How to apply new stucco over a painted surface.

How to apply new stucco over a painted surface.
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To view how to lath this stud wall, click here… • Lathing stud walls wit... .
This stud wall required fiberglass mesh added to help it hang between the studs; it’s two inches or more as there is no backing. To see it applied in one coat of stucco, click here. • Stucco second or brown...
Can this excess stucco texture be hidden? Yes.
The new finish has to be taken into account.
Thus one coat of even heavier sand must be applied to blend or feather in-depth.
We applied what is known as a 16/20, heavy finish sand to fill in all the low spots,
This can also flood the existing and new differences without spider cracking or checking.
A heavy finish must be sponge floated to open the stucco surface, allowing the new finish to breathe and dry faster to prevent the old spider from checking or cracking.
To view complete homes, view any below videos, and enjoy.
kzbin.info/www/bejne/haLFgpWaet6Gias/New smooth stucco over rough stucco.
• Repair bad stucco patc... Stucco color retexturing.
• Make rough stucco smooth Make stucco smooth.
Folks, you can depend on us for sound advice throughout our videos.
Thanks for watching.

[@zulaymann5750]

Kirk I'm remodeling the exterior of my home and want to apply thin brick over some walls that have 32 yr old stucco that has been painted over one time. What is the best bonding agent that I can use to prepare the old stucco to bond with the mortar of the brick?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Zulay, I'd recommend Poly Bond made by La Habra. Google plastering yards near me to purchase.

[@zulaymann5750]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank you so much for your professional advise!

[@georganaromano6577]

I have watched many of your videos, very entertaining and educational. I am really happy, that there is a person out there that really knows what to do and is willing to share his wisdom with homeowners. Thank you so very much!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Georgana, thank you, I use these video's as therapy, I had low self esteem for most of my life, and am in the process of trying to improve my esteem levels, I found out this hobby does just this, cheers, kirk giordano

[@businessman5894]

Thank you for sharing your professional experience, I used it and did a stucco job.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad it was helpful!

[@julianmora7074]

Kirk you r good at what you do. Thank you for helping my family out with your advise.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Julian, our pleasure.😉

[@gilbertvelazquez1254]

Thanks Mr Giordano and Jason I learn something new today thank again

[@danielyoo5239]

Kirk, great job! You are an excellent teacher!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta Boy Daniel Yoo, I love your stly, thank you Live long and plaster Kirk Giordano’s Plastering answers to life’s issues

[@browardmpr8317]

You're awesome sir. Thanks for the tricks to the trade. Most guys won't do this even after the video. I'm a plumber in South Florida but I like doing everything on my own at home! I just subscribed

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Bro Dude, thank you, happy to have you onboard. Live long and plaster, Kirk’s, plastering tips and techniques

[@epicpaintingstuff6036]

So freaking cool you have this KZbin channel you're living the dream brotha

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Epic painter, it is sort of cool, thank you Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@cc-pl7tw]

I enjoy watching your videos. The best!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy CC Dude, Cool Beans Daddieo.😏

[@julianmora7074]

I enjoy all your video's. I follow you closely and I hang on every word that you say. You are a funny guy as well. Thank you, Julian

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Julian Mora, you are a true sweetheart, thank you for the kind words, have a great weekend, Julian.💃

[@josecanisales3491]

You make it look so easy. Easy peesy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jose, it just takes a bit of practice, lemon squeezy. Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@Timmyskills]

I been following you for years kirk. You do nice frickin work man.

[@StuccoPlastering]

thank you, brother.🤔

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Kirk Kevin from Australia. Hey I had no idea you are good at explaining things and your really good at it. 🤣🤣 Seriously your videos are the the best man. Peace. ✌

[@StuccoPlastering]

G'day Kevin from Australia, thank you, my fellow plasterer. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world. Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Professional Plastering experts

[@ericknatera2513]

This guy sucks!! He talks too much!! Look at his texture!! Straight trash!!

