DIY STUCCO REPAIR of Step Wall with Color Matching Paint

Are you thinking of tackling a small, stucco repair and paint job yourself? This DIY project involves removing spackling compound and loose stucco from an exterior, concrete step wall and then applying Rapid Set Stucco Patch, along with a color matching paint over a green sponge float finish.
I am NOT A PROFESSIONAL but you can make your own judgement as to whether or not this project and process applies to your situation.

PREPARATION: tools (putty knife, trowel, wire brush, scraping tool, spritzer water bottle), soft bristle brush, rags, personal protective equipment (gloves, eye wear, face mask-N95, skin wear), materials (Rapid Set Stucco Patch, stucco removal and application tools, mixing bowls, SIKA bonding agent or similar, stirring sticks, paint, Kilz 2 primer, brushes), and cleaning solutions (soapy water to clean off your tools and diluted muriatic acid if needed). Wash your hands and skin off immediately after finishing your work.

STEP 1: Remove loose stucco material from the damaged area.
STEP 2: Vacuum or collect loose debris, then wash, rinse off, and let dry. If your work area has
grease or oil, you can add Borax, TSP, Simple Green or dish soap to your water to clean the
surface but rinse it off thoroughly, then let dry.
STEP 3: Dampen prepared surface with water, then apply bonding agent, note timing.
STEP 4: Prepare stucco mix and apply to surface about 1/4" thick and according to bonding agent
timing. I finished with a green sponge float application... there are several different stucco
finishing techniques you can apply.
STEP 5: Once stucco is dry (follow directions on product - Rapid Set Stucco Patch says you can
paint it (I used 100% acrylic, exterior house paint) within 2 hours but "different situations,
and products used" may require up to 30 days before painting)... apply primer, then paint
over primer within 1 hour (pending climate, humidity, and temperature - follow primer can
directions).
STEP 6: Enjoy new look.

*Alternative to Painting*: You can add powdered colored pigment (LaHabra) to your mortar mix to try to match preexisting stucco color. Whether you chose paint or dye, both options have pros and cons, so do your research.

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