Dave's Northern Virginia Build

[fxpose]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Hmm....that's interesting, about the Behr coating. I was thinking of using it over my final coat of SBC w/acrylic, for the color and for the additional layer of protection.

George

[Nic The Landscaper]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

I have not had good luck with Behr coatings on any masonry, concrete, or stucco.

Go to a specialty paint store, ie. Rhoda, and get their highest quality acrylic masonry/stucco paint product. Even then it's still not as nice as a true Elastomeric finish system that is basically a synthetic stucco. Around here you need to be a certified installer to purchase true Elastomeric Finish systems like Dryvit and STO.

[fxpose]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

I am not a fan of Home Cheapo, do you know what brand it is?

This is the exact product:

[Tscarborough]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

I am not a fan of Home Cheapo, do you know what brand it is?

[fxpose]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Stucco lives longer if sealed with a breathable sealer like Prime-A-Pell 200 or ProSoCo Silox PD. Surface sealers (like urethanes) are not good for stucco.

I think I asked this before in another thread but would elastomeric stucco coating be a good choice as I can get that at my local Home Depot? I can get the coating tinted to my choice of color as well.

George

[Tscarborough]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Just to be clear, an exterior acrylic finish coat is not the same as a sealer. Sealers go on at less than 10 mills, finish coats are 40 mills up to 3/8".

[countryboy]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Thanks from me, too! I was planning an outdoor acrylic, so that would be bad?

Where do I/we get this type of sealer? The big box stores have it?

[DaveW]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Stucco lives longer if sealed with a breathable sealer like Prime-A-Pell 200 or ProSoCo Silox PD. Surface sealers (like urethanes) are not good for stucco.

Thanks!
Dave

[Tscarborough]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Stucco lives longer if sealed with a breathable sealer like Prime-A-Pell 200 or ProSoCo Silox PD. Surface sealers (like urethanes) are not good for stucco.

[DaveW]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Looking really good, Dave. I like it a lot!!

One question. You mention sealing the stucco. Is that the finish coat, or are you applying something after that? I'm new to stucco and having fun with it, but want to make sure the job lasts...

Thanks

Thanks CB. I've never done stucco either. I used a few bags of the expensive fiber reinforced surface bonding stucco over the steel lintels and my exposed rafters. I then mixed up a total of about 1500 pounds of Portland/lime/sand/color and spread it 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick over everything. It was fun at first but, at this point, if I never mix another batch of stucco it will be too soon! There ain't no way I'm putting on a second coat. I am thinking a clear urethane sealer will help protect it from water penetration (but I might get lazy and blow that off too). Being on a concrete structure it should be pretty stable if the oven doesn't heat it up too much. If not, cracks can be pretty too.
P.S. I really like your oven and counters.
dave

[countryboy]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Looking really good, Dave. I like it a lot!!

One question. You mention sealing the stucco. Is that the finish coat, or are you applying something after that? I'm new to stucco and having fun with it, but want to make sure the job lasts...

Thanks

[Millstone Man]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Dave - Thats a fantastic build and beautiful place. Great job. Please share what changes you make in the paver lights.

[GianniFocaccia]

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Man, Dave! Nice job with your pavers! I like the paver lights alot. The whole setting looks great and will be the perfect place to gather and party!

Awesome job!

John

[DaveW]

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Thanks guys, the Pavers are in! Lots of cutting with the HF Saw. I also installed a Kerr paver light kit from Home Depot. I like the light but not the quality of the plastic fixtures. I will look into making my own out of glass and stainless steel.

The stucco is still curing. After awhile it stops turning darker when wet, but the thin spots cure faster so it takes on a splotchy look after the rain. In a week or two I will seal the countertops and the stucco.

Almost there.

dave

[countryboy]

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That looks really good, Dave. Sore today from the stucco/arm workout? I was after a bunch of stucco the other day... still have more to go...

The pavers look really nice, too! Glad to see it all coming together.

CB