Have been watching your videos almost a year a now. Thank you for your work. I am renovating my house and had to close off some windows and doors. The workers covered with stucco but I can see hair crack all around the perimeter . The house is in desert , very hot and dry. Is this something I should worry about ? Meaning if workers did something wrong will it become worse over the time?
What a great family, I truly appreciate your production of these videos. It adds the details to a process dad just knew growing up in Mexico. I was astute enough to watch or help a little with mixing or moving mud and watching . I inherited these tools and have my own home after 45 years. Thank you for letting me be close to him again. With every float he is with me.
Good morning Tiago dude. Pops was right. He earned a good legal living, no doubt. Moms and dads love their kids and show them properly how things are done so that they too may earn a living if that's the direction they choose.😉 Nothing beats working with family, especially when harmony is in motion or sharpened with mutual kind and loving respect. Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of UA-cam. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.wconline.com/articles/89945-times-with-kirk-giordano-plastering en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lath_and_plaster
WOW...this is so cool to watch you guys doing what you do...I don't believe these days enough folks take the time to appreciate "true" craftsmen doing their trade or to take the time to gain the experience to be true masters without looking for short cuts. Thanks again for showing the pride that goes into great work! Have a great prosperous 2015!
Howdy Kirk. That ingenuous quote, "Live long and plaster," really Stucco'ed in my head. But seriously, thank you for all your help and guides, it has honed in my skills in this field. You are a true stucco and plaster jedi.
Howdy Mando, thank you my friend,next time you're at your neighborhood pub, get plastered like stucco," Live long and plaster Stucco/Plastering images and teaching video’s
Good morning Marco dude from Canada. I sho-nuff like your style. I agree. I'm waiting by the phone for the calls that will allow us to make more than our usual hourly wage. 😉 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of UA-cam. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.wconline.com/articles/89945-times-with-kirk-giordano-plastering en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lath_and_plaster
Keith Granger Evening Keith, dude, you are sure doing your research, best wishes with that fine finish or what we call a Santa Barbara Smooth Mission Finish. Kirk Giordano Plastering
Thank you Eliot Lilien, says a lot coming from a commercial contractor. You guys have to abide by all the rules and then some. Cheers, and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
Peter, knowing the materials is the key to most exterior and interior plastering repairs, takes as long as learning to apply. Cheers, and have a great new year! Kirk and Jason's DIY plastering tips
Another great vid. Because of your words of wisdom Kirk. When I do also drywall repair and matching finishes. I follow your rule. Look then match. Thanks again.
Happy holidays, do it services, thank you. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of UA-cam with over 800 videos
happy new year kirk and jason, just catching up on the videos and as always you guys are doing amazing work... wishing you guys plenty more success in 2015 and keep them videos coming...... all the best from glasgow scotland
Happy new Years John Reeves from brittany, North-West france, happy to here from you folks over there. I have relatives in Paris from my mom's side. Best wishes and have a great new year! Kirk and Jason's DIY plastering tips
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Howdy Lemy, thank you, my friend. Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world
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What ratio of sand to Portland cement do you use ? Different types of finishes would require a different mix ratio I'd imagine What are the most common ones ? Thanks 👍
Brilliant video Kirk! And a happy new year also! I'd like to ask you a few further questions too if you don't mind. When you lay on your brown coat and let it take a "set" (I understand that by this point it depends on temperature, substrate, thickness, mix etc) but what do you look out for? Say for example with a typical OPC mix, what makes you think "yes, that's ready for floating now"? When is it ready to float? Are you looking for firmness, pliability, do you press it with your fingers? How do you judge it? I am more familiar with this process when it comes to interior finishes / skimming etc, knowing how long to leave it take a set before trowelling etc, but cement is a little trickier and has different characteristics. Sorry for the long winded question! Any pointers would be great! Thanks
Evening Llyr Jones, temperature, substrate, thickness, mix, etc,. Llyr you must be a journeyman plasterer to realize all this stuff. I can usually tell when it's ready by color and by touch. If it's warm or hot and the cement plaster starts to turn A Whiter Shade Of Pale, or gray, that's when it's time to hustle or it's beyond control. Cheers, and Happy New Years, Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco instructional videos and forum only self taught I'm afraid! Being an avid viewer of yours has been invaluable also! Thanks again! Any more cinder block jobs coming up, I'll be sure to tune in, as that's the norm here in the UK.
Love your videos Kirk. A question: I am doing a renovation in India. The standard rendering technique used here is to use a very dry mix (portland + sand), with a consistency almost like soft brown sugar, and then rather than spreading on with a trowel, the mix is flicked on - in the hands of an experienced plasterer most of this sticks and then once the wall is sufficiently covered (depths of an inch or more don't seem to be a problem), floating is done initially with a long straight-edged piece of wood (often alongside a plumb line used to ensure good vertical lines), which is kind of jiggled up and down as it crosses the wall, which scrapes off unwanted excess. This leaves a surprisingly even and flat surface which is then lightly floated with a wet sponge. Corners are done on the fly with the help of a second straight edge. Till coming here I'd never come across this technique, always haveing used/seen a much wetter mix, like the one you use. Do you have any experience of/opinions on this approach?
