Facts: Interior Stucco

Having an interior stucco is an excellent way to restore ordinary walls, or easily fix future cracks or dents

Applying a stucco finish to the interior of the home is an excellent way to restore ordinary walls, or cover up unsightly gouges and cracks. It then has the added benefit of lending a stylish and luxurious appearance to any space. Stucco inside the house can be done in a variety of shades to create a mood for any room or hallway. And because of its durability, interior stucco is also a good option for bathroom walls, in place of tiles.

Stucco for interior walls is usually made of the same mortar for outer walls, but it is applied in thinner layers compared to exterior stucco. The texture is also usually more subdued, with a trowel or metal comb already sufficient for the finish to be achieved. And as mentioned, it is usually painted (dried stucco turns white, and whitewashed walls are more suitable for outdoors rather than indoors). Ideal colors for a room's walls would be warm colors like butter yellow, or neutral hues like pastel pink, or beige. But it depends on the homeowner's personality: bright colors on stucco walls are possible, too, in order to create a more intense atmosphere. The limit is the taste and the budget.

Another advantage of having stucco for interior walls is that is can be easy to fix future cracks or dents (just in case) just by filling them in with spackling compound. The rough, unfinished style of the texture hides any repair jobs. But cracks and damages are preventable with materials of good quality, and expert application.

A thorough stucco job requires extensive resources, but the longevity and the beauty of the result is always worth it. Practical homeowners can consider the economical option of a faux stucco finish for the inner walls of the house. This can be done by covering the walls with three layers of all purpose jointing compound. The texture is achieved by using a rough applicator such as a trowel. After it has dried, it can be painted over with the desired shade.

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