⭐ Brooklyn's Stucco Specialists · 15+ Years
We Show Up.
Work Clean.
Finish Right.
MNM Construction protects homes across NYC with expert stucco — all systems, all finishes. Every job prepped right and built to last.
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Stucco Services
Everything your exterior needs — done once, done right.
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New Installation
Full exterior stucco from scratch. Traditional three-coat, one-coat, or synthetic EIFS — we match the right system to your building and substrate.
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Repair & Restoration
Crack repair, water damage, delamination. We find the root cause first, fix it properly, and match the existing texture perfectly.
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EIFS / Synthetic Stucco
Modern insulated systems that save energy and resist moisture. We work with Parex, STO, and Dryvit EIFS systems.
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Finish & Texture Coats
Sand, smooth, dash, worm, lace, Venetian — any finish applied with precision. The final coat that makes your building stand out.
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Foam Moldings & Trim
Window surrounds, cornices, columns, quoins, keystones — architectural details that add character and real curb appeal.
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Waterproofing
Air and moisture barriers, StoGuard, Parex WeatherSeal — we seal the building envelope before any stucco goes on.
You Want a Crew That Gets It Done.
15+ years working on NYC homes. We partner with the city's most professional contractors and bring that same standard to every job — whether it's one wall or a full building.
We check the surface, the moisture protection, the base layers, and the lath before we apply anything. That prep work is what separates stucco that lasts 30 years from stucco that cracks in 3.
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15+ years — NYC exterior experts
Every building type, every problem, every weather condition NYC throws at you.
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Parex & STO certified products
Industry's most trusted systems — not whatever's cheapest at the supply house.
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Same crew, start to finish
No subcontractors. The people who estimate are the people who do the work.
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Straight talk, honest pricing
No surprises on the bill. You know exactly what you're getting before we start.
Real Projects. Real Results.
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Smooth Stucco NYC
Stucco Dormer
Exterior Stucco
Siding Install
Multi-Family Stucco
Stucco Refinish
Residential Stucco
Commercial Project
Modern Exterior
Stucco & Siding
Multi-Floor Project
White Smooth Finish
Brooklyn Project
Stucco Renovation
New Construction
Exterior Restore
Modern Finish
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"MNM did an outstanding job. Clean crew, on time, professional the whole way through. Already referred 3 neighbors."
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David K.
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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"Best stucco contractor in Brooklyn. Matched the texture on my 1920s building like it was always there. Incredible."
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Maria S.
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn
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"Fast quote, honest price, exceptional results. Kept the site clean every day. When they finished I was proud of how it looked."
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Robert T.
Marine Park, Brooklyn
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Brooklyn
Our home base. Every neighborhood, every building type.
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Queens
Flushing to Jamaica and everywhere in between.
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Manhattan
Residential and commercial stucco, all neighborhoods.
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Long Island
Nassau & Suffolk County — NYC quality work.
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Knowledge Base
Everything About Stucco
What it is, how it works, the systems we use, and why proper installation makes all the difference.
What Is Stucco?
Stucco is a cementitious plaster applied to the exterior of buildings as a protective and decorative coating. It's one of the oldest building materials in the world — and one of the best when installed correctly.
Modern stucco is made from Portland cement, sand, lime and water. Applied in the right number of coats over a properly prepared substrate, it creates a hard, durable shell that can last 50+ years.
In NYC, the freeze-thaw cycles, rain and humidity of the Northeast demand a system that's installed right from day one. We've seen what happens when it's not — and we know how to do it right.
Traditional / Portland Cement
Scratch coat, brown coat, finish coat. The NYC standard for decades. Extremely durable when done right.
EIFS / Synthetic Stucco
Foam board + fiberglass mesh + acrylic finish. Better thermal performance, more flexible, moisture resistant.
One-Coat Stucco
Single application over metal lath. Faster — great for repair and renovation projects.
