The Benefits of Interior Stucco

An excellent approach to the restoration of commonplace interior walls, as well as covering up unattractive cracks and gouges, is to apply interior stucco in your home. You can turn an ordinary interior into a stylish and luxurious space when you finish the interior of your home with stucco. You can give your rooms or hallways any mood you desire with the variety of shades and colors of interior stucco. Instead of tiles, interior stucco is a great option for bathroom walls because of it's extreme durability.

Generally consisting of the same type of mortar used on outer walls, interior stucco is simply applied in thinner layers than its exterior counterpart. 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 rooms walls would be warm colors like butter yellow, or neutral hues like pastel pink, or beige. But it depends on the homeowners personality: bright colors on stucco walls are possible, too, in order to create a more intense atmosphere. Financial considerations aside, no color is off-limits to achieve the desired ambiance.

A great benefit to using interior stucco is that any cracks or dents, which might occur down the road, can be easily repaired by simply using a spackling compound to fill them in. Plus, any repairs are easily hidden by the rough, unfinished texture of interior stucco. Of course, the use of quality materials and expert application can prevent cracks or other damage that may happen as a result of shoddy work.

A thorough stucco job requires extensive resources, but the longevity and the beauty of the result is always worth it. Homeowners who have budget constraints might consider finishing their interior walls with a faux stucco finish, a slightly more economical option. 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.