This method uses three different layers, starting with an asphalt-infused paper, a layer of furred chicken wire and a base layer of stucco. Finally, a finish coat is added to create texture and ...

This step gives the texture its stucco-like appearance ... It generally takes 1-1/2 to two full buckets of mud to texture the walls and ceiling of an average-size (12 x 12 foot) room.

The finish coat can be troweled smooth, hand-textured, or floated to a sand finish. A finished stucco wall is only as good as the substrate, so don't skimp, and make sure that part is done right.