Proven Steps to Lasting Beauty
Introduction
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Step 8
Introduction
Introduction
Whether your project is being refinished with a premium Sto synthetic stucco finish or El Rey acrylic fortified traditional cement stucco finish, the procedures are similar with the main difference being the type of materials utilized for patching, parapet treatment and finishes. Our tradesmen have been indoctrinated into the “Reule Standard”, which requires a proper evaluation and a thorough understanding of the procedures and materials required to professionally execute the work, and insure a superior result.
Variations exist for the application of Sto Synthetic Finishes versus an acrylic fortified traditional cement stucco finish. For instance in Step 4, Sub Grade Sealers are required for a Sto finish but not required for a stucco finish. For Step 5, Patching and Sealing of small cracks for Sto is accomplished with flexible crack fillers, and for stucco with fine aggregated, high polymer cements. For Step 6, Parapet and Wall Cap Protection for Sto is accomplished with flexible resins and mesh, and for stucco with bonding agents, polymer cements and mesh. For Step 6, Primer for Sto is accomplished with acrylic resins with silica aggregate and for stucco with re-emulsifying primer / bonding agents. For Step 8, Final Finish Coats for Sto are accomplished with synthetic flexible finish coats and for stucco with acrylic fortified cement finish coats.
Most of the stucco refinishing industry has migrated to high quality synthetic stucco finish like Sto for its long term durability and aesthetics, but there is still a place for economical cement stucco finishes. Reule Sun Corporation can provide you beautiful, long term synthetic and traditional stucco finishes, to fit your budget and aesthetic needs.
Variations exist for the application of Sto Synthetic Finishes versus an acrylic fortified traditional cement stucco finish. For instance in Step 4, Sub Grade Sealers are required for a Sto finish but not required for a stucco finish. For Step 5, Patching and Sealing of small cracks for Sto is accomplished with flexible crack fillers, and for stucco with fine aggregated, high polymer cements. For Step 6, Parapet and Wall Cap Protection for Sto is accomplished with flexible resins and mesh, and for stucco with bonding agents, polymer cements and mesh. For Step 6, Primer for Sto is accomplished with acrylic resins with silica aggregate and for stucco with re-emulsifying primer / bonding agents. For Step 8, Final Finish Coats for Sto are accomplished with synthetic flexible finish coats and for stucco with acrylic fortified cement finish coats.
Most of the stucco refinishing industry has migrated to high quality synthetic stucco finish like Sto for its long term durability and aesthetics, but there is still a place for economical cement stucco finishes. Reule Sun Corporation can provide you beautiful, long term synthetic and traditional stucco finishes, to fit your budget and aesthetic needs.
Step 1
Step 1: Trenching for Subgrade Protection
Protection for Base of Wall
Trenching where stucco meets soil 4” to 6” exposes base of wall for product application.
Products Below Soil Maintains Aesthetics
Application of the sealers, primers and finish coats to the wall below soil line offers protection and a clean transition for the wall surface.
Trenching where stucco meets soil 4” to 6” exposes base of wall for product application.
Products Below Soil Maintains Aesthetics
Application of the sealers, primers and finish coats to the wall below soil line offers protection and a clean transition for the wall surface.
Step 2
Step 2: Masking and Tarping for Total Protection
Protection for Your Home’s Exterior
Mask all windows, doors, and ornamental details. Cover and protect shrubs, landscaping, drives, and walkways to maintain the beauty of your home’s exterior. Translucent plastic film over windows allows light to filter into your home. Plastic film also prevents etching of glass from cement patching products.
Professional Masking for Great Transitions
Proper masking at windows, doors, vigas or other transitions makes for a superior seal and offers unsurpassed aesthetics.
Mask all windows, doors, and ornamental details. Cover and protect shrubs, landscaping, drives, and walkways to maintain the beauty of your home’s exterior. Translucent plastic film over windows allows light to filter into your home. Plastic film also prevents etching of glass from cement patching products.
Professional Masking for Great Transitions
Proper masking at windows, doors, vigas or other transitions makes for a superior seal and offers unsurpassed aesthetics.
Step 3
Step 3: Hydro Blasting to Prepare the Wall
The Ultimate in Surface Preparation
High pressure machines boost the water pressure from average 60 psi up to 5000 psi. This high pressure water jet prepares the wall unlike any hand preparation or water blasting previously available. High pressure, low volume water works on the entire wall surface with minimal water usage.
Creating a Solid Foundation
Hydro blasting opens cracks, removes loose and deteriorated stucco/paint and completely cleans the surface, allowing for a superior bond of the new Sto finish products. Optional sand injected blasting cuts paint and texture coatings roughing up the surface for a superior bond.
