Hang and color Styrofoam trim on stucco

[@DemolitionOutdoors]

Kirk your an outstanding plasterer. I worked doing stucco when I was younger (20 years ago). I recently had to do a stucco repair and looked up a video to refresh my memory. I've been watching your videos since.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Richard, Man, I Sho-Nuff, like you're style, Thank you. kirk Giordano Plastering

[@familydutton6568]

Once again GREAT job 👍😊 So much respect for all your knowledge! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy family Dutton Dude, your welcome, my expertise is freely given to anyone interested. cheers.🍺

[@MrSHOTGUNN5]

Kirk, I have viewed your videos for years. Your instructions and lessons that I have been blessed with have always and to this day made me a better contractor thus a better man. I have genuine love and appreciation for you and your family. The Giordano family is in my opinion. "The epitome of a hard-working American family" God bless each and every one of you. your student and friend. Wayne Jordan

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wayne Jordan, wow, man, thank you for those too cool and kind words as they are working🍾

[@gladiator22666]

Great video Kirk , love the stories . My late father always said " you certainly see life in this job " ........us guys in construction probably meet every kind of character there is . Stops life getting boring. Keep up the good work 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Gladiator dude, Indeed it does. Most of our clients are the best of the bestest, like the fella we were working for in this video, But every once in a while, an asshole will sneak up on us who cannot sleep or have sex unless they screw or cheat someone out of cash earned. 🍻

[@mhunzi]

This man is a national treasure

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Salim Mhunzi. Now you went and did it. With that comment, you have unknowingly become my newest and bestest pal. Cheers, my brother.🍾

[@richardcournoyer1473]

You got that right !

[@adamedgar5765]

i have the answer for your mate who had that problem on the 5 story building where his moulding came off in a storm (9 minute mark in video)...you dont need scaffolding. In these situations, the best solution is to get a professional rope access tradesman in to complete the task. I have done plenty of rendering off ropes...its difficult work and takes a lot of practise, but a rope guy who knows what he is doing would easily be able to re-apply those foam mouldings in just a few hours for probably a couple of grand! All in all however, this is a great video Kirt, i love the way you teach and I continue to learn new things from you every video. Thanks for your knowledge and experience.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Adam, thank you, my friend. I have worked off an 18 story building hanging from ropes connected to a long plank. I should have died for doing such an incredibly foolish thing for money. Many years back, when I didn't know fear. Personally, I’m a plasterer, not a stuntman, You, my friend, are the big kahuna with bigger kahonas, than my friend or me, as I consider this idea, suicide that's earned. Most would not have noticed or cared I was working on a slanted roof that was foolish enough but to hang 5 stories with tool belt pouches, with even the world's safest harness, I say it can't be done.😉🍻

[@MrChazzahc]

Master at work, very enjoyable to watch and listen Kirk, All the best to you and the fam.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Mr. Chazzahc, thank you for those kinds of words, my friend.🍻

[@Fredy10235]

Thanks Kirk, I’ve been doing stucco for 9 years now and I always learn something new thanks to you!! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Fredy, I'm just the messenger, your the one with the sponge-type mind that retains what you see and hear, so, you're the man. 😏

[@Fredy10235]

There’s always something new to learn man 👍🏻

[@DoryanTheCritic]

Like always, I didn't plan to watch this particular video, but I couldn't help myself but to fully watch it to the end, as I find it impossible to not listen to the entertaining teachings of the master.

[@DoryanTheCritic]

I must have learned at the very least ten construction tips in just this episode alone.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Juan, Man, I sho-nuff like your style, thank you, my brother. Now save the world.🍾

[@jfarinacci0329]

Your camera angles are really good. Your content is really really good. Thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening J far, thank you, my friend.😉

[@somedude0505]

Sir, i just finished with the stucco on the back side of my outdoor kitchen. And i have to say that you make it look way too easy!!! Thank you for sharing your kwnoledge and skills with us.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, my friend, soon you will be making these how-to videos? you can take my place.😉

[@rubenMarquez37]

Mr kirk. Thank you for sharing, and thank you very much for the tips Greetings to all your beautiful family

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@rubenMarquez37 Howdy Ruben, thank you and happy holidays.

