How can I match the stucco finish on my 80-year-old front porch? I tried using white Portland cement and buff sand, but as you can see in my photo, the results are atrocious.

Q. How can I match the stucco finish on my 80-year-old front porch? I tried using white Portland cement and buff sand, but as you can see in my photo, the results are atrocious. I added some dry ce… ...

But, stucco and mortar have also become prevalent in newer pueblo-style homes. Shades of simple ivories, sandy-browns and deep ochres are popular exterior hues.

Even if the stucco doesn’t appear exactly as you’d hoped, mask it with stucco paint that matches the surrounding color. Paint stores and home centers can match the color, but you have to bring ...

DEAR TIM: How can I match the stucco finish on my 80-year-old front porch? I tried using white Portland cement and buff sand, but as you can see in my photo, the results are atrocious. I added ...