Apply Spanish Style Stucco
Spanish-style stucco adds texture and visual dimension to walls. The plaster finish mimics an aged look and can be painted in any color. The stucco can also be added to ceilings, or the fifth wall, for additional interest in a room. Because the stucco is applied by hand, each person's work will be slightly different giving a one-of-a-kind look to any living space. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Prepare the room to be painted. Clean dirty walls by wiping down the surface with a damp rag or washcloth. Remove all electrical outlets and plug covers using a screwdriver. Place painter's tape over the outlets and plugs for protection.
2. Apply painter's tape to all surfaces touching the project area where plaster should be avoided such as adjoining walls, ceiling lines and door frames. Burnish the tape by rubbing it firmly with your finger or plastic putty knife.
3. Place drop cloths or plastic sheeting on the floor. Pull the coverings firm and taut to avoid tripping over wrinkles.
4. Open a 5-gallon bucket of light-weight joint compound. Fluff and stir the plaster mixture using a mixer that attaches to a hand drill. Mix the plaster until it is loose and moist.
5. Apply the plaster using a mini roller---dip the roller into the plaster and roll the plaster onto the wall's surface. Roll the plaster onto the wall in different angles moving both horizontally and vertically. Every five minutes use a drywall trowel to knock down and smooth over the peeks formed by rolling the plaster on. Hold the trowel at a 45-degree angle, and gently smooth over all raised areas to achieve a flat stucco look.
6. Continue the process until the entire wall has been plastered. Allow to dry 24 hours.
7. Sand the entire wall surface lightly to remove any loose plaster. Use a fine- to medium-grit sanding block, and sand in a circular motion. Wipe the walls with a damp rag or sponge after sanding to remove dust.
8. Paint the walls with flat or satin latex paint. Use a roller made for rough, textured surfaces. Apply the paint with even-pressured vertical strokes. Use a trim brush to paint the perimeter of the wall. Glide the brush along the outer edge of the wall's surface. Stipple any crevices or hard-to-reach areas by pouncing the brush onto the plaster surface to fill the holes with paint. Allow to dry 24 hours.
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