Caulking and stucco repair structural cracks

[@Danyyyyyyoooooo]

Today I did my first repair and it looked really good. I had not one clue about how to do stucco, but watching your videos and listening to what you say has helped me so much. I’m hoping to get pro at it, and maybe in the near future I can offer the service in my company.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans Daddieo, the country can always use more plasterers. Tip, get a hod carior or someone to mix your mud, make the applicating much more enjoyable. Cheers and happy holidays.

[@Dam1911]

I just love how he work with white shirt and doesn’t get dirty, a tru master.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Miguel, thank you. Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@daCubanaqt]

He changes shirts between takes hehe 😂

[@BasedBidoof]

Thank you so much. I love that feeling when you finally find the expert

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, my friend.

[@erwindoornbos5704]

I have the opinion that a very well skilled Pro like mr Kirk, can make things look so easy,, love these videos all the best

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Erwin dude. You are too kind, my friend.😉 Thank you. Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@mohammedvachhiat4233]

Artist at work right here, love this guy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mohammed my friend, I like your style my brother, thank you. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@tulrob]

Really outstanding advice....Kirk is the best teacher....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, Al.👨🏻‍🔬

[@dmx71234]

Such a wholesome fellow! Thanks for all the great content!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Daniel, thank you for those kind words. 😏

[@lyndacrockett5362]

Getting ready to paint the house just pressure wash it and found all kind of cracks. Thank you so much for this video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Lynda, no problemo. Keep in mind, if a house is pressure washed with a gas-powered pressure washer, they put out about, as a rule, 3,500 PSI, a fifty dollars turbo tip will create more power. This sort of micro scorers or etches the panted surface of any and all painted stucco surfaces. The idea is to remove all the dust, dirt, and grime or moss; the etching is a bonus; as nothing adheres to a dirty or dusty surface. What will you find if done properly? Lots of cracks that the paint has flooded and or concealed for the protection of the wall. Also, the next day, you will notice that about 1 to 5 percent of the painted edges are pealing. This is normal. The water with pressure loosened this leftover paint. You simply take a putty knife and scrap this loose stuff off the next day when dry. Now, if your painting, you apply your Primer than Paint. If applying a new stucco finish, one would apply a bonding agent then apply the new stucco finish. Lastly, you can use an electric-powered pressure washer with half the power or the gas ones if your paint is amazing and well maintained. Cheers. 😉

[@psychicCircuit]

I love it, he's like the Bob Ross of repair work. Subscribed

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Jessica, I like your style. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@jamesd6247]

Kirk is the best : )

[@paulbriggs7126]

I love the videos. In my first house with stucco. Had no idea and to hire someone in my area is just not possible as no one wants to do repairs when there is so much new construction in the area. Thank you for very useful repair tips.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@paulbriggs7126 Good Morning Paul, our pleasure, best wishes. 😉

[@robertstevens1782]

Thank you for your videos. I watched more than a few and picked up enough tips and tricks to do some stucco repairs on my own at my mom's house.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta Boy Robert, Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@rychei5393]

I will always love you Kirk, you always come through with great vids. I turn to you regularly over the years, thank you!

[@StuccoPlastering]

You can depend on us for sound advice. Cheers.

[@AntonioCesareMatteo]

Amazing that you still have a full head of hair after 40 years of stucco work. Very Impressive.

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, what tucco and hair have to do with each other? 🤔

[@executivepainting5445]

Love your videos, Kirk!!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Michael, our pleasure or sure. Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@northernpatriotmanchester5252]

Sat here in the UK watching this full of beer,like you a lot Kirk I'm an ex plasterer who loves your vids

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, my fellow plasterer for Manchester, when my ex-lovely wife grew up in Manchester in a small village for 20 years. I'd move to this village myself if the temperature were between 80 to 85 degrees. Don't you realize the power of suggestion, I have to stop responding now and go to the corner gas station for some beer myself, Cheers, my friend, I too like your style. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@hmax1591]

Whoa! this is new to me, plaster cement over caulking? I would think the cement would not stick. Learned something new, need to do some tests will this technique. thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

You are correct

[@mikemike7397]

You’re going to help me so much with my job tomorrow. Thank you so much.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Your welcome

[@timruhani3634]

Thanks for the repair Instruction 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

