Tape each joint after applying a layer of compound. Water may assist embed the tape if the compound is thinned down a little. Using the 6-in. knife, smooth out any bubbles in the tape by dragging the tape outward from the center toward the ends.
The basement, like the laundry room, is now seen from a whole new standpoint in house design. Today’s designers and homeowners see the importance of extending your upstairs living area belowground and repurposing the below level into something useful, entertaining, fun, fashionable, and profitable for the home’s total worth.
Upgrades with stucco make an old house look new again. Stucco has been in use since ancient times. Modern homes often have a stucco facade instead of solid stucco walls. Whether solid or facade, time and weather could cause cracking and fading. Instead of replacing the stucco, use a few steps to upgrade it while increasing the value of your property and reduce maintenance costs.