Avoid a Parging Fail with These DIY Tips and Techniques

[@jjrockjon8610]

With all do respect, because I truly respect you and your work, I'm surprised by some missing info in this video. 1. Surface prep. remove the loose stuff with a wire brush. 2. use set control for more working time of the product. 3. Product directions and minimum thickness. This layer looks like it would crumble with one kick.4. Start from the bottom and pull it up. Spray bottle or hose on mist setting is also nice to use. Just saying this to be helpful to others.

[@dmanzo811]

maybe throw in some flashing to protect the framing... hell, after the flashing, make the durock a little taller (wider cut) to completely cover the 2 x 10 for some protection. Or, let the next homeowner repair and redo it all. Especially after this nice patio is installed and trapping all the water against the framing. Tyvek paper under the door sill is a good touch also.

[@silver60618]

hi what kind of set control product do you recommend for parging?

[@JasonDeej]

Jeff I love your channel. I watched one of your painting videos the other day and feel like I've learned more about technique in 30 minutes than I did in 7 years of home ownership. I need to install a prehung door and putting in hardwoods in the coming weeks and you've been so informative and realistic. Even when you show shortcuts, you explain them far more coherently than any other home improvement channels. Keep up the awesome work. I don't even think I can ask friends to help paint anymore. They'd just slow me down and waste my paint.

[@shd_khan]

we don’t get sakrete parging mix in the US.

[@coopersm2]

Jeff, I just came upon the channel by accident and it seems like it was made for me! I have a 140 year old house in the exact same climate/area and doing almost everything you're explaining. Thank you for what you're doing! Makes my life WAY less stressful, lol

[@BlackHoleForge]

I'm currently doing repairs on my Foundation wall as well. Thank you for another great video. I just wanted to say one of the things that makes your videos great is that you get to the heart of the repair or modification. It goes beyond put this size screw this distance apart in this material. You go on to discuss why you need these kinds of screws, and why you made the decision with the housing wrap. Thank you for your unique take on teaching construction. Sometimes understanding why is just as important as understanding how.

[@monakayemartinez6770]

Word

[@teatonaz]

Could not have said this better. WHY is very very important. Great point , and totally agree. Great vid, I have pockets in the foundation side wall where the previous owners must have let the sprinklers hit for a long time. Now I know how to fix.

[@TechysavyKev]

Bought a house recently, and one of the things that needs to be done- is reparging on a few spots, your timing with this video is scary awesome!

[@Rhynri]

I have no idea what parging is, so Jeff is about to learn me good.

[@jasonbengel]

@Agent К видео Count me in! 😁

[@EDBailley]

Same here!

[@krazykyle0]

Grab a drink and sit back! Papa Jeff is learnin us!

[@frankiemillcarek6976]

That is precisely why I clicked.

[@asawoszc]

I had a contractor mention I needed to consider parging and I had no idea what he was talking about. Jeff to the rescue as always!

[@eldajackson1]

Loved the tip on how to "off" a friend in cement. Had to replay as I wasn't sure that he just said that!

[@myfatherhisdaughter2250]

The fact that he was saying that part as I was reading your comment🤣

[@trackdork444]

I love that he cracks himself up.

[@jandroid1962]

Me too lol.

[@kookiethebear]

Great review, Jeff. 6:50 If possible, use a water hose with a light spray nozzle to thoroughly soak the existing concrete. This video (@ 11:00) shows the importance of keeping the parge mix and concrete surface moist, as they become enemies when too dry. Two moist items hydraulically bond. A slow dry allows the Portland cement to bond best to the existing substrate. Mix your own parge with 2 parts masonry sand and 1 part Portland.

[@jandroid1962]

Definitely appreciate the tips. Many videos don't mention keeping it covered nor wetting the initial surface. His laugh cracks me up too!

[@jjthefed]

My 60 year old parging is falling off. Very small parts I used quick set concrete with great success. But I need to use a different product for the bigger parts. Researching now.

[@saxjonz]

Jeff, thank you. I have to give it to you. You are my favorite teacher when it comes to home repair. Happy teacher appreciation week!