No problemo. 👍

[@mikemaloney4869]

watching you from Arizona loving every second I've learned a lot using an AR painting contractor business thank you so much

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mike, thank you, our pleasure to help folks with what has taken years to learn, your smart don't learn by trowel and error. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@williamschuman4951]

My friend next door had his really nice house repainted, but first they fixed all the cracks on the med sand finish but now you see a nice new painted house but you see every crack repair.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening William dude. Some folks do caulking where indeed every crack does show when painted some folks do much better. This is a rule of life. Choose your repair folks well.😉 Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@Hungrybird474]

I ve done this myself and on concrete floors and swept the dust right over the caulk to get paid 😂. It’s still good after 7 years now . That looks like a good match . We can make it perfect but it takes a couple more trips. Thanks for advice . I appreciate these videos .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Hungrury bird dude, many ways to skin a cat.😉 Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@stuartwebb6159]

I here you kirk, good luck mate keep on plastering. Peace to you and your family regards stuart . I’m still plastering and the grand old age of 57 peace bro

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Stuart, Dude, I have trowels older than 57 years old, your still a spring chicken my friend. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@vansnguyen]

Hey Kirk, really enjoyed this video. I've been working with Bob Bell from Rockridge on a couple projects. He says he used to work with you in a couple jobs. He says hi and sends his best.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Aloha Van Dude, yes I do know Bob Bell, tell my pal, ol Kirk Says, "howdy" Getting plastered with Kirk Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@eschrader]

This is just what I needed for some cracks on a new stucco wall matching the existing house. Small cracks between the new/old. Will fill it with sanded caulking then do my finish coat.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Eric, easy peasy lemon squeezy. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@eschrader]

Worked great!

[@jfern2101]

Been watching your videos for a while and didn't know u were located in oakland.. gonna try to fix some stucco cracks after this huge storm we had.. if I fail gonna call your son for a expert.!

[@jamie.777]

Kirk reminds me of my dad[retired mason , local 3 Springfield/boston]. He has same general ideas 💡

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Jamie, best compliment a fella can receive. Thank you very much.

[@royjohnson9043]

Hi Kirk, i am noticing some diagonal cracks on stucco at the corners of windows outside. Should I be worried about this being a foundation issue? They look like hairline cracks but theyre long. Who would I be able to hire to fix this sort of thing?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@royjohnson9043 any painter or stucco guy or buy a tube of Mor-flexx caulking for ten bucks then type in how to use Mor-flexx caulking for another ten minutes and do it yourself, if your too rich or have no ambition, pay someone to do it for you, cheers 😉

[@dmart4163]

Hey Kirk! Thank you for all this great information. We appreciate it. I used the Mor-Flex to plug a bunch of holes on our exterior as you recommended in another video. However, I also have some healthy cracks and the finish is Spanish Lace. How should I go about fixing this? Should I use the Mor-Flex with some Rapid Set and do my best to match? Mind you, this is all homeowner DIY, there is no way I can match it that well.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@dmart4163 Ask and ye shall receive, kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZmTiKmOpcx8n5Ysi=NO7pWXUZHRmrbj-4/ cheers. Don’t mind the fly. He has a stucco cracked house also. 😉

[@robertcastillo3949]

Great job. excellent video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Robert, thank you Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@lanitaShemales]

Who ever thought buldges and cracks were bad things lol... But seriously i love when you show us the different products you are using...now when i go into Lowes i will appear intelligent lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Lana, I've been to Lowes in Sonora, those guys know their products and are really friendly too. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@vevinamm]

Hi Kirk, I have a deep crack in my stucco home. my contractor told me to fill it with epoxy (masonry & concrete epoxy). it's very smooth and I'm worried that the stucco won't stick to it. Do you recommend I try to stucco over the epoxy patch, or chisel it out and start again with the patch you recommend above. thank you for your feedback!

[@gortiz9928]

Did the stucco adhere to the epoxy?

[@vevinamm]

@@gortiz9928 it did, but it looked HORRIBLE (color match, texture, horrible). After a little more research, I ground it off and used stucco patch.

[@richricogranada9647]

Beautiful looking family!

[@emilystubbs5650]

You are the only person I think can help me. I've mixed up every combination, have watched 50+ videos, and have worn myself out buying heavy bags of San and cement. What should I use to go over cinder blocks, that I can carve a rock design into once it's almost hardened?

