![]() Like stucco, sometimes the mud just needs something to cling to. Instead of metal lath, if we are doing patch work we will use a finer mesh to act as a backbone for the plaster. Although it is slightly softer than stucco, it will still hold up for more years than you can count. Plaster is a gypsum based product that looks wonderful in your home or office. Although there is no such thing as a maintenance free building, it is low maintenance and will last as long as you want it to you if you take care of it. Stucco will stand the test of time and Mother Nature, no matter how wicked she may be. (Pun intended since it is a form of rock.) When you visit historical buildings that are hundreds of years old and look what they’re made of, you’ll see that it’s stucco. We used this mostly when we are applying stucco to a smooth surface. This helps hold the stucco to the wall by giving it something to cling to. ![]() Before it is applied, we used a layer of metal lath which is sort of like a really really thick chicken wire. To add some fun texture, different types of sand are used in specific quantities to make sure you enjoy every inch of your home. The fiberglass acts as another structural support to make sure cracks stay away and no chunks will fall off. For added strength and support we will sometimes mix bits of fiberglass strands in with the mud. Stucco is a Portland and lime based product. You might now say “Hey, they are pretty much the same materials, I mean, you apply them the same way, don’t you?” And yes, we do apply them using the same methods and techniques and that’s because that is what works the best. The simplest explanation is as follows: stucco is for the exterior and plaster is for the interior. You might have read the snapshot of this discussion in our monthly newsletter but we wanted to elaborate for you. We are here to shatter all rumors and inform you that yes, there is a difference. The time old question of plaster vs stucco and is there a difference? I mean, they are basically made out of the same materials.
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