Smooth, sound surfaces that protect the wall.
Cement parging on foundations and block, and traditional stucco finishes for walls, chimneys and outbuildings.
- Typical timeline: 1 to 5 days
- Coats: Scratch, brown and finish
- Textures: Smooth, sand, dash, trowel
What it is, and why it matters.
Parging is a thin cement coat applied to block or concrete to smooth rough surfaces and shed water; stucco is a thicker multi-coat system with a color and texture. Both protect the masonry underneath and give a clean, finished look to foundations, chimneys and walls.
Around Nashville we repair cracked and flaking parging, apply new coats on foundations above grade and install stucco on chimneys, walls and outbuildings, matching texture and color so repairs blend with the original.
Four things done right.
Water-shedding
A coat that protects and sheds water.
Matches the old
Texture and tint blended into repairs.
Properly bonded
Surface prepared so the coat holds.
Clean lines
Neat edges at grade and trim.
From first visit to parging & stucco.
- 01
Inspect and prep
Check the wall and remove loose material.
- 02
Apply base coat
Scratch coat and cure.
- 03
Finish coat
Texture and tint to match.
- 04
Cure and check
Mist-cure, then check for cracks.
Often built together.
Parging & Stucco across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Parging & Stucco: common questions
Why is my foundation parging cracking?
Movement, moisture, freeze-thaw and a weak bond are the usual causes. We remove loose parging, prepare the surface and apply a new coat, adding mesh where it helps.
Is stucco a good choice in Tennessee?
It can be, when the wall has proper flashing, weep screeds and drainage. We install it carefully, because stucco failures nearly always come from water getting behind it.
How do I get a price for parging & stucco?
Fill in the form or call 615-431-3789. We schedule a free visit, bring samples and send a written estimate that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about parging & stucco?
A free visit, real samples and a written estimate. A real person calls back, usually the same day.