[@emilystubbs5650]

Most recent mix I tried is Portland cement, mason sand, and some liquid air admixture because the guy at the store said it would improve plasticity. Fist coat 4 to 1 sand/cement ratio. Second 1 to 2. (My project is small, only 16 inch by 20)

[@StuccoPlastering]

​@@emilystubbs5650 Aloha Emily, “help me obewonkanobe, your my only hope,” You basically need two trowels full of cement plaster. You can use any cement plaster for such a small area, the idea is to apply and prolong the set time. Rapid set Stucco sells 10 and 25-pound boxes, which is all you need. The name Rapid set means it set too fast for your needs. However, you can also purchase the retarder which won't allow it to set for an hour if you add enough. Home Depot carries the rapid set with retardants small bags too. Another alternative is to apply a bonding agent over the cinder blocks, this will kill the suction, hence slow down the drying time, which should allow you the time you need. home depot sells Quikrete bonding agent for 10 bucks for a quart. And finally, you can wet the wall an hour before and keep wetting, when someone dry, where it's not dripping, apply your choice of cement plaster. The bonding agent is your best bet. BTW, they make paint rollers which when the stucco is ready, you roll the wet roller over your cement plaster, there are many patterns to choose from. And plastic templates or forms which you just wet them and light press into the cement plaster, if you dont wet the form or template when it's removed the cement plaster will stick to it and your design can look bad so remember wet the tool before using. best wishes, Get plastered like stucco with the Giordano family Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@oldschoolman6572]

Kirk, love the videos Question for you I have old world stucco I’m preparing for new acrylic to re face, I use a primit adhesive coat between the two layers old and new, but would browncoating the entire surface be better? Or would it come apart with time ? Thanks big fan !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy old-school, I would suggest pressure washing, then apply a bonding agent or the primer which comes with all acrylic stucco finishes, then you're ready for the acrylic stucco to be applied Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@papanaenae]

I had a guy that put the sanded caulking in that cracks but left it smooth on a rough stucco and each of his repairs are very noticeable after I painted, Now what should I do to fix this horrible job?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening my friend sounds like he used his finger to smooth out the stucco, this makes the caulking smooth. The proper way is to use a green sponge float to bring the sand out. Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@jlockling3663]

I have fought with a large crack like you have on this video. I used Sherwin Williams 950a caulking. Can that stuff be floated ? I have quickrete rapid set stucco mix. So now I have to do that. What is your caulking called?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy J dude, you are free to do as you please, regardless of what you bought. However, cracks should be filled with flexible stuff like Mor-Flexx caulking, as most cracks are because of movement. The product you are going to use is some excellent stuff for quick drying patches, but won't flex, when movement occurs again and it will. That stuff will just pop off. Use the caulking it has stucco sand. If it's a big crack and sucks in the caulking, big deal, when it drys, add more, A tube costs under ten bucks.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJasnJebfqeVg9U/ 🍾

[@sarbantz]

Hi Kirk. I have been watching your videos, and they helped me with cracks on stucco. I am still very new to caulking repair. I think I watched all of your videos, definitely almost all of them. But, I was not able to find guidance for my next repair project. I have wooden posts, heavy duty wood, in contact with stucco. I have cracks between the wooden posts and stucco. Now, there is already old sealant applied. It looks like some silicone based sealant but cracks reappeared. I think all cracks are still not larger than one inch, and they can be resealed. Which sealant would you recommend between wooden posts and stucco? Should I remove the old sealant first, or I can just apply new one sealant the old one? Thanks in advance and special thanks for your videos. They are very helpful to someone who is a novice like myself.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning my friend, I would not go over the existing caulking, remove the old add new, what happens when the new shrinks, nothing, simply add more as all caulking over 3/8 thick can and will shrink. They do have some caulkings that will go deep and not shrink but they are polyurethanes and difficult to blend in and hard to clean up. Try the Sika caulkings if you wish non shrink. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@Far2MuchButter]

I'm getting ready to start repairing a BAD stucco job on my 1920s home. No metal lathe: plaster, tar paper, and then plaster/ stucco. Do you find this to be common in 1920s era construction? It's Wisconsin... so perhaps the colder elements played into this choice? I'm thinking I should rip it all down and start from scratch. What do you think?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Kristin, when you start explorations, the current paper if okay or completely deteriorated will determine whether all the stucco should come off. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@mikethepainter]

Only temporary. too. those cracks will come back. Cracks always reoccur. sometimes they are because of the framing wood shrinkage.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory, I have done about ten videos just on the subject of cracking.

