Residential · San Antonio, TX
Traditional stucco is a hard, breathable cement plaster system that protects walls when it is built right from the lath up. Since 2016, Superior Stucco San Antonio has installed and repaired traditional stucco using proven three-coat methods for homes and commercial buildings, with San Antonio service you can schedule and count on.
Prep and base work determine whether traditional stucco lasts or fails. We start by checking framing, sheathing, flashing, and existing moisture paths, then we prep the substrate and protect openings with masking and containment. For new work, we install a code-appropriate weather-resistive barrier (two layers of Grade D building paper or equivalent) with properly lapped seams, then fasten self-furred galvanized metal lath or woven wire lath with corrosion-resistant fasteners and control joints where needed. Traditional three-coat stucco follows: a scratch coat keyed into the lath, a brown coat brought to plane using screeds and straightedges, and a finish coat once proper cure has occurred.
San Antonio heat, wind-driven rain, and clay-soil movement make crack control and water management non-negotiable. We integrate kick-out flashing, weep screeds, casing beads, and expansion or control joints to direct water out and reduce stress. Mix design and curing matter, so we manage water ratios, apply consistent coat thickness, and use moisture curing to reduce rapid drying and shrinkage cracking. Finish options include sand float, lace, dash, skip-trowel, and smooth trowel looks, plus integrally colored stucco or paint-ready finishes with high-alkali primers. If you are matching an existing facade, we can blend aggregate size, texture, and color so patches disappear instead of telegraphing.
Customers choose us because we do traditional stucco the old-school, system-based way, not as a quick skim coat. You get clear scope, straightforward scheduling, and crews that understand lath, flashings, terminations, and cure times, not just texture. We handle repairs the right way, cutting back to sound material, re-lathing when required, rebuilding coats in sequence, and sealing around penetrations with compatible sealants instead of surface caulk only. As a licensed and insured stucco contractor serving since 2016, we are set up for residential and commercial work, including scaffolding planning, jobsite protection, and clean turnover.
Before we call a job complete, we walk the walls with you and verify details that affect performance and appearance. That includes straight planes, consistent texture, clean terminations at windows and doors, properly installed weep screeds, and sealed joints where the stucco meets dissimilar materials. You receive a free written estimate up front, a defined repair or installation plan, and practical care guidance, including cure windows and when to paint if a coating is part of the scope. If we uncover underlying issues like missing flashing, bulk-water intrusion, or loose lath, we document it and recommend the correction so your traditional stucco is not covering up a bigger problem.
Yes. We work on houses, multi-family buildings, offices, and retail properties, including repairs, re-stucco, texture work, and repainting.
Yes. We evaluate likely entry points, including sealant joints and flashing transitions, then rebuild damaged plaster and blend the finish to match.
We install traditional cement plaster stucco and compatible finish systems, including acrylic finishes and elastomeric coating systems when specified for the project.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate after an on-site evaluation so you have a clear scope, materials plan, and price.
We aim for a close blend by matching texture and then coating for uniform color. Exact invisibility depends on existing weathering, previous paint layers, and the original texture pattern.
Traditional stucco is a Portland cement plaster system that relies on proper layers, proper drainage, and proper curing, not shortcuts. Superior Stucco San Antonio installs and repairs traditional stucco for homes and businesses, whether you need a full three-coat build on metal lath, a re-stucco over damaged areas, or targeted repairs for cracks, delamination, and water intrusion. Because cement plaster is rigid, the details around flashing, joints, and terminations matter as much as the finish texture you see from the street.
Traditional stucco installation starts with the base. We evaluate the substrate, install two-layer weather-resistive barrier (Grade D building paper or equivalent), then attach self-furred galvanized lath with corrosion-resistant fasteners and appropriate overlap. From there, we build the scratch coat to fully key into the lath, apply a brown coat to true the wall using screeds and straightedges, and finish with your chosen texture. On repair projects, we remove loose or hollow areas, address underlying causes like missing flashing or failed sealant joints, then rebuild the system so the repair is structural, not cosmetic.
For traditional stucco repair, the goal is durability and a uniform look. We match existing textures such as sand float, lace, skip-trowel, dash, or smooth finishes, and we can prep for paint or blend integrally colored finishes when feasible. We also pay attention to movement and drainage by using control joints, proper terminations, and weep screeds so water can exit the wall assembly. If your stucco has recurring cracks, staining, or soft spots, we will help you pinpoint whether the issue is movement, moisture, or prior improper application.
If you want traditional stucco that holds up and looks clean, start with a written plan and the right sequence of work. Share photos or schedule an on-site evaluation, and we will provide a free written estimate with recommended scope, materials, and timelines so you can move forward with confidence.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in San Antonio. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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