[@kevinhamling1963]

@@ericknatera2513 he talks too much as you put it because it is an how to educational video . To do that involves talking you fool. If you don't like it piss off

[@2425thedani]

@@StuccoPlastering Hello. ... I would like to know about a material to put new syntetic on old syntetic wall ... well, they say that I should first put a material on old syntetic ... thanks.. Thank you, I greet you from Phoenix Az .. I always watch your videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening, type in how to apply acrylic finishes on our channel.😉 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 www.bayareaplastering.com

[@deathvalleyalex9485]

You make it look so easy . I know it is not my stucco man must have learned his technique is spot on like yours . I don't get to say this much but , I'm Impressed !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Ronald, thank you Best wishes, Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@anibalsamayoa9042]

Thanks for your advice, no doubt your a professional, take care;)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Anibal, thank you Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@aslo4812]

nice work, thanks for the video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Slo Dude, no worries Live long and plaster Teaching do’s and don’t of plastering and stucco work

[@TehBerbDean]

I've never applied plaster, stucco, drywall, joint compound or anything like that before. I need to learn how to do it though. In watching, it makes me want to go apply something somewhere and smooth it out, or paint and color a surface and get it perfect. When I was a kid I'd watch the lunch ladies wipe the tables, and I'd always want to go finish the spots they missed because they weren't shiny. There are a lot of plaster videos etc...But these are the most interesting and informative thanks!

[@jessedukelacrosse6470]

I hope weldcrete is a proud sponsor, I love the stuff myself for concrete applications, and thanks to you it is my go to for plastering as well kirk 👍🏼

[@StuccoPlastering]

Jowdy Jesse, LOL, we have no. companies sponsoring us for anything. Filming these videos online saves me the money it used to cost me for advertising and lets folks know we know what we are doing. Thats a good enough reason to video our work, Plus I like teaching the newer generations how to earn a living. Cheers, Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.

[@mikesaldana4164]

You make it look so easy ..you’re the stucco wizard 🧙‍♂️ lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mike Dude, thank you, just practice, 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

[@timidtornado2869]

Thanks Kirk....much appreciated...So to recap, I can re-stucco over existing painted stucco using a good bonding agent ( the stucco on the house is 50 years old and solid )

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Timid dude, yes sir that is correct, but remember nothing adheres to a dusty or dirty suraface, not even bonding agents. So pressure wash the home first. Live long and Plaster Kirk and Jason Giordano’s plastering and stucco video

[@davidalegria9784]

I have a wall that I need to do. It is green painted and wanted to know if I power spray it really well. Is it better to add a bonding agent before re stuccoing it?

[@cesargutierrez8581]

Hi KIRK. I get great satisfaction watching you guys do do the job I love. I am a texcote applicator in southern California and I'd like to add to a comment you made about that type of material. So the material its self is bad ass. What goes wrong with is its applicators poor workmanship. When the material is applied correctly it will last 10 to 15 years until the color fades. With occasional touch ups. You are right though if it's done incorrectly and poorly, it's better to start from scratch. That sucks that client of yours had to go through that. Thanks for all the vids. I look up to guys. Shout to the MIXER LEU. live long and blaster baby.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Cesar dude, I actually do tell folks that tex-coats appropriately done can last well over 50 years and maintained much longer than that. I also say if not appropriately prepped or shot on in intense heat in weather that stays hot year round, when the wood expands, this is trouble. I realize there are more good guys in this field than bad guys, but folks call me when it fails not when it's holding up correctly. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sharing stucco wisdom with Kirk Giordano plastering

[@CaribSurfKing1]

What is paper made out of, how is that the only defense for water. I have a stucco wall that had deck bolts above it and a gutter above that, so guess what, water got into cracks at the deck joist board and the stucco wall ( which had no flashing ) and some how got inside the paper and mold/rot death for the whole wall. Is putting in flashing at the deck joints going to stop the water? from the gutter during a storm?

[@carlosmata3527]

Great job

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Carlos, thank you, Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@SteadyShadow]

this guys is just doing what he does, but i am over here freaking out, how does he makes it look so easy????

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Steady as she goes, all trades just take practice.I have lots of practice, Doubtful I can do what you do for a living either. Keep on keeping on.😉 Bringing peace, love, and “brotherhood, ” back into the 🌎 of Plastering. The most comprehensive encyclopedia of plastering on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀

[@TheBoxFort759]

"Ain't nothing we can't handle". Has become a mantra of mine

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Joel, that's a catchy phrase, all right. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@grantryan9591]

That's great skill.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Grant dude, thank you, my brother. Live long and Plaster Kirk and Jason Giordano’s plastering and stucco video tips

[@functionalvanconversion4284]

Thanks for the wisdom!

[@StuccoPlastering]

No problemo. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@lambsword2006]

Really appreciate this man! THANKS..