[@murphtahoe1]

Great tips! I’m assuming if you had a light lace stucco it would be slightly easier to match than a smooth finish.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory, such as a 20/30 fine finish.

[@adoidont]

Thank you for the informative video's Kirk. I'm not in the trade nor do I know much about anything but I do have a question of curiosity. Is there a scenario that could prevent this cracking even though it lacks a weep screed?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Adoidont, No, nothing can prevent cracking, in concrete or stucco or even tar roads as all are subject to movement, with rain of a day let alone many months this water will lift the ground by expanding when dryer conditions occur, settling will happen, this cant be seen with the human eye, however, this is one of the main reasons for stucco and or concrete cracking. The good news is about 98% of all cracking is superficial and won't affect the integrity of stucco homes. In other words, cracking in stucco walls is normal, perhaps in some cases, unsightly, but normal. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@josephprincefilms]

Hey Kirk! Thank you for being as committed to profession and your videos, I’ve learned a lot! I do have one question though, is it common or possible to apply stucco to a large glass window? I saw a restaurant in my area that has large glass windows across their entire building including the kitchen so they covered it all up with that and made a really nice logo with the stucco.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Joseph, interesting question. I would not do it personally as glass cracks with movement, the stucco would add too much weight, this would create movement plus glass has not the strength to hold stucco, dont do that. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@kevinkeelan354]

Hey Kirk, I’ve been watching and learning from your videos for a while. Could you give any tips on using stucco as a finish on interior walls? Concrete effect plasters are ridiculously expensive. Thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kevin, buy bags of Santa Barbara finish by La Habra or Marble finish by BMI, both have 30/30 sand. This is the only sand one can smooth out, often it takes two coats. Or buy a bag of veneer plaster such as Diamond and add color, this has no sand and much much easier to apply than the two cementitious materials I mentioned at first. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@kevinkeelan354]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thanks Kirk 👍🏻

[@aldeanavaldez6105]

Kirk, thank you so much for all your videos I get hooked every time I start watching one. I have a question about what texture I can do by myself. Don’t have anyone to help out so I was thinking a dash finish would be the easiest. Is that what you would recommend or would another one be better for one person? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Aldeane, no doubt about it a sand or float finish. both words mean the same finish. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@brandonmunden1541]

I like learning like this

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Brandon, cool beans I have a million tips of similar nature. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@antonioM6896]

Epic video!! Thanks Mr. Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad you liked it!

[@daCubanaqt]

Wait, so you fill the joint with Sikafkex and then use a sandy joint filler?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, there are many ways to skin a cat; this is just one way. 😉

[@jonnylaaacs6642]

Bob Ross of stucco

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jonny, thank you, my friend.👍

[@clintprice2123]

That’s a very helpful video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta boy Clint, thank you. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@mohanadhasan9179]

nice job

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mohanad, thank you Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@keithroberts2812]

Hey Kirk do you think that rapid set stucco would work for doing dash brushing on small patches ? I'm a paint contractor in Florida and we use the rapid set often for doing small patches prep prep due to its ability to paint it quickly .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kieth, It would be perfect, "rapid set stucco," has heavy or thick sand. cheers. kirk

[@keithroberts2812]

@@StuccoPlastering thank you !

[@keithroberts2812]

It worked like a dream

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@keithroberts2812, cool beans daddieo.