High pressure machines boost the water pressure from average 60 psi up to 5000 psi. This high pressure water jet prepares the wall unlike any hand preparation or water blasting previously available. High pressure, low volume water works on the entire wall surface with minimal water usage.
Creating a Solid Foundation
Hydro blasting opens cracks, removes loose and deteriorated stucco/paint and completely cleans the surface, allowing for a superior bond of the new Sto finish products. Optional sand injected blasting cuts paint and texture coatings roughing up the surface for a superior bond.
Step 4
Step 4: Subgrade Sealer to Fight Water Wicking
Consolidates Old Porous Stucco at Grade
Water resistant sealer is applied onto the wall below soil and is carried up the wall 12” to 16” – sealing the wall against water absorption. Protection below grade reduces the effects of moisture and salts, which can leave a white stain on the surface and cause stucco deterioration.
Water resistant sealer is applied onto the wall below soil and is carried up the wall 12” to 16” – sealing the wall against water absorption. Protection below grade reduces the effects of moisture and salts, which can leave a white stain on the surface and cause stucco deterioration.
Step 5
Step 5: Patching and Sealing to Restore Wall
Seal Cracks
Inject cracks from 1/32” to 1/8” with Sto flexible crack filler to seal, level and fill the surface.
Rebuild and Level the Wall
Level surface voids with Sto fiberglass reinforced one coat stucco (OCS).
The Foundation for a Superior Finish
Proper rebuilding of stucco and sealing cracks on walls, windows and doors makes for a weather-tight application.
Inject cracks from 1/32” to 1/8” with Sto flexible crack filler to seal, level and fill the surface.
Rebuild and Level the Wall
Level surface voids with Sto fiberglass reinforced one coat stucco (OCS).
The Foundation for a Superior Finish
Proper rebuilding of stucco and sealing cracks on walls, windows and doors makes for a weather-tight application.
Step 6
Step 6: Sto® Flexyl Parapet and Wall Cap Protection
100% Waterproof Protection
Eliminates water leaks, cracking and deterioration due to freezing and thawing at parapet, wall and chimney caps. Eliminates that “wet look” after a rain.
A Permanent Seal From Stucco to Roof Flashing
Seal the number one problem for flat roofs – the transition from stucco to roofing. Eliminates nails, required by lathing, that can cause leaks.
Maintains Your Home’s Good Looks
Sto Flexyl resin and fiberglass mesh is is a thin veneer, three step application that will not alter the aesthetics like re-lathing.
Eliminates water leaks, cracking and deterioration due to freezing and thawing at parapet, wall and chimney caps. Eliminates that “wet look” after a rain.
A Permanent Seal From Stucco to Roof Flashing
Seal the number one problem for flat roofs – the transition from stucco to roofing. Eliminates nails, required by lathing, that can cause leaks.
Maintains Your Home’s Good Looks
Sto Flexyl resin and fiberglass mesh is is a thin veneer, three step application that will not alter the aesthetics like re-lathing.
Step 7
Step 7: Sto Primer for Complete Adhesion
Superior Adhesion and Uniform Color
Application of the primer covers patchwork and Flexyl to create even absorption and uniform coloring for the final finish coat. Primer conditions and solidifies the underlying stucco surface. Primer forms an intermediate bond for the finish coat to ensure superior adhesion.
Primers for Troweled Finishes
Sand aggregated primer for a hand-troweled finish offers an additional mechanical bond.
Application of the primer covers patchwork and Flexyl to create even absorption and uniform coloring for the final finish coat. Primer conditions and solidifies the underlying stucco surface. Primer forms an intermediate bond for the finish coat to ensure superior adhesion.
Primers for Troweled Finishes
Sand aggregated primer for a hand-troweled finish offers an additional mechanical bond.
Step 8
Step 8: Final Finish Coats for Lasting Beauty
The Ultimate in Beauty and Durability
Flexible finishes offer crack resistant, high performance exteriors. Breathable to ensure moisture does not get trapped behind the system. Water resistant to keep the moisture out and virtually eliminate staining and discoloration, also prevents freeze/thaw cycles that deteriorates stucco. Uniform, even color for unsurpassed aesthetics.
Formulated for our Southwest Climate
From over 800 Sto products, Sto enhanced finish coats are the most advanced products in the Sto product line with Powerflex being the recommended choice for restoring homes and businesses.
Flexible finishes offer crack resistant, high performance exteriors. Breathable to ensure moisture does not get trapped behind the system. Water resistant to keep the moisture out and virtually eliminate staining and discoloration, also prevents freeze/thaw cycles that deteriorates stucco. Uniform, even color for unsurpassed aesthetics.
Formulated for our Southwest Climate
From over 800 Sto products, Sto enhanced finish coats are the most advanced products in the Sto product line with Powerflex being the recommended choice for restoring homes and businesses.