Fix ugly or bad Stucco patches

Fix ugly or bad Stucco patches.
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Howdy, guys, and gals. In this video, Jason, Dan, and I explain tips to anyone wishing to repair a stucco patch that does not match the existing patch. For example, if you want to patch plaster or stucco, the patching DIY lessons begin here.
By the way, I used coarse sand or heavy top sand to match this dash thrown on the existing finish.
We usually buy Oly or Felton sand, the most common plaster sand. If I had mixed my cement plaster with this fine sand, I could not match this patch as I did in this video.
I would have instead had to dash this patch or thorn the mud on with a dash brush.
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[@lin018]

Thank you sir. I picked a lot knowledge from your videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad to help

[@johnfields6453]

I've been doing stucco work for 30 years in north Carolina. I've worked for myself for the past 15. Mostly residential Custom homes. I consider myself one of the best in the business but I have to say this guy definitely knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable on all the systems. I enjoy the videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon my fellow plasterer John Field in North Carolina, thank you. We both realize learning to stucco can take one to five years, material knowledge takes up to 15 years with the attitude that if it's not right, we have to go back, but for free the next time and do it again. No such thing as any plasterer not making mistakes in over 30 years in the plastering trade, that is how we retain this info. Cheers, my friend.

[@tombeilman5579]

You make it look easy , I end up with more on the ground than on the wall, remember wearing a back brace in my years in construction

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Tom, It's a habit like wearing a white shirt. Got to keep my low back feeling like it did when I was a spring chicken.😉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. 🥳 www.stuccoPlastering.com

[@brandonlebrun1127]

I have seen many DIY videos. Your videos are second to none. Very professional and full of great information. I am a home builder in Canada and wanted to give you a huge thumbs up. Thank you for giving good solid advice to DIYers. Bravo!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Brandon Lebrun Hello Brandon, dude, that comment just made you my newest and bestest pal, thanks for the positive bone. Best wishes, kirk giordano plastering

[@Senorlatulla]

I bought a house less than a year ago with very old thick stucco which is hideous. This video has gave me the confidence to re-stucco the entire house. Thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

You're welcome, Johnny. 💃

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy gcrady, sorry for delayed response but, my wife and I just returned home from visiting my parents for a week. I have been using Weld Crete for over 25 years simply because it work great. It’s also blue and I can see if I missed an area. The line of "Sika products" are top notch, I don’t believe they are second to none in quality standards, I wouldn’t worry about using any of their products as I often do too. Have a groovy day! Kirk Giordano plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Chris Plotz, I used regular portland cement plaster, we of course add the sand on the job site, the average DIY person can buy rapid set at Home Depot or Lowe's, and just add water, this material is easier to use for the average home owner. Best wishes, Kirk Giordano

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey commander dude, Thank you for the bone. Have a good evening. Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey truth dude, how are you? We fixed it with a foot around the exterior patch. You used to be able to notice this patch at 70 feet away from the curb. But at any distant it is no longer noticeable. When I was complete neither the home owner nor my boys could see the patch. Have a groovy evening. Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@joshua89898989]

Your so awesome with your positive attitude. I always enjoy watching you work and your a great teacher and I bet you don’t even realize it. I wish you and your family nothing but wellness and happiness. Please take and continue doing what you do best.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Joshua, thank you for the kind words.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of KZbin. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 Kirk and Jason Giordano Plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello theSixgutstring, Yes it is if you know how. this video shows you the information you will need. Cheers, and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy dismaldog, missed your comment before now, sorry. Thanks for the bone! I used a course based plaster sand for this project that we purchased at west coast building material specifically designed for plaster. The weld create has not ever failed me in over 30 years so of course it's my choice of bonding agent. Best wishes with your projects and have a good evening. Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@TheJoeman11]

I'm so impressed with the standing-on-bucket-while-floating skills! Also the fact you get a kick out of teaching people to DIY is very decent of you Kirk. I'm inspired to get my front porch wall rendered myself now! God bless you and your family always.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Joeman Dude, thank you and go for it Live long and Plaster Giordano’s plastering and stucco wisdom videos

[@tresnueveuno]

You are the man Kirk! who the heck disliked this video?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta Boy Tresnueveuno Dude, you my friend have a wonderful way with words, thank you, Cheers and have a good and healthy new year, Kirk and Jason giordano

[@richardglobisch64]

You're a champ! Thanks Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rich Dude, thank you kindly, my friend.

