Stucco at King's Dominion


A virtual tour of the incredible stucco work in King's Dominion, an amusement park in Virginia.
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August, 2006
Fake stucco stones Mexican villa colored cement mortar.
Is it stone ? Fake stones were done in place by hand using 2 colors of integral colored portland cement mortar. Multi colored Mexican villa has both painted
and colored cement mortar. Fine workmanship done in the 1970's is still in excellent condition today.
gutters and downspouts on cement stucco Arches and decorative designs
A system of gutters and downspouts protect the wall. Cement stucco should last
forever provided water doesn't get behind the wall.		 Arches and decorative designs. 
dash on stucco finish New Mexico style "vigas"
Top shows a painted dash on finish and bottom has a mashed potato type texture. Stains around scuppers accent the fact that this is real stucco. Scuppers mimic New Mexico style "vigas" used on adobe or block buildings.
Fake stone quoins are hand sculptured cement Niche and cast stucco details
Fake stone quoins are hand sculptured cement. Niche was done in place with forms. Note cast stucco details at top.
Vaulted ceiling and lace style texture. A float finish with colored cement mortar
Vaulted ceiling is on the money. Arches have a lace style texture. A float finish with colored cement mortar.
Color cement is like icing on a cake Mountains made with re-bar, diamond mesh metal lath and sprayed on cement mortar.
Color cement is like icing on a cake. Mountains were made with re-bar, diamond mesh metal lath and sprayed on cement mortar. 
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