40+ Years of Innovation

About Stuc-O-Flex International

Since 1988, we’ve engineered elastomeric acrylic stucco finishes and rainscreen wall assemblies built to address the most common causes of exterior wall failure: cracking, water intrusion, and long-term degradation.
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Who We Are

Four Decades of Smarter Wall Systems

Stuc-O-Flex International is a leading manufacturer of elastomeric acrylic stucco finishes and advanced wall assemblies engineered to improve exterior wall performance by reducing cracking, managing moisture, and enhancing long-term durability. Founded in 1988 in Redmond, Washington, the company develops polymer-based wall coating systems designed to perform across diverse climates, substrate types, and architectural applications.

Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, with an Eastern Division office in Knoxville, Tennessee, Stuc-O-Flex has spent nearly four decades engineering high-performance wall systems that move with the building rather than restrict it. The result is exceptional flexibility, breathability, and long-term appearance retention across new construction, restoration, and specialty applications.

Why We Exist

Engineering Heritage

Traditional cement stucco offers durability and timeless architectural appeal, but its rigid composition can make it vulnerable to cracking as buildings naturally expand, contract, settle, and flex over time. Even minor cracking can create pathways for moisture, leading to long-term performance challenges within the wall assembly.

Stuc-O-Flex was founded in 1988 to solve this challenge through advanced polymer chemistry. Its first product, Stuc-O-Flex Elastomeric Acrylic Finish, introduced a more flexible wall coating engineered to accommodate substrate movement while maintaining bond integrity, weather resistance, and long-term appearance.

From the beginning, the engineering philosophy was clear: exterior wall systems should move with the building, not work against it. That principle continues to define Stuc-O-Flex product development today.

Over nearly four decades, Stuc-O-Flex has expanded its technology platform beyond elastomeric finishes into rainscreen drainage assemblies, specialty plasters, and high-performance coating systems engineered for modern construction demands. Every system is developed with the same disciplined approach: identify performance challenges, engineer a material solution, and validate results through laboratory testing, ASTM standards, and proven field performance.

Timeline

Key Milestones Over 40+ Years

1988

Introduced Stuc-O-Flex, one of the industry's first elastomeric stucco finishes designed to address cracking and water intrusion through polymer-based acrylic technology.

1990

Introduced advanced crack-suppression systems using polymer-modified base coats and fiberglass reinforcing mesh, reducing surface cracking in cement plaster applications.

1997

Pioneered rainscreen technology for vertical wall systems with the WaterWay Rainscreen Mat, creating a continuous drainage and ventilation space behind exterior cladding. The same year, Stuc-O-Flex extended drainage-plane technology across both EIFS and traditional Portland cement stucco assemblies, including rainscreen EIFS with integrated insulation drainage and the WaterWay Rainscreen Stucco Assembly.

1997

Introduced Renew, an elastomeric refresh coating designed to restore aging stucco surfaces and extend service life through advanced polymer chemistry.

2002

Launched EuroPlast, a Venetian-style plaster enhanced with acrylic polymer technology for interior and exterior decorative applications.

2011

Released BeakGuard, a specialty deterrent coating designed to protect exterior wall surfaces from woodpecker damage.

2016

Released Stucco-Tex, a textured acrylic stucco coating designed to deliver high-end exterior finishes with elastomeric flexibility built in.

Specified Worldwide

Where You'll Find
Stuc-O-Flex

Stuc-O-Flex systems are specified on landmark projects across North America and internationally. The work spans university campuses, concert halls, hospitality properties, and cultural venues, building types where specification credibility and long-term performance carry real weight.

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

Why Stuc-O-Flex

Why Architects and Contractors Specify Stuc-O-Flex

Stuc-O-Flex is specified on projects where long-term wall performance, design flexibility, and moisture management are critical. Our systems are engineered not simply as finishes, but as complete wall assemblies designed to perform under real-world building conditions.

Movement without cracking

Buildings naturally move through thermal expansion, settlement, wind load, and structural flex. Stuc-O-Flex systems are engineered to accommodate that movement while maintaining surface continuity and bond integrity. Our elastomeric acrylic finish achieves 105% elongation and 97.9 PSI bond strength under ASTM testing, delivering flexibility without sacrificing durability.

Complete System Engineering

Performance comes from the assembly, not just the finish coat. Each Stuc-O-Flex system is engineered as an integrated wall solution, combining base coat, reinforcing mesh, finish, and drainage components into a cohesive assembly designed for long-term performance, moisture control, and structural resilience.

Proven Through Decades of Application

Since 1988, Stuc-O-Flex formulations have been continuously refined through laboratory testing, ASTM validation, and real-world field performance. Product evolution is driven by engineering, specification demands, and proven application results, ensuring every system reflects decades of tested performance in diverse climates and building types.

Products

Built in the Pacific Northwest. Trusted Nationwide.

Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, with an Eastern Division office in Knoxville, Tennessee, Stuc-O-Flex products are specified across the United States and internationally through a trusted distribution network serving architects, contractors, and building owners.

For technical data sheets, CSI specifications, or project-specific support, contact our team.

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

15459 NE 95th St,
Redmond, WA 98052

Eastern Division

Knoxville, Tennessee

40+

Years of continuous production and field-validated refinement.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About
Stuc-O-Flex

Stuc-O-Flex International was founded in 1988 in Redmond, Washington, with a mission to improve exterior wall performance through advanced elastomeric polymer technology engineered to reduce cracking and enhance long-term moisture management.
The primary difference is flexibility. Traditional cement-based stucco systems provide durability and timeless architectural appeal, but their rigid composition can make them more susceptible to cracking as buildings naturally expand, contract, settle, and flex over time. Stuc-O-Flex’s elastomeric acrylic finish is engineered to accommodate that movement while maintaining bond integrity, weather resistance, and long-term appearance retention.

Stuc-O-Flex products are manufactured in the United States, with corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and an Eastern Division office in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Architects and design professionals can access technical data sheets, CSI specifications, and system resources through our Architect Resources page. Contractors and distributors can connect with our national distribution network for product availability, technical guidance, and regional support.