[@luissantiago1832]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Luis, no problemo. 💃

[@jamesmichael297]

We have a new smooth coat stucco wall (18" high) on top of new block wall with bella crete caps above it and a sidewalk below which was all built a month and a half ago. The stucco appears to be separating from the wall on one side. We have tons of this wall but it is only separating in the area between a section of wall that has the caps and sidewalk. Given that the stucco is bound by the caps at the top and the sidewalk at the bottom, I am wondering whether pressure between the stucco is causing separation.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings James, my guess without seeing the area is that area did not get cleaned properly as perhaps the person that was to clean or prep the walls for stucco thought it was not necessary, as it did not show. Or perhaps a bonding agent was applied but not to this area for unknown reasons. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@JimmieRoberts55-nu6hz]

Say man I have a grocery store that wants me to fill in all there expansion joints on this big wall . what should I use for that? BTW its a smooth finish

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Jimmie, You can try, "Image" by La Habra. It's an acrylic stucco but only found at plastering material yards. Or just use Big Stretch Caulking by Sashco. The Dap brand caulkings are okay, too, as long as it's their top-of-the-line brand.👨🏻‍🔬

[@Destray]

Hey Kirk.. I have a Santa Barbara smooth finish and I tried using Mor‐Flexx to patch some cracks but the texture doesn't match. The Mor-Flexx seems to have to much sand in it. What caulk do you use for Santa Barbara smooth finishes? I watched every video you got on caulking cracks but couldn't find one on cracks in smooth finishes.

[@StuccoPlastering]

They make an acrylic latex that last or says it does fifty years, with no sand in the tube, Plus it's easy to clean up. 🥳

[@uroioiewurwoeu]

Enjoyed your video, any chance of a followup to see how it dried? and later re-painted?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Chris, doubtful as stucco has to cure before painting at least 28 days, besides, I show how it's accomplished, results will vary form individuals from the years of training. FYI, I have not completed every patch to be a perfect match when painted, no one can claim this absolute perfection to be a fact. Maybe if Jesus was a plasterer instead of a carpenter, this talent could be claimed. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@uroioiewurwoeu]

@@StuccoPlastering Thanks for the followup - I am using a product in NZ called CEMIX Quick Patch. I find this a bit smooth in the final texture but nicely fills in the cracks after I make them bigger. I am wondering if I can just add more sand and I should then be able to recreate the original texture on my home? I am going to give it a try no harm anyway. House is damaged from Earthquakes.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Chris, the fact is you will have to decide if it's too sandy or just right. FYI, the more water you keep on the green sponge float the sand gets rougher as the water pulls it to the surface. You want less sand tap the green sponge float out to clean and dry as much as possible then lightly hit your newly applied stucco area, this will remove the excess sand. Take a few minutes of practice. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@shadsz1444]

"How do you fix that guys " love it

[@StuccoPlastering]

You trying to b rude? it's working.🤔

[@shadsz1444]

@@StuccoPlastering that was a typo apologies. Was admiring your work /video

[@hiramtorres7178]

Can you repair 10 year old white stucco chips from water pressures

[@StuccoPlastering]

EveningHiram, yes I can, have a nice day. kidding, order a bag of crystal white color finish from The La Habra cementitious finish material. More than likely you will have to call Plastering yards near you. FYI, crystal white is the only color that one can trowel on and not be noticeable. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@shannonlecronier4895]

How long did you let the sikaflex cure for before applying Morr-flex?

[@StuccoPlastering]

I used Mor-flexx than applied stucco.🤔

[@stuartwebb6159]

Hope all goes well for you kirk. Where you moving to London??? Thanks for your reply’s . Keep strong man god bless you and your family

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Stuart, I was planning on someplace more tropical than London, like Florida, Mexico or even Costa Rica. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@SeeonX]

Look forward to more videos!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Levi, we aim to please. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@kidkrusher1996]

Kirk, why can’t I just grind out a 1/4 inch then float the crack with mortar or stucco ? Will It just crack again? Oh I watched the rest of the video cool

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kid Dude, grinding makes silica dust, inhaled it's as bad as inhaling asbestos.

[@kendalgee5808]

@@StuccoPlastering He could just chisel it out to make the crack bigger and fill it with something like fix it all (rapid set).