Three-Coat Stucco
The gold standard. Maximum durability, best crack resistance, ideal for full exteriors and new builds.
Stucco: Pros & Cons
We'll give it to you straight — stucco is excellent when installed right, but not for every situation.
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Extremely durable — properly installed stucco lasts 50-80 years with minimal maintenance
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Fire resistant — non-combustible material provides real structural fire protection
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Excellent insulation — especially EIFS systems, which dramatically cut heating & cooling costs
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Soundproofing — the density of stucco reduces outside noise penetration significantly
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Aesthetic versatility — unlimited textures, colors, and finish options for any architectural style
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Low maintenance — once properly sealed, requires very little upkeep year after year
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Cost-effective — one of the most economical exterior cladding options per square foot
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Increases property value — fresh stucco significantly improves curb appeal and resale value
⚠ Things to Know
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Preparation is everything — poor surface prep or skipped coats lead to cracking and moisture problems
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Not all contractors know what they're doing — bad stucco work is common and costs more to fix than do right
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NYC weather is tough — freeze-thaw cycles demand properly mixed, properly applied stucco to survive long-term
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Cracks need prompt attention — small cracks ignored let water in, causing far more expensive damage over time
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EIFS requires proper detailing — synthetic systems must be correctly flashed around windows and penetrations
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Color matching repairs is a skill — patching old stucco requires an experienced eye and the right mix
Stucco Systems We Use
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Three-Coat Traditional
Scratch → Brown → Finish. Total ~3/4 inch. The most durable system. Applied over metal lath on wood or steel frame. Best for full exteriors and new construction.
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One-Coat Stucco
Single application over metal lath. Used with pre-blended products like Parex Armourwall for consistent results. Great for repairs and renovations.
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EIFS (Synthetic)
Insulation board + mesh + basecoat + finish. Maximum energy efficiency. Flexible acrylic finish resists cracking. Parex, STO, and Dryvit systems.
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Stucco Over CMU/Concrete
Direct application over concrete block or poured concrete. Requires bonding agent. Common on commercial buildings and older NYC construction.
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Continuous Insulation (CI)
Rigid foam attached to framing before stucco. Eliminates thermal bridging. Parex Armourwall 100 CI is our go-to for energy-efficient new builds.
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Acrylic / Polymer Stucco
Flexible polymer-modified finish coats. More crack-resistant than traditional cement. Huge range of colors and textures. Used as the final coat over any base.
Prep is Everything.
Most stucco failures come back to one thing: bad preparation. We don't skip steps. Every job gets the same thorough process.
That's why we're confident in our work — and why our jobs are still looking good years after other contractors' work has cracked and peeled.
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Inspect surface — check for cracks, soft spots, moisture damage
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Install weather barrier (Parex WeatherSeal or StoGuard)
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Install metal lath with correct fastener spacing
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Apply scratch coat — work into lath, allow cure time
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Apply brown coat — bring to proper thickness and float
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Apply finish coat — texture, color, final protection
Questions About Your Project?
Tell us what you've got — we'll give you a straight answer.
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Finishes & Textures
Stucco Finish Options
The finish coat is what everyone sees. We offer every major texture and custom color to match your vision.
Clean & Smooth
Smooth finishes require the most skill to apply — and look stunning when done right.
Smooth / Level Coat
Flat surface with no visible texture. Popular on modern buildings. Requires expert application — any trowel mark shows. Striking on new construction.
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Cat Face (Skip Trowel)
Smooth with irregular rough spots — gives a handcrafted, slightly rustic look. Applied by skipping the trowel in areas to leave texture pockets across the wall.
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Venetian Plaster
Multi-layer polished plaster with depth and sheen. Looks like marble. Typically for interior walls and decorative accents. Applied in thin layers and burnished.
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Textured & Patterned
Textured finishes hide imperfections, resist damage, and give character to any building.
