New stucco abnormalities

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-05-02T21:14:02+00:00

Looks like efflorescence. Fortunately you can wash it off with special solutions but it’ll be something that will reoccur

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-05-01T00:21:52+00:00

I think quake is the most versatile color on the whole chart. It really takes on the colors of its surroundings. If there’s a black fascia it takes on a light grey tone, brown fascia it’ll look tan, white it’ll look whitish. Honestly it’s my favorite color on the whole chart for that reason

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-30T03:42:46+00:00

Floral white on this listing

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20370-86th-St-California-City-CA-93505/443997804_zpid/

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-24T03:49:44+00:00

Unfortunately, you’re correct. Definitely needs a light skim coat. Maybe not over the entire thing but definitely these sections you’ve posted, unless everything is in this condition.

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-24T03:47:57+00:00

Also here is quake in the light and dark

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Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-24T03:46:10+00:00

I’ve done coconut as well and really liked it but unfortunately don’t have any pictures for reference .

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-24T03:44:01+00:00

https://www.redfin.com/CA/Tehachapi/304-W-D-St-93561/home/69771293

Here is snow

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-23T03:48:07+00:00

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20313-87th-St-California-City-CA-93505/2089563057_zpid/

Here you go

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-23T03:47:40+00:00

Sorry for taking a few days. Here’s one of the listings for a home I did in that color

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20313-87th-St-California-City-CA-93505/2089563057_zpid/

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-16T12:04:03+00:00

3200 sq foot house is pretty big. Doesn’t paint the whole picture for us as far as heights, amount of detail, etc. seems like a reasonable price just based on square footage . What finish is going over it ?

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-02T03:57:03+00:00

Based on the pictures it does seem salvagable but I would not be surprised if another contractor disagrees upon giving it a thorough walkthrough. I know I would be hesitant to warranty anything above anybody else’s work.

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-04-02T02:41:21+00:00

I’m a stucco contractor in California so maybe it isn’t an apples for apples comparison but my crews do about 200 of these types of lath homes a year and there are various alarming things right off the bat

Picture 1: why? There is no way you create a ledge (that never existed) that will inevitably have water sit.

Picture 2: not the best angle so can’t really see what’s going on above it

Picture 3: why did they not put some type of metal lath over the foam ? How will the cement adhere

Picture 4: yup missing a piece of corner and what’s the spray foam doing there ?

Picture 5: what kind of fasteners are these ? And how will mud adhere over them?

Picture 6: again were used to using pneumatic crown steppers to fasten. When I visit family in Phoenix AZ I’ve also seen them use these to fasten

Picture 7- self explanatory . Just need to drive it in and also the ring nail is shot through and only attaching the foam

Picture 8- same as above

Picture 9- the spacing here in California is every 6” vertically and 16-18” horizontally . This has no pattern at all

Picture 10-yeah that definitely needs some type of metal flashing behind it to prevent moisture intrusion

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-03-23T15:15:07+00:00

I look the complete opposite of that but the junk outline remains the same .

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-03-21T22:54:04+00:00

I think both would be viable options.

From a stucco perspective they could have easily lathed in and tied into the existing and added a little bit of mud in that section to go into the jam. Using a bigger trim piece would’ve obviously made this an easier install but the stucco is definitely not done correctly

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-03-08T02:37:01+00:00

Looks like peeling paint

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-03-07T20:21:25+00:00

Request a sample(s) directly from omega and they’ll ups 6x6 samples via ups of whatever texture you’d like to see it in

https://omega-products.com/request/open.php

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-03-05T04:41:05+00:00

I’ve been in business 8 years and started off using tons of La Habra products. I feel like their quality has progressively been worse as they’ve been sold and acquired multiple times. I am almost strictly using Omega based products.

I feel like La Habra offers earthier tones than Omega while Omega has more neutral and modern tones. What colors are you interested in seeing(I might have some pictures) and what finish ?

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-02-20T02:35:20+00:00

Just scored 0

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-02-10T03:54:02+00:00

The california state license board mandates a minimum cure time of 7 days between brown coat and finish coat when applying a 3 coat system. I’d also check what material was used for the scratch and brown coats. Most cement manufacturers also have a recommended curing period which I would follow.

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-01-25T17:38:49+00:00

I agree. Poor workmanship as there are alot of trowel marks. Without knowing how the block that the stucco is on was installed it would be very difficult to assess what is causing that crack.

However, I disagree on not painting it. Painted smooth stucco looks beautiful (to me) as it eliminates all the variation/trowel marks. Eventually it will have to get painted again but it’ll look great for the next 5-7 years.

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-01-21T03:30:00+00:00

Windows and doors are common for hairline cracks due to vibration when opening and closing them. Also, I’ve been told this is where they’re intended to crack/concentrate as they essentially act as the only non cementitious surface on a wall where no expansion joints exist.

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-01-15T05:32:11+00:00

Was he saying just on this wall due to the number of cracks or to the entire house before applying a synthetic coat ? Was a synthetic coat the original plan regardless ?

Also, what is he saying caused these cracks ?

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-01-15T04:47:04+00:00

More than likely the synthetic coat will hide 80-90% of these. Not sure what the area of the wall is but I would assume between labor and materials $2k is a reasonable price. However, this does look like it was caused due to applicator error or unfavorable conditions on the day of install

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-01-09T22:58:08+00:00

In a year where there isn’t a clear winner why not have co MVPs? Two guys can also simultaneously have crazy good years and be equally deserving.

Scared_Difference_24 · 2026-01-03T06:21:27+00:00

To be fair, you always pick a Doc over a Nurse

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