Good Evening Nicholas, the application you explain is used here almost always for floors prior to setting tiles, I would not try this technique for walls myself, as the one I have been using forever is very effective. I will say to apply how you mention takes great skill. Best wishes, FYI, all of us here at the giordano plastering channel wish to thank all our subscriber and those of you how accidentally stumble on our channel a happy and prosperous new year kirk giordano plastering
Another great video. Thanks again.I love watching . For a do it yourselfer which is me I have a question I hope is not too dumb. If I had a 80 lb. bag of Sakrete stucco mix some sand and a bag of Portland cement how much sand and portland would I mix with the 80lb bag of Sakrete stucco to make the best mix. The reason I ask is I have heard this make a good simple mix ?Thanks
Morning David, excellent question, the Sakrete which is sold at Home Depot is user friendly, you just add water, portland cement plaster as I use most times, you have to add the sand yourself usually 3 parts sand to 1 part Portland. Both of these materials make a good mix. I think most home owners should purchase the cement plasters that just need water as the sand complicates mixing for the average DIY'er. FYI, Lowes sells Quikrete base coat and one coat both have the sand in them you just add water, read instructions as you can't overmix. Home Depot sells a similar product Sakrete, again you just add water. Home depot also sells both the Rapid Set Stucco and Rapid Set Stucco Patch. The difference between these two Rapid Set cement plasters is how much accelerator's they put in these bags, almost all of these fast setting cement plasters (Can Not) be mixed more than 3 to 5 minutes or strength is compromised. Confused?, well these store also carry the same brands for concrete, make sure they say stucco. Cheers and have a Happy New Years, Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
Howdy Tay, no worries, my brother. Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world
Kirk, Does Spec Mix Type S pre blended mortar work well as a brown coat on a vertical application? Do you ever recommend using a bonding agent when browning a wall over an old scratch coat (walls had a scratch coat sitting for over a year)?
Morning legalsolutions07, Type S pre blended mortar can be used for stucco or grout, depends on what product you buy. there are 30 different bags and companies that sell both. They will say for stucco and or mortar such as grout for cinder blocks or bricks. A scratch coat can set for years, before you apply the second coat, however make certain that theres no dust, grime, moss or crap like that that has settled in the grooves or the wall or the brown coat won't adhere properly Nothing sticks to duct. Usually a water hose with a lot of pressure can remove most of the dust that settles in the grooves. Cheers, and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
Thank You for another informative video, interesting about the different sand sizes and their specific applications on exterior surfaces....Happy 2015...
Happy New year guys! Been watching all your videos almost religiously to familiarize myself with stucco. The house I purchased is coated with eifs and two windows in the front of the house keep leaking. I had found an issue with one window on the Styrofoam trim it had an area where no eifs had been spread. I filled it in with eifs that the builders left but it still continues to leak. I've inspected the roof and inner structure in the attic and see no water leaks. What would you advise on checking or if there are any small fixes I may be able to try. Thank you for all your informative videos they have been an inspiration to try a little diy.
Morning Ardeleon, thank you, I would say start from the bottom and work your way up with a nozzle attached to the water hose to find exactly where it's leaking, once you have the water spraying where your testing you can set a brick on it for 20 minutes at a time, then work your way up. Once you find the leak, sounds like a quality polyurethane caulking might do the trick with a quality paint. I have torn apart many homes and can find a leak sometimes just by looking without testing, If you wish, send me a picture of the area in question, I will see if I can save you some time. kirk4stucco@gmail.com Cheers,and have a great new year! Kirk and Jason's DIY plastering tips
Good Evening, Chiney my fellow plasterer from the Caymen Islands, thank you and best wishes, FYI, all of us here at the giordano plastering channel we wish to thank all our subscribers and those of you who accidentally stumble on our channel a happy and prosperous new year kirk giordano plastering
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Hi Gil Velazquez, no, weld-crete is specifically engineered to adhere stucco to painted surfaces or concrete to concrete. What you need after the stucco is patched is a quality Primer and topcoat of paint, preferably from the same company. Any of the quality paints should not bleed through, but the Primer is veyr important with a primer the topcoat of paint won't last long. best wishes, kirk giordano
Gonna paint the stucco, change colors, BUT fixing all the many cracks first.Following your formula: pressure wash,poly-caulk cracks,bonding agent, then finish-stucco-crete. So the bonding agent only applied to cracks not entire bldg.? Did earlier mason paint to stucco bldg & paint fell off in (1) yr- Help!
Kirk and Family, Doing some stucco patch work on my daughters new "handyman special" home. Watch 3 or 4 of your videos and now I feel much more confident to tackle the job. Just one question .. what type caulk to seal next to the window and where the old stucco stopped ? From what I believe you said NOT the latex type but rather the type that is for repairing cracks in cement that IS polyurethane based .. Is that correct ? Again, thanks very much. Ed Blanchard, Phila, PA
Edward Blanchard Hello Edward, when I repair cracks with a sandy texture I use Mor-Fleexx or a tile grout caulking, If need the added sand to match the existing finish. When I am caulking windows ,doors pipes, etc. to the paper I prefer Sikaflex as this is a professional grade adhesive and sealer that has never let me down. The sika I am referring to is the Polyurethan, yea, it's a drag to work with as you can't clean with water, but the way I use it I don't need to clean as it gets covered in stucco. Best wishes, kirk Giordano
I love watching your videos both because of the skill you display but also because you give clear and practical explainations of the variables involved. Thank you! Now my question. I have a cabin. It's chimney is cracked somewhat. I called the only mason in this small town. He said the chimney seemed stable and safe and the crack was likely from an earthquake. He said we could stabize the crack with banding and then either stucco over or put on a facing material on the chimney (about 15 feet tall in total -- about 6 above the roof line). This is not structural work. He said he wanted 4500$ for the job which sounds expensive to me but in any case I do not have it. I was thinking of stuccoing the chimney myself an either ending with a color coat or paint. One additional oddity. The brick is not flat but varies in height bt about 1/2 inch. I have done some tile but no stucco. Id such a job doable at all. By an amateur? Thanks!!!!
Evening Daniel Dude, thank you However, I don't know if you or anyone else has the skill to plaster a chimney or not, sorry I do have a couple of video's that may answer your question though, below Live long and Plaster Kirk & Jason giordano’s plaster teaching videos with images ua-cam.com/video/IkBHz_SQePQ/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/9SfDt0wYr2g/v-deo.html
Evening Jeff Santia, dry-vit wrote the book on stucco. It's acrylic color finish is what I applied to my home. It has been in this country for perhaps 40 years? It was used long before coming to the U.S. in the UK. Best wishes, Kirk Giordano Plastering
Morning 06acc, I sometimes go to Pleasanton, Please e-mail me at kirk4stucco@gmail.com Best wishes and have a great new year! Kirk and Jasons DIY plastering network
Happy holidays Ben, I do. However, stucco has to cure for at least 28 days before the homeowner or contactor paints it. Unfortunately, I have no time for a life as is. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of UA-cam with over 800 videos
Hi Paul Richardson from New Zealand, you can simply go over any area's that you wish with new stucco, after properer prep work. The larger the aggregate (sand and or stone) the stronger the stucco, best wishes and happy holidays, Kirk Giordano
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i like your videos kirk,just wondering why you dont scoop the mud from the top of the hawk?the renderers here in australia do it that way,and it looks more professional aswell??
