LaHabra® Paint Grade Stucco Texture Finish

Portland cement and hydrated lime, aggregates 

15 months from date of production if stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging.

Store dry, off ground and protect from rain and moisture.

2 gallons of cool, clean potable water per 90 lb. bag

40°F or higher during application, but not exceeding 120°F 

40°F or higher during application, but not exceeding 120°F 

Typically, within the same day as application

Typically, within the same day as application

Approximate coverage per 90lb. bag:

• Float finish: 135 - 180ft²
• Light Spanish Texture: 90 - 135ft²

Coverage will vary depending on substrate, thickness and texture of the application.

The surface of the plaster “brown coat” base partially determines the texture and final result of the finish. Use only on surfaces that are sound, clean, dry, unpainted, and free from any residue that might affect the ability of this product to bond to the surface. 

First, rod, darby or trowel the base to produce the specified level. Next, hard float the brown coat to eliminate “slick spots” and open the surface to enable a good mechanical bond for the finish coat. For application over any surface other than a portland cement brown coat, contact Technical Support for proper preparation.

Read the entire label before using this product.

Using a mechanical plaster mixer, mix one 90 lb. bag of LaHabra® Paint Grade Stucco Texture Finish with approximately two gallons of cool, clean potable water until it is smooth and free of lumps.

Thin the mixture with water and then add the remaining bags of stucco finish (adjusting water as necessary). Allow material to mix at a somewhat stiff consistency for approximately 15 minutes. Add the remaining amount of water to achieve the desired consistency, and then disengage the mixing blades for approximately 5 to 10 minutes in order to temper the material. Doing this allows the material to start its initial set. Re-engage the mixing blades for approximately 5 minutes, adjusting the water and mixing only long enough to achieve uniformity. The material is now ready to be removed from the mixer and applied to the wall. (Please see Application.)

For additional batches of the same material, thin the remaining mixture with water, then repeat the mixing process.

Hand application over a portland cement brown coat:

Prior to application of stucco finish, the portland cement base coat shall be dampened with clean water to control and equalize suction. Allow surface water to dissipate prior to the application of the stucco finish.

Standard (16/20) Sand Float finish:

Trowel apply an even coat completely covering the base coat and sponge float the surface with circular motions to the desired or approved finish level, using as little water as possible. 

Standard (16/20) Skip Trowel textured finish:

Trowel or float apply an even coat completely covering the base coat and sponge float the surface with circular motions to a uniform float finish level. Allow the first application-back ground to set, although prior to drying out. Apply a small amount of the same material over the floated back ground using the skip trowel method to the desired finish level then lightly trowel over the entire area, “knocking it down” or lightly flattening it out, using random strokes of the trowel.

Note: LaHabra® Paint Grade Stucco Texture Finish is not designed for use as a smooth trowel finish. 

• During periods of hot or dry weather conditions, a light spray (mist) of clean water is recommended over the stucco finish. LaHabra® Paint Grade Stucco Texture Finish will normally dry and set the same day. 
• Allow the finish to dry cure 7-10 days and check to ensure pH levels have fallen to 9 or less prior painting. 
• If painting stucco, follow paint manufactures instructions for required curing time for the stucco prior to painting.