Dave's Northern Virginia Build

[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

[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?

[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".

[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

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

[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:

[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

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

[Tscarborough]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

I wouldn't use it. Get some good stuff, it won't cost any or much more.

[fxpose]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Thanks Tom and Nic, I'll then try the local masonry supply house and see what they have.

George

[DaveW]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

I finished installing the low voltage lights but we needed to supplement with oil lamps. The counters are working great and my wife is having a blast making all types of Italian Pizza.
Dave

[Fish Wheels]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Two thumbs up
Rod

[DaveW]

Some Finishing touches

There are a few small things left to do but we are pretty close to using the word "Done".

I installed some hooks for the pizza Tools (left side) and the oven tools (right side). I really like this set-up. The tools do not contact the side of the oven and are easy to remove and replace. I can have my bubble popper in a flash!!

I built a stone wall behind the pond to accent the plants, protect the water from run-off, and to get rid of the rocks that I excavated in the build. I was pretty sloppy with the mortar in hind sight but from a distance it looks great. And of course, even a wall needs a keystone.

Dave

[trockyh]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Dave, you have done a beautiful job with your oven, outdoor kitchen and the pond. I really love the uplights along your paths.
Done huh? lol you will find something else to add I'm sure.
I am almost done with the oven, but will then start on the outdoor kitchen that just needs to be added now.

Cheers,
Tom

[DaveW]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

Thanks Tom,
I am looking forward to seeing your concrete countertops.
dave