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title: "Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath & Plaster"
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# Bonus CD-ROM with searchable PDF Comprehensive stucco & plaster guide Detailed repair & maintenance techniques Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath & Plaster

**Price:** COP 503690
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📚 Elevate your craft with the ultimate stucco bible — don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath & Plaster
- **How much does it cost?** COP 503690 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/8728796-builders-guide-to-stucco-lath-and-plaster)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety & Cost Savvy:** Covers scaffolding, safety protocols, and cost estimating for smarter projects.
- • **Troubleshoot Like a Pro:** Identify common plaster failures and learn effective remedies to avoid costly mistakes.
- • **Built for Practical Pros:** Clear, illustrated instructions that balance technical depth without overload.
- • **On-the-Go Digital Access:** Included CD-ROM offers quick job-site reference with searchable content.
- • **Master Every Stucco Detail:** From base structure to decorative finishes, gain expert-level knowledge.

## Overview

Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath & Plaster by Max Schwartz is a definitive resource covering all aspects of stucco design, construction, and repair. This well-illustrated guide includes practical techniques, safety tips, cost estimating, and troubleshooting advice, plus a companion CD-ROM with a searchable PDF for convenient job-site use. Ideal for professionals and serious DIYers seeking in-depth, reliable plaster knowledge.

## Description

Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath & Plaster By Max Schwartz (Author) with Walter F. Pruter (Contributing Editor) Covers every aspect of stucco design, construction and repair: Plaster base (structure, water-resistant barrier and lath) and flashing Mixing and application basics Plaster finishes and textures, and how to achieve them Decorative plaster work: implants, molds, etc. Structural, thermal, water-resistant and acoustic properties of cement plaster Scaffolding and safety Cost estimating Typical causes of plaster failure, and remedies Repair and maintenance of stucco COMPANION CD-ROM INCLUDED The included CD-ROM brings you the complete book in Adobe PDF format, for job-site reference and quick word searching. (Printing has been disabled for the CD-ROM.) Requires the FREE Adobe Reader software available for download from the Adobe website. Published by Builder's Book, Inc. , 2007 ISBN 1889892726/9781889892726

Review: Great for learning more details on stucco - I had a basic understanding of stucco and was looking for more in depth info. I didn't see many newer books out there on stucco. I found this book very helpful. Covers materials, techniques, and gives references/history. Great illustrations.
Review: Great Stucco/Concrete Info for Homeowners - The book is well organized and provides detailed pictures to demonstrate different methods. It is informative without being too technical. It's a good buy.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,010,458 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2,044 in Wall Surface Repair Products |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 21 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for learning more details on stucco
*by T***N on April 7, 2008*

I had a basic understanding of stucco and was looking for more in depth info. I didn't see many newer books out there on stucco. I found this book very helpful. Covers materials, techniques, and gives references/history. Great illustrations.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Stucco/Concrete Info for Homeowners
*by G***E on September 7, 2008*

The book is well organized and provides detailed pictures to demonstrate different methods. It is informative without being too technical. It's a good buy.

### ⭐ NOT an Illustrated Book
*by A***A on December 17, 2020*

if you are looking for pictures to guide you this is not for you, is more like a sit down and read book. it is all B&W

## Frequently Bought Together

- Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath & Plaster
- Quick-Card: Stucco Essentials. full-color, 4-page
- Guide to Concrete (Quikrete)

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*Store origin: CO*
*Last updated: 2026-09-30*