Howdy Gamer Dude, I like allowing the mud to fall on my trowel rather than using the extra strength to pull off the hawk, to each his own. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s
I mixed some stucco from an old job and it is soft and comes off the patch like dust. It is a small patch so I just used what I had. Can I add some portland concrete to make is solid? It is too small of a job to call someone out. I did get the color mix to add. Thanks.
Evening Mike sure you can, make certain it's clean so the new stucco adheres well, maybe even a bonding agent to be applied atop the old patch. Note: to all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering
@@StuccoPlastering Thank you for your timely response. No work over the holidays for me! A final question I have is how to get the closest color match. I have the right color mix but no instructions; do I gradually add color to my new stucco mix until it is close to the color of my "wet" existing stucco. I really enjoyed your video which confirmed most of what I was doing. Now back to your videos.
Howdy Mike as a rule you pick the color you want, you then purchase a 94-pound bag of finish and add the complete package of color to that bag, this gives you the exact color. Here’s wishing you and yours a happy new year. From the entire plastering Giordano Family
Kirk I had a contractor remove and replace some damage wood under my stucco on by fake chimney (Gas chimney with ply under stucco 2'x8' section). Unfortunately in less than a year the stucco is cracked where it was replaced. Can you share how to repair the area or should I use a polymeric caulk to seal the crack?
Happy holidays Samuel, I have many video's that explain cracking, at your stage I'd recommend simply recommend caulking with sand in it to fill the crack. Mor-Flexx works well. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of UA-cam with over 800 videos
Good morning Curt dude. Not really. With all the different portland types of cement available, the strength level is not that important. The bottom line stucco is still the strongest substrate available.😉 You want to mix the stucco where it is easy to apply with skill and not strength. Takes a bit of time to learn, but learn you will if you keep at it.🕺🏻 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of UA-cam. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lath_and_plaster
@@StuccoPlastering I didnt expect a reply. Very kind. Thinking about using dry stack cinder blocks for a privacy wall. I'll put huge foam shapes on top and mesh it in. Gonna be gorgeous!
@@curtdulle642 Just a thought my friend. Plaster or Stucco fence methods, using wood or CMU blocks, which would you prefer? ua-cam.com/video/1pEkQ9MJrKo/v-deo.html Stucco Cold joint explained stucco fence neighbors view, privacy stucco fence, sand stucco finish ua-cam.com/video/3-CP2lKdDqA/v-deo.html
so many mixes.... my head is spinning .... ok here is a question if I mix Structo lite with portland does that make it exterior grade stucco.... and is it a base 1 or 2 or top coat... or all 3 scratch brown and top.... is it necessary too use a bonding agent and will it bond to plywood substrates and protect them from weather ... or never go directly to plywood without a screen.... wow did i get that all out in one sentence.... oh and is an aggragate always necessary
Howdy Jack Condor, Structo-lite is lime mixed with gypsum, so to add it to portland will weaken the portland and a bad idea for exterior plastering. However, if you applying Structo-lite for the insides of a home or building you can add a handful of portland, this will speed up the set time from 3 to 5 hours to about 20 minutes. You didn't hear this from me.🍺 You cant protect plywood from rainwater with any bonding agents, You would have to apply a real moisture barrier, then attach stucco netting. Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world
Howdy Dominick, I would still use stucco as concrete has rocks. Naturally, the concrete has to be pressure washed and I would suggest a bonding agent on the concrete before applying stucco. Live long and plaster Jason and I will teach you, “how to render a wall.”
@chad Avis Stop hating. Kirk is a contractor...self employed. He has every right to state his opinion as he sees fit. Nothling wrong with pool TROWELS. I have many and use them myself along with darbies , rods and inside / outside corner tools. Quit trying to bust a journeyman's balls. Keep up the great work Kirk !!!
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Evening Joe, that is sort of like BMI, silos, it's all figured out for you, a hod carrier just pushes a button, this does make mixing easier. Cheers, kirk giordano
Howdy Darrell Dude, its called a stucco or mud scoop, you can click on the link in the description, and purchase from Amazon directly. best wishes, kirk giordano Plasterinmg
i have been doing various forms of construction most of my life......... i have 10 acres in the old growth forest........ so i have been working on building everything from elements drawn from the land. i enjoy building the old ways using forgotten techniques. however due to the impracticalness of not having all the essential elements necessary, on my land, I have had to use natural stuff from around my region...... i have been getting lime a natron from central Oregon and sand from the beach and that sort of thing. natural building is far slower then using conventional products. I also joined the brick masons union. unfortunately that has not been as educationally helpful as i had hoped. thanks for the share of all your excellent videos, they are far more time efficient for gaining the knowledge i need for building the things that come to mind...... I am currently building a hybrid Russian rocket stove made from a discarded wood stove clay and tin pipe . i will be posting a video on my channel when i get it all done.
Good afternoon Darrell dude, I know the feeling I had 16 acres, trying to contain it was hopeless, I focused on one acre, even that was too much work along with my trade and raising a family. A fella has to learn to improvise with what they have at hand. Live long and plaster, Kirk’s, plastering tips and technique
Howdy Omar, it's a term used for applying the second coat of stucco, Boring stucco jargon, Live long and Plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s
As a DIY, what products do I use for the base coat, brown coat, and finish coat. Don't want to paint if I don't have to. El Rey stucco is the most common here in Albuquerque. Thank you, your videos are a great service!!
