Architectural Foam in San Diego
Add depth and character to any exterior.
Classic architectural detail, at a fraction of the cost
Architectural foam shapes add dimension to a plain stucco exterior. Window and door surrounds, trim bands, sills, arches and columns are cut from expanded polystyrene (EPS), installed on the wall, then base-coated and finished with stucco to match the house.
Foam is lightweight, moisture resistant and dimensionally stable, and it costs much less than wood or cement trim. It's the perfect upgrade during a sandblast and re-stucco, on new construction or on a remodel.
Architectural Foam services
Window & door surrounds
Trim around openings that frames them and gives the house a finished look.
Trim bands & sills
Horizontal bands and sills that add shadow lines and depth.
Arches & columns
Classic shapes for entries, porches and patios.
Custom shapes
If you can picture it, it can be cut in foam.
Mesh & base coat
Shapes are reinforced and base-coated so they hold up to the weather.
Matched finish
Finished in the same stucco color and texture as the rest of the house.
Architectural Foam projects
A simple, transparent process
You'll know the scope, the price and the schedule before any work starts.
- 01
Free written estimate
An estimator inspects your home, answers questions and leaves color charts, a job procedure and references near you.
- 02
Prep & protection
We mask windows and doors, cover pools and plants, and hang tarps to protect your home and your neighbors.
- 03
Sandblast
Old paint and failing finish come off so the new stucco bonds to the wall.
- 04
Re-stucco
Bonder, crack repair, then your new finish in the texture and color you chose.
- 05
Walk-around & cleanup
Our foreman walks the job with you, and we wash down walls and hardscape.
Architectural Foam questions
Will foam trim hold up?
Yes. Once it's meshed, base-coated and finished with stucco, it's protected from the weather and looks like the rest of the wall.
Can you add foam during a re-stucco?
Yes. It's one of the most popular upgrades. We install the shapes after sandblasting and finish them along with the rest of the house.
Is foam cheaper than wood or cement trim?
Generally yes. Foam shapes are faster to install and cost significantly less than wood or precast cement.