Stucco by the competition redone in Arlington, Virginia

Here's how we did it:

Large crack is cut out and a section is cut out for a new block

Large crack is cut out and a section is cut out for a new block.

These walls were hollow and the block joints weren't staggered very much.

A new block is toothed in

A new block is toothed in, and the wall is filled solid.

The wall is chipped about every 3-4 inches

The wall is chipped about every 3-4".

Basecoat is rubbed with a rubber float

A basecoat is applied using half flex-con and half water.

Basecoat is rubbed with a rubber float.

Top was formed by nailing one by's and filling in.

Top was formed by nailing one by's and filling in.

A special tool is made to run the tops.

A special tool is made to run the tops.

Note how the top slants to one side for water to run off.

Top is filled and run with our tool.

Top is filled and run with our tool.

Top is straight, and out of level to allow water to run off.

A color is put in the finish coat

A color is put in the finish coat.