Good morning Tony Dude, I would suggest for all base coats, you use a portland based cement plaster that can be purchased at your local Lowes or Home Depot. Or you can type in plastering yards and buy what we use as in Hanson's Lehigh premium cement plaster, you won't find this product at your local hardware store, As a rule I mix 1 part cement plaster to 3 parts sand. Finish coats can be any bags that says, stucco finish, or La Habra, Western, BMI, Carsons, and such. Live long and plaster teaching repairing your number 1 investment, your home
Howdy Juan, for a man who can apply as much as 5 guys, I'd think you'd have all the employment you wanted.🍺 Seriously, try posting an ad saying, "Plasterer, looking for work," yes, the post cost 10 bucks, but can lead to full-time work. Also, call some union halls for plastering and see if they are hiring. Best wishes my friend. Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world
Howdy Jack Dude, I don't know who Jane Drill is, but if she's good looking and available, I'd rather have a drink with her. Know what I mean, Vern. Besides, there no glory in being the best. We just show how we do things, there are many ways to skin a cat. Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video's bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world
Howdy Juan, you mean your stronger and just as good as two men, congratulations, Enjoy. Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world
HOW? 25 YEARS AGO . I just mixed up some sand, portland cement and today 2015 the wall looks great? Why? The sand was from a wash down the street. 25 years, the wall looks great? Why?
hi are you accepting applications at this time i have experience in cement &pardging ohh if it helps im ITALIAN too i would love to get out of this stupid province im in lolololo
mario d.c Hello Mario, sorry brother, it's tough to even keep my sons working as I don't work that often. Best wishes my Italian friend kirk giordano plastering
Hi Nick, you'll have to buy the pints. at the neighborhood pubs, as I don't know my way around. I was actually considering moving up toward that area lately, don't want an area to jam packed but more laid back and close to the ocean. Oakland is so packed these days as we now have the biggest ports in the country a mile from my home, so every day all day is rush hour, it sucks. Folks just gotta have stuff they don't need and won't use because the TV says so, BTW we haven't watched TV in over 15 years as for the brainwashing it creates. Cheers kirk giordano
Happy holidays Steven, I wish. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of UA-cam with over 800 videos
I love your videos. You have many, so maybe I missed it, but I have a suggestion. Often, one of the things you do is "read" the previous work on a repair. You are able to say -- and replicate - the work others did. So you say, "this guy.." did such and such with this material and tools. However, you do not give a close up of how one so reads. Maybe that would be worth showing in more detail. Thanks.
Good afternoon Daniel, fair enough, I just looked at 3 jobs today one was a rotten bathroom which I saw only the inside I informed the homeowner that there was a scupper on the exterior wall and that a parapet was more than lily there also, I explained a few more issues by viewing just the wood rot from the inside, i was correct on all issues, I also do this with exteriors, I don't feel this is difficult, in fact I feel it's quite easy after removing enough stucco to build three second story homes. You learn the how's and why's which are necessary to understand how to fix. I'd bet any fella who has been in the stucco trade for as long as I can also do the same thing as it's all simple awareness. Live long and plaster Kirk’s how to plastering video’s
Howdy Oscar dude, type in how to lath in our channel, we have hundreds to suit your requests. Live long and plaster Kirk Giordano’s Plastering answers to life’s issuesdd
Good evening Oscar my friend, type in, " how to lath," 50 will appear, pick the one that interests you the most for your particular interest. Peace love and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world on UA-cam Video
Morning aaron press, thank you, I believe it does, when it's painted it will be as close as possible. Australia, sounds like the place to be, I would like to visit it there, not to work my ass off, but to vacation on the beaches. Cheers and have a Happy New Years, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
Ha sorry mate didn't think it got painted. Yeah it's pretty nice especially this time of year although a little hot for plastering ha. Cool to see different methods of plastering from foreign places. Keep up the good work
Hello aaron press, a color coat within a color coat? The only color this can be done to with color coating the entire wall is christal white, Than the texture must be on the money. Best wishes and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
Evening ABC Dude, we all have our strengths, doubtful I can do what you do either.😉 Note: to all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering
Have been watching your videos almost a year a now. Thank you for your work. I am renovating my house and had to close off some windows and doors. The workers covered with stucco but I can see hair crack all around the perimeter . The house is in desert , very hot and dry. Is this something I should worry about ? Meaning if workers did something wrong will it become worse over the time?
Howdy Garri, nothing to worry about in the extream heat or in alska where its cold. Jut keep all the cracks caulked thus, no worries.🍾
@@StuccoPlastering thank you for your response
What a great family, I truly appreciate your production of these videos. It adds the details to a process dad just knew growing up in Mexico. I was astute enough to watch or help a little with mixing or moving mud and watching . I inherited these tools and have my own home after 45 years. Thank you for letting me be close to him again. With every float he is with me.
Good morning Tiago dude. Pops was right. He earned a good legal living, no doubt.
Moms and dads love their kids and show them properly how things are done so that they too may earn a living if that's the direction they choose.😉
Nothing beats working with family, especially when harmony is in motion or sharpened with mutual kind and loving respect.
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WOW...this is so cool to watch you guys doing what you do...I don't believe these days enough folks take the time to appreciate "true" craftsmen doing their trade or to take the time to gain the experience to be true masters without looking for short cuts. Thanks again for showing the pride that goes into great work! Have a great prosperous 2015!
Howdy Straight Shooter, man I like your style,
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Howdy Kirk. That ingenuous quote, "Live long and plaster," really Stucco'ed in my head. But seriously, thank you for all your help and guides, it has honed in my skills in this field. You are a true stucco and plaster jedi.
Howdy Mando, thank you my friend,next time you're at your neighborhood pub, get plastered like stucco,"
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You are a great communicator.
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Good morning Marco dude from Canada. I sho-nuff like your style. I agree. I'm waiting by the phone for the calls that will allow us to make more than our usual hourly wage. 😉
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Grret DIY Video - The demonstration of hard rubber vs sponge floats starting at 7:55 minutes was very helpful.
