Residential & Commercial
Seven finish systems, self-performed.
From the first sheet of lath to the last pass of texture, Cortex Plastering runs the full assembly with our own crew — no subcontracted trades between coats.
01 · Substrate
Lath
Every stucco system starts here. We install wire lath and weather-resistive barrier to code — the layer that determines whether the finish coats above it last twenty years or five.
Includes: paper-backed wire lath, self-furring lath, flashing and weep screed detail, and inspection-ready installation for new construction and re-lath work.
Ask About Lath WorkLath & Weather Barrier
Three-Coat Stucco
02 · Exterior
Plaster & Stucco
Traditional three-coat stucco — scratch, brown, and finish — applied by hand for new builds, additions, and full re-stucco projects across Sacramento and Northern California.
Includes: scratch and brown base coats, sand or smooth finish textures, color coat, and patch-matching on existing stucco elevations.
Get a Stucco Quote03 · Exterior
Cement Finishes
A sand-and-cement finish coat built for durability — a straightforward, budget-conscious option for elevations, retaining walls, and commercial exteriors that need to hold up to Northern California weather.
Get a Cement Finish QuoteCement Finish
Acrylic Finish
04 · Exterior
Acrylic Finishes
Color-integrated acrylic textures resist hairline cracking and hold their color longer than a standard color coat — a common upgrade for homeowners who want fewer repaints over the life of the wall.
Available in a range of textures, from fine sand to heavier Santa Barbara and knockdown finishes.
Get an Acrylic Finish Quote05 · Detail
Decorative Trims
Foam and hand-formed banding, window surrounds, reveals, and cornice detail that give an elevation its architectural line — installed and finished to match the surrounding stucco.
Ask About Trim WorkDecorative Trim
Interior Plaster
06 · Interior
Interior Plaster
Smooth or textured plaster for feature walls, ceilings, fireplaces, and full-room applications — finished by hand for a look factory drywall texture can't match.
Get an Interior Plaster Quote07 · Access
Scaffolding
We stage and tear down our own scaffolding and access equipment, so your project isn't waiting on a rental yard's schedule — and our crews control the site from lath to final coat.
Ask About Access & StagingScaffolding & Access
Not sure which finish is right for your project?
Tell us what you're working on and we'll walk you through the options and a written price.