Adding Stucco Accelerators instantly dry patchwork

[@willsachs]

Packed with such great info and still had time for a smiley! They never lie, Kirk still is the best.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Will, thank you my friend. Every once in awhile we do some technical stuff that most folks won't understand, In fact like this video it's kinda boring, but sometimes inquiring minds want to know. This one is to answer questions about accelerators and ghosting or bleeding color finishes. Mainly for the seasoned stucco veterans.🍻

[@willsachs]

@@StuccoPlastering Never boring, the way you explain it you can soak in the knowledge like a brown coat drying in the sun. I like the tech stuff just as much as the application techniques. Thanks for the video! Any April fools video ideas for this year?

[@twosixtyninechatter653]

Thank you Kirk. I've watched dozens of your videos, slowly learning to do stucco repairs on our house. I'm finally getting a little better at it... Just did a patch a few days ago and my wife was amazed at how the texture matched perfectly. She asked how I did it and I said, "Simple, I just used a green sponge float, to bring out the aggregate!" This video is a little different because it shows more of your work beyond a quick demo. It gives a good look at the process... as well as what physical work it is to sling a wall's worth of stucco and an idea of what it must be like to put in a full day at it. Respect for that!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy 262, congratulations on understanding and doing it yourself. For us, just another day at the office, although this may be a bit boring to the average homeowner as it goes beyond simple stuff. Cheers.🍻

[@twosixtyninechatter653]

@@StuccoPlastering Not boring at all. For me, it's always interesting to see the skill of someone who really knows their trade. (I also think that knowing a bit about the big jobs helps with understanding the little jobs.)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you my friend. 💃

[@aymasg]

all things i do like plastering becoz of this grate man kirk . you cant imagin how i became very good with plastering cement and fixing crack and so on ..each time i wana do some patching or fixing wall ..i go to kirk becoz he is my refrence and still . thank you ..all the best to u and ur sweet family . pls keep plastering regards from adel

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Adel, man, I sho-nuff like your style. All can depend on us for sound advice, thank you. 😉

[@JFirn86Q]

I'm just a homeowner, but love learning the advanced stuff like you mentioned. It's fun to learn this stuff for some reason.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Ho John, it's kinda cool to see how things do indeed work. 😉

[@JFirn86Q]

​@@StuccoPlastering Glad you are still making videos. Watched so many of your old ones, and still enjoy seeing what you do today. Happy to see you and your family doing well.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@JFirn86Q Howdy John, yea, we're still having fun playing with stucco. I'd rather apply stucco than hang out with my buddies and drink beer; what the hell is wrong with me? 💃🏻

[@shreddykruger8324]

This is as good as watching how it’s made!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Shreddy, cool beans, Daddieo.💃🏻

[@rasTankie]

Big respect Kirk . Always learning from you

[@Bl00DmixedWithPoison]

Thats the truth

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans, fellas🥳

[@brisay1844]

Awesome information! Beautiful work.....I loved the video! Many thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's boring technical stuff.💃🏻

[@Guardducks]

​@@StuccoPlastering Boring to sonne, but to others informative. Sometimes you need to know the boring stuff to understand the other stuff. Great video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@Guardducks Howdy Guard Duck Dude, you, my friend are ahead of your time in knowledge. Cheers brother.🍻

[@ThaiRoney]

The goat 🐐 right here! Kirk is the best In world.

[@StuccoPlastering]

I wouldn’t go that far but thank you.

[@rickjohnson1632]

You never stop learning 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rick, exzackory.👨🏻‍🔬

[@rasTankie]

I’ve been dealing with cracks due to the rain that got us during Christmas time. Everything started to crack late January early February especially on the ADU that I just did. But come to find out they ran a tamper for pavers around the perimeter of it.😢😢😢😢 .. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Raz, they did the same when adding the paver here, I just didn't add that comment as it's necessary to compress the grounds so that's the pavers don't sink. This causes serious vibrations which indeed will crack stucco walls and even the concrete sidewalks. Things that make you go hmmmm?😉

[@jauld360]

You have a good mixologist!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John, after 35 years, you'd think Luuuu finally gets it. 👨‍🏫

[@larryaldama1673]

Great job Kirk… much respect 🇺🇸✝️

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you my friend,

[@ericcoleman1669]

Thank you for informing other educational video. Superior work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy eric, our pleasure!💃

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

Kirk i had to take out Insurance, Cos you nearly gave me a heart attack watching you do the STUCCO with such speed and flair.!