[@StuccoPlastering]

No worries!

[@lambsword2006]

@@StuccoPlastering Oh man you have no idea...I thought I couldn't paint my stucco, and had to replace at a huge cost. Instead I painted it w Valspar Duramax Elastomeric paint and my house stays 5 degrees cooler in summer and 5 degrees (or more) warmer in winter... Plus it looks like new stucco. Bless you!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@lambsword2006 Cool beans, Daddieo. You can depend on us for sound advice. 😉

[@permanentwave]

what I'd the house was painted with acrylic paint. can u apply bonding agent and then apply stucco directly on the house. I have a crack developed down the house small hairline crack where the two sides of the house join, on sep. foundations but connect. I wanted to try to repair it myself by applying bonding agent , stucco and finish ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wave girl, I may be missing something in your words, but if it were me I'd caulk that crack, then paint it. You're giving me the impression you want to skimcoat an entire wall for a crack, your wall will more than likely crack again,this is normal. Type in why stucco cracks as I have at least 5 videos that explain why this happens. Theres little need goinh through all that work to see another crack in a month or less. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense tips

[@rangitaura4575]

In nz we use specialized system and we roll ow bonding coat on key resin and fine coat look like alot of work for bonding

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Rangi, there are many ways to skin a cat. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@hybridamerica]

Hi Kirk! You are amazing - thank you so much for your expertise in these videos. I have a client who just had a section of their house covered in STO. They were gone and there was a mis-communication, apparently, because they wanted El Rey Stucco! Is there any way to fix this? They want to know if we can re-stucco over the new STO? I presume a simple bonding agent will not suffice. Do we have to cover the whole house with mesh, beforehand?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy American dude, not to step on anyone's toes, but I'd prefer Sto to El Rey Acrylic's personally. My advice is for your client to buy a bottle of champagne and give it to the contractor for the mistake. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense tips

[@humbertobetancourt2934]

Thank you for the information.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Our pleasure!

[@doscoronitas]

Hi Kirk, do you have a video on a smooth stucco finish? I've seen some houses with a light yellow smooth stucco and it looks nice...thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dude, yes, type in SBSMF on our site to view them. Live long and plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s

[@kundason7546]

kirk . a question. what is if use some rich accylic based cement additive and put a thin layer while floating it roughly as you mentioned in other videos . then let the all thing solidify for a few days while making sure it stays somewhat wet a few times a day? wouldn't i then be able to just come after 5-7 days and just paint over it ? i just don't understand why - besides from matching colors - a stucco has to be so thick and so multilayered.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Kundason, stucco has many benefits because of the thickness. FYI, stucco needs at least 28 day to fully cure before it can be painted. Best wishes, Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@muypronto7554]

I learn a lot from your videos what kind of bonding agent can i use, want to re stucco over a painted wall. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Fidel, I prefer Larson, "Weld Crete," usually sold at the plastering yards. However, Quikrete makes a similar bonding agent and is sold at almost all the hardware stores as In HD, lowes, and most smaller hardware stores. Kirk Giordano

[@jogonza8]

Hi kirk, what's the best way to smooth an rough and painted interior cement wall. (hallway)?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Josy, apply an interior bonding agent called Plaster Weld, made by Larson's, on the walls. Then buy at home depot enough bags of bagged drywall/sheetrock compound, mix then apply while troweling smooth, these bags have time set times so buy the bag to suit your skill level, for example, they sell 20, 40, 60 and 90 minute mud, the numbers indicate the amount of time you have to get it done before the compounds sets. Live long and plaster Images of Kirk Giordano’s Plastering projects and tips

[@cliftonsmith5451]

Hey kirk,I'm wiring up my stone foundation basement..some walls are painted do I need to apply the quickcrete adhesive then wire it?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Clifton, no, pressure wash very well, then apply a bonding agent such as Quikrete, brush or roller it on, allow to dry usually about 10 to 30 minutes depending on weather, and then apply a skim coat of stucco atop to them. Usually about a half-inch or more. No stucco netting or wire is necessary. Kirk Giordano

[@jerryanguelo2706]

I live in South Florida and see houses prepped for stucco by chipping the walls. Is that needed if we use a bonding agent like in this video?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jerry Dude, chipping or sandblasting is dangerous for you and the environment. It releases toxins in the air such as silica dust, maybe as bad as asbestos, as once inhaled it stays in the lungs blocking the lung's job to get oxygen. Stick with pressure washing and applications of a bonding agent. You and your neighbors and pets will be happier. It has been illegal to sandblast here in California for about 30 years, chipping and or grinding is almost as bad, be like Clinton, don't inhale. 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

