Patching and Plastering - Removing stucko from basement walls

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Mike Knecht
07-11-02, 01:34 PM
I would like to know if anyone knows how to remove stucko from a concrete block basement wall.
Please help if you can.

thiggy
07-12-02, 07:57 AM
You will be fighting a losing battle there, Mike, if you are talking about real stucco properly applied to a cement or cinder block wall. I suppose you could take a wide masonry chisel to the stuff, but that would be a career move for you. What's the purpose in wanting to remove it? Are you just wanting a smooth wall for appearance sake? Have you considered building a 2 X 4 stud wall and covering with sheetrock?