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, Observer Dude, man, we were having fun, even though we were beat up. Life as a stucco dude.🍻

[@shadowpeoplestv7534]

El Maestro Kirk, thanks for all the knowledge definitely through out the years, I have learned so much from you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

I appreciate that, were just the messengers.💃

[@tommybulyan]

hi I from Indonesia we dont use wire mesh on wall, but i see how efficient your work and i wonder how many composition for your plastering, cement, water, and sand..

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tommy, as a rule we used 1 part portland cement to every three parts sand.👨🏻‍🔬

[@robertnelson4755]

Why do you do everything by hand application when small spray devices can double the work of hand trowelling? I think by putting the first later on "fat and heavy" you could you the spray tool a lot quicker?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Robert excellent question, 20 years. ago, I owned a Tommy Gun, worth about 70 K, I did indeed use it for about 10 years, with the help of 11 men, but those days are long gone. Besides and contrary my arm is too fast already and a lot less covering. 🥳

[@sacj80]

I was just curious. I never have seen a video on old school techniques with water proofing membranes versus new. I know the newer contractors like that double ply 60 minute stuff. Its been used forever. But I am telling you. That #30lb felt paper I have torn into lasts. Do you have any arguments about that?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Booth last about a hundred years, and with proper maintenance, last forever. 🥳

[@Art-yn5dh]

We own a old home we are fixing next up is windows and Stuco. My question is should we replace the siding before we Stuco or just Stuco over old siding? I would think it needs to be replaced but the guys we have had quote is just want to Stuco over warped siding.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Usually as long as it’s not got mold it can be gone over, as the stucco netting gets nailed into the studs.

[@rodelay]

Can you guys please elaborate based on your experience how the plaster/stucco process can affect the caulking around the windows? In a previous video by Kirk he explained how tape can affect it. I just installed windows and doors in a new house and they didn't leak until the plaster/stucco was applied (5 months or so without leaking). I saw some cuts in on my silicone in some areas where a section of plaster was unfinished. Can you guys elaborate on how this might had happened? Or what other process in the plaster might had affected the silicone that I applied? Or anything that might cause the leaking? This will probably go to court and I need all the help I can thanks. 🙏

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening, it seams the lath leaked before the stucco as most stucco can be water repellent. Stucco does not corrode caulkings.

[@TheJancarlos2]

Great videos! Kirk you’re awesome! Is a lot fun learning a few tricks from an experience professional. I have a question: Do I need to put paper on an exterior parking ceiling? The rafters are 12” center. And do I need to put a vent ? Thank you so much for sharing all your experience.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Carlos, the exterior ceilings only need a waterproof membrane if they are exposed to rain. For example in the video provided, it is outside however the rain can't touch it; thus no paper is needed. Vents are optional, ask the architect or builder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHa2q5uIaK2emqc/ 🥳

[@jonviall5566]

KIRK IS THE BEST !!!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jon, that's just me messing around; I'm far from the best. I only do that to show folks the consistency of the mud and humor my grandson.😉👶

[@jessperez1251]

Great content. What would you prescribe for applying stucco to a cement board clad BBQ island on pavers? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jess, almost all portland based stucco will work, like Quikrete, Sakrete, Rapid set, etc. If I were going to do it I can make all these stuccos work, for a homeowner, I specifically recommend Quikrete Green-Cor USA, as it's a lime based stucco mortar with fine sand, It has the ability to move with the ground movement and applies like whipping cream. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5O9eZ6AeK-okJo/👨🏻‍🔬

[@sergiorivera5754]

Nice job 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sergio, thank you, just another day at the office for us. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@matthewstonebraker6501]