[@justinjones3124]

Hello Kirk, Big Jones from El Paso, if you paint on a bonding agent, does it become unnecessary to wet the surface before applying brown or finish coats? Thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Big Jones from Texas, you should wet the scratch coat when applying a brown coat. if you use a bonding agent over a brown coat, then no you don't need a bonding agent. There are many exceptions to this so-called rule. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@gersonorellana4637]

Im planning to do small wall that has old stucco crack and paint coming off. Im going to scrape the paint then what should i use on wall before do the cement

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Gerson, I recommend weld crete bonding agent after you pressure wash the walls, nothing adheres to a dusty surface not even Weld Creat or caulking. Let's all get plastered like stucco Kirk Giordano sound plastering advice

[@chrissynycjohnson1852]

Kirk- I would really appreciate your expertise. We live in South Florida in a 2 level stucco house and have a non-working chimney (just for decorative purposes). We still have a leak in our bedroom ceiling after having a new metal roof installed with flashing around the base of the chimney and wall flashing. Our chimney has 3 horizontal ledges. In 2016 we had our stucco chimney patched with elastomeric patching compound, then applied a coat of SW Loxon XP masonry/conditioner sealer and then 2 coats of SW exterior latex paint. Don't know how long that lasts our if it was done correctly. What are your steps if waterproofing a painted stucco chimney that has 3 horizontal ledges? I was hoping to have it our entire chimney re-stuccoed, but I don't think you can stucco over stucco.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Chrissy I would advise calling a plastering expert in your area, as this question is past what I can advise in this column. sorry, too many circumstances involved which I have no knowlege of. Live long and plaster Images of Kirk Giordano’s Plastering projects and tips

[@kdp8275]

Thanks for all the info! I have a rough stucco finish, home built in the 1980’s in AZ. I understand that I power wash the walls, apply 4 coats of bonding agent that you name in the comments, drying between coats, and what product is best to use for a smooth finish over th3 4 bond coats? I describe my current stucco as a roughly iced cake and not attractive!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kari, if your current stucco finish is too thick, after pressure washing, apply a bonding agent to the home, then apply one coat just thick enough to cover the highest point. I'd recommend BMI's base coat, allow to cure, ten days, then apply a color coat, a second coat of bonding agent is not required let alone four coats, type in what the best cement to use for my skimcoat on our channel. Live long and plaster Images of Kirk Giordano’s Plastering projects and tips

[@irishguy200007]

Kirk can you plaster or stucco over an old cement plastered wall. Would you have to cut keys or grooves into plaster or would bonding agent be enough.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Irish Guy, yes you can. You don't need to score the existing stucco I'd advise pressure washing it well, then applying a bonding agent for the new stucco to adhere properly. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@mike1968442]

Hi Kirk, Up watching your videos once again. Wouldn't believe someone like you would have self esteem issue. Nice family, pretty wife, steady work, and a great skill. Should only have great thoughts. You have passed on so much knowledge, I dont think most homeowners would ever be able to repay you. Knowledge is power. Take care of yourself and please keep the videos coming. I would like to see you set up a test. I try and say what your plan is or how it should be done, or further why something failed. Most of the time I have the correct answers. "See you on the next one" Sall

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sally, thank you, only sometimes the low self esteem sneaks up on me, sometimes it's successful for an hour sometime more than a day. Usually when a fact of my younger years comes out to haunt me, i try to replace it with a positive truth. There are a few subjects that are not bother by my so called sometimemers such as parenting the other is stucco or plastering. FYI, I like your idea, will use it in upcoming video's. Cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@jesusramirez-or1qb]

@@StuccoPlastering you awesome! ....what's this I hear about self esteem issues? ...me too! I want to get licensed but I'm stuck with fear. Your the best

[@onesilentarrow]

Hey Kirk What do you think of the OMEGA acrylic stucco products? I have a guy starting on my old painted stucco house next week. Pressure washed for a couple hours and scraped for two days. Lots of paint left but lots scraped off too.

