First things first There are two kinds of stucco on the market. Synthetic stucco, which has an acrylic finish with fiberglass mesh and a layering of foam, accounts for 25 percent of the marketplace.

Plastering should be left to the pros. Contact two or three licensed, bonded and insured plastering contractors for quotes. Painting you can do yourself. The first step is to clean the surface.

A stucco ceiling stands out for its textured surface. It's a versatile material that combines sand, cement, and lime, to provide a plaster-like coating, and can be used inside and outside the home.

He sprays it onto the stucco in three layers, each 3 centimeters thick. Once it hardens, it becomes a durable insulation layer. The plaster takes about three hours to dry.