[@davidfong4811]

Wow! This is perfect for the patching I'm doing at home. Thanks, Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

David Fong Evening Mr. Fong, Thank you, we do try to inform the basics so that our DIY plastering and stucco subscribers/warriors get an idea of how to do it properly themselves. Have a fantastic day! Kirk and Jason giordano

[@seanjthompson]

Thanks Kirk, much appreciated from Melbourne, Australia.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sean from Australia, thank you my fellow plasterer Cheers, live long and plaster giordano’s stucco images and teaching videos

[@jimrovida5595]

What a God given talent you have, It’s amazing how you make it look so easy and your personality is awesome !! I just did the side of my garage and I wished I had seen this video first the part about using lots of water that’s why I messed up I didn’t use enough water and it looks like smooth concrete almost I couldn’t get it rough

[@jimrovida5595]

And thanks for sharing also I’m getting ready to do the Front of my house where the stucco is falling off it looks like lime got under it and it’s got big bubbles and it just falls right off from the dirt to about a foot up the side in certain spots I don’t know what causes that but I keep watching you before I do it

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you so much! Jim, it was our pleasure.

[@vnlilman]

You seem to love what you do, I hope one day (if not already) youtube pays you more than $100 for sharing your expertise with us.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Vnlilman, thank you, I do enjoy applying plaster, as far as cash to show what we do, Jason makes a few bucks but for the time he invests, however it's the intangible asset that we take the time to film what we do. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@fonsecarichard]

Thanks Sir Kirk! You are doing the world good. 😊

[@StuccoPlastering]

You're spoiling us with that kindness, keep it up, thank you.💃🏻

[@michaelbaker9746]

I'm a painter and like to do very small repairs thank you for your videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Michael, no worries, thank you. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@marioalcantar2284]

thanks ill look into it. from one plaster guy to another youre doing a great job. keep up the good work👍👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mario stucco dude, alway nice to hear from me frinds in the same trade, cheers, kirk giordano Rendering

[@teresajean8526]

Mario plz hearlnup atm

[@scottweinstein1591]

You always do exceptional work plus you’ve got a big heart🤙

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Scott, thank you, my friend, kind of you to say so. Cheers. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@UntouchableNYsee]

Man I wish you lived by me....I have an old Tudor style home that needs work.....but thanks a million for the great tips...you do amazing work!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning GIOVANNI, I do live by you, in your mind, there for you can do your patches yourself with a bit of watching with practice. Cheers, kirk giordano

[@UntouchableNYsee]

+Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips ...as a matter of fact...I'm still watching.. and learning....you are amazing at what you do!!...thank you for showing your talent to the world!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Giovanni, thank you, I do love doing this stuff, Cheers, kirk giordano

[@luxurycaddy8861]

love this guy awesome tips on getting the job done correctly!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jose, thank you Best wishes and have a happy new year my friend, Kirk giordano plastering on small repairs

[@jeromeduffy9270]

once again I found it very interesting. I love it when host nos the subject, not just pretendin

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Jerome, thank you We are the real deal, 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

[@TnSFrenchies]

Kirk, I don't understand why you stucco guys don't cover surrounding surfaces like that heater vent. Stucco gets in or on these surfaces and is really hard to get off.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tommy, your right, this heater was on so a bag or tape would have melted, I could have told the homeoner to turn it off but, I didnt instaed I cleaned up the dry stucco. Live long and plaster Kirk Giordano’s Plastering answers to life’s issues

[@jonbriggs8719]

Good Job. ,your videos make me want to put down my brick trowel and start plastering. Haha

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening jon Briggs, thank you, thats quite the compliment coming from a brick layer. You guys are awesome. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

Thank you, this work is so artistic. Awesome

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jhernandez1981]

Is an angle grinder ever appropriate? I ask because I have a stucco project where my house has been scratched and browned and one wall is wavy around the vents. the stucco is about 1/4" over the weep screed in some places. there is talk of wetting the stucco and using a grinder. Thanks for the years of the videos. I've been a subscriber for years and respect and admire the mastery of your plastering skills.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Jaoquin, grinding or sand blasting stucco releases silica dust in the air, which is as bad as inhaling asbestos, so no grinding. You can skim coat the area to make it appear better but the proper prep work is necessary.