[@StuccoPlastering]

🤙

[@konstantinusstoyanov9749]

"Kirk the best", entertaining, I don't do stucco but I am subscribed , fun chanel

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Konstantinus, I like your style, thank you.🍻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, my friend.👨🏻‍🔬

[@Barnekkid]

Always good to see a vid from KG and co.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Barnekkid, thank you, brother.😏

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you sir.

[@robloxmaniacdanceandshake7871]

Moldings!!!!!!!... Been waiting for this one a long time from the Master-Plaster!!!..... Did not disappoint!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Roblox Maniac, cool beans, Daddieo, glad it helped.🍻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, we have many videos on styrofoam moldings, not just this one.

[@juanblaze1957]

Thanks for this one... Did a similar job myself, first time working with styrofoam. Not really my field but a neighbor needed some maintenance on some trim that wasn't installed very well. Your video helped reassure that I did the job right.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Juan, thank you, that's what we're here for.😏

[@Ryanbos1981]

Happy Thanksgiving Kirk, to you and yours. Your videos have helped me get through many jobs over the years always good to see a new one

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Ry Guy Dude, thank you and best wishes to you and yours also my friend.🍻

[@rickjohnson1632]

Great video Kirk, thanks for the tips 👍✌️

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Rick, thank you, brother.🍺

[@rickjohnson1632]

@@StuccoPlastering 🍺👍

[@glory3784]

Love your videos man, I learned. a lot. I am getting in the industry 19 yrs old so I have a lot to learn

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Lued, you can get a jump or headstart by watching videos on the subject; we did have this option when I started. LOL 🤔

[@ernestogomez6075]

Hey Kirk, longtime viewer. Just want to say I love your vids, I've learned alot from them. Also I remember that particular house in other videos. Beautiful house. Thank you & Happy New Year.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Ernesto, I've been working on this home for over 30 years as the fella has learned he can depend on us for sound advice and workmanship.👍

[@chrisbayley6917]

Great video very decorative in the UK we would have to use screws because most of our buildings are in brickwork or blockwork looking forward to your next videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Chris, my fellow plasterer in the UK, man, now wouldn't that be a chore, to not only have to find the grout but to then screw into it. If someone asked me to price this, I'd simply speak the truth and say, I won't even try this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5zMZZ-ogd-Fl7c/ A man's got to know his limitations.🍻

[@87isbmw]

Really learning something watching this, thanks Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening BMW, cool beans, Daddieo, now you can do it yourself.🍻

[@blackbirdcycles]

I bet you have some stories about working for people, Thank for the video Kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening, John, 99% are all good, but I have been in this trade for more than 40 years. I had a few who wanted something for nothing, it seems to be human nature.😉

[@StuccoPlastering]

We have heard many goofy things, that's for sure.👨🏼‍🎨

[@user-lo6sj9nc6p]

Превосходно! Как всегда заслуживаете самую высокую оценку. 👍👌

[@StuccoPlastering]

👍

[@mattjaramillo3065]

Thanks for all the great videos throughout the year Kirk! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. The Jaramillo’s.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Matt, thank you and best wishes to you and yours also my friend.

[@lestalkmorebasss]

Hahaha!! A BIG punch for a BIG nail 👍🏻 those foam trims really look great

[@StuccoPlastering]

Almost like a nail used for railroad ties.😉

[@akidojlaw537]

You’re awesome, thank you for another greatly informative video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Aikido, you're welcome.

[@Fredy10235]

Can you do a video comparing different trowels? 🙏🏻 I always use marshalltown but since I do a lot of acrylic lately I switch to Nela trowels

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Fredy, let me think about it, Uhhh, Okay. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqDCpGqApJeIh7c/

[@Fredy10235]

@@StuccoPlastering thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@paullynch277]

It would be interesting to see you do a Traditional Hotlime Plaster 3 coat render mix on your brothers eco new build, finished in lime and silica sand finish coat.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Paul, we do already have many videos showing this in detail.🤔

[@paullynch277]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. I've not seen you do a traditional Hotlime mix where you show the CL90 Lime being slaked and hot mixed onsite before rendering and then plastering. For your brothers Eco build (if not already rendered and plastered), that would be the idea product to use and great to see the whole process from beginning to end.