[@leanneb6622]

I was just looking at my home thinking how much will that cost then your video popped up. I learn so much from your videos and also learn from reading the comments and your answers.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@RichyC93]

After watching, I’m now an expert on parging. Didn’t know what it was 15 min ago.

[@ericbruce5075]

Dude us too. Wife and I are drunkenly trying to figure out WTF he is talking about.

[@johnepperson8867]

Me Too !!!

[@basketballcomedy5618]

Same lol

[@RossMalagarie]

first time I ever heard of parging. I thought porridge was an oatmeal type of food? 😂👌 My guess is its adding a vapor barrier to a foundation?

[@samgriffin6221]

Hell of a comment

[@klidraik]

I could listen to you talk for hours! I am now prepared to parge my 100-year old home. Excited to watch your other videos!

[@10tenman10]

Fantastic job. The upbeat commentary makes watching this a pleasure.

[@alexanderhardwick9229]

Love your videos, had to do this on my house lately great help. Now it may not be my place to say but as a medical professional I have to tell you your heavy breathing has me worried. From my experience I detect signs of lung damage and it's not something i'd ignor if I were you. We all love you and you're work, please get this checked out. Weight gain is certainly a factor but I think you ma have more issues to worry about. Just get checked out for your health sake. Keep on keeping on Jeff you're a legend!

[@teatonaz]

Much agreed. You’re worth the check up ( & much more ). Re weight: Over a couple years I went from 189 to 169 with portion control, then to 150 lb.s by cutting back on the carbs and some intermittent fasts (just means eating in a window, which for me was noon - 6pm’ish. Also got rid of some minor pre-diabetes symptoms at the same time. Go for it !! You’re great and we want you around a long time. Cheers.

[@julietebeau4060]

You Sir are ONE OF A KIND.....no bs, right to it, useful tips....I feel truly lucky to have found you!

[@C71-m1l]

You have a very Peewee Herman vibe to your instructions. I love the cheeriness. Thanks for posting, sir!

[@RuthiesVlogWorld]

Yay!! I finally caught a new upload .. my husband and I love ❤️ this guy 👏🏾👏🏾

[@camb565]

Great video! You inspired me to do this myself. Probably went back and watched it 10 times! Now my foundation looks like a million bucks. I'm painting it with Bluskin paint as well for a little extra water resistance and then putting in new perimeter drains. Without your videos I wouldn't know where to start with a lot of this stuff. Thank you man. Please keep them coming!

[@harishveeramani2907]

Hiya. What is Bluskin paint? I looked for it, but all I saw was the Blueskin membrane that is used on foundation walls below grade. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Cheers!

[@camb565]

@@harishveeramani2907 yeah its the same company but they sell a paint as well. I bought it at home depot here in B.C. Canada. Did 2 coats and it worked great. I have not used the membrane though so I am not sure what would have worked better.

[@arturoalvarez4003]

I have watched other home improvement show but yours are the best. I honestly feel that you whant to teach and don't hold back telling us the best way to do jobs, but also let us know how to tell if you get some one to do work for you that they are doing the work right.thank you for you hard work if i ever need to do any work you will be the frist one for me to look up🙏

[@RM-bf7to]

Thank You. I love the plastic idea, instead of repeatedly spraying with water after parging.

[@SOfilmable]

I like parging videos, It's kind of an art to master. More or less like concrete finisher. Thx for the tips :)

[@juliecampbell2134]

Thanks my husband use to repair it. Now now I need to. Uour teach questions will help me.

[@lloydkennedy7433]

Thank you for this diy project. Just what I needed to learn right now.

[@robertgiresi9515]

Keeping your concrete wet when parging. Wow, I continue to be amazed by the many tips and tricks you can't seem to find anywhere else on the 'net. Is there some sort of secret resource of knowledge where you get your information from? Is this knowledge only obtained from years of experience? You're not just a teacher but also a student of the craft who picks up important tips and tricks that can be easily passed along to DIY viewers. Your sons are lucky to get the wisdom passed along at a young age from what you've obtained over the years.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers, truth is I read the instructions years ago and was astonished nobody followed them.

[@jasoncamm7284]

He doesn’t get to say people don’t do it right. Completely incorrect there are companies that do it correctly and have been for years.

