Stucco is a popular choice for residential and commercial siding that has advantages over other material options, especially for certain regions. Although it can be found nationwide, it is most popular in the Southwest region of the United States because of its...
Water-resistance is an essential characteristic that a good stucco tape needs to have in order to stand up to the job. A key part of the stucco application process is to wet cure the first coat, called the scratch coat, in order to keep it from drying out. Wet curing...
Stucco tapes are offered in several different colors, but the most popular and commonly used is the iconic bright red tape. Besides being easy to remember, this color actually serves an important function in the stucco application process. The red color of the stucco...
Depending on the parameters of the project, stucco application can involve either two or three steps. Two-step stucco application involves a scratch coat, which is applied with a trowel and creates a rough layer of stucco that the second coat, the brown coat, can bond...
Many stucco tapes are constructed to with a UV-resistant backing because they are for use on exterior surfaces, often in hot, sunny climates. Sunlight contains harsh UV rays which can cause negative changes to the physical properties of many tapes. Certain components...
In stucco applications, tape failure can take a few different forms. The most common is adhesive residue. Residue occurs when the stucco tape’s adhesive coating begins to transfer to the window, door frame, or other surface that it is adhered to because of...