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

You are the best. It would damage my soul to attach styrofoam to any home.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Gypsy Dude. thank you. I have been working on this man's home for well over 30 years, Or this video would not have been made as installing styrofoam is too tedious for us. But for such a nice guy, we made an exception. 😉

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzachary, unless, it's asked for.👨🏼‍🎨

[@jimmyp7082]

What other options do you have for trim work on a stucco home?

[@spreadcreekjr1731]

I really enjoy these videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Spread creek dude, thank you for the kind words. 🍾

[@DARKEMERALDFLAME]

A client wants to wrap her stucco house in 2" rigid foam board insulation. It's one story. Will polybond do the trick? or do we need to also use nails. Nails are a hassle because we have to pre-drill.

[@StuccoPlastering]

At the ricks of sounding rude, that a very foolish thing to do. As the consequences of that action would be far too time consuming to explain here. Tell her you can pressure wash it and paint it or color coat it with either a cementitious color finish or acrylic stucco finish. If you put one to 2 inches of anything over a stucco finish what happens or how do you deal with the windows, doors vents now being out of plumb. Or the thousands of holes now in the stucoo walls or ………….🕵🏼‍♀️

[@DARKEMERALDFLAME]

@@StuccoPlastering Here in the Desert Southwest, there are many old adobe homes that are retrofitted with exterior insulation like this. Especially with these old cinder-block houses that have been stuccoed over. The entire house is wrapped in wire mesh (nailed in), but first, the 1.5 or 2" rigid foam board insulation is applied. The outlets have to be extended, and the vents are just recessed, the hose bibs have to be extended and the main breaker panel is usually framed around and boxed in. We use structolite for the scratch and brown, then the color coat.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@ We’re doing that tomorrow, we will film it, it’s one inch polystyrene over two layers of 60 minute paper then we are going to attach 20 gage chicken wire with only 3/8 of stucco, it’s called the Sto Stucco system.👷

[@DARKEMERALDFLAME]

@@StuccoPlastering Awesome!! Can't wait!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@DARKEMERALDFLAME Cool beans, Daddieo

[@johnnymilian8906]

We are stuccoing our home new build. When is the process for architectural molding applied ? After brown coat or after stucco coat for best look and performance.

[@StuccoPlastering]

HI Johnny, styrofoam molds are attached on top of the brown coat or base coat. Type in how to install foam molds and many videos will magically appear to explain and show you how we do it. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Johnny, good question, After the base coat and before the finish coat.🕵🏼

[@fencerider1492]

Kirk is the best!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Fence Rider, LOL.👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

exzachary.😉

[@raulhermosilla3092]

Can I attach to the wood? If so what adhesive I'm going to use?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@raulhermosilla3092 attach what to the wood? The paper? If so Sikaflex polyurethane caulking, it’s a construction sealant and adhesive.

[@raulhermosilla3092]

@@StuccoPlastering Yes attach to the wood not the paper

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@raulhermosilla3092 All widows have to be attached to wood framing.

[@jacobmoffett3958]

Hey Kirk, sorry to keep messaging you, but I am going to a job to Measure to install a new door tomorrow and so if it’s just the square foam mold around the door, do you still try to save those? I’ve always went 2 inches away from the frame with my stucco cut to remove the nail. Is that also what you would suggest? I will definitely be referring you once I get some approved installations. Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to me. Jacob

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Jacob, that depends on how the molds were attached. You can saws-all them off, and reinstall afterwards. Or simply destroy them and buy new ones at a plastering material yard. We got beat up a couple years back when we said we'd remove all the molds as the folks didn't like them. They had stucco metal wire netting, we couldn't even remove the finish with new blades. I had to leave them on and go around them. There are many ways to skin a cat and one has to improvise. 🕵🏼

[@TileCoach]

I’ve set tile 🙋‍♂️

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, with a title like, "I set Tile," I believe you, my friend.😉

