How to Stucco a Ceiling

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove all furniture from beneath the ceiling.

   Cover all walls, and any furniture you cannot remove, with plastic sheeting.
   
   Secure the sheeting tightly with masking tape.
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   Step 2: Mix the stucco in a large bucket.

   First put the dry mix in, then add water and stir.
   
   Follow the directions given with the mix. , If the stucco slides off before you tilt the trowel to an angle of 40 degrees, it is too wet. , Follow instructions given with the sprayer regarding how much to load.
   
   This will allow you not only to practice applying the stucco, but to test the consistency of your mix.
   
   If you are dissatisfied with how it looks, go back to Step 2 and add more dry mix or more water. , Get a feel for the speed and movement of the sprayer. , Put on your mask and safety glasses.
   
   Make sure that you can easily and safely get within range of the ceiling. , Do not go over the same area twice. ,, From your new position, start spraying again. ,,,
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   Step 3: Test the consistency of the wet stucco by shoveling some onto your trowel.

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   Step 4: Load the sprayer with the wet stucco.

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   Step 5: Test out the sprayer by spraying the wet stucco onto a large piece of cardboard.

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   Step 6: Place your ladder in a corner of the room.

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   Step 7: Begin spraying the ceiling with wet stucco in even

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   Step 8: horizontal gestures.

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   Step 9: Examine your first application closely to ensure that it has the consistency and texture you want.

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    Step 10: Move your ladder when you can no longer spray the ceiling easily.

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    Step 11: Continue to move the ladder around the room and apply stucco in even strips until the ceiling is completely covered.

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    Step 12: Let the stucco sit for 8 hours until dry.

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    Step 13: Remove the plastic sheeting.

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