Restoration Systems

Stucco Restoration and Repair

Aging stucco does not always need to come off. When the wall underneath is still sound and the problem is cracking, faded color, or surface damage, you can patch and recoat instead of paying for a full forensic investigation and tear-off. Stucco-Tex fills the cracks and holes, and Renew recoats the wall with a flexible, color-matched elastomeric finish that moves with the building so the repair holds. Together, they restore aging stucco at a fraction of the cost and disruption of replacement.

The Tear-Off Question

You Do Not Always Have to Tear Off Failing Stucco

Drive through any older neighborhood in California, Arizona, or Nevada, and you will see it: stucco walls with hairline cracks, crusted or dried-out patches, and color that has faded unevenly over the years. The instinct is often to assume the worst and plan a full tear-off, which means hiring someone to do a forensic moisture investigation, stripping the wall to the substrate, and rebuilding the system from scratch.

That is the right call when there is real moisture damage underneath. But in many cases the substrate is still sound, and only the finish has failed. For those buildings, a tear-off is expensive overkill. The faster, lower-cost path is to repair what is damaged and recoat the surface, as long as the products you use can handle the movement that caused the cracking in the first place.

Two-Product System

The Two-Product System: Stucco-Tex and Renew

Stucco-Tex and Renew are designed to be specified and applied together as one restoration and maintenance system. Each handles a distinct phase of the work.

Stucco-Tex

Stucco-Tex is a textured acrylic coating that fills cracks, holes, and surface imperfections while delivering a finished exterior texture. It bonds directly to existing stucco and provides the body of the repair, giving you a clean, smooth, properly textured surface to recoat.

Renew

Renew is an elastomeric refresh coating applied over Stucco-Tex at approximately 10 to 15 wet mils per coat. It is the same elastomeric chemistry Stuc-O-Flex is built on, so it stretches and recovers with the wall rather than resisting it. Renew bridges hairline movement, seals the surface against moisture, and is color-matchable, so the restored area blends with the rest of the building.

105%

Elongation

127.9 PSF

Bond strength (ASTM C-297)

Class A

Fire rating (ASTM E-84)

Why Elastomeric Holds

Why It Holds When a Standard Patch Does Not

Cement-based patching compounds are rigid. Buildings are not. Every structure expands and contracts with temperature swings, settles over time, and flexes under wind load. A rigid patch over a moving wall is a countdown to the next crack, usually along the same line, often within a single seasonal cycle.

Renew accommodates that movement instead of fighting it. Its elastomeric film stretches with the wall and recovers, which is the mechanism that interrupts the crack-and-repair cycle most owners are tired of paying for. The same engineering principles behind the flagship Stuc-O-Flex Elastomeric Acrylic Finish, 105% elongation, 127.9 PSF bond strength per ASTM C-297, and an ASTM E-84 Class A fire rating, inform the entire product line.

Best-Fit Buildings

Where This System Works Best

The Stucco-Tex and Renew system is suited to building owners, property managers, and the contractors who use them, dealing with:

Surface cracking on existing stucco from thermal movement or settlement
Hole and gouge repairs from penetrations, fasteners, or impact damage
Faded or uneven color on aging stucco facades that are otherwise sound
Restoration work where the substrate is intact but the finish has failed

It is especially effective on the aging stucco common across the Sun Belt, including Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Florida, as well as the temperature swings and sustained moisture of the Pacific Northwest and Eastern markets.

Manufacturing Since 1988

Backed by Stuc-O-Flex

Stuc-O-Flex has manufactured elastomeric acrylic wall systems since 1988, founded specifically to solve the cracking and moisture failures of rigid cement stucco. Its products have been specified on landmark projects including Bing Concert Hall at Stanford University, UCLA dormitory housing, and the Virginia Tech Center for the Arts.

For an owner, that history is the difference between a commodity patch kit and a professional restoration system with documented field performance, technical data sheets for every product, and direct manufacturer support from the Redmond, Washington, headquarters and the Knoxville, Tennessee Eastern Division office.

A properly executed elastomeric restoration also reduces how often you have to come back: Renew bridges minor movement before it opens into a visible crack, which is how a maintenance touch-up turns into a remediation project. For more, see How to Minimize the Maintenance Costs of Stucco Exteriors.

Nationwide Availability

Available Through ABC Supply

Stucco-Tex and Renew are available through the ABC Supply distribution network, so contractors and owners can source the system at locations across the country.

Proven in the Field

Projects Built with Stuc-O-Flex

The Stuc-O-Flex systems behind this restoration approach are on landmark buildings nationwide, including:

Bing Concert Hall, Stanford University

UCLA, Dormitory Housing

Virginia Tech, Center for the Arts

Hilton Hotel, Anchorage

University of Washington, Guthrie Hall

Vidorra Condos, San Antonio

Yeosu Exhibition Center, South Korea

Common Questions

Stucco Restoration FAQs

Can I repair aging stucco without tearing it off?

Yes, in most cases where the substrate underneath is still sound. If the wall is structurally intact and the problem is cracking, holes, or faded color, you can fill the damage with Stucco-Tex and recoat with Renew rather than stripping the stucco. A full tear-off is warranted only when there is confirmed moisture damage or structural failure beneath the finish.

How do I fix stucco that keeps cracking in the same spot?

Recurring cracks in the same location point to ongoing substrate movement that a rigid patch cannot resolve. An elastomeric system like Stucco-Tex and Renew flexes with that movement instead of resisting it, which interrupts the crack-and-repair cycle. If the cracking is severe or structural, get a remediation assessment before applying a surface repair.

Will the repair match my existing stucco color and texture?

Yes. Renew is color-matchable and available in a range of textures, and Stucco-Tex restores the surface texture before recoating. For a close match to an existing finish, consult the Stuc-O-Flex colors and textures resources or contact the technical team for guidance on blending repaired and unrepaired sections.

How much does stucco restoration with this system cost?

Cost varies by project scope, the area being restored, and regional distributor pricing. Contact your ABC Supply location or request a quote through this page for current pricing on Stucco-Tex and Renew.

Where can I buy Stucco-Tex and Renew?

Both products are available through the ABC Supply distribution network or through one of the Stuc-O-Flex locations.

Technical Support

Request Technical Data and Availability

Restoring an aging stucco building or stocking the system for your projects? Submit the form below for technical data sheets, application guidance, and ABC Supply availability confirmation.

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

15459 NE 95th St,
Redmond, WA 98052

Eastern Division

Knoxville, Tennessee

40+

Years of continuous production and field-validated refinement.