[@blh3741]

what company in your area you do recommend for doing custom radius moldings? I have a 55"wide X 90" high arch window that needs a retro window replacement. Thanks for the tutorials!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Bay Area Foam Shapes Design Address: 9901 Gould St, Oakland, CA 94603 Phone: [phone]

[@jacobmoffett3958]

Hey Kirk, I was born and raised in San Francisco and have been in construction and glazing for 20 years. I recently started my own company based in Dublin and have some questions about cutting into stucco with foam pop outs to replace sliding glass doors. Also, not sure if you are interested in work in the tri valley, I may need someone to redo, stucco and foam borders around sliding glass doors that I install. Let me know if you’re not too busy to connect at some point. Thank you very much and have a great day. Jacob with sharp glass inc.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Jacob, we work in that area; when cutting styrofoam molds, we use a sawzall with the longest blades possible to remove them if we want to reinstall them. And yes, you will go through some blades e,specially if you're trying to cut through the grout that attaches them as most are cementitious adhesives such as as La Habra's poly-bond.

[@jacobmoffett3958]

@@StuccoPlastering thank you so much for the information hope to connect in the near future

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@jacobmoffett3958 Cool beans, Daddieo.

[@stevelee5]

I have a guy putting on pop out, he claims he does not need to add stucco Where the foam attaches. He claims color will fill in all the 1/8 gaps, do you agree?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Steve, if the gap is under about a quarte inch and he's a professional, he should be able to do this without the color coat hairline cracking in the gaps, If the areas crack, then he needs to learn the hard way. We've all been there before.

[@DiecastFantasyland]

Awesome! Can you repair styrofoam cracks with the Polybond??

[@StuccoPlastering]

Absolutely.🍻

[@omarrfigueroa715]

Hi Kirk, have you used Rapid set sealants?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Omarr, no, in fact, I have not heard of them. Do you mean caulking? I have used many of "Rapid Sets, stucco, and types of cement."😏

[@StuccoPlastering]

I have they are all good, in my humble opinion.👨🏻‍🔬

[@edawriter]

I don't see a LaHabra Poly-Bond in my area of Santa Clara. LaHabra is sold by Home Depot, but not Poly-Bond. Is there an equivalent? I'm attaching styrofoam trim over stucco. Rapid Set Stucco Patch is OK, but a bit thick/grainy and expensive. I'm looking for something more affordable. Thanks for your videos, Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Writer Dude, you would have to google, "plastering yards near me" to find Poly-Bond as it's a professional cement adhesive product. Try Googling plastering yards such as, "Westside Building Materials" they are located in many cities.

[@pablolopez1967]

Is it complicate to repair the foam around windows?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Lopez, everything in life takes practice. For us it's easy as we have the time in, or practice, sorry, there's no way I can accurately answer this question for you. In the description is a detailed version of how to along with this video. Good learning. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@pablolopez1967]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks for replying back really appreciate, my cup of tea is auto-body was thinking of working on my exterior trims.

[@StuccoPlastering]

There's a similarity to fixing things on car and homes, you'll do fine.🕵🏼

[@that_guy_right_there_2945]

What kind of paint for exterior stucco? Any recommendations?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Stucco flex, renew, or Sherwin Williams, just to name a couple.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Sherwin William, Kelly Moore, are both of quality.

[@Lagunas88]

Would stucco color coat be better than sherwin Williams paint?

[@childrenoflight911]

Why didn’t you turn on to the wall? That will definitely crack around the window trim.

[@StuccoPlastering]

?????

[@StuccoPlastering]

Bull.

[@glenwarren4351]

What uncoated is much better and straighter and faster

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@glenwarren4351 Nonsense

[@mykgidera7663]

Why would he be liable 9 years later? Here in North Carolina there is only a 1 year implied warranty.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Myk, my friend, whether or not it's a one-year, five, or more, it was really not a matter of time warrantee it was principles. The bottom line was he did indeed repair it.🍻

[@StuccoPlastering]

In California, the rules are different.

[@josequintero4034]

I watch Kirk like I watch Tom Brady on TV 📺 🤳🤗

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jose, Man, I sho-nuff like your style, thank you.🍻

[@DoryanTheCritic]

Same here. He grows on you, it's pretty addicting.

