Texmateria
Stucco
A textured plaster finish with sand, lime, cement, or acrylic binders depending on type. Its identity is the raised trowel or spray texture and sunlit roughness.
Common names
- textured render
- exterior plaster
- roughcast
- knockdown stucco
Search phrases
- rough white exterior wall
- mediterranean plaster wall
- textured stucco wall
- spanish house wall
Common uses
- Exterior walls
- Resort buildings
- Mediterranean interiors
- Garden walls
- Feature walls
Choosing points
- Best for Mediterranean-style facades and thick plaster walls with a handmade feel.
- Deep texture catches dirt and creates strong shadows.
- White stucco often stains under sills, roof edges, vents, and plant contact.
- Texture scale decides whether it feels refined or heavy.
How it ages
- Exterior stucco depends on drainage, control joints, substrate, and coating; cracks and staining are common clues.
What to avoid
- Do not treat stucco as waterproof by itself; exterior walls need drainage, flashing, control joints, and maintained coatings.
