Color stucco house in Takoma Park

Takoma Park Project had been abandoned for a long time before we got here Flat sheet metal flashing was nailed over the top window flange
Project had been abandoned for a

long time before we got here. Old

tarpaper was torn off and replaced.		 Flat sheet metal flashing was nailed

over the top window flange. This

prevents water from running in

between flange and wall.

Later, of course, flashing is covered

with tar paper and lath.
mortar mixer Scratch coat is wet down with a hose
People ask me why don't I get a

mortar mixer?

What for?  I have two!.		 Scratch coat is wet down with a hose

before brown coat.
Wall is an honest 3/4" thick concrete steps are coated
Brown coat is straightened with a six

foot rod. Wall is an honest 3/4" thick,

not like the thin crap you see on new

houses.		 Top of concrete steps are coated

using an acrylic admixture in the

mortar.
Bonding coat is roughed up Chimney is finished first
Bonding coat is roughed up using a

rubber float. Come back and see it

finished.		 Chimney is finished first. Color on

chimney is #820, "Silverado" from La

Habra stucco. Rest of the house will

be #81, "Oatmeal".

Color stucco house in Takoma Park