[@StuccoPlastering]

HowdySilent dude, Omeaga's a good acrylic. Best wishes, Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks

[@heyeahlikely62]

What are your thoughts on using a surface bond cement directly over asbestos shingles that are in good condition to encapsulateit? Have you ever done it? Could you use the bonding agent alone or would you still apply the lathe-or would you skip the project altogether?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, I would not try that. I have seen guys plastering over asbestos homes as if they are just wood-sided, with paper and wire then applying three costs of stucco. I even did one many years ago when I was new in the trades and didn't realize I was plastering over asbestos, I'm still alive and the house still looks new. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@jessedukelacrosse6470]

Thanks kirk, I have use weld Crete for nearly everything thanks to you , I wanted to do a color coat over existing painted stucco wall, my only question was , should i use plaster weld also by Larsen's, or goog ol weld crete, this just answered my question, I will stick to big blue 👍🏼thanks buddy

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jesse, Dude, Larson's makes Plaster weld for interior walls. While Weld Crete is for external walls. 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

[@benjisanderson4255]

Kirk i am wanting to use a 1part portland cement 3 part sand mixture over an interior painted block wall. Wall has several coats of paint. We have removed all loose paint. Will the bonding agent bond the cement to the wall? Ive been told nothing will stick to painted block wall. Any advice would be much appreciated. Love the videos guy!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Greg, if the walls are cleaned the best possible, apply a bonding agent such as quikrete from home depot, then apply any cement plaster. naturally, nothing adheres for long over paint that is not prepared properly. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@xeripod]

I'm putting manufactured stone over a block wall that had been stuccoed and painted. I anchored lath to the wall with tapcons and I plan to apply a scratch coat on this, then use mortar to apply the stone to the scratch coat. Would it hurt to put bonding adhesive on the painted stucco (under the lath) or is that overkill? I just don't want the scratch coat/stone to fall off 6 months from now....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Brett Dude, I never attach the wire to block walls myself, however, a bonding agent is just as strong. No matter which you do, make certain the cinder or concrete blocks are super clean by pressure washing. 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

[@michaels1527]

Awesome video! Thanks for the info! I need to parge some basement walls that are latex painted cinder blocks. Could I use the same bonding agent you used in this video? If not what do you recommend? Thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Yes you can!

[@michaels1527]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks so much! appreciate the response man!

[@JoeBlow-vx5po]

One more question, I finished the stucco with a Spanish lace type finish. How long should I wait for the stucco to cure before I paint? Thanks again

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Joe Blow Dude, typcaly stucco has to cure 28 days before painting. Live long and plaster Kirk Giordano’s Plastering answers to life’s issues

[@michaeld2176]

Hello from Montreal Canada. What are you applying to the wall after the bonding agent? Maybe you can suggest something for me.. . I have an exterior painted cement wall.after 30 years the paint has discolored. My mother wants to cover the paint with a cement based solution/finish. Do I have to sandblast/remove the paint?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michael, I would pressure wash the walls myself to clean, they sell La Habra finish coats at all the plaster yards and at Home Depot too. cheers, Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos

[@ksmobile1]

Kirk, I pressure washed with 3500 PSI and I removed one coat of elastomeric coating and two coats of paint, I am down to the smooth sand texture stucco that appears to be white over a base coat or brown Cote. I've power washed and rinsed this white coat quite well, and when it dries I wipe my hand over and I still get a white film on my hand. Is it okay to use the bonding agent with this happening? Would this white film be considered dust? Kirk, thank you for your reply and thank you for doing such detailed videos.. Kevin

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening KS Dude, Often the paint often cant be removed, however, That means pressure wash well with about 3,500 PSI pressure, then allow a day to dry. Now scape any loose peeling paint that, "Clings on like a sock in a dryer," with a putty knife. Lastly, apply stucco or if you’re going to paint. Start with the primer then paint. Nothing adheres to a dusty surface and your stucco or paint is only as good as what it's applied over. Sooooo if you still have dust remove it with a broom or your garden water hose with a nozzle. Cheers, kirk Giordano plastering

[@johnleccese5532]

Also, can I simply paint over my basement exterior cement wall? Do I need a bonding agent? How many coats?

[@JeffR---96]

Enough coats to ensure good, even coverage. Again this wont hurt and will help ensure even homogenized wall surface for your paint.