Hi Kirk, Thank you for all of the great videos. I have a situation that I would like to get your thoughts on. We just bought a stucco house built in 1994 with parapets and several of the windows are leaking. I went up to the roof and removed a damaged section of stucco on a parapet to find that the original builder apparently did not install a waterproof barrier under the foam layer. I have not yet verified if the body of the house below the parapets was waterproofed. I have had multiple contractors out with different solutions. I am sure that there are a lot of variables that can affect your thoughts, but any input would be appreciated. My questions are: Would a metal cap on the parapets likely solve the water intrusion problem? I assume most of the moisture is coming from the top of the parapet (totally flat and about 16 inches wide). I had another contractor pitch a system where they essentially coat the entire house with Senergy Alpha Base/Fiber Mesh/Alpha Base/Finish Coat. This apparently creates a waterproof seal from the outside. Do you have experience with this and is it a legitimate long term solution? None of the contractors have recommended a restucco of the house or even the parapets other than preparing either for a metal cap or the Alpha Base system. I am sure that this would be a great solution but probably the most expensive? Anyway thank you for your help

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Matthew, I'd recommend a metal cap on the parapet top or coming down at least 4 inches, then a waterproof paint such as Stucco-flex or even stronger an acrylic system of a stucOflex primer and coating. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Obq3RshNGhodk/ a waterproof painting system. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmWdZaie9Z3rc0/ How to apply acrylic finishes for a duck pond. stucco-flex.www.stucoflex.com/. 1-800-305-1045 www.stucoflex.com/. www.stucoflex.com/ Rubber Stucco = No Cracks - StucOFlex.com/.👨🏻‍🔬

[@matthewstonebraker6501]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank you for your recommendations. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

[@pcno2832]

The one thing I could never get used-to about plastering is having to throw out the leftover mix whenever I ran out of wall. Even the little bits that fall to the ground would make me crazy. I'm the kind of person who will take cold cuts that have been sitting out all day and put them in a casserole; wasting anything doesn't come easy for me.

[@StuccoPlastering]

I don't know about cold cuts, but we tend to mix the correct amount of stucco that we need; a little extra is always best for us; the excess is something we simply deal with, as that's life. 😉

[@mybleachhouse]

Man that is the coldest joint you guys have ever been forced to smoke. Even though the new mud is cured super quickly do you have to wait {days}before skimming the whole wall now or can you just go for it same day and have no worries with ghosting? Crazy how long you had to wait for the guys windows to arrive.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello my beach House friend, it's obvious you are a stucco contractor, You know that's the cost and drag, that comes with some jobs. Fortunately, the home owners are incredibly wonderful, so it's a pleasure for us to be the hero's.😉

[@miguelito29229]

Have you ever had a customer use a 6ft level on the walls and wants them perfect flat.i couldn't believe it when we did the scratch coat we come back to Texture the place and his waiting on me with the 6ft level 😱

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, yes, I've had this happen,🥳

[@griznatle]

Took 11 months for me to get a marvin triple slider. Marvin is really failing in their turn around management.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@rgentbuilders]

Kirk's the best. 😀

[@StuccoPlastering]

I've heard that before. thank you.💃

[@lennyadamowicz7642]

I think you guys know what your doing!😂🤣😂👍Man you guys really gotta work fast! Hard work fella’s🥵🙌🏼👊

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy lenney, sometime we do gotta hustle, that adds excitement to the work.🥳

[@MartB-tx5lb]

🏃‍♀️ Kirks the best

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mart, man, I like your style.🍻

[@henryhenry271]

Where can you buy lumnite?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy henry henry, google, "plastering yards near me." 👨🏻‍🔬

[@sacj80]

I remember when he posted this video on the house he is showing off. Looks good though.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, my friend.🍻

[@waterproofingdecksymas5853]

Good video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, brother.

[@joyo2122]

you're the best 😍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Joy O, No, You're the best!👍

[@allenmccormack24]

Easy when u know how,I live in England

[@StuccoPlastering]

England is far too cold for my sissy ass.

[@rasTankie]

I’m interested to know how you deal with cracks and unhappy customers because they don’t understand that stucco best friend is a hairline crack .

[@shadowpeoplestv7534]

Out here in Colorado we usually in bed fiber glass mesh to prevent hairline cracks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

We offer sound advice, and repairs if necessary, as no company is perfect.