[@chasesibley3331]

"The best teachers are the ones who accept their role as a student when it presents itself."

[@johnepperson8867]

This guy's got a great personality & he's straight forward with the information. GREAT video!!!

[@Lando_P1]

What? I’ve never seen this before. Interesting process.

[@PhilipHousel]

I love work... I can watch it for hours! Learning something new today.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@user-if2cr7bw3m]

What are your thoughts on using some type of bonding agent, especially on the stacked stone part of the wall? Thanks!

[@danielle2066]

I have no idea what parging is, but I really love this vid and the way you explain it!!

[@davideymer8951]

Wow great video! I’m doing a fix and flip property and the exterior foundation is old school big stones and concrete and looks like crap. Was thinking of just repainting it, but now after watching this video I’m going to use the cement board and completely overhaul the foundation to make it look like new! Thanks for the awesome idea!

[@FlightSergeantRose]

Thank you so much for the sponge tip. Made my parging look awesome!!

[@volksbugly]

Man always dropping the knowledge! Thanks again for another awesome video. :D

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Any time!

[@PanamaSticks]

Good video. You have a great delivery and good voice for tutorials.

[@whatshellydoes7308]

Thanks Jeff because I didn't know to wet the cement board before applying and that I should add the cement to the water. I've always seen it done in person the other way round. It's a good job I stopped before I wasted my cement and frustrated myself out of this well needed project. Tomorrow, I should do a better job and be able to finish too. Thanks again for your vid because all the others showed something else which I just didn't feel suited my situation.👌👍👊

[@trowuabeatin]

Great Video!! I’m actually looking to repair some cracking parging on my block foundation. The only problem is that no local home improvement stored carry “parging mix”. Not even the big boys like Lowe’s or Home Depot. Maybe that’s because a lot of new construction homes are poured foundations instead of block? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Any ideas?

[@staniewski]

You've helped me so much with various projects it's amazing. Love all these videos.

[@dizzycrow4592]

Your a rockstar! He for sharing this and the tips along with, it's much appreciated

[@macpharlan6738]

Fantastic video, what should I look for with parging mix, I don’t see that at Home Depot Seems to be a Canada thing?

[@brianpritt4154]

Great video. It's funny how you have to go through the extra steps to get the cement to bond.b I've seen where a concrete mixer dripped onto the road and its there for years.

[@teatonaz]

This is so true. Cement drips seems to last and last. No problems bonding, when you don’t want them to. Hmmm

[@alexill]

I think this video just cemented our relationship Gary #cheers

[@hannabell31]

I’ve watched just about every one of your videos about bathroom renovations and I’ve learned sooo much. Thank you. I’m planning on renovating my bathroom and I would like to see a video on moving the shower 🚿 head to opposite wall.😁

[@jandroid1962]

Glad you mentioned he has a video for that. I've got renovation plans on my bathroom too!

[@Indowwindows]

As always, a great video with much to learn from! Also the smoothing part of the parging was really satisfying!

[@hagghag9435]

Hey great video Just a question.. when should i pass the sponge? Right after applying the parging?

[@elenaf77]

What is the best material in parging the acrylic parging or the regular cement?

[@jjrg738]

Love all you videos always learn something new. Never notice that we’ll did n didn’t the part when you said name brand is always displayed is so true. Cause I always notice it but never thought about it how you said it. N also just learned something new about how to protect my home thanks

[@jojo6663330101]

What about parging over rigid foam? I am planning to use fine galvanized mesh cloth but now I'm not sure its alkali resistant... thanks for the great videos!!

[@erintheangry]

heh. I remember being the strong young guy doing that for a friend on his house. He elected to skip the plastic covering while it cured and it's still there 10 years later. I guess we got lucky. We used the garden hose to keep the substrate wet so no problem having it dry out on us.

[@jezackr3500]

Love the little giggle at 3:10 :D

[@lzh3131]

I really liked your video. I’m going with your method. I have some experience with concrete….hope for the best😁

[@gastontaylor6594]

I just learn so much from your educational videos. I have a 1 st ft of an exterior wall repair and would like to know what type of cement should I buy? Portland type 1 or 2 or hydraulic and should I buy read mix as repair is for a small patch? Thank you!