[@steves9600]

Nice of you to show ppl how to do this 👍🏻👍🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Stevens Dude, no worries, happy to be of help, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

An that eye sore just disappeared , very cool! Cheers Peter

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Peter, man this fix was fun, as it was so obvious. cheers! kirk and family

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Like magic Brother .. Fun is good helps get the job done right. Cheers Peter

[@EntropyOCD]

"...doing it because I can." Not hypocritical. Existential.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Sung Joo Um, exactly, I am repairing this bad patsch as the owner wished not to see the flaws in his wall, Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

[@EntropyOCD]

Mr Kirk G. Narrowly i was referencing your admirable remark on the bucket. I myself have used buckets as ad hoc step stools. My first comment was both a narrow and wide remark. I didn't mean "Hypocritical" i forgot what i was saying. I am not use to my phones auto correction feature. I have a bad stucco patch like that i have to redo. I wish i had found your videos earlier. The first comment was in a wide scope an applause and recognition of what you do--because of your own volition and goodwill...and not because of payment. There are many things people can do but do not do because of fear. There are people who mistakenly think they can do things they ought not. I just thought your remark on the bucket was poignant. I have a bucket list i need to knock down before i can no longer say "i can." Btw, good sons and lovely wife you are blessed with. Hope the weather is balmy and your endeavors prosperous.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello again Sung Joo Um, thank you. What a talent you have for words, some may think you a bit of a philosopher, either way with those kind words you are my newest and bestest pal. Thanks for watching and good luck with your repair patch, of course being a philosopher you must surely believe that luck is the residu of being well prepared. Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

[@EntropyOCD]

Hi Kirk. I talk too much. So "ditto." I guess i can call you if i have a plastering issue or job i cant handle. Multifamily construction is booming here in socal. Mostly stucco here. I studied philosophy but it dont pay no bills. I work as a handyman and dable in real estate. Until next time fair weather friend.

[@AbersonPlastering]

Great job Kirk))

[@grantryan9591]

Beautiful repair kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Grant, thank you my friend. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@Carl-LaFong1618]

the pro's with all those years of experience sure make it look so easy. I worked very hard to make a 2 square foot job look somewhat acceptable.

[@CommanderXED]

Great video thanks!

[@alicelau9569]

I am sorry, I missed the name of the bonding agent ---Well creek??? it may be easy for the pros, but for us layman and tried to learn, please go a little more detail as to the name of material used. Thank you, appreciate your show

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Alice, the name of the bonding agent was Larson's, "weld Crete." however, you can also use Quik-Crete found at Lowes and HD stores.

[@dmocrc9320]

what product are you using to do the skimcoat? thanks, i am a painting contractor and come across this all the time.

[@NormanStansfield1]

I really like the videos. They are alomost addictive and fun to watch. What are you using in your mix? I know you prepped the wall with Wellcrete. I need to skim a masonary railing and I am a DIY. Thanks. Great to see a family working together. Keep up the good work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Frank L, thank you for the bone, the bonding agent is called Weld Crete, but the bonding agents they carry at Lowes (Quickrete Concrete Bonding) or Home depot (sIka's bonding agent) works just as well. I am using portland cement mixed with sand. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering and stucco network

[@gcrady]

As a guy that has to sling many different trowels in the remodeling business, I'm still in the learning curve on stucco/plastering products. Is your choice of "WeldCrete" preferred? or just convenient? I've been using "Sika" concrete bonding adhesive, and I'm more favorable to their caulking products,(as compared to similar caulks by different manufactures)

[@justgivemethetruth]

I'm wondering why you did not go wider on the periphery to smooth out the angle so the blend is less noticeable, or even do the whole side wall? Just the price of the stucco? It doesn't look it it would be that much labor or time ... but then I've never done it myself! ;-) Thanks for the informative videos.

