I had a great experience with Duarte’s Plastering. They were professional, clean, and very communicative throughout the entire process. The team was polite, respectful, and worked efficiently without cutting corners.
Service
Traditional Stucco
Classic three-coat cement stucco: lath, scratch, brown, and a hand-troweled finish.
Nothing delivers curb appeal and durability like a well-applied stucco finish. Traditional cement stucco is built in layers, lath, a scratch coat, a brown coat, and the finish coat, applied by hand on homes and businesses across Orange County and Los Angeles.
Built in three coats
Paper and wire lath give the wall something to hold. The scratch coat is scored so the next layer grips, the brown coat levels the wall flat and true, and the finish coat sets the look. Every layer is applied by hand, with an eye for detail, so the walls come out smooth and even.
Your texture, your color
Choose from smooth, lace, sand, or dash textures, with integral color mixed into the finish coat, so the finish fits your style and not just the standard look.
Why traditional stucco
Well-installed stucco can last for decades, holding up against harsh weather, fire, and pests. Its thermal mass helps regulate indoor temperature, and it needs little upkeep beyond occasional cleaning and inspection.
Our process
How we do traditional stucco
Inspect & protect
We check the wall and what is behind it, then mask and protect windows, trim, and landscaping.
Lath & scratch coat
Paper and wire lath, then a scratch coat scored so the next layer grips.
Brown coat
The leveling layer that makes the wall flat and true, cured before the finish goes on.
Finish & walkthrough
Your texture and color troweled on by hand, then a walkthrough and a clean site.
Reviews
What our customers say
I had a small patch up job and was afraid they wouldn’t want to do the job. I called Omar and he did not hesitate and gave me a quote. He sent his guy over the next day and he did an excellent job.
I really recommend this company, they did an amazing job. I’m really happy with the final results. From start to finish, communication wise was excellent as well!!
Efficient, great communication, and great outcome. Omar is knowledgeable and responsive as well as respectful of neighbors. His team made quick work of modernizing the stucco and exterior of our home and we would not hesitate to recommend him or use him again!
This crew was timely, professional, and fun to have around. They did a great job repairing stucco on one of our walls.
Omar and his crew were amazing… on time and on budget… impeccable work and professional… plastering services at its finest…
Exceptional work. I am really happy with Omar and Antonio, they showed up on time, completed my job in 2 days, and were able to match my old stucco perfectly!
Common questions
How long does traditional stucco last?
Well-installed stucco can last for decades, holding up against harsh weather, fire, and pests. Occasional cleaning and an inspection now and then are all the upkeep it needs.
Which textures can I choose?
Smooth, lace, sand, and dash are the common ones, with integral color mixed into the finish coat.
Traditional or acrylic stucco?
Traditional cement stucco is the classic three-coat system. Acrylic is a synthetic finish coat with durable, color-through color that resists fading. We install both and will tell you which one fits your wall.
Is there a minimum job size?
Our minimum is $1,500.