[@hannahtpt83]

Very interesting! Learn something new every day. Also, thanks for keeping it pg. My kiddos are often watching with me 😋

[@milesaway3422]

This is awesome, thank you. Excellent stuff and corrected a few bad habits immediately. What about over stucco and wood? Cement board over it?

[@sglinklater]

Just wondering how long I need to wait before doing the 2nd coat? I have a similar stone/gravel foundation.

[@Bill-ions]

Jeff, why do you always come out with how to videos after I ruined my project! 😂🤦‍♂️ Thanks!

[@skar516]

Exactly the video I was looking for. I took a deck out that had a set of concrete steps in the bottom of the deck. So I tore the steps off but in doing so I left a big hole in the bottom of the house around the concrete area. Needless to say “parging” is the term I’m looking for lol

[@heikereis9554]

awsome watching .im learning alot more thankyou keep it up dude

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Amazing work and information. Thank you for sharing

[@stephj1002]

Hey Jeff! thanks for the tips! It would be interesting to see what these parged walls look now (two years later - 2022)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

still perfect!

[@kingbee4474]

​​​​@@HomeRenoVisionDIY with what can I cover exposed exterior foundation foam? Ground grade treated wood screwed on the foam? Screwing cement board on the foam and then parging? Or mesh then parge? I want easiest diy to protect the foam from UV and weather.

[@danfrain1]

Wow. You are really on the ball. You must have lot of coffee the day you first came up with this one. I’ve made fixtures for particular jobs, at least once to cut circles with different tools. For whatever reason, I never thought of using a fixture to cut large circles in a deck.

[@blueplasma5589]

3:17 Where did the housewrap over hanging go? Did you cut it off at the siding bottom edge?

[@chrisstewz]

Jeff, I need to parge the side of my house but I have a few cracks (vertical) on the exterior and interior on the foundation. My plan is to get them injected on the inside with epoxy but do I need do anything special to the exterior cracks before parging ? Should I fill them in with hydraulic cement? Or are they fine to Parge over once addressed from the inside?

[@BRod-pi7lw]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m not a professional and have no money so I have to do the fixing myself. So I was very happy when I found you but I cannot find the concrete parging mix here where I live in the US. So what would be the equivalent?

[@katelyn3385]

Also, how long do you wait to do the second coat of parg?❤️thank you!

[@phamscb]

I love this channel so much. Thank you

[@robwright5940]

You made my day dude. Kudos to you and your son.

[@82dupont]

Thank you so much for this simple and straightforward approach. I need to do this to my foundation.

[@kayparker113]

What would be the difference in a project where you add a concrete skimcoat to smooth out imperfections in the surface, and one where you parge to smooth out imperfections? I can't seem to find the definitive answer, and am looking to create a smoother surface on a cinderblock wall.

[@eclark721]

I'm hoping you can tell me, what do i put between my wood siding and the foundation before parging? And can i add pigment? Thank you!

[@samueladams584]

I didn't even know what parging was until yesterday... Jeff I have a older shed in FL that was made with Hardy cement board. It's in the back corner of the yard, but a hole was knocked out around 10". If I was going to try and patch it up what tape and cement, Portland, mortar should I look to try? If it doesn't work I can remove panel and replace with wood but I just wanted to experiment and learn.

[@Ackamemnon]

bro ur awesome, i have same problem at my house now i know what to do now.. thank you. :D

[@egastap]

Excellent vid Jeff. Your knowledge on DIY has no bounds.

[@marthanelson3269]

Great video! I learned every time I watch your videos!👍 Is this safe to be done in the garage?! The concrete on the bottom of the walls are cracked?! Thank you Jeff 👍👋🙏

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That is correct

[@philhaughn6537]

Jeff, another great video. Question for you ... how would you deal with a vinyl window in a poured basement?

[@theyim6586]

Notch the back of a 2x4 , or whatever appropriate size of pressure treated lumber, to accommodate the flange of the vinyl window and then cap the wood with metal. or you could use eifs stucco to trim the window out with foam and then base coat the foundation and trim with dryvit mesh and base coat. And then coat it with stucco finish.