[@nancyromero6852]

Great videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Nancy Romero, thank you my dear. kirk giordano,😉

[@MiguelGonzalez-mc6qz]

Would it be the same procedure for a crack on a Santa Barbara smooth finish house?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good question, No, as Santa Barbara finishes are thin like eggshells and very prone to cracking. It's usually the base coat that cracks thus any finish on top will also crack. Plus these Portland-based finishes when subjected to rain expand, causing cracking and or spider checking. 🕵🏼

[@MrTooTechnical]

Since both cracks seem to start from the window sills. Interesting. Was it maybe caused by leaks behind the wall and then expansion.?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Aloha Dave, this is a possibility. Like lightning, the lightning bolts strike the closest object in its path. Similarly, the home movement will start after a home lifts because of rain, then settles to the nearest seam possible, hence usually a window. This movement can't be seen but can be noticed by new cracking. How can one tell if the cracking is new or just a month to 6 old? Look at the crack, if no dust is settled in the crack, strong possibility it can be new, it usually takes 6 months for the dust to accumulate into cracks. Getting plastered with Kirk Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@MrTooTechnical]

Kick ass. Thanks for the reply

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dave Daved Dude, no worries, just killing time my brother. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@PeterDMayr]

Would you use the same process for paint on cement on brick work. I guess you remove the paint around the crack ad then blend cement into the crack like here. Right?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening my friend. With paint, just use the caulking with the sand in it, such as Mor-flexx. Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@PeterDMayr]

@@StuccoPlastering wow! Thanks for the reply!

[@khmeremperor1729]

What type of caulking is best from Homedepot to fill cracks? I don’t think we have what’s you’re using at Home Depot in San Diego. I have many cracks on my 25 year old stucco and it’s cracking like it’s been listening to a joke every day 😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy my friend, get one with sand in it Like Mor-Flexx or Quick rrete caulking with sand. 👨🏻‍🏫

[@khmeremperor1729]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank you very much., wish you a wonderful day

[@qav10]

I need to drill holes in stucco to attach window canopy. Which caulking ( or anything) do you recommend to seal the drilled holes and around holes? Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Sikaflex polyurethane adhesive seat caulking is the best selling in the USA for your purpose, It's not water-soluble, and a drag to work with, but there is not any caulking sold in the US, that's as strong or long-lasting in my 40-year opinion. Yes, there are water-soluble caulkings that are way easier to use and cost less but don't last half as long.🍾

[@mikethepainter]

YUP RAPID SET stucco patch.....Works great and will dry right into that water based stucco patch.

[@StuccoPlastering]

exzackory.

[@brianonthego]

Greetings from central CA.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Aloha Brian, no worries my brother. Getting plastered with Kirk Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@ckcstyle]

Great Video, can you provide a link to the Sikaflex product you used in the joint? Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Type in Sikaflex into google it should appear, cheers.

[@josecanisales3491]

Kirk, Did you use Weld Crete before the Morr-flex? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jose Dude, Mor-flexx caulking already has an adhesive in it. So no need to use any bonding agent. Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@PeterDMayr]

I am adding go the conversation. I noticed that drilling into the bricks from the inside (like bathroom bars and such) on thd other side of the wall could be causing the cracks or start them.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning 59-year-old dude, exzackory, Vibrations is what starts all cracking in stucco and or concrete. Note, all may type in any question you may have on Stucco/Plastering issues on our channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@PeterDMayr]

@@StuccoPlastering Thanks! You are older than me by 1 year! :)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon my friend. I'm going to take a wild guess here, your 60? 🤔 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 Giordano Plastering

[@patrashdigger]

Hey, just wondering when and when not to use bonding compound

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Trash digger, anytime your going over a painted surface is when a bonding agent is necessary. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@markweintraub325]

In my mother's old house, in the back bedroom closet, there was a trapdoor that led to the pipes in the upstairs bathroom and not only that in the rear wall I saw something that absolutely frightened me, which was a great big enormous, jagged weeping crack. I then squeezed one of the pillows that was on the bed in the back bedroom, which was red, white and blue. After that I petted the little black kitty. "Kitty- baby. She-baby," I was saying to the little black kitty. "Up the tail," Mom said. She put her soft little black nose and whiskers out, and smelled my right eyeball. -Mark Weintraub.