[@jamesconnor9142]

Hi Kirk. I built. a CMU wall to blend into my existing stucco house wall. Do I need an expansion joint between two? CMU is an inch away from the house. Also the CMU I built I set it back from flush with house stucco so I could blend it up to the house stucco and make it look like one continuous wall. A utility closet door is just one foot from where the two meet if that is important for expansion joint requirement between the house and the CMU. I do not want to go over the house stucco unless you think it would last longer and be a better job? Does the expansion joint get nailed to CMU? Or do I bust out house stucco and nail to wood stud? This area is not seen much as it goes to a utility area of the side yard. Thanks for any help or from your viewers.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening James dude, I have two videos that show tieing in a terra cotta and a concrete wall to a house using a corner expansion joints. I would advise strongly you leave at least 1/2 inch to 1 inch, this way the two separate structures, don't compromise each other, leave a gap. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sharing stucco wisdom with Kirk Giordano plastering

[@jamesconnor9142]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Wow that was fast reply. Thanks leave a gap and use expansion joint. I’lm looking for the video now.

[@judyandhuggins]

Hey Kirk My interior basement block walls were dry lock painted about 16 years ago . Now I am getting a lot of scaling , flaking, some mold and efflorescence . I would to stucco using Lowes white surface bonding cement by quikcrete . We have scraped , gotten rid of mold which was not a lot just in some joints . We have some block showing and other areas entirely still has the paint on that will not come off. Block is in good condition new about 1959 era . Will a bonding agent rolled on be enough for a skim coat of this cement ? Your thoughts . Thanks John

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Judy, a bonding agent wiull indeed adhere your new plaster once all the dust dirt and grime are completely clean. best wishes, Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@judyandhuggins]

Thanks Kirk I forgot to mention that there are some damp block areas. How does that effect bonding? I am not going to dig up the outside perimeter and repitch . To late in life for that expense. Thanks

[@ronbats1869]

What the recommend bonding agent for paint surface Larsen Plaster-Weld Bonding Agent Or Larsen WCQ06 "Weld Crete" Concrete Bonding Agent

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Ron, plaster weld is for interior bonding. Weld Crete is used for exterior bonding, both are made by Larson's Let's all get plastered like stucco Kirk Giordano sound plastering advice

[@truckinforever985]

I changed all the windows on the back of the house. I have scratched and brown the windows. I have 16/20 color coat. The walls will be painted. Is it best to power wash the house before I color coat the windows then paint ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Barry, I woud recomend it, nothing adheres to a dusty surface for long, not even paint. Live long and plaster Kirk Giordano’s Plastering answers to life’s issues

[@RobertGammie]

Love your videos. I just purchased a house in far northern California. It has hideous vinyl siding on it installed over stucco. I'd like to refinish the stucco but am afraid of what I'll find under the vinyl siding - besides a million nail holes. Strangely, I cannot find a video of anyone who has attempted the removal of vinyl and refinishing of covered stucco. The house was built in 1950. I'm just concerned about water/frost damage before I open a can of worms. Any thoughts?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Robert Dude, easy peasy lemon squeezy, pull off siding caulk all the holes, then apply an acrylic stucco finish, I do show exactly how this in done in a video, but can't find it myself. oppps. First paint on the primer then apply the acrylic stucco finish, this will seal the home from water intrusion, some products are better than others, try googling BMI, Dry-Vit, carson acrylics for just a few quality acrylics. Best wishes with your projects, Kirk giordano plastering on small repairs

[@chuks590]

Hi. Am little confused about you finishing touches.. at the end of this video.. what else did you do after applying the texture? Because it looks rough to me.. I like your videos a lot.. thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kunta, it may not in the video as I was ending it. But after the camer is off, I look at my work with a critical eye, anything I see not right I fix. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@wendellbradley5032]

Hey Kirk; a few years ago, I was working on the shrine of the immaculate conception in Washington DC under the blue dome for a company. It was a union job. The main man comes in, looking at the job. He spots me with the foreman; he asks me about my choice of trowel. He asks if I had a square edge. I said yes. He then asks, why am I the only person using a pool trowel! I answered as I looked around, I hadn’t noticed. And didn’t know! He then said that I should be in uniformed in terms of my tools, clothing, etc. with the crew. I did ask him. did he have a problem with my performance? He said that mainly with my choice of tool/trowel. He strongly, suggested using my square edge. Well I didn’t finish with that job. After a few weeks, I was cut. But I have been using a pool trowel about 25+ years, it worked well for me. So when I first started seeing your posts and using your pool trowels, I was very excited/excited. This is for anyone that may come tooled to a job differently. As long as you are doing your job correctly/properly! No one should have an issue with you! Much appreciation to you for you Standards!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wendy, Change from tradition is difficult for some. I've heard these comments before too. It's never bothered me in fact Marshalltown is going to make the same trowel we're using, see this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKmraohuaptpm5Ysi=K55WvcX27kr2BvLI/ I tell folks to use whatever makes them happy, I've used shoes in the past. Cheers 👨🏻‍🔬