Keith Granger Evening Keith, dude, you are sure doing your research,
best wishes with that fine finish or what we call a Santa Barbara Smooth Mission Finish.
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Thank you Eliot Lilien, says a lot coming from a commercial contractor.
You guys have to abide by all the rules and then some.
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HI There,Eliot HAPPY NEW YEAR, GOD may bless u in all aspect of life.
Stucco do's and don'ts, Do have a Happy New Years, Don't get the set of matching handcuffs in the process!
Identifying your original material an texture is key if not new as in changed . .
Peter, knowing the materials is the key to most exterior and interior plastering repairs, takes as long as learning to apply.
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Great job.
Evening Merlex stucco, thank you, always nice to hear from you folks,
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Another great vid. Because of your words of wisdom Kirk. When I do also drywall repair and matching finishes. I follow your rule. Look then match. Thanks again.
Happy holidays, do it services, thank you.
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happy new year kirk and jason, just catching up on the videos and as always you guys are doing amazing work... wishing you guys plenty more success in 2015 and keep them videos coming...... all the best from glasgow scotland
Thanks a lot Kirk. Great help on this job where I replaced a few windows. Cheers! Always good to learn from a pro. Be well.
Evening Armand thanks brother we try to please,
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Happy new year to Kirk and his great family, from Brittany, N W France. ×××××
Happy new Years John Reeves from brittany, North-West france, happy to here from you folks over there.
I have relatives in Paris from my mom's side.
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I love you guys. Thank you for all the great info
Good morning Christine, you, my dear, are welcome.
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Hello there, my first time commenting on anything.. thank you for all your videos you are doing a great job and keeping it real : ]
Howdy Lemy, thank you, my friend.
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I like the sandy scraping sounds of a trowel skimming on a hawk
Howdy, funny I never thought about that sound.
Always enjoy your videos.
Howdy CC dude, thank you.😉
Thank you for this video. I appreciate it!
Good morning Les Mack dude, your welcome.
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You are an artist!
Morning Tom Quinn, man, I like your style,
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Thank you very much for all these useful advices! 👏👏👏😉😉😉
Evening delta, no worries, thank you.
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What ratio of sand to Portland cement do you use ?
Different types of finishes would require a different mix ratio I'd imagine
What are the most common ones ?
Thanks 👍
Three parts sand to one part Portland stucco.
Brilliant video Kirk! And a happy new year also! I'd like to ask you a few further questions too if you don't mind.
When you lay on your brown coat and let it take a "set" (I understand that by this point it depends on temperature, substrate, thickness, mix etc) but what do you look out for? Say for example with a typical OPC mix, what makes you think "yes, that's ready for floating now"? When is it ready to float? Are you looking for firmness, pliability, do you press it with your fingers? How do you judge it?
I am more familiar with this process when it comes to interior finishes / skimming etc, knowing how long to leave it take a set before trowelling etc, but cement is a little trickier and has different characteristics.
Sorry for the long winded question! Any pointers would be great!
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Evening Llyr Jones, temperature, substrate, thickness, mix, etc,.
Llyr you must be a journeyman plasterer to realize all this stuff.
I can usually tell when it's ready by color and by touch.
If it's warm or hot and the cement plaster starts to turn A Whiter Shade Of Pale, or gray, that's when it's time to hustle or it's beyond control.
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Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco instructional videos and forum only self taught I'm afraid! Being an avid viewer of yours has been invaluable also! Thanks again! Any more cinder block jobs coming up, I'll be sure to tune in, as that's the norm here in the UK.
i would still like to see a full finished piece that has been painted...
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Love your videos Kirk. A question: I am doing a renovation in India. The standard rendering technique used here is to use a very dry mix (portland + sand), with a consistency almost like soft brown sugar, and then rather than spreading on with a trowel, the mix is flicked on - in the hands of an experienced plasterer most of this sticks and then once the wall is sufficiently covered (depths of an inch or more don't seem to be a problem), floating is done initially with a long straight-edged piece of wood (often alongside a plumb line used to ensure good vertical lines), which is kind of jiggled up and down as it crosses the wall, which scrapes off unwanted excess. This leaves a surprisingly even and flat surface which is then lightly floated with a wet sponge. Corners are done on the fly with the help of a second straight edge. Till coming here I'd never come across this technique, always haveing used/seen a much wetter mix, like the one you use. Do you have any experience of/opinions on this approach?
Good Evening Nicholas, the application you explain is used here almost always for floors prior to setting tiles, I would not try this technique for walls myself, as the one I have been using forever is very effective.
I will say to apply how you mention takes great skill.
Best wishes,
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Another great video. Thanks again.I love watching . For a do it yourselfer which is me I have a question I hope is not too dumb. If I had a 80 lb. bag of Sakrete stucco mix some sand and a bag of Portland cement how much sand and portland would I mix with the 80lb bag of Sakrete stucco to make the best mix. The reason I ask is I have heard this make a good simple mix ?Thanks
Morning David, excellent question, the Sakrete which is sold at Home Depot is user friendly, you just add water, portland cement plaster as I use most times, you have to add the sand yourself usually 3 parts sand to 1 part Portland. Both of these materials make a good mix.
I think most home owners should purchase the cement plasters that just need water as the sand complicates mixing for the average DIY'er.
FYI, Lowes sells Quikrete base coat and one coat both have the sand in them you just add water, read instructions as you can't overmix.
Home Depot sells a similar product Sakrete, again you just add water.
Home depot also sells both the Rapid Set Stucco and Rapid Set Stucco Patch.
The difference between these two Rapid Set cement plasters is how much accelerator's they put in these bags, almost all of these fast setting cement plasters (Can Not) be mixed more than 3 to 5 minutes or strength is compromised.
Confused?, well these store also carry the same brands for concrete, make sure they say stucco.
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Kirk, thank you for the video!!
Howdy Tay, no worries, my brother.