[@jcasey8129]

Great video, Jeff! I have a question for you. I have an old (120 year old) house with limestone foundation and I bought a few bags of Natural Hydraulic Lime #3.5 from Merkley and I was wondering if, other than aesthetics, if there a benefit to parging vs just repointing and only filling cracks and gaps in between the rocks? Thanks!

[@packetthief]

The grunting really makes it worth the watch.

[@Papastomper]

Watching this on purpose! I was looking at getting advice on parging and voila - here it is. It seems that the builder or owner parted over plywood, can I add cement board, without scrapping off the old parging, and just continue from there? Same weather as you (in Spencerville area).

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sorry parging over plywood is wrong. you can;t sandwich organics in between cement or it will all rot and mold.

[@janeforever]

We're getting ready to replace our deck. We have stucco, not siding. Curious how ledger & parging work in this situation so we know if contractor's doing it correctly.

[@ginacirelli1581]

Is this necessary for a poured cement foundation? Mine looks fine from both the inside and the outside and I was wondering why one would need to do this.

[@albertestrada8825]

Very GOOD TIPS boss.Ur work is AWESOME👌👌KEEP IT UP.#GOODWORK

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

I realize that this maybe a wrong topic but still. I have an old deck which is fine and all boards are good. However, I am planning to repaint it completely. So I wondered if you would please kindly advice on materials and actions. With much appreciation in advance for your help.

[@LanceHanlonOutdoors]

Jeff, could you use a hose on it? And a sponge like you did on the cement board?

[@brownimal]

Hi Jeff. Can this be applied over rigid insulatiom?

[@woodlandburl6648]

Once again I am learning something. Thanks!

[@MyZachster]

After creating the grooves do you smooth that after or do you add another coat?

[@cmc02888]

Aww yeah I'm watching parging videos now ! thanks

[@mdzhappy1]

@homerenoVisionDiy, I need to do this for my house 1880's also. Can you explain does the parging affect the joints between the limestone (the old mortar)? You mentioned how concrete is so alkaline..does it break down the limestone or joints over time, or does it actually offer protection? Also, when doing this should you just use the parging mix for the uneven surfaces, or use something else to make the surface of the limestone a bit more even? Thank you so much, I've learned so much from your channel ☺

[@putos7]

Can you make a video on converting your old radiator heating into floor radian heating? would that be the best way or just remove the old system completely and do it all new? Thanks!

[@Hippiesoul777]

Thank you for this awesome video does the mix come in different colors or can I stain it to make it look tan

[@jwojo7644]

What outdoor concrete stain and sealer do you recommend after the parging is cured? Thanks for your help.

[@beatricethemiata8565]

This video got me thinking, do you or can you make a couple videos on repairing cracked concrete into a seamless finish? Thanks for the videos! ❤

[@christophermohamed4990]

Another great video, thank you.

[@erichsh58]

I watched this video only because I never heard of "parging" before! Now that I do, I have a question. I have a bag of leftover Quikrete lying around after setting a mailbox post. Is this close enough to parging mix that I can use it to fill similar irregularities on the concrete walls of an old attached garage before applying masonry waterproofing paint?

[@ckpielecshop7511]

Reminded me so much of The Red Green show. The gravelly voice, the heavy breathing and the fixer upper jobs. All you need is a dozen rolls of duct tape.

[@jandroid1962]

The heavy breathing is wild.

[@teebles]

Ok, what if the existing surface is loose, or falling off already? Do we chip everything loose out first? Or use a broom quick and put the new stuff on and use it to bond over it?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

chip off the old or you will bond to something that will fall off.

[@MyDadCanFixAnything]

Not to be picky here, but just to ensure correctness and make sure everyone understands. Cement (Concrete, etc) is not "Acidic" as described, it is Caustic (or Basic), meaning it has a high Alkaline or higher PH. Hence why the tape mentioned says Alkali Resistant. Other than that. Great video. Thanks for the good info.

[@jwojo7644]

Just parged my outside block wall over old parging yesterday didn't use a parging mix used type s quickrete mortar mix is that ok, and have been spraying it with water ever once in a while. Just watching now after I'm done.

[@artismyfavoritething]

Hey Jeff... I do not think the wrapping is pulled over the cement board towards the corner. Love your videos!