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Q: What are common stucco finish textures? Is there anywhere to
view them?
A: The Technical
Service Information Bureau (TSIB) is a trade group in southern
California serving the needs of the wall and ceiling industry regarding
lath, plaster, and drywall. They have an excellent online resource
depicting plaster textures.
 The
30 textures shown on the site are accompanied by suggested application
procedures. This gives material (ingredient) advice, where appropriate,
and methods of applying or finishing the plaster to achieve specific
appearances. For instance, the sand float finishes are described
as light, medium, or heavy, and the grain size of aggregate helps
achieve the desired texture. All of the textures can be made with
gray or white cement, with or without pigments. View
plaster textures.
It is important to be aware of regional differences in naming finishes.
Certain parts of the country may call a specific texture by another
name than described by the TSIB. That is why this site is so beneficial:
it provides visual depictions of each finish to prevent misinterpretations
that might occur with verbal descriptions.
Appendix F of PCA’s Portland
Cement Plaster/Stucco Manual contains 24 color pictures
of these textures, along with descriptions of installation techniques.
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