Sand / Float Finish
Fine to coarse sand texture — the most common finish in NYC. Available in fine, medium, or coarse grades. Excellent for hiding repairs and blending patches.
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Dash / Roughcast
Aggregate thrown onto a wet base and left as-is. Creates a rough, stone-like texture. Extremely durable. Traditional on NYC rowhouses. Hides imperfections well.
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Worm / Swirl
Applied then worked with a sponge float in circular or linear patterns. Popular on synthetic stucco systems. Contemporary look that photographs well.
Modern Look
Lace / Santa Barbara
Medium texture with irregular pattern — applied with a hopper gun and lightly troweled. Santa Barbara variation has a heavier, more dramatic pattern.
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Travertine / Spanish Lace
Heavy texture rolled on then knocked down with a trowel — creates peaks and valleys. Mimics travertine stone. Very popular in the outer boroughs.
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Pebble Dash / Tyrolean
Small pebbles embedded in a wet base coat. Rough, stone-aggregate look. Extremely durable and waterproof. Common on older buildings, popular in European-influenced architecture.
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Color Options
Stucco color can be integral (mixed into the material) or applied as a separate coating on top. Integral color is more durable — the color goes all the way through, so a small chip won't show a different color underneath.
Parex and STO offer hundreds of standard colors plus custom matching. We can match virtually any existing color for repairs. Keep in mind: wet stucco always looks darker than dry. We use sample patches first.
Integral Color
Mixed directly into the finish coat. Most durable. Parex and STO offer 100+ standard colors and custom matching.
Elastomeric Coating
Flexible coating applied over cured stucco. Bridges small cracks and adds waterproofing. Good for restoration.
Fog Coat
Thin cement-based color coat over traditional stucco. Great for uniform color and refreshing weathered surfaces.
Parex Variance Specialty
Aged limestone, travertine, and other premium decorative finishes for high-end architectural applications.
Not Sure Which Finish Is Right?
We'll show you samples on your actual building so you see exactly what it looks like before committing.
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Architectural Details
Stucco Moldings & Trim
Foam moldings give any building real architectural character — from simple window surrounds to full classical cornices. We design, fabricate, and install.
More Than Decoration
Architectural moldings are the decorative trim elements applied over stucco — cornices, window surrounds, quoins, keystones, columns. Made from EPS foam coated with a hard cement base and finish coat, they look like carved stone but weigh a fraction of the real thing.
On NYC brownstone renovations, they can restore historical details that have been lost over decades. On new construction, they add the craftsmanship that makes a building stand out from every other flat-faced new build on the block.
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Cornices & Crown
Decorative band at the top of the building. Simple ledge profiles to elaborate classical cornices with dentils, modillions, and multiple profiles. One of the biggest visual upgrades for any facade.
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Window & Door Surrounds
Frames around windows and doors — flat casing, raised panels, arched headers, pediments. Clean surrounds immediately elevate any facade. We fabricate to fit any size.
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Quoins
Corner stones at the building edges. Classic element that defines corners and adds visual weight. Available in smooth or textured stone-look finishes.
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Keystones & Arches
Decorative keystones over windows and doors, or full arched surrounds. Gives a building a classical, European feel. Very common on Brooklyn brownstone renovations.
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Columns & Pilasters
Full columns or flat pilasters on building facades. Frame entryways, add vertical rhythm, create a grand architectural presence. All classical orders available.
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Belt Courses & Banding
Horizontal bands across the facade — at floor lines, above windows, or mid-height. Break up large flat surfaces and add rhythm. Simple but highly effective.
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Medallions & Rosettes
Circular decorative elements above entrances or as standalone accents on flat stucco surfaces. Custom shapes available.
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Sills & Lintels
Decorative sills below windows and lintels above. Complete the window surround and protect openings from water infiltration.
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Custom Shapes
Any custom shape from EPS foam — decorative panels, logo elements, unique architectural features. We fabricate from drawings or photos.