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You are too kind, thank you.
Kirk,
Does Spec Mix Type S pre blended mortar work well as a brown coat on a vertical application? Do you ever recommend using a bonding agent when browning a wall over an old scratch coat (walls had a scratch coat sitting for over a year)?
Morning legalsolutions07, Type S pre blended mortar can be used for stucco or grout, depends on what product you buy.
there are 30 different bags and companies that sell both.
They will say for stucco and or mortar such as grout for cinder blocks or bricks.
A scratch coat can set for years, before you apply the second coat, however make certain that theres no dust, grime, moss or crap like that that has settled in the grooves or the wall or the brown coat won't adhere properly
Nothing sticks to duct.
Usually a water hose with a lot of pressure can remove most of the dust that settles in the grooves.
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Thank You for another informative video, interesting about the different sand sizes and their specific applications on exterior surfaces....Happy 2015...
Evening William M Popper, thank you,
Cheers and have a Fantastic New Year also!
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Love the vids. Thank you!
Morning EJConrad, thank you we will try and keep them coming.
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stucco star! Darn hard work!
Evening botchos dude, it's not that hard, it just looks like it, its all practice.
thanks for the bone,
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Happy New year guys! Been watching all your videos almost religiously to familiarize myself with stucco. The house I purchased is coated with eifs and two windows in the front of the house keep leaking. I had found an issue with one window on the Styrofoam trim it had an area where no eifs had been spread. I filled it in with eifs that the builders left but it still continues to leak. I've inspected the roof and inner structure in the attic and see no water leaks. What would you advise on checking or if there are any small fixes I may be able to try. Thank you for all your informative videos they have been an inspiration to try a little diy.
Morning Ardeleon, thank you, I would say start from the bottom and work your way up with a nozzle attached to the water hose to find exactly where it's leaking, once you have the water spraying where your testing you can set a brick on it for 20 minutes at a time, then work your way up.
Once you find the leak, sounds like a quality polyurethane caulking might do the trick with a quality paint.
I have torn apart many homes and can find a leak sometimes just by looking without testing, If you wish, send me a picture of the area in question, I will see if I can save you some time.
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am really good at this work I work in the cayman ilands.love your videos
Good Evening, Chiney my fellow plasterer from the Caymen Islands, thank you and best wishes,
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You are honest man, cool
Good morning Konstantinus, is there any other way a man can live.
I'd make a terrible politician.
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Mr. Giordano when you paint it do you have to use weld crete so the patch doesn't bleed through thank you in advance for your answer
Hi Gil Velazquez, no, weld-crete is specifically engineered to adhere stucco to painted surfaces or concrete to concrete.
What you need after the stucco is patched is a quality Primer and topcoat of paint, preferably from the same company.
Any of the quality paints should not bleed through, but the Primer is veyr important with a primer the topcoat of paint won't last long.
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Gonna paint the stucco, change colors, BUT fixing all the many cracks first.Following your formula: pressure wash,poly-caulk cracks,bonding agent, then finish-stucco-crete. So the bonding agent only applied to cracks not entire bldg.? Did earlier mason paint to stucco bldg & paint fell off in (1) yr- Help!
Kirk and Family, Doing some stucco patch work on my daughters new "handyman special" home. Watch 3 or 4 of your videos and now I feel much more confident to tackle the job. Just one question .. what type caulk to seal next to the window and where the old stucco stopped ? From what I believe you said NOT the latex type but rather the type that is for repairing cracks in cement that IS polyurethane based .. Is that correct ? Again, thanks very much. Ed Blanchard, Phila, PA
Edward Blanchard Hello Edward, when I repair cracks with a sandy texture I use Mor-Fleexx or a tile grout caulking, If need the added sand to match the existing finish.
When I am caulking windows ,doors pipes, etc. to the paper I prefer Sikaflex as this is a professional grade adhesive and sealer that has never let me down.
The sika I am referring to is the Polyurethan, yea, it's a drag to work with as you can't clean with water, but the way I use it I don't need to clean as it gets covered in stucco.
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Very nice!! Thanks for sharing!!
Morning Herbin' Legend dude, no worries,
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I love watching your videos both because of the skill you display but also because you give clear and practical explainations of the variables involved. Thank you!
Now my question.
I have a cabin. It's chimney is cracked somewhat. I called the only mason in this small town. He said the chimney seemed stable and safe and the crack was likely from an earthquake. He said we could stabize the crack with banding and then either stucco over or put on a facing material on the chimney (about 15 feet tall in total -- about 6 above the roof line). This is not structural work. He said he wanted 4500$ for the job which sounds expensive to me but in any case I do not have it. I was thinking of stuccoing the chimney myself an either ending with a color coat or paint. One additional oddity. The brick is not flat but varies in height bt about 1/2 inch. I have done some tile but no stucco. Id such a job doable at all. By an amateur?
Thanks!!!!
Evening Daniel Dude, thank you
However, I don't know if you or anyone else has the skill to plaster a chimney or not, sorry
I do have a couple of video's that may answer your question though, below
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Thanks very much! I had found one of these 2 videos before. I wish you were in my area: I would hire you in a minute.
Howdy Dan, no worries
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Morning Paul Richardson, no worries,
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Scott:
Thanks for your helpful vids. My question is, what do you think of the product called drivit
Evening Jeff Santia, dry-vit wrote the book on stucco.
It's acrylic color finish is what I applied to my home.
It has been in this country for perhaps 40 years?
It was used long before coming to the U.S. in the UK.
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Hi, Do you come out to the eastbay area to do work? I'm in the Livermore Pleasanton area? I have some stucco repair work for you.
Morning 06acc, I sometimes go to Pleasanton, Please e-mail me at kirk4stucco@gmail.com
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Thanks Kirk
I would like to see how theses patches are presenting themself after painting. Do you have videos showing this? Cheers.
Happy holidays Ben, I do. However, stucco has to cure for at least 28 days before the homeowner or contactor paints it. Unfortunately, I have no time for a life as is.