[@stanp6383]

Hey Kirk, you ever stand up on the wheelbarrow edges to shovel up mud on the board to the guys on the first section of scaffold ? Only took me 20 - 30 times to figure out that's not a good idea Lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Stan dude, yes, I also have stood on two buckets to shovel the mud up to scaffold that was a bit high. Nature has it's own way of teaching us by pain oftet what are limtatation are. Live long and plaster teaching plastering to apprentice's or DIY homeowners

[@stanp6383]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. lol. Very true

[@joemartin2242]

Thanks for your help great work

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Joseph, thank you, my friend. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin.

[@RangerCaptain11A]

When I saw you teeter tottering the trowel on the vertical hump, I thought I was going to see a lesson on stucco grinding. Aside from grinding being a dusty nightmare, what would have been wrong with grinding the perimeter first?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning RangerCaptain11A, being a dusty nightmare is half the problem, what if there is lead in the paint? For me a licenced plastering contractor, I won't risk lead in the paint for the one hundred dollars I made for the repair. The fine for releasing this lead into the air is $36,000 dollars. This fact alone is why I prefer to feather in, plus if you know how to plaster the way I show here is 3 times as effective and much faster. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful New Year! kirk giordano’s DIY plastering tip

[@edawriter]

I have some polyurethane trim for a 20-foot painted stucco wall, but come to find out the wall is WAVY. Should I feather out a line of stucco the width of the trim, about 5 inches? Or try to glue it down and fill in gaps?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Edawriter, glue it down and use nails to hole it firly allow to set than caulk any gaps. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@JohnSmith-je6fy]

Hi Kirk you are doing the best stucco job, I need your advice about doing stucco on new construction in Rochester MN, which is very cold in the winter time. My question is using foam and a premixed stucco which is crack resistant or using old school cement stucco ? Which is best to using on new construction? Thanks and I am John

[@StuccoPlastering]

HI John, My opinion after more than 30 years and doing both extensively is go with the styrofoam, yea, it's no where near as strong but it add very little weight, I have done the real thing with solid stucco styrofoam mold details of all shapes and sizes, and come to the conclusion that the added weight tends to apply so much pressure that over a period of more than 10 years that is usually cracks the stucco walls a lot. (Yes, I'm an old dude) so for me as I can do both I chose styrofoam for my stucco home. (less expensive, faster and longer lasting with no ill effects) Best wishes with whatever method you choose. You can also go on google and spend 50 hours reading the pro and cons forever. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

[@jamesp.8181]

Mr Kirk, Yals videos are awesome. Ive watched like a hundred of them. I am new to stucco as I wasnt around it much back home but here in Florida its all over the place. It will be my choice going forward. So some super genius, i wont say any names, me, elected to fix a bunch of normal stair cracks on my one story 2005, 2200 squares, block/stucco house with lowes stucco patch which cracked again the next day on a couple cracks. Then I grinded/rotary tooled that out and used elastopatch from the caulk gun to fill the crack and and to add some texture to the crack and about 6 inches on each side of the crack because the area was very smooth from grinding out the white stucco patch material. Some of them look bad and they are about 4 feet from top to bottom in a step/stair pattern and the affected area is about 6 inches on either side of the crack. Id like to do better. Am I going to have to hammer drill out the area round each crack where i applied the stucco patch and elastopatch and restucco and texture the area with actual stucco or is there a way to grind off the area around the cracks down to the original stucco in and around the crack and just retexture the area with a texture coat? Then do a better job with the elastopatch should a crack reappear. The videos that i could find on your channel involved hammer drilling out the area and starting over or just texturing over a current stucco texture. Man i would really appreciate any tips. - JP

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening J P, if it were me I would caulk the crack or respread, Cracks are as normal as apple pie, BTW. type in on my channel why stucco cracks, I give about 30 reasons all very truthful and normal. 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

[@tsromamn]

Kirk, I have a house in Arizona and the stucco appears to be fairly smooth. I tried patching a few spots and I fear I used too much water with my green float so when the patch dried I see too much aggregate. what would be the best way of fixing my patches?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tony, at the stage you in now, just take a putty knife or trowel and rub the excess grit off gently, that should do it, no need to add more. Live long and plaster Sharing plastering information

[@lindaanddoug7292]

