How To Apply A Knock Down Stucco Finish Repair Using Rapid Set

[@chrisgraham2904]

The cracks between the blocks should be cleaned out and exaggerated with a grinder fitted with a masonry cutting disk and pre-patched. The repair area should be wetted with a bonding agent, or at least sprayed with water before the parging mix is applied to provide the best bond and prevent the blocks from wicking the moisture out of the parging mix too quickly to weaken the finished surface. If the light tan areas of the wall was previously painted, the paint needs to be removed and the parging mix applied directly to clean prepared concrete. Dip your dashing brush into a bucket of clean water before loading the brush with the mix and you'll find it releases from the brush with the flick of the wrist much more efficiently. Without these steps, particularly in a cold climate, the cracks will re-appear and the stucco will fall off of the painted areas within a year.

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

Thanks for this GREAT Comment! Do you have any videos on KZbin? I hope you do for all of us.

[@chrismanfredi5205]

I'm a painter in orange county ca. I've always had a hard time doing stucco knockdown matching on my projects. Never even heard of that brush you use.. Picked one up and did my patches and they came out great ! Thanks for the video. Very cool

[@LifeIsScience1]

I’ve been putting off doing stucco repair (3 patches) for a few weeks now. I’ve seen a ton of videos since then, have all the material to get started just lacking the confidence and knowledge. And I gotta say this is the best video regarding stucco that I’ve seen on here, gave me the extra confidence I needed! Will finally be doing the stucco tomorrow, thank you!

[@stephencarlsbad]

How did it turn out for you?

[@Badabingbang]

Awesome vid was super helpful

[@uglycouzin]

Thanks man...this was really helpful. I completed my stucco repair project recently and your video was the best most comprehensive...especially for how to finish.

[@helenachase5627]

Thank you so much. I'm female and 60 yrs old. Just patched my pool deck knockdown ! Yay ! I noticed that there was fibreglass in the first coat ( kitty hair ? ) so I repeated that. Then did your process. I'm sure it will be adequate for my purposes. Thanks again

[@deathheadmothman11]

Appreciate the video. I needed to repair a dog door that was installed in a wall on a house i bought. Definitely dont want that access in my home anymore. Simply explained, i can do this no problem. Thank you Sir.

[@aaronlauer8378]

Thanks for sharing the info! This is a big help with understanding how to get the texture right for a patch.

[@shaidyn8278]

What an absolutely, fantastically well done video. I need to repair a part of my house and I have been super nervous because I had no idea how to replicate the stucco finish. This is nearly exactly what I have. I now feel completely confident that I can match the pattern and not make my house look like trash. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

This is truly amazing we love to hear stories like this best of luck with your home renovation project!

[@Airplane10]

I agree. I watched 2 others before this one that were useless. This was excellent.

[@mikejustice1196]

The little boy in the background hammering is very distracting but then, I’m sure they did this in church while the minister was preaching. Very respectful

[@carolking1502]

Thank you! I've been trying to find a video to help me mimic a product that is no longer available. I have to replace a 3'×6' area. You are the only one that didn't involve 5 days of work and/or excessive cost!

[@M0D60]

Thx, SCP. These recent So. Cali storms knocked off all loose stucco (front of house). Your video helped.

[@archiee.3061]

I appreciate you showing this video.

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

Good job. Give yourself a raise.

[@roymoreno5089]

Straight to the point. Thanks for the info. I was trying to find out how to texture and your video explained it perfectly. Thx again

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

Thank you for watching and your feedback we appreciate the support

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

Excellent, I’m getting involved in more stucco patch work, thank you.

[@PTP711]

Hey man, I appreciate this video and the message you provided at the end, "so we can expand the pallet of what we can offer to make more money" you are awesome man! Great job on that stucco you made it look really easy man.

[@alexkeleman3099]

Thanks my dude! Got a little patch work done because of your video and a perfectly matched texture. Greatly Appreciated.

[@josephlieberman3027]

Like others have said, Great well presented video. I just sent you a paypall tip I appreciate what you do. In this world i learned an important lesson, one person i do work for always says, "I'm going to thank your in your wallet"

[@zacharywright2458]

great video, its legit like texturing a interior rather then a hopper you use a small broom lol thank you

[@hikechoco]

Great demonstration. I now feel like I can do this job!

