What is exterior stucco color coat?
Exterior Stucco. Merlex Exterior Stucco is a premium quality portland cement based color coat finish material specifically intended for use as a decorative finish over properly prepared portland cement based substrates.
How long does it take for stucco color coat to dry?
During periods of hot or dry weather condition, a light spray (mist) of clean water is recommended over the stucco finish. LaHabra Exterior Stucco Color Coat will normally dry and set the same day. Allow 28 days for curing. Color and performance may be affected by the addition of field additives.
What is the difference between 16 20 and 20 30 stucco?
16/20: For traditional, sand, or machine dash finishes. 20/30: For a fine texture or sand finishes. 30/30: For a uniform fine sand finishes. ColorTek may be colored in the field using the Omega ColorPak system.
Is it better to color coat or paint stucco?
Color coating offers one significant advantage over painting – it lasts much longer, typically 15 years. However, color coating is more porous, so it is possible that water will get into the stucco causing damage below the surface.
How long does it take for stucco to fully cure?
I usually recommend a MINIMUM of 7 days for stucco to cure before painting but a 14 day wait is better and 30 days is the “standard” cure time. After 7 days, the new stucco will have a significant portion of it’s strength gained and a lot of the shrinkage cracking will have occurred or started to occur.
What is a 20 30 stucco finish?
20/30 is considered a high-end residential or commercial level finish. Fine Float finish, is a scratch and double-same day two coat. Light or Extra Fine Machine Applied-Dash Finish, a scratch and double-two coat, allowed to dry between applications. Santa Barbara Mission Finish (SBMF) contains only # 30 silica sand.
What are the different colors of LaHabra paint?
Traditional Colors are available for all LaHabra exterior finish and coating products including: • Perma-Flex • Perma-Finish • Platinum Plus • Exterior Color Coat • Allegro ll • Fog Coat Note:The Base Number adjacent to the color name is used for Exterior Color Coat products only.
Why is the stucco color collection so important?
The Stucco Color Collection was developed by color professionals who understand the importance of color and its impact. This Color Collection is the most demanded and readily available colors offered, but it doesn’t stop there.
How do you check the color of stucco?
For color verification, request a physical sample in the color and texture desired prior to ordering material. Apply a sample of stucco to the substrate being used before proceeding with the application. LaHabra is not responsible for color correctness of applied finish. Color must be verified and approved by owner prior to application.