stucco

Stucco is a finishing material made primarily from lime, sand, and cement, used to create smooth or decorative surfaces on walls and ceilings.

Stucco is a decorative and protective plaster used in architecture to coat interior and exterior walls. This mixture of lime, sand, cement, and sometimes organic fibers forms a solid surface that can be smoothed or molded into raised patterns. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, stucco provides protection from the elements, making buildings more weather-resistant. Used since antiquity, it has been particularly popular in Mediterranean and Baroque architectural styles, where it is often painted or tinted to add depth and style to structures.