[@JesusPerez-tz4ib]

Thank you for taking your time to help others good Job keep up the good work

[@terrypalmer937]

Thankyou, I watched a lot of videos ,and you covered everything from A 2 Z. Now it makes sense. Tks tp

[@tatenadeau538]

Good video! I was daunted to patch up flaking texture on a Privacy wall. This technique is way better than my original plan. I had some basics with a color coat method but wasn't confident. This looks easier and assuming I get the texture on right I can change paint color without not understanding the grit product, paint, concrete mix that a bunch of these videos assume I know. I am back to thinking I can do this on my own.

[@theartsunnyshow2748]

What a great video thank you for taking the time to educate. I’m working on a a lot of patches and gunna use ure techniques.

[@BoinLV]

Excellent tutorial!

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

Thank you bryce, i love stucco work , I appreciate you sharing , keep it up bro

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

much love thanks for watching!

[@leonabrownlee5738]

Great how to video for knock down stucco!!

[@makersandbreakers6612]

Awesome and perfectly explained. Thank you

[@elvischeco4741]

Bro you do great work homie Thank you for taking the time to show us all this From a real one to a real one ☝️ ❤️

[@daffyduck8244]

Cool I'm learning with KZbin. Thanks

[@thecam0073]

Great technique, Bryce! Thanks

[@thomaspropst2705]

Thanks! that was very well presented and useful information. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

thank you how to's are a lot of information to try to cram into a tiny video so we do our best

[@mikespindor]

I was looking for this exact video/finish. Thank you for making it. I have a small patch to repair, let you know how it goes.

[@cardinalpoint6047]

Great video! Really informative on the process and steps.

[@dwint685]

Such a useful video…THANK YOU!

[@edenbondoc5207]

Thank you. Very helpful information!

[@DevinLothian-co6lf]

Great vido i use a spray hopper for doing spantex for the knockdown textures

[@andrewhunt4532]

Good job

[@leffjin1968]

This was a very educational video....nice work!

[@ocmountainbiking9497]

Thanks dude just what I was looking for

[@donaldcristobal2832]

Way to teach is KISS method. Great DIY video. Thank you

[@rollthers3157]

Truly excellent. Thanks!

[@bybryanwhite]

Thank you! Well done.

[@pablopadilla7746]

Thanks 🤩 Great video !!

[@michaelmccarter7401]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing how to apply the stucco texture that was needed.

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

thank you for stopping by appreciate the support

[@thegreatcesarluna2975]

Nice Job!

[@staylor5910]

Thank you!! Huge help and explained it so fluently

[@manuelbarahona1087]

Nice job

[@stephencarlsbad]

You can also spray la habra out of a drywall texture hopper. Make the texture mix on the wetter side and turn up the pressure on your air compressor to the max. Shake the hopper as you are spraying on the heavy orange peel so that it comes out easier.

[@suntran149]

Thanks for your sharing 👌👌👌👌👌👌👍🤑🤑

[@bradleyb.425]

Great video. Thank you!

[@PressureWorksPlus]

Keep up the great work!

[@HaloGTMaster94]

Nice 👍

[@braaap322]

Thank you I appreciate you making such an informative video 👍👍

[@michelleli2970]

Thanks a lot. Nice job.

[@MegaScolaro]

Thanks.very helpful.

[@jenniferottolini8519]

awesome job! Thank you

[@brianmatthews4149]

Nice job guys

[@marions2393]

Thanks for the info!

[@Hann7657]

Just what i needed

[@paulashford4155]

Interesting, best wishes. Wales. UK

[@sebdewhurst7276]

Thx, really useful

[@ernieforrest7218]

Wow, thats a novel way to get mortar off of the hawk and onto a wall. Cant wait to see the texture demonstration. How come you only showed one method of applying the texture?

[@albertadkins1050]

In South Florida we always apply bonding agent to the area first.

[@tatenadeau538]

I'm in Phoenix and patching a cinderblock wall. I wander if I need this extra step too.

[@larryaldama1673]

Thanks job 👍

[@vincentchirafisi8803]

Beautiful!!

[@chikowhitey]

thanks mate....great video

[@petesr.rodriguez6273]

Thank you

[@antred4597]

Perfect Vid Brice

[@stoichiometry147]

Big help, thx!

[@99marilena]

I would of covered the cracks up underneath with mesh sir first

[@CUBABLOCKMASONRY]

Hey Brother great video🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@edwinretamar2847]

Good 👍 job

[@huacachina1981]

A great video

[@Thedanielproblem]

Rock on

[@rickdavidponce1434]

Thank u !!!