We are going to add onto our ranch style house on 2 sides and have a simple sanded stucco finish. The house currently has a fairly new Spanish style stucco finish on a ranch house (?)...done by the previous owner. For the other 2 sides of the house, that we aren't touching in the addition - do you suggest matching the Spanish style stucco, or can I go over it, or do I have to tear it all out if I don't like it? I don't want the house to have 2 sides one texture, and 2 sides another. I'm just not sure what the cost would be...and if it's worth it? Should I suck it up, and keep the Spanish style? Or am I in for a lot of trouble and cost? Any suggestions would be appreciated. By the way, do you come to the other side of the Bay?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Linda and Doug, about five year ago I was doing repair work on a house that had three different finishes on 3 different walls. When i finished I told the folks I did all patch work to match the existing finishes, they were surprised and had no idea of what I was referring to, I showed them three completely different finish on different walls. They laughed and said in ten years they have never noticed such an obvious difference. For you guys that do care, do the finish you prefer, leave the existing finish on the walls you dislike, apply a bonding agent after pressure washing then apply a new finish coat. Below is an example. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5mnhaFtlJZ5b6s Cheers, and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@luxurycaddy8861]

awesome job!!!!

[@dismaldog]

Only ever used Weldcrete on one job as it was specified to use as it is chemical base i think and lasts a lot longer than PVA Base.How coarse is your Sand as that does float up Quite coarse.

[@seancarley9871]

Best channel ever , when did u guys do your most recent video? How long has it been?

[@StuccoPlastering]

We try and do one a week, so last Friday.

[@ChrisPlotz]

What kind of mud did you use?

[@apeman1300]

Very good Kirk you the man

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, Apeman Dude. 🕵🏼

[@richardbush3225]

I like that approach - you make it sound easy - must be those 30+ years of experience!! Kirk, I've been admiring your various videos on stucco repair and we've got an issue at our home we'd like to get your advice on if we could. We just had our home repainted and the process included stucco repair from both cracks and for previously repaired areas where access ports had been created to replumb our home. Those areas were not blended very well into the original stucco and the recent stuccoman tried to blend the existing repair into the original stucco to better match and become invisible. Now the texture of those newly repaired (and painted) areas do not match the original stucco texture (there are "peaks" that aren't as "knocked down" as the original texture). Our contractor is now suggesting they can scrape down the peaks and it should better blend in. Can you suggest the best method to have them re-repaired at this point? Is "knocking down"/sanding/scraping the "peaks" sufficient or should the whole area be taken down and restucco'ed to ensure the repair lasts? We're really looking forward to your thoughts - wish we had found your videos earlier!! Thanks! Richard Bush

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Richard, your stucco man is correct. Often I too will have to scrap the highspots as new dash finishes tend to be sharp, to blend in with the original, scraping the stucco with a trowel perhaps for five mints to get the high tips off works brilliantly if one knows what he is doing.🤓 Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of, “Cement Plastering.” 💃 With over 800 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me🤓” and my son, “Jason,” the bearded plasterer.🌍

[@TheSixgutstring]

Hey guys I have a rough stucco exterior and want to make it smooth. Is it possible to skim over the rough exterior and make it smooth? Looking forward to your answer. Thanks!

[@Dudemieser]

Almost every home in my area, has a stucco over concrete block design, mostly on exposed foundation walls. In my opinion the don't look anything at all like the stackstone they are supposed to look like. What is the best way "remove" the stucco so I can Install something else?....Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning David Norris, best way is to skim it which requires proper prep work. Removing is a real dusty nightmare but it you have to use a bosch bulldog. type in "knowledge of stucco material" to see how we did it two week ago or simply click on below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roWlY4Wud8l-faM Best wishes and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@RangerCaptain11A]

Wow thank you for the answer. The patch came out great.

[@StuccoPlastering]

No worries Captain Dude. Best wishes and have a Fantastic New Year, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@MySpace662]

You are like Michelangelo with Stucco.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening My Space Dude, you, my friend, have a cool way with words, thank you. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@jmapntr]

I am going to be painting a house and the homeowner used stucco patch on a hairline cracks and there is now a smooth lines over them can you help me and give me instructions on what I can do to soften/minimize the look

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Joe Atler, paint enhance flaws so I see your point, I would need to see the texture to come up with the proper solution. E-mail me a picture at [e-mail] Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

[@marioalcantar2284]

Hi kirk. do you only do small projects or have you done bigger ones that require a plaster pump? if so do you have any videos where you use the plaster pump?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy mario, I used to employ 10 men on a daily basis for a few years when I owned my tommy gun, those days are over, I do have some video's where we show working behind the pump, here. Type in certain key works such as working behind a tommy gun or pump. Cheers, Kirk giordano Rendering

[@agustinmendoza4007]

You’re such a badass! Love your attitude! What kind of stucco do you use? Brand?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Agustin, thank you, as a rule, I prefer Hanson's Leighigh premium cement plaster, It's not sold at the hardware stores, it is sold at most Plastering yards. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJSVo3ulpcR7fbs Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin.