[@ministeriosapostolicospent4755]

Good World saludos desde baja california México

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening my friend from Mexico, thank you. I wish i were in Baja. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@myhealthtoo]

exterior premium cement plaster is that a 80 lb bag cause I cant find it also bonding agent that your guys use is ?

[@user-bt4nb4hk6v]

Hello Kirk. I'm fixing stucco on my garage built in the mid '30s. It's a fairly smooth finish coat but then it was painted and dashed over the paint. How did they get the dash to stick to the paint? It's not a colored coat finish. It's uncolored stucco that was painted then dashed. Everything I'm seeing says that I can't do that. What do you think they did?

[@StuccoPlastering]

They applied a bonding agent over the painted wall, thus the stucco dash will adhere to that👨‍🏫

[@whislerlandplanning5590]

Hey Kirk Thanks for sharing the years of knowledge. I plan to go over my newly applied scratch and brown with acrylic color coat and then paint. I will plan to use WeldCrete over brown as advised after minimum 48 hours of warm weather. How long in general should the color coat cure before painting ? I will look at my selected manufacture's recommendations but curious what you think in the real world of stucco application. Thanks Patrick

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Whistler dude. The real world of plastering? You come to the right place.😉 After your cementitious brown coat or second coat, "the same thing" wait at least two weeks before you apply a cementitious finish, you wet the brown or second coat. A bonding agent is not necessary unless your going over a painted surface.🤷 Wet the wall with your garden hose until it's saturated, then stops dripping. If you intend to apply an acrylic finish, prime it first with the acrylic finish primer that comes with all acrylics. By the way, you can tint the acrylic, so painting is not necessary. In fact, if you paint, you will have to paint every ten years as daily maintenance. The acrylic stucco colors last for 50 to more years. Sooo, don't waste time with painting ideas.🍻 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lath_and_plaster www.basicknowledge101.com/categories/morality.html www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/22-stucco.htm

[@wo2braol]

after pressure washing a scratch coat, how long should i wait to apply my bonding agent?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Kevin, the only reason a fella would pressure wash a scratch coat would be that it set over a year and too much dust was on it before it could accept a brown coat, "second coat" thus all you would have needed to do would have been to hose off with full pressure from a water hose, no bonding agents are required for a scratch coat to accept a second coat. It appears you are a bit confused as most are, as it's a difficult trade sometimes, what's the real question ? Live long and plaster Kirk’s how to plastering video’s

[@permanentwave]

also wanted to know what bmi product was used.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wave Girl, the basecoat was BMI 690 reinforced fibered cement plaster. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense tips

[@ramyzada1789]

Hey Kirk, I sure have enjoyed watching your videos and learning more about the world of stucco. My question is; if I want to put a new color coat over the entire home's existing stucco that has been painted, is a bonding agent like Weld-Crete able to be realistically applied to the entire home's stucco, or is this a case where "sandblasting" is more practical? A single story Calif ranch home Thanks a million!

[@rubenvalente5379]

I have a cinder block home that is painted orange. What is the best way to remove that exterior paintand apply stucco instead?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Ruben dude, if the paint is attached very well, pressure wash to remove any and all dust then follow the same method in this video. Paint the "liquid bonding agent, Weld Crete" to on your lovely orange surface also. Remember your new finish is only as good as what it'd applied over. Live long and plaster teaching plastering to apprentice's or DIY homeowners

[@teveler]

The exterior of my parent's house has not been painted in 30 years (Florida) stucco over concrete block, they has a few non-structural step cracks I would like to fill, and then paint the whole house. I need to do this on a budget, as neither of us are rich... more like poor :) . My goal is to make it look better, not perfect.. what paint/primer would you suggest + filler for the step cracks (some are close to a 1/2 inch)?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Teveler Dude, you say your poor yet you have a home not that poor? Some things are beyond measurement in money. If it were me I would use an acrylic primer and paint that protects the home from rain like Kelly Moore, as far as caulking Mor-Flexx is good, what happens if you use any kind of caulking and a few days later is shrinks or sucks up? Nothing! you just add more as most caulking don't fill gaps larger and wider than 3/16 of an inch. best wishes, with your projects, Kirk and Jay’s teaching videos