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, my friend. I didn't realize Mark Twain said that. I was aware he said, "the coldest winter I ever felt was the summer in San Fransisco" 🍺

[@retired4337]

Hi Kirk, Thanks for your dedication to stucco construction. I'm in New York and almost all stucco contractors do styrofoam underlay then trowel on the stucco. My home has an 18 year old stucco finish that is on brown coat/scratch cement with wire lathe underlay. My stucco was applied by spraying it on from a hopper with an air compressor giving it a popcorn like texture . No stucco contractors in NY spray on stucco. After 18 years the finish is flaking pretty bad. I'm 69 years old would like to redo the house in the best way that will last another 20 years. My problem is, if a contractor trowels on the stucco patch work (multiple patchs are about 2 feet long and 2 feet high)it won't match the popcorn finish. Can the flaked sections that have been repaired, blend in? My second thought is to have a contractor pressure wash the entire house and then trowel over the entire house with a new coat of stucco over the existing stucco. Is that insane? Will the new finish peel off in 5-10 years because of adhesion issues or because the weight of the new coat will be to heavy? I know it will be expensive but if i don' t have to redo it for 20 years I'm ok with it. Thanks, Aristotle

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Aristotle, an experienced plaster should be able to do either. One can pressure wash all the loose areas then blend in these, yes, it does take time in too understand how much is bad compared to whats still solid and will remain so for the long run. Or yes you can hire a plastering company to pressure wash the entire home and re-skim it giving the complete home a new finish. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@retired4337]

@@StuccoPlastering thank for your expertise and sound advice

[@robertr7887]

Thanks for the tip👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Aloha Robert, your welcome. Getting plastered with Kirk Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@fedorpravov5372]

I am missing how to finish and hide this repair to match the wall color. Do you need to repaint whole house after couple crack repairs.

[@markmarcantonio5808]

Yes that wall- fix them all and paint the wall- OR - you can touch up with some spare paint but the sun will have faded the wall Color so it will be noticeable- always better to just paint the wall.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Fedor, if it were me I just paint the area in question. Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@handyandy-handyman1454]

@@markmarcantonio5808 and spot prime with a tinted primer first - then repaint the entire wall to match

[@yangchong2358]

How do you paint it after you are done? Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Yang, using a quality elastomeric primer and paint is best. Thick of it as applying a coat of rubber to the exterior. 💃

[@TheZGALa]

Thanks, Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Gabrielle darling, you're welcome.😉 Note, You may also type in any question you may have on Stucco/Plastering issues on our channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@TheZGALa]

@@StuccoPlastering Awesome! Thank you! I will check it out. Also, I will make a video with my question. :) Meanwhile, I am doing my roof next week, and then if the weather is warm enough, the stucco, otherwise, I will wait for spring weather to be a bit warmer. What is the lowest temp you would do any crack repairs?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@TheZGALa Good evening, Gabrielle darling. I have applied the stucco in the falling snow. We were working so fast I had my shirt off so the snow could cook me off. About ten years ago, That being said, when it's warm outside, between 50 to 90 degrees is the best time for repairing cracks. BTW, your pretty picture caught my attention, so I clicked on it. You have an imagination along with natural talent that is second to none. Yea, I can get away with saying this out loud, and in writing, as contrary to my site, no, I'm not married. I'm single for over a year. Maybe I should hod carry for you, and you apply the mud after seeing some of your works. Cheers and best wishes Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@AK88.]

Hey your Amazon tools link is broken I think you meant /tools? Was looking for the flexx caulking link!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Aloha A.K. assault rifle, I clicked on the link, it seems to be working okay on my end, will have my computer man check it out just in case. Thanks for the tip. Getting plastered with Kirk Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@AK88.]

@@StuccoPlastering hahaha and the one at the top works fine but the one in the middle after the "FYI" is the broken one

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning AK, thanks brother for the tip. Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@saulgoodman2018]

I heard schaffers new zealand caulk, is good.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy LOard Dude, I'm sure most caulking are good. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@sniperreddragon2782]

Toupret touprelith f is the best stuff I've used for repairs to render

[@thinkcasting3182]

Here in Florida I just take a high quality latex caulk and mix sand into it to blend with the surface.