[@ahwatukeeskate7222]

We have a home in Mexico with green board on outside that has a very thin coat of something like plaster? Not sure, but it has been chipping off in small, medium, and large chunks, revealing the green board underneath. How can I repair this, and with what materials? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Skate Dude, I would suggest that you first chip out the weak or failing arears, add the moister barrior as best you can, then wire and lastly mix your cement plaster and apply while trying to match the existing finish as close as possble. Live long and plaster Sharing plastering information, as the world can use more teachers

[@thisoldguywithagun9043]

What about cutting out the patch line with an angle grinder then filling to surface level?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy old Dude, this would allow lye and silica to become airborne to many homes nearby, both toxic to inhale. 🤔

[@jnljnl8485]

As a floor guy I would have had to go at that with a floor grinder.😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

That creates a lot of dust containing silica and lye, it's as bad if not worse than inhaling asbestos. The dust then lingers for weeks and settles on the ground and many of the neighbors yards, where when you walk on it, it is released once more into the air ready to be inhaled again by greedy lungs. Not good.

[@jnljnl8485]

@@StuccoPlastering a set-up like Hilti has captures the dust really well or I couldn't use it inside a customers home. The shroud design and self cleaning vacuum systems have come a long ways. It's an expensive system but Hilti has it figured out.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@jnljnl8485 only from the minds at Hilti, sounds fantastic.

[@jnljnl8485]

@@StuccoPlastering on another note thanks for the knowledge. It let repair around an old widow woman's windows that had been just rotting the wood for years. Now I have to dig out all the repairs that the local plaster guy did that shrunk and cracked like they used soupy concrete on. You make spreading the mud look easy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@jnljnl8485 window sills facing South are what gives stucco a bad name, the wood should be painted or maintained at least every 7 to 10 years.

[@kimroth7868]

I love love love watching your videos. I have a question I'm hoping you can answer...even though I've watch so many of your videos, my memory isn't the greatest. I have an approximately 100 year old house. The dormers are stucco. The front dormer has a pattern to it I don't think I've seen anywhere else...the back dormer(assuming since it's in the back and seen less) has what looks like the stucco was thrown on with a brush. How can i tell if the stucco has been painted? or if it is just a colored stucco? I have lived in the house for almost 60 years(it was my parents and then I bought it)...so I know it was nothing was applied in that 60 year period...but how do I tell what it was in the first 40 years? It needs a little sprucing up. thanks, if you get a chance to answer

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kim, wet the stucco if it darkens, it wa applied with a color coat maintenance free finish. These absorb water. That means like a brick they darken but when dryer conditions return they turn back into their original color, thus maintenance free. If the color remains the same it was painted and the water will not absorb but instead it will shed off of it.👨🏻‍🔬

[@kimroth7868]

@@StuccoPlastering Wow! Thanks so much for replying...and so quickly. If it was painted, is the next step just applying a certain paint or do I need a bonding agent? Also, if it is not painted, can I use a precolored mortar/stucco mix? I really appreciate your responding. You are a star for sure.

[@kimroth7868]

@@StuccoPlastering Kirk, thanks for replying. I have a stucco pattern on our 1923 brick house with stucco dormers, that I have not seen anywhere else. I don't deal a whole lot with stucco but was wondering if there would be any way to post or send a picture of it to you to see if you could identify it(since that's your specialty)? It's very different...it has a smooth surface that stands out from a background that is rough...very different.

[@imbackdunn]

Did you put the weld crete over the entire patch area? or only around the seams?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi imbackdunn excellent question, the weld-crete or bonding agent must be over all areas that need the cement plater to adhere to. have a happy new year. kirk giordano

[@ahha1088]

Hi kirk I have a wall that is I've applied an uneven coat of cement on with out levelling to make it straight, is there any way to fix it the wall straight or even ??