[@wwhs98]

I got a question for you. I have a friend that uses a basecoat mix with Portland cement and on painte surfaces that are sound, he only pressure washes and scrapes te loose paint off. No bonding agent, he goes directly with that basecoat them the acrylic finish. He said he has never had problems. What is your opinion? Thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello wwhs98, his problems are on their way, no doubt. It might take a year or longer depending on weather and vibrations, but without a doubt all these projects he has applied cement over painted surface, Will Come Off In Sections Over Time. Kirk & Jason Giordano’s DIY plastering and stucco instructional videos and forum

[@donaldwoods9909]

Hi Kirk, I have some stucco cure from SRK Coating for freshly applied stucco. I was wondering if I can use this stucco cure to paint my block fence? I wanted to put some color in this stucco and cure. Also can I use this stucco cure to paint my house, it has Aluminum siding. I thought about primering the house walls then putting 1 gal of paint to 5 gal of stucco cure to make it go farther cuz I am Disabled with Heart Failure, I don't think I will last much longer. I'm at stage 3 of 4 and don't have much money. So can you help me with my problem? I need to know asap. Or maybe somebody on your post that knows what I'm talking about and that can give me an answer soon. Thank you so much for your time.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Donald, sorry to hear this health issue brother. Stucco finish coat will harden unless it is mostly Lime, sort or rare. If it is mostly lime it will adhere to the block wall, tip, mist the wall first with a garden hose then apply the excess color while damp this will give a good mechanical bond. I have not heard the terminology "stucco cure," so not certain what you have. When stucco has cured this means it has set and is hard. I would advise regular primer designed for aluminun sideing, and not what you have leftover. Live long and plaster Sharing plastering information, as the world can use more teachers.

[@8000RPMS]

kirk....you sure talk a lot, but your a true pro! great work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy dude, indeed, it's said I ramble at 8000RPMS cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@postholewoody208]

Kirk, What if the painted stucco wall had small cracks also needs waterproofing, What would you use?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Woody, as stucco is water-resistant and not waterproof, perhaps a quality paint such as Sherwin Williams would be better suited for the waterproofing aspect. Their primer is so thick it floods most cracks if not caulk, before your primer. 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

[@chrisbrodbeck1961]

Kirk, I would clean that with diluted muriatic acid, then power wash. However we have to build a secure basin to trap the water. When were done scrubbing it down and rinsing, we need to neutralize it with sodium carbonate, then test it with pool strips. The water needs to be 7.4 ph before releasing in to the drain. Then we can add the Steel crete over the old substrate without worry....It works on pools that are being redone with Marbelite...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Chris, I'm no advocate of doing things our way, But using a so-called toxic substance like muriatic acid, is over the top. I use no chemicals that I know to toxic unless I'm trying to get high personally, then that's another story.😉 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 www.bayareaplastering.com

[@villinovillino]

bellissimo. ciao from brooklyn ny

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Rosario, thank you my friend. Let's all get plastered like stucco Kirk Giordano sound plastering advice

[@VictorDiaz-xj8ys]

What's the name and brand of the bonding agent that you're using

[@cbajeca]

weld crete I think is called

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy TehBerbDean, thanks for the compliment. Coming from a perfectionist, that’s quite the positive referral. Have a great evening! Kirk Giordano plastering

[@tampadw4l401]

You need a bonding agent even over white paint, correct? Is this only for maintenance free painted surfaces?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Tampa dude, yes, I always apply a bonding agent as it's a simple effective solution to make certain your new finish stays put. Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lath_and_plaster www.basicknowledge101.com/categories/morality.html www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/22-stucco.htm

[@rodiguezfranco1558]

I would like to see how you apply the acrylic fine Finish with a plastic float.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Franco my friend, sorry, done that when I worked for contractors back 30 years ago, I feel it waist time for bad results. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sharing stucco wisdom with Kirk Giordano plastering

[@papoochee2431]

Hello Kirk, Do you have a video showing how to mix the color coat in a bucket with only a drill and a paddle?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dude, yes we do, type in those exact words a video should appear. Live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@