Walls that are faux blocks are troweled.
The mortar is troweled almost smooth for a stone like effect.
Color stucco house in Bethesda
Details of the color finish coat.
Here's how we did it:
Close up shows mottling and pits
Joints are scored using a speed square.
Area above the water table has a float finish.
Bottom is scored ike block.
Garage is finished and rubbed with a rubber float.
Color is mixed in a garbage can 20 gallons at a time.
Dry mix is white portland, lime and white sandblasting sand.
The back of the house shows our stucco sills.
Sills are REAL cement and no cheap, flimsy foam.
A view of the chimney side.
Color variations and mottling show this is REAL color stucco.
A close up of our float finish.
We used medium sand blasting sand.
Front entrance showing our faux blocks.
