If you have stucco on a cinder block wall but are tired of the appearance or want to replace it with new stucco, use special cleaning products to remove it.
Things You Will Need
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Visit a hardware store and pick up some diluted trisodium phosphate (TSP) solution. This is a cleaning agent that can remove the stucco without harming the cinder block wall.
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Remove as much of the stucco as you can, using a paint scraper. Scrape carefully to ensure you don’t damage the concrete surface.
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Dip a paintbrush into the TSP solution and brush it onto the cinder block wall. Wait several minutes for the TSP to work through the stucco.
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Continue scraping. Repeat as necessary until the stucco is completely removed.
The Drip Cap
- Stucco is a common material used on walls in both homes and commercial buildings.
- The stucco is generally used to coat drywall and create a protective barrier to help walls last years longer than drywall alone.
- Wait several minutes for the TSP to work through the stucco.