlex stucco.
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on the house we did last summer