What Are Your Options in Stucco Finishes

We all know how appealing home with a stucco finish looks like. Commonly made from Portland cement plaster, stucco has the capability to add that touches of elegance and style to your house that you have dreamed of. The material is very sturdy, fire-resistant, and needs very little maintenance when installed by a professional.

However, when it comes to different kinds of stucco finishes most homeowners are clueless. That is why we are here to guide you through different stucco textures & styles available today!



Santa Barbara Stucco Finish:

Homeowners that are looking for an elegant finish can opt for Santa Barbara Stucco Finish. This finish is regularly used on Spanish-style homes and is often left natural and unpainted. The finish boasts 2 coats that upshot in a gorgeous asymmetrical finish that’s semi-smooth.

Cat Face Finish:

Also known as Montalvo, Cat Face Finish Stucco tend to replicate cat faces, though you may need to use your imagination skills. This finish boasts a generally smooth surface with different rough patches dispersed throughout the wall. These rough patches can be small or large and can be spaced together or further apart relying upon your preference.

Lace Stucco Texture:

This stucco texture option is the most widely used by homeowners all over the world. This finish can veil flaws and looks fantastic on residential properties and imitate traditional stucco. It’s applied by hand and can also be done with acrylic stucco as well. You can avail of Lace Stucco Texture in fine, medium, and coarse patterns.

Sand Texture:


Sand Stucco is also named a float finish due to the tool employed to finish the texturing. Moreover, this stucco looks as though it holds beach sand, hence the name. Actually, sand is added to the stucco mix, offering it a fine, grainy texture. Sand finishes are very popular because it’s easy to apply, easy to patch, and versatile. This texture is also helpful in veiling surface imperfections and can be fine medium or coarse as per your liking.

Smooth Stucco Finish:

This type of finish is growing in popularity, especially in Mediterranean-style homes. Though they feature a simple elegance, a smooth stucco finish is not that easy to apply. Creating a smooth finish needs more patience and skill than other finishes. However, the result is well worth the effort & investment.

Worm Finishes Stucco Texture:

This type of finish leaves little grooves & dents in the stucco. These finishes are not as common but they still look catchy. This finish usually uses synthetic stucco options. Nevertheless, special aggregates need to be mixed to achieve this look. The application is performed by hand and buffed in a spherical motion to attain the worm look.

Consider the overall design and style of your home before choosing your stucco finish. Work with a reputable stucco contractor like Diamond Edge Stucco & Contracting to get your stucco project done as professionally as possible. Call us now for all types of stucco services in Calgary.