[@CUBABLOCKMASONRY]

👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans, daddieo.🥳

[@jock364]

It looks like technology (or is it technique?) has eliminated the need for a true two coat system!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jock Dufe, both. Actually, all same day systems are nothing new, no one can apply a full one inch coat and expect it to adhere, the behind the scenes truth is, you apply one, that coats get sucked up into the paper and the next adheres to it, thus 1 inch but two passes. Cheers.🍾

[@stevie12]

Nice

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, steve.

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

I heard a River in the sky is gonna dump all over California soon, that's not so good.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy punk Dude, I say bring it on, which it did, I heard we needed rain.☔️

[@emcdowell2884]

🙏🏾🤛🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you.

[@fake734]

Cold joins! Chip and concrete glue! My joints don't crack!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, I prefer mechanical bonds, without breaking out any stucco. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@fake734]

@@StuccoPlastering No thank you! I've been doing it the old fashioned for 45+ years!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@fake734 Howdy, LOL, I'm not suggesting you do it my way, I'm telling you the way we do it. Folks can do it, however, floats their boat. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@fake734]

I get it! I've had my construction, residential remodleing business since 1976! I got my G C License in 1976. I've seen and have been through all the different methods and phases of door and window replacement. I will usually match whatever method was used when the building was constructed! However, going back and observing my installations after 30+ years, I've found that breaking out the stucco, installing flashing, using concrete glue, and or adhesive in the plaster mix and on the broken, chipped plaster surfaces, last the longest against hairline and separation cracking and protects against water entering into the framework of the building, doors or windows! That's why I make the decisions on all of my work which method is to be used! Most guys don't want to do it the old fashion way "because" it's more work and harder!🤣👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@fake734 Exzackory. 💃🏻

[@Jim-e8f]

Made that look easy shit job 2 do well done done plenty crap like that

[@StuccoPlastering]

Yea, we have to take the good with the bad, it’s always a drag when folks are not ready where they say they are. Having to come back, sucks. Such is life.

[@00fluxone]

just like my brother lou...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Luuuuuuu.🕺🏻

[@Bl00DmixedWithPoison]

If my doors took a year to get there, id buy new doors and just sell the others

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, the owner almost did that.🍾

[@Bl00DmixedWithPoison]

@@StuccoPlastering yeah it’s unfortunate but with everything we have basically being chinese… its no wonder we cant have nice things in america. Cheers kirk, been a long time subscriber🍻

[@777cygnus]

Arrghh ahoy. Kirk Captain Arggg walk-in the plank 300 men went into the water Captain kirk & crew came outa. Ayyyyy goomba you the Best 🤙old Italians drinkin wine & cheese by noon 👍😎🍺 laborers workin scaffold til 6 lol next job. Chicago cutlery 54 feet up brick & block w Father. Fell off next job at 6 ft almost 💩😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

T Bok, my fellow plasterer, exzackory. Cheers.🍻

[@ChrisRubeo]

CAPTAIN KIIIIIIRRRRRRRKKK!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Chrisssss. 🍻

[@jwin1601]

Kirk I really enjoy your shows and you have inspired me to tackle a few minor repairs around my house. I have a recommendation for a video I saw what is to me a rather interesting stucco application in a Las Vegas mansion at about 10:30 in to the video I was hoping maybe you could show us how you would tackle this here is the link below from you tube. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqilmpmrl6uDmNE Thanks for the great videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Justin, sorry there are endless stuccos that can create that finish. The home itself is too elaborate, thus I hate it, as I am like the majority of folks. A common working man.😉

[@donaldharrison7821]

Long day

[@StuccoPlastering]

Long fun day, better than being at the beach for me anyway.👨🏻‍🔬

[@philhammond5908]

Hope you didn’t have to wait that long on your money!

[@StuccoPlastering]

No, the clients were the bestest.

[@andrewferguson8032]

Any excuse to say Louuumenite!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Lummmmniiiiite and exzckkkkory,👨🏻‍🔬

[@Тимоха-о2ю]

добавляйте фибру в раствор трещин никогда не будет и сетка ненужна будет

[@StuccoPlastering]

Metal mesh is always necessary.

[@adamr4115]

👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

🥳