Talk:Stucco
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While I added a little bit about stucco used as in place of 'siding', I think that this whole article needs to be redone, and stucco as an art material, and stucco as a siding need to be discussed in separate paragraphs. I am not an expert, and am reluctant to do more than add a few comments.
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[edit] Cleanup
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[edit] Stucco or Plaster; an art form
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[edit] Maintenance
I am looking for information on how to maintain my stucco house. Some say to paint it and some say not to. All seem to aggree that once painted it will continue to need painting. The other thing seems to be mending cracks. While a contractor mentioned some silicate, most seem to mention using a more stucco like substance. Another topic might be how to address "wounds" in the stucco from furnature movers and high power sprayers. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.198.120.221 (talk) 20:43, 4 March 2007 (UTC).
If the cracks are hairline, don't worry about them. If they're bigger, there is material made especially for repairing stucco cracks. Do not use silicone caulk. Some small cracking is normal for stucco and doesnt detract from its utility or value. If you paint it, I would suggest using an elastomer made especially for stucco.Copperminer 00:47, 29 May 2007 (UTC)CopperMiner
[edit] Boring . . .
How dull is this article. No, don't remove anything! Just add some information about stucco being used in "modern" (1920s and 1920s) American architecture — also its use in Spanish colonial buildings, etc. Sorry, I can't do it myself — I just like to boss people around. Cheers. GeorgeLouis (talk) 18:34, 24 December 2007 (UTC)