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Ha Dude, you're watching the correct video right now or was. Live long and plaster DIY repairs for your most prized and number one investment, your home.

[@austinjay5915]

random question i realize this video is really old but if you apply a bonding agent over paint inside can you skim over with plaster or do you need to change out and get new sheetrock

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Austin, yes the same principles are used inside, no need to change sheetrock.the same bonding agent can be used or plaster weld. Cheers, Kirk and Jay’s teaching videos

[@tasdad2116]

hi Kirk. I'm from the UK. I have a question please. we have quite a rough finish (but excellent condition - 10 year old) house exterior walls. we're hoping to paint the exterior a more modern colour but everything looks dreadful because of the rough render finish. would it be possible to render over our very rough stippled render? many thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tas, yes this is possible, it will take some efforts as you must first pressure wash well, than applying a bonding agent than a coat of render as i'm doing in this video, best wishes Happy holidays from the Giordano clan

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tas, yes this is possible, it will take some efforts as you must first pressure wash well, than applying a bonding agent than a coat of render as i'm doing in this video, best wishes Happy holidays from the Giordano clan

[@Puda]

Kirk I am sorry but even for a homeowner, it looked really bad LOL I wouldn't give it a 6 or a 7 :D But I am a very picky person when it comes to house work soooo. I agree that you can see the difference from 60 feet away!!! When it's a very small patch, it will be super hard to notice but something big like this??? SUPER noticeable lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, it was sort of ugly. I was trying to be nice.

What mud were you using for this? Eisensall?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Max, Quikrete one coat stucco.

[@michaelmartinez9602]

Awesome .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you Michael.🕵🏼

[@jmapntr]

I sent pics still waiting to hear from you sir

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Joe, sorry, I haven't received the pictures, try again at [e-mail] Best wishes, kirk and family

[@emcdowell2884]

Master 🤛🏽

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you.

[@youtuberdin6565]

I had this situation today .... didn't give the wall that 6" extra to blend in .... and i am using a styro text .... sad thing is this is my second time trying to fix the same wall , think ill upgrade to a float

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy KZbinr Din Dude, first thing get rid of the guilt, instead think, I tried at least, as most won't even try. Then get the float and try again, betcha you'll get it much better the second time around. Live long and plaster Sharing plastering information, as the world can use more teachers

[@JoseGonzalez-ir4ko]

How meny ft you cover with color bucket please

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jose, that depends on the sand, fine sand about 15 yards, medium sand perhaps 12, heavy sand about 10 yards. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@JoseGonzalez-ir4ko]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thanks

[@markvietti]

I understand not wanting to knock it flat with a diamond blade on a grinder..gets all over everything.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Mark Dude, yes it does as far as 4 homes in all directions which can lead to some angry folks. Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering knowledge

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

Or you can use thing like this and get it done dust free kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHu4qoeQp7CXm7s

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Wizeguy, I like the proper way better myself. Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering knowledge

[@bobbydominguez3085]

Artwork

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Bobby, thank you, I like your style Best wishes, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@macplastering]

The good bad the ugly :)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Mac, me fellow plasterer, it was that, like the old Clint Eastward movie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5_YgHSoesukfdE Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin.

[@jmapntr]

I will take pics a.s.a.p and send them to you a stucco man wanted to charge me 1700

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey joe, I did this patch for a hundred dollars, but keep in mind i was working next door and I had my mixer with me and full at the time. Plus it was a good example of a bad patch waiting to filmed on the proper way to fix it. best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

[@meeyatch69]

Cover that vent first

[@StuccoPlastering]

It was covered you just dint notice it.

[@Iliketoweldandbraze]

You made a couple Grand on KZbin already from that one video so don't act like you're somebody special only joking

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy working man, too funny best wishes, Sound advice for plastering issues from your favorite stucco geek

[@timsmith1368]

I wouldnt roll out of bed for 100$

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Tim Smith, I would not either, however I was working next door and wanted to pass the knowledge and give the neighbor the cost break as I was already on site, plus theres' more to what we do than cash. best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano’s DIY plastering and stucco network