Choosing a Finish Texture in the Stuc-O-Flex Family

Close-up view of a grey, textured exterior wall.

Choosing a finish texture can get complicated once it reaches a submittal package. Fine, Sand, Modified, and Putz share one product name, ASTM figures, and a data sheet, but each produces a different appearance and material coverage. This post breaks down those differences and explains where Stucco-Tex and Europlast/Euroseal fit when a project calls for […]

How to Stop Stucco Cracking

Close-up of a gray stucco wall with visible seams. The surface appears textured, and part of a stone corner and some greenery are visible in the background.

Stucco cracks often start long before the finish coat goes on. Substrate preparation, base coat selection, and joint placement all affect how well the system handles movement over time. Getting those details right from the start helps reduce cracking, moisture issues, and costly callbacks. TLDR Stucco cracks when the wall assembly cannot absorb the movement […]