Foam Molding Construction
1. EPS Core
Expanded polystyrene foam cut or shaped to the desired profile. A full cornice that would weigh hundreds of pounds in stone weighs just a few pounds in foam.
2. Base Coat & Mesh
Polymer-cement base coat applied over foam with embedded fiberglass mesh. This creates the hard, impact-resistant shell that gives the molding its structural integrity.
3. Finish Coat
The same finish coat as the surrounding stucco. Ensures the molding matches the wall perfectly in color and texture — looks like solid plaster or stone.
Add Architectural Character
Ask us what moldings would work for your building — we'll show examples from similar projects.
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Manufacturer Partners
The Brands We Trust
We don't use whatever is cheapest. We use the systems that perform — and that we can stand behind long after the job is done.
PAREX
Industry Leader in EIFS, Stucco & Architectural Coatings · A Brand of Sika
Parex is the largest stucco and EIFS manufacturer in the United States — a brand of Sika. They offer complete systems from weather barriers to finish coats, all engineered to work together. When you use Parex as a complete system, you get a manufacturer warranty that covers the whole assembly.
We use Parex Armourwall systems for traditional and one-coat applications, and Parex WeatherSeal for air and moisture barriers. Their finish line includes elastomeric, acrylic, and the Aquasol self-cleaning finish.
Armourwall 100 / 300 — Traditional Stucco Systems
Armourwall CI — Continuous Insulation Stucco
WeatherSeal — Liquid-Applied Water & Air Barrier
Aquasol Finish — Self-Cleaning Hydrophobic Acrylic
DPR Optimum — Premium Acrylic Finish Coat
Variance Specialty Finishes — Aged Limestone, Travertine & More
STO
Innovative World Leader in Cladding, Coating & Restoration Systems
Sto Corp is one of the most respected names in the EIFS and stucco industry. Their products are specified by architects on high-end residential and commercial projects because of their consistency, warranty coverage, and technical support. StoGuard is the industry benchmark for waterproof air barriers.
When we use STO systems, we follow their installation guidelines to the letter — which is the only way to get the warranty, and the only way to get the performance they're known for.
StoGuard — Waterproof Air Barrier System
StoTherm — EIFS Exterior Insulation & Finish System
StoPowerwall — Hardcoat Traditional Stucco System
StoQuik Silver — Cement Board Stucco System
StoCoat Lotusan — Self-Cleaning Exterior Coating
Sto Restoration — Complete Restoration System
Why We Choose These Products
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Manufacturer Warranties
Using Parex or STO as complete systems gives you a warranty that covers the whole wall assembly — not just individual components. Protects you as the homeowner.
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Engineered Systems
Every product is formulated to work with every other product in the system. When you mix brands, you lose the guarantee of compatibility — and the warranty.
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Tested for NYC Conditions
Both manufacturers test for freeze-thaw cycles, UV exposure, and moisture resistance. Proven to perform in the Northeast climate over decades.
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Color Consistency
Factory-controlled materials mean every batch is consistent. Critical for large projects and future repairs that need to match the original finish.
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Technical Support
Both companies have technical departments we can call. If we encounter an unusual substrate or challenging condition, we get manufacturer guidance — not guesswork.
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Code Compliance
Parex and STO come with ICC and code compliance documentation. Important for NYC DOB permits and inspections on permitted work.
Questions About Which System Is Right?
We'll walk you through the options for your specific project and substrate.
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Portfolio
Our Project Gallery
Every photo is a real job completed by our crew. Click any image to view full size.
Smooth Stucco NYC
Stucco Dormer
Exterior Stucco
Siding Install
Multi-Family Stucco
Stucco Refinish
Residential Stucco
Commercial Project
Modern Exterior
Stucco & Siding
Multi-Floor Project
White Smooth Finish
Brooklyn Project
Stucco Renovation
New Construction
Exterior Restore
Modern Finish