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Can I go over old cracked stucco that’s over cylinder block foundation? Live in NJ
Good morning, absolutely you can, clean the wall well first, if it's painted apply a bonding agent on the wall, the stucco as usual.😉
The Stucco on my villa in New Zealand seems to have stones in it any advice for repairs.?
Paul
Hi Paul Richardson from New Zealand, you can simply go over any area's that you wish with new stucco, after properer prep work.
The larger the aggregate (sand and or stone) the stronger the stucco,
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Hey Kirk, do a tour of the work truck. Thanks.
Happy holidays Jorge, no worries here it is.
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i like your videos kirk,just wondering why you dont scoop the mud from the top of the hawk?the renderers here in australia do it that way,and it looks more professional aswell??
Howdy Gamer Dude, I like allowing the mud to fall on my trowel rather than using the extra strength to pull off the hawk, to each his own.
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I mixed some stucco from an old job and it is soft and comes off the patch like dust. It is a small patch so I just used what I had. Can I add some portland concrete to make is solid? It is too small of a job to call someone out. I did get the color mix to add.
Thanks.
Evening Mike sure you can, make certain it's clean so the new stucco adheres well, maybe even a bonding agent to be applied atop the old patch.
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@@StuccoPlastering Thank you for your timely response. No work over the holidays for me! A final question I have is how to get the closest color match. I have the right color mix but no instructions; do I gradually add color to my new stucco mix until it is close to the color of my "wet" existing stucco.
I really enjoyed your video which confirmed most of what I was doing. Now back to your videos.
Howdy Mike as a rule you pick the color you want, you then purchase a 94-pound bag of finish and add the complete package of color to that bag, this gives you the exact color.
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Kirk I had a contractor remove and replace some damage wood under my stucco on by fake chimney (Gas chimney with ply under stucco 2'x8' section). Unfortunately in less than a year the stucco is cracked where it was replaced. Can you share how to repair the area or should I use a polymeric caulk to seal the crack?
Happy holidays Samuel, I have many video's that explain cracking, at your stage I'd recommend simply recommend caulking with sand in it to fill the crack.
Mor-Flexx works well.
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If it sucks into the wall faster and dries out quick would that make it stronger you think?
Good morning Curt dude. Not really. With all the different portland types of cement available, the strength level is not that important.
The bottom line stucco is still the strongest substrate available.😉
You want to mix the stucco where it is easy to apply with skill and not strength. Takes a bit of time to learn, but learn you will if you keep at it.🕺🏻
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@@StuccoPlastering I didnt expect a reply. Very kind. Thinking about using dry stack cinder blocks for a privacy wall. I'll put huge foam shapes on top and mesh it in. Gonna be gorgeous!
@@curtdulle642 Just a thought my friend.
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@@StuccoPlastering I haven't done much stucco work. Did alot of Eifs. I'm thinking block will be easier. 🤷
@@curtdulle642 no doubt, especially if your familiar with blocks, cheers
so many mixes.... my head is spinning .... ok here is a question if I mix Structo lite with portland does that make it exterior grade stucco.... and is it a base 1 or 2 or top coat... or all 3 scratch brown and top.... is it necessary too use a bonding agent and will it bond to plywood substrates and protect them from weather ... or never go directly to plywood without a screen.... wow did i get that all out in one sentence.... oh and is an aggragate always necessary
Howdy Jack Condor, Structo-lite is lime mixed with gypsum, so to add it to portland will weaken the portland and a bad idea for exterior plastering.
However, if you applying Structo-lite for the insides of a home or building you can add a handful of portland, this will speed up the set time from 3 to 5 hours to about 20 minutes.
You didn't hear this from me.🍺
You cant protect plywood from rainwater with any bonding agents, You would have to apply a real moisture barrier, then attach stucco netting.
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What would you use on a concrete wall that is Spalding and cracking apart.missing chunks of concrete
Howdy Dominick, I would still use stucco as concrete has rocks.
Naturally, the concrete has to be pressure washed and I would suggest a bonding agent on the concrete before applying stucco.
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Stop hating. Kirk is a contractor...self employed. He has every right to state his opinion as he sees fit. Nothling wrong with pool TROWELS. I have many and use them myself along with darbies , rods and inside / outside corner tools. Quit trying to bust a journeyman's balls.
Keep up the great work Kirk !!!
Happy holidays Mike, give em hell, thank you
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my company moved from the piles of sand..to amex..now we use spec mix
Evening Joe, that is sort of like BMI, silos, it's all figured out for you, a hod carrier just pushes a button,
this does make mixing easier.
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Hi botchos, you my friend are my newest and bestest pal for that comment, in fact you're on fire this evening.
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Very good video
Howdy Jack dude, thank you, my friend.
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what is that mud dipper and where did you get it ?????? i like that one
Howdy Darrell Dude, its called a stucco or mud scoop, you can click on the link in the description, and purchase from Amazon directly.
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thanks for the link
i have been doing various forms of construction most of my life......... i have 10 acres in the old growth forest........ so i have been working on building everything from elements drawn from the land. i enjoy building the old ways using forgotten techniques. however due to the impracticalness of not having all the essential elements necessary, on my land, I have had to use natural stuff from around my region...... i have been getting lime a natron from central Oregon and sand from the beach and that sort of thing. natural building is far slower then using conventional products.
I also joined the brick masons union. unfortunately that has not been as educationally helpful as i had hoped. thanks for the share of all your excellent videos, they are far more time efficient for gaining the knowledge i need for building the things that come to mind...... I am currently building a hybrid Russian rocket stove made from a discarded wood stove clay and tin pipe . i will be posting a video on my channel when i get it all done.
Good afternoon Darrell dude, I know the feeling I had 16 acres, trying to contain it was hopeless, I focused on one acre, even that was too much work along with my trade and raising a family.
A fella has to learn to improvise with what they have at hand.
