Masonry, Stucco, and Plaster Supplies in Scotts Valley, CA
Full Stucco and Plaster Systems in One Stop
Trim and Accessories Always Stocked
Forklift Delivery, Not Curbside
Trusted Masonry Supplier Backed by Experience, Selection, and Local Knowledge
Central Home Supply is a family-owned masonry supplier at 180 El Pueblo Road in Scotts Valley, serving contractors and homeowners across Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and Monterey Counties for 50+ years. We stock stucco and cement plaster systems, lime plaster, lath, wire, trim, plaster sand, mortar, block, brick, over 100 types of natural stone and veneer, aggregates, and masonry tools, and we hold a Build It Green Professional certification. A stucco job runs on a complete system, and a single missing trim piece can stop a crew for an entire day.
With over 2,500 products in one yard, the material list for a job comes together at a single counter. We supply the materials and refer you to licensed local contractors when your project requires one.
Masonry Supplies, Stucco, and Plaster We Stock
Every job starts with the right system for the substrate, the exposure, and the code. Here is what we carry.
Choosing the Right System for the Substrate
The wall assembly drives nearly every line on the material list.
New Concrete Masonry
A two-coat cement plaster that bonds directly to the block. No lath is needed.
Wood or Steel Framing
Building paper, metal lath, then three coats. This covers most residential work here.
One-Coat Over Foam or Sheathing
A single thicker base coat, faster to apply and adds insulation value. Common on production work.
Cavity Wall Construction
Veneer anchors tie the outer wythe back to the structure, and flashing at the base moves moisture out of the cavity.
Restoration on Existing Plaster
Lime plaster over historic masonry, matched to what is already there. A hard cement mix on soft old walls cracks the substrate rather than the patch.
Interior Walls and Ceilings
Veneer plaster over blueboard for a smooth, monolithic, paint-ready surface with no taped joints.
Block and Brick Walls
Type N or Type S mortar depending on whether the wall sits above grade or carries structural load, plus wall ties, joint reinforcement, and the units themselves.
Stone Veneer Over Masonry
Veneer anchors, scratch coat, and setting mortar sized to the substrate behind the stone, whether that is block, concrete, or framing.
Bring your assembly and square footage, and we will build the list before you start pricing.
Why Contractors and Homeowners Choose Central Home Supply
Full Stucco and Plaster Systems in One Stop
Wire, lath, paper, trim, sand, cement, and finish from one counter, with over 2,500 products behind it. If we do not have it, we source it.
Trim and Accessories Always Stocked
Weep screeds, casing beads, corner aids, and expansion joints are items crews frequently run short of mid-job. We keep them fully stocked so your Tuesday morning does not turn into an extra supply run.
Forklift Delivery, Not Curbside
Bagged and palletized material is heavier than most people plan for. Our forklift trucks deliver bulk orders across the county and set the pallets where the crew is working.
Why Half a Material List Stops a Crew
Stucco and masonry both run on complete systems, not single products.
The Trim Is What Runs Short — Weep screeds, casing beads, corner aids, and expansion joints are items crews frequently run short of mid-job. A missing weep screed allows moisture to sit inside the assembly instead of draining out.
Joint Layout Prevents Cracks — Movement causes most plaster cracking, which traces back to control- and expansion-joint placement more often than to issues with the mix. Because joints work in tandem with the lath layout, both should be determined before placing the order.
Sand Grade Shows in the Wall — Substituting concrete sand for plaster sand changes workability and finish texture, and it is visible once the wall is up.
Curing Builds Strength — Material that dries too fast rather than curing properly is weaker and cracks early. This applies to mortar joints as much as to a plaster field.
Mortar Type Matches the Wall — Using a stronger mortar than the units call for cracks the block or brick instead of the joint. Type and application get decided together, not separately.
Get the material list right at the counter, and the job runs smoothly.
Get it half right, and Tuesday morning turns into an unplanned supply run.
How to Order Masonry Supplies, Step by Step
STEP 1
Bring Your Assembly and Square Footage
Tell us the substrate you are working over, your square footage, and whether the job carries an engineer's spec. The wall assembly changes nearly every line on the list.
STEP 2
Pick Your System and Check the Finish
On plaster work, choose between a two-coat, three-coat, or one-coat system, which drives your lath type, joint accessories, sand quantity, and finish product. On block and brick, we confirm mortar type, ties, and reinforcement against the wall detail. Inspect texture and color samples in direct sunlight before submitting your order.
STEP 3
Build the Material List
We work through wire, lath, paper, trim, sand, cement, finish, block, brick, mortar, and veneer together, count the accessories most orders come up short on, and add the tools if you need them.
STEP 4
Pick Up, Schedule Delivery, or Get a Referral
Load at the yard or book forklift delivery, and tell us about access and where the pallets need to land. Are you running the job yourself, or do you need a crew? We refer you to licensed local contractors and stay available for additional material as the work goes up.
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