Stucco Calculator & Material Planner

Scratch, brown and finish coats using separate product coverage rates.

How estimates work

Project estimate

Stucco Planner

$1,510–$1,736

Material estimate + optional reserve · USD

Finish area
600 ft²
Working time allowance
3.88 days

62 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.

Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.

Cost breakdown
Coats
$823
Substrate
$555
Trim
$132

Shopping list

0 / 5 checked

Whole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.

Coats

  • Scratch coat

    27 bags

    $324
  • Brown coat

    27 bags

    $324
  • Finish coat

    7 bags

    $175

Substrate

  • Lath (18 sq ft)

    37 sheets

    $555

Trim

  • Trim / weep screed (10 ft)

    11 lengths

    $132

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Assumptions & project notes

  • Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
  • Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.

Tools & preparation

  • Tape measure, square and level
  • Layout string and stakes
  • Mixing and material-handling equipment
  • Suitable trowels / finishing tools
  • Compaction or cutting equipment as required

A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.

How to use the stucco planner

Start with area, trim / weep screed length. The result includes finish area. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.

1. Measure and specify

Confirm geometry, finished levels, drainage and any structural design requirements.

2. Adjust the estimate

Use the specified thicknesses, block modules, reinforcement and product yields.

3. Prepare your order

Coordinate forms, base preparation, delivery quantities and access before ordering.

4. Plan the work

Follow the specified placement, finishing and curing sequence, including inspections where required.

Frequently asked questions

What does the stucco planner estimate?+

Scratch, brown and finish coats using separate product coverage rates. The shopping list includes scratch coat, brown coat, finish coat, lath (18 sq ft), trim / weep screed (10 ft).

Which assumptions should I check?+

Check all measurements and replace the coverage and package sizes with the figures for the products you will actually buy. Material allowance and whole-package rounding can change the order quantity.

Are the prices current supplier quotes?+

No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.

Can I save or share my project?+

Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.

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