Saturday, 9 July 2011

What Homeowners Must Learn Before Opting For Stucco Toronto

By Adriana Noton


You will never get a second chance to make a first impression. Nowhere else is this adage as true as when it comes to the exterior of your house. The image someone has of your house when they first see it stays with them. Stucco Toronto is an option that offers you an opportunity to truly express yourself in your home. It is not only elegant and classy but also versatile. The patterns and designs that you apply are left entirely to your discretion ensuring the end result is truly unique.

Though in the past, it has been used for both indoor and outdoor decorating, as well as for certain pieces of art, nowadays it is only common as an outdoor decoration material. It can be used on walls, fences or as siding. Though there is nothing to stop you from using it on your interior walls, it might prove more troublesome than you would think, especially when you will want to place furniture against the walls. You might also find leaning on your walls harder to do once they are covered in stucco.

It is possible to find synthetic stucco on the market now though it should be noted that it is not as durable or of a high quality as the real thing. The original one was made by mixing Portland cement with lime and sand and was typically white or grey. These days, due to different ratios when mixing these ingredients, it is possible to get varying shades and colors of stucco.

This material can be applied in two ways either by use of three coats or one. Using the method of three coat application is the traditional way of doing it while one coat application is the new method used which is becoming more popular. Use of one coat allows flexibility of design and is faster since it is easier to apply. You will also need to add some materials so that it is durable and to prevent cracks. If one wants to get a traditional feel with the design use the three coat method.

Making it is not a complicated process and neither is its application. A hawk and towel can be used though a special sprayer will probably give you a better result. Due to the delicate nature of the process it is probably best to get a good guide on how to get the best result. These guides are easily available online.

Even if it tempts you to do the work by yourself, it is always good to seek the expertise of a professional. There are many companies handling the material and they have professionals with experience who will do a nice job. No one wants an application that is not perfect since any mistake done will stay there for decades.

The trick to getting the right company is to first check online for companies in your area who have had experience dealing with stucco. Most of these websites will have recommendations made by existing clients. If you are lucky they will have posted "Before" and "After" pictures of various jobs that they have undertaken.

Stucco Toronto will definitely offer one's home a unique look which it deserves. Take time when choosing the color and design that you require. Remember, you will be going home to it on a daily basis hence its important to have a great look.




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