[@paulblazich4366]

IF in time the galvanized could rust why don't you use stainless steel nails?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Steel can rust also, A galvanized nail can rust, if you hit the head with a hammer, why? the hammer knocks off or underlines the galvanization.🤔

[@StuccoPlastering]

Galvanized nails aren't supposed to rust.👨🏻‍🔬

[@cryalowicki]

That red tape face on the visqueen!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening, I guess you can say, we have too much time on our hands.😉

[@kirkdunn1379]

Foam is light....ive had to remove these off a house with only poly as the adhesive (came off in pieces)...they arent going anywhere as long as the surface is clean....I dont nail them if I have clean surface or bond agent on paint (still needs to be clean) I used a masonry blade on first install bcuz it's just common sense with coated masonry surface Really messed up my saw though with the dust.... dont recommend using your saw for carpentry to do this...... It is fairly simple to do and forgiving though..... You could probably make your own polybond .......plastic cement and sand.....it would be close ....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kirk, Exzackory.

[@Tbok777cygnus]

The Man 🍺😎👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening T Bok. Thank you, been a long time. I hope all is well, my friend cheers.🍻

[@The5767493]

I don't believe you need the Nails that Polybond is extremely strong and bonds to the Foam and wall extremely well The nails hads a hole into the wall so possible leak

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@The5767493 the papers self sealing or billions of stucco homes would be leaking regardless of furring nails or staples attaching the netting.

[@willhayes83]

Should have meshed the joints you had it right there lol.

[@StuccoPlastering]

????

[@willmorales7912]

Funny story, just removed a full to the top garage face with foam. Disaster as water leaked in and completely damaged the structure. Wish I could show pictures.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Will Morales, Exzackory, you make my point. 😉

[@Faruk651]

Did the styrofoam had air channels on the back side or was flat on the wall sheathing?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@Faruk651 Both, but invisible to the human eye, microscopic, but this means nothing. The point is to leave the nails in or don't use them.🤔

[@Faruk651]

@@StuccoPlastering Hey Kirk, my question was for Will Morale's case.

[@Faruk651]

@@StuccoPlastering I install styrofoam moldings/trim as an eifs installer. I install 16" tall and 8" wide coated crown moldings in commercial jobs. I don't know why you chose to use wet mix for attaching mouldings. In residential jobs, only time I use a nail or screw is for the sill moldings until they set. And I never leave them in, too risky since eps foam does suck up moisture and water. Once the sill is set you don't need anything for the sides or top. All you need is good cuts and good mix.

[@tuckpoint2]

You can use a spray foam as well works great. One chance to get if right. Lol

[@clintprice2123]

Kirk IS the best! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving Kirk, Jay and family.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Tuckpoint my fellow tradesman,, I'm familiar with spray expanding foam, it does have its uses, but not really intended for this.😏

[@StuccoPlastering]

No really.😉

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

👍👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, my friend.👍

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

@@StuccoPlastering really enjoyed watching your videos. Great job! Keep going 😀

[@adamr4115]

👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans, daddieo.👍

[@vernonland5987]

How many years ago? 😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Vernon, A couple hundred at least.🤙

[@omarnaja508]

Hey kirk can you mention my name in your next video because i ask good questions. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

It's possible, what does the NAJA stand for?🤔

[@omarnaja508]

@@StuccoPlastering my family name or last name. Im from Morocco in africa.

[@mikestacey1531]

work to live Kirk ie stop[ making vids and spend your days eating drinking watching the world

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Mike, I do that while working, I can talk and watch at the same time. Of course, if I were on a warm beach where women were walking around wearing something close to nothing, I would be too distracted to work. Now drinking watching with a bit of playing suits me just fine.🍻

[@lowridingtrucks88]

👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, my low Riding friend, I used to have a low rider, a 1976 Impala, I even removed the shocks and left just the springs, that's how far goofy I was as a kid.🍻

[@lowridingtrucks88]

@@StuccoPlastering I knew you were a cool guy it shows 😎 Your skills are Awsome! And your videos are entertaining 👍👍