[@robcline9010]

Cool

[@mr.kenslifeshop4034]

How wet or dry should the skim be before dashing? I tried to buy your listed float the link is no longer there thanks in advance your wall looked good.

[@vincento8129]

Brice that’s what’s up Whittier ca homie hope all is well brother nice vid

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

holding it down for the 562 and orange county much love thanks for stopping by

[@ddgrl13]

Do I need just a “ sponge float “ tool after Stucco is troweled on ? I have seen green foam float and rubber float , but do I need to purchase all of those?

[@Arts-ck8gj]

did you use the same mud to texture (bag shown in the beginning of the video) ?

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

We did use the same rapid set to also apply the texture. This type of product is mainly used for light shallow repairs that we aim to prime and paint in the same day. If you have some down time and a waiting period I would recommend using La Habra stucco mix which you can find at any home depot or lowes its a little easier to work with

[@titoburrito2287]

Kirk giordano is a real plaster god. Also has clean clothes l

[@larryaldama1673]

🤣

[@matthewyoung6835]

Before adding base coat others say to wet wall to keep it from sucking moisture from stucco mx,do you recomend this.I dont believe you mentioned this in tut.

[@MikeRoxly]

what about coloring it so it matches the rest of the building?

[@ryanacehigh]

Great video. Can you do this finish on top of a wall that is painted?

[@SteveChavez-c6u]

How long do you have to wait before you can Prime and paint

[@MidwestPainters]

How long did you wait until you knock it down

[@gilbertobernal8738]

Did you use the same rapid set stucco to texture it? Thank you

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

We did use the same rapid set to also apply the texture. This type of product is mainly used for light shallow repairs that we aim to prime and paint in the same day. If you have some down time and a waiting period I would recommend using La Habra stucco mix which you can find at any home depot or lowes its a little easier to work with

[@tatenadeau538]

In Phoenix so say 90 degrees for this project and don't need to knock out in 1 day. Do you recommend Habra or rapid set? Also any recommendations for prep to cinderblock given previous texture is coming off in clumps. Do I have to strip entire thing cause rest is just gonna come off too? I'm really trying to patch up not do the entire privacy wall over.😢

[@izzy9309]

thanks for the video, just wondering whey you didn't use any blue bonding for cement. I have seen many and they mention using it.

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

Great question. While we do our best to show everything in a short video explanation some topics aren't fully covered which is giving me inspiration for another helpful video for you all. A bonding agent (especially blue in nature) your only going to find at a building materials yard which arent always close for some customers. As recommended in another comment below you can find a fair equivalent made by quikrete that is white and is sold at local hardware stores like home depot and lowes. This product here specifically is very high in its adhesive to begin with the "rapid set" which is why it sets faster and ready to paint the same day. (masonry bonding glue is recommended regardless to all applications) and something we use regularly the information just did not make it into the video. Thank you for the inquiry Cheers!

[@PO-si4ty]

Great damn video👍👍👍

[@josecanisales3491]

What is the working time off this stucco? Before it start to set.

[@southerncaliforniapainter7989]

you have about 45 minutes of working time but it also depends and can vary by the temperature that day and your water ratio. if it starts to dry out a little bit you can add more water and remix it as needed

[@squoctopus]

How would you do a corner? My house has windows on either side of the front door and "window frames"(don't know what the name is) around them. The corner got bumped into by the porch chair and broke/chipped off. Do I just use smaller amounts and somehow shape it after it's on? Thank you for any help!

[@arlenebond384]

You mix the plaster until you get a good bubble then it’s usually ready that’s for indoor

[@JoshR512]

I used this same product. I got it to look like what was in your bucket. But it just wouldn’t stick to my trowel. I had to try applying it at an angle. 40% of the stucco would end up on the floor. Watching your video I noticed some of it went to waste. Do you recall it being sticky to your trowel? Thanks!!

[@ryantrujillo9679]

Make sure your trowel is dry when applying that stucco. I’m sure by now you found some method out that works lol

[@maricelam8376]

Question after sandblasting a house what is the next step ?

[@jacobmaier8993]

Did you have to wash the wall first?

[@thegreatcesarluna2975]

What size is that brush?

[@rorybellamy2533]

And you dont want to breath in that Dust when mixing , you can fill up lungs with harmful dust, Good work!

[@4eightyvolt]

You show us you're using a rapid set stucco mix. But that was the 2nd bag. What the heck was that 1st bag you poured? You didnt say what it was. it looked different from the rapid set bag.