Faux Stucco

[Mosh]

Another using dryvitt (sp) or a similar product to make a stucco look? Just wondering how it is applied, spray or trowel.

 

[J Hill Designs]

spray or trowel based on preferred outcome - spray is more for just a 'normal' look, trowel if you need a lace or other pattern

 

[SignManiac]

You can buy a hopper gun from HD for about $40.00 and plug it into your compressor hose for spraying it on. Gives a nice uniform finish.

 

[Mosh]

will it stick directly to aluminum?

 

[J Hill Designs]

no, prime it like you are going to paint it

 

[Mosh]

What about pre-finished aluminum, could I just sand the paint up enough to scuff it?

 

[J Hill Designs]

hmm never tried, but I'd put my money on 'yes' - may want to test however

 

[SignManiac]

I think it would do better if you scuff first. I know I've accidentally gotten over spray on things and the stuff sticks like snot on a babies face..

 

[J Hill Designs]

Ive had it fail on mill finish aluminum