[@NightNurseMike]

Safety squints engage

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory,

[@NightNurseMike]

@@StuccoPlastering my contractor recommended that I use something called 230 sealant. Our house has stucco but no paint over it. Nothin to scrape. Amazon reviews say it’s watery but the description says it can be used to cover up to 2” gaps. Is there more than one right type?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@NightNurseMike Hi Michael, Daps 230 is inexpensive and easy to use. Is it the best? No. but it works well for the cost. Sikaflex is more than likely 10 times as strong but double the cost but is a bitch to work with and make pretty. It's a professional adhesive sealant that damn near last forever. For stucco, I'd recommend Mor-Flexx as it has sand in it, is easy to work with easy to clean up, and make it pretty also. Cheers. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@nathanjames1089]

Painter's tool best tool

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Nathan, I agree my friend.😉 Our unique plastering Tip: 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

[@williambolden2473]

Good video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello William, thank you, my friend.👍

[@goldeee666]

many years of hands-on experience talkin.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening @ wheeled Chalie Dude, not really just a lifetime.😉 Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@jonviall5566]

Only 230 comments ??!! I LOVE MUD

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jon, man, that sure is a lot of comments for such a simple fix. 🤔

[@mcmickey3344]

What about standard painters caulk? Or dap dynaflex

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mc, no doubt these are good caulkings. However, I have not tried them, so I can't comment. Most caulking doesn't have sand so can't match stucco that is cracked, Mor-Flexx works the best. That is possibly why it is sold at all the plastering yards which cater to us professionals. cheers. 😉

[@mcmickey3344]

@@StuccoPlastering so they have beige color? Can you buy at home depot

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@mcmickey3344 Howdy MC Dude, some Home Depot stores sell Mor-Flexx. I buy it by the case from Amazon myself. As sometimes my material supplier is sold out, West Suised Building materials is located in Oakland. 🍾

[@johndonaldson7043]

Where do you buy your gloves

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John, click the Amazon Link above in my description, generally they cost about 6 dollars at the materials yards, they sell on Amazon for about 3 dollars or you can buy a bundle of 12 for about 23 dollars. I took the time to research the cost for our Amazon site, but the site changes often, this is out of my control. Click on and you will see the gloves, as you scroll down sometimes it helps to keep clicking on the same pair until you find the pair that sells for less than 3 dollars. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@rayflores4902]

I have always worked as a concrete man and over the years plenty of ppl have asked me about stucco work and never considered it till I started looking up your videos but generally ppl always ask me about EFIS could you make a video about that

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Ray, I have some videos on this subject, type in your keywords on our channel a few videos's on that subject will magically appear. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@melissaluis6067]

I had a worker come out to my house today and he told me that no matter what he does, the cracks will always come back. Is that true?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Melissa let's just say, you should get another opinion, someone so sure of failure is, not worth hiring.🥂

[@melissaluis6067]

@@StuccoPlastering do the cracks that you fix, never come back?

[@rickmeeder4060]

Wish you could do my house in the Cayman Islands

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Rick Meeder, hell, that makes two of us, I wish I could also be it tropical weather working. Cheers.😉

[@rickmeeder4060]

@@StuccoPlastering it’s around 82-84 for the high with a subtle breeze. 60-70% humidity,

[@Barchenhund]

Know your materials and what the hell your doing. Nice advise thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Robert Dude, exzackory. Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@jerryhuff86]

Omg. So cool

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Jerry, thank you, my friend. peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY’er, apprentice plasterer or the Plastering experts

[@Dino_Buk]

I had a dream you came to my house and put the wrong product in my cracks and the whole wall fell apart next day.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dino, your kind of goofy, hang in there. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@markmoore4088]

😅😅

[@TrowelWalls]

love it

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Trowels walls dude, thank you. Note: anyone 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. 🥳 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@ja-son439]

What is the best way to feather once hardened? I repainted a whole side of my house and it looks darker in the repair areas? Should I use a sander?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jason, your transitions or feathering in, should be done when the caulking is applied, when set not much you can do except scrape it with a trowel, or apply again, but this time finish before it sets. Hey, I don't make the rules the products do.🤔

[@alfredomedrano1731]

Your videos are amazing…now let’s see if a woman can make stucco repairs!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, most seem to be able to, from the comments I receive. 🍾

[@nirhawk]

don't you suppose to use primer before the caulcing ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

No, primer is before painting not caulking. Although caulking also has a common sense prep work to it too.🕵🏼

[@jamie.777]

You totally remind me of my father, he had same ideas . Clean concrete and water, cement will bond,no chemical adhesives. I done lots of work with masco, and there i use "millk" for bonding and repair cracked floors​@StuccoPlastering

[@bobsacamano251]

Safety squints 1:27

[@StuccoPlastering]

Aloha Bob, ezackory, I need my eyes for future use. Getting plastered with Kirk Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice