Questions and Answers for Quikrete 80 lb. Stucco Finish Coat - White

A:  QUIKRETE Finish Coat Stucco is suitable for interior or exterior applications as a decorative finish over Portland cement based plaster.

A:  QUIKRETE® Finish Coat Stucco should be protected from rain for the first 4-6 hours after application. Once the material has set adequately to prevent wash-off, the rain will assist its curing.

A:  QUIKRETE® Finish Coat Stucco can be used as a stand-alone product. Placement thickness should be limited, and still installed accordance with ASTM C926 and local governing building codes. Apply a minimum 1/8" (3.2 mm) thickness of Finish Coat Stucco by spray or trowel and smooth with a darby. Surface textures can be achieved with a brush or trowel. Any desired texture or finish must be achieved while the mix is still plastic and workable. Avoid overlapping fresh stucco over previously dried areas as this will result in a lack of color uniformity.

A:  QUIKRETE® Finish Coat Stucco is not ideal for leveling coats, as it is applied at 1/8” in thickness per layer. For thicker parging applications, we recommend instead QUIKRETE® Parging Mix or QUIKRETE® Mason Mix, which are more suitable for thicker placement.

A:  QUIKRETE® Finish Coat Stucco is not suggested for showers. QUIKRETE® Sand/Topping Mix (No.1103), in conjunction with QUIKRETE® Concrete Acrylic Fortifier (No.8610) replacing half of the required water content, is the combination of products recommended for a shower pan or a mortar bed for shower base or bathtub installation. ANSI 108.1 provides application and material requirements for shower pans and bathtubs. It is critical that the subfloor / structure underneath be rigid. Bathtubs require secure and adequate support because of the combined weight of the tub, person, and water. Please consult and follow local building /plumbing code requirements.

A:  I am not an expert in this field but personally i would not use this inside the bathroom. Outside it holds up pretty well but there is some degrading happening after one year. The fresh air and sunlight keeps it from retaining any moisture, but inside a trapped, humid environment may not be the best place to use this product. I would ask about putting some kind of sealant on it for such a use or application. 

A:  QUIKRETE® Finish Coat Stucco can be used in partial bags, as long as the required water content is scaled down appropriately. If color-matching is an issue, we would not recommend using partial bags. When making repairs, getting a good color match can be difficult – we always recommend trialing the repair material in a small, inconspicuous area first and waiting 24 hours to ensure that the appearance, including color, is acceptable.

A:  Yes you can do any texture you want.

A:  QUIKRETE® Finish Coat Stucco contains coarse sand, intended for applying texture. Applications thinner than 1/8” will be very difficult to get a smooth finish. Thicker applications can be finished smoothly.

A:  No, this can't be use in a fireplace.

A:  QUIKRETE Finish Coat Stucco contains coarse sand, to permit texturing in stucco applications. For your application, we recommend using QUIKRETE Glass Block Mortar, which contains fine sand and is still white in color.