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I like how he always has a clean white shirt, never seems to get anything on him
Howdy Sneak dude, thank you just takes a bit of practice
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What does he mean by browning out the stucco
Howdy Omar, it's a term used for applying the second coat of stucco,
Boring stucco jargon,
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when i put on stucco it just falls off , lol
Happens to the best of us too.😉
Give the wall a mist of water a few times and it will stick.
As a DIY, what products do I use for the base coat, brown coat, and finish coat. Don't want to paint if I don't have to. El Rey stucco is the most common here in Albuquerque. Thank you, your videos are a great service!!
Good morning Tony Dude, I would suggest for all base coats, you use a portland based cement plaster that can be purchased at your local Lowes or Home Depot.
Or you can type in plastering yards and buy what we use as in Hanson's Lehigh premium cement plaster, you won't find this product at your local hardware store,
As a rule I mix 1 part cement plaster to 3 parts sand.
Finish coats can be any bags that says, stucco finish, or La Habra, Western, BMI, Carsons, and such.
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I'm a labor any advice or u got any jobs for me out there
Howdy Juan, for a man who can apply as much as 5 guys, I'd think you'd have all the employment you wanted.🍺
Seriously, try posting an ad saying, "Plasterer, looking for work," yes, the post cost 10 bucks, but can lead to full-time work.
Also, call some union halls for plastering and see if they are hiring. Best wishes my friend.
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Kirk you have to do a plaster showdown with See Jane Drill ..... show her who's boss....
Howdy Jack Dude, I don't know who Jane Drill is, but if she's good looking and available, I'd rather have a drink with her.
Know what I mean, Vern.
Besides, there no glory in being the best. We just show how we do things, there are many ways to skin a cat.
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I can mix an spread more brown coat then 5 guys
Howdy Juan, you mean your stronger and just as good as two men, congratulations, Enjoy.
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Howdy Sid, thank you
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HOW?
25 YEARS AGO .
I just mixed up some sand, portland cement and today 2015 the wall looks great? Why?
The sand was from a wash down the street.
25 years, the wall looks great? Why?
Evening Fr Louie Goad, way to go brother,
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hi are you accepting applications at this time i have experience in cement &pardging ohh if it helps im ITALIAN too i would love to get out of this stupid province im in lolololo
mario d.c Hello Mario, sorry brother, it's tough to even keep my sons working as I don't work that often.
Best wishes my Italian friend
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i was only joking but im surprised you should be loaded with work you do very nice work .. all the best.. ciao
Hi nick diaz dude, you got me.
best wishes,
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lol thanks you to all the best if i ever come down to L.A i'll be sure to look you up till then happy new year .bro.
Hi Nick, you'll have to buy the pints. at the neighborhood pubs, as I don't know my way around.
I was actually considering moving up toward that area lately, don't want an area to jam packed but more laid back and close to the ocean.
Oakland is so packed these days as we now have the biggest ports in the country a mile from my home, so every day all day is rush hour, it sucks.
Folks just gotta have stuff they don't need and won't use because the TV says so, BTW we haven't watched TV in over 15 years as for the brainwashing it creates.
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Only a real professional can show up to the repair job and know exactly where to pick up and how to achieve the best result
Exzackory. 🍾
Matthew McConaughey?
Happy holidays Steven, I wish.
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Nobody lays it on thick like you Kirk.
Easy big Daddy, this is a rated G channel.🍻
CANT wait to do some muddy work...ALOT too it...
I find it relaxing, personally.
I love your videos. You have many, so maybe I missed it, but I have a suggestion. Often, one of the things you do is "read" the previous work on a repair. You are able to say -- and replicate - the work others did. So you say, "this guy.." did such and such with this material and tools. However, you do not give a close up of how one so reads. Maybe that would be worth showing in more detail. Thanks.
Good afternoon Daniel, fair enough, I just looked at 3 jobs today one was a rotten bathroom which I saw only the inside I informed the homeowner that there was a scupper on the exterior wall and that a parapet was more than lily there also, I explained a few more issues by viewing just the wood rot from the inside, i was correct on all issues, I also do this with exteriors, I don't feel this is difficult, in fact I feel it's quite easy after removing enough stucco to build three second story homes.
You learn the how's and why's which are necessary to understand how to fix.
I'd bet any fella who has been in the stucco trade for as long as I can also do the same thing as it's all simple awareness.
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I thought the dude at 8:00 was looking for some change for the vending machine. Haha
Howdy Javier, exzackory,🤷♂️
Here’s wishing you and yours a happy holiday season.
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You never show how install the screen
Howdy Oscar dude, type in how to lath in our channel, we have hundreds to suit your requests.
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Good evening Oscar my friend, type in, " how to lath," 50 will appear, pick the one that interests you the most for your particular interest.
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Been watching your videos, and it's funny how it seems u are drunk in every of them lol
Good morning Gary Dude, you my friend, are very observant.
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Good evening from Finland Kirk. You are the man, keep it up!
Why is everything so OTT in America haha that truck and mixer doe
Hi James,
I Agree, I'm just part of the system,
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Catholic family!
MASONS: MILLIONS OF YEARS IN THE WORK.
Do do
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change speed to 1.5 and he sounds like christian bale in american psycho
Good afternoon no name, I sort of like that
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It doesn't match up with the existing though? A lot different to how we do it here in Australia. Cool to watch though your a gun
Morning aaron press, thank you, I believe it does, when it's painted it will be as close as possible.
Australia, sounds like the place to be, I would like to visit it there, not to work my ass off, but to vacation on the beaches.
Cheers and have a Happy New Years,
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Ha sorry mate didn't think it got painted. Yeah it's pretty nice especially this time of year although a little hot for plastering ha. Cool to see different methods of plastering from foreign places. Keep up the good work
Hello aaron press, a color coat within a color coat?
The only color this can be done to with color coating the entire wall is christal white, Than the texture must be on the money.
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I can’t even spread peanut butter without being dissatisfied with the results. No way would I be good at this.
Evening ABC Dude, we all have our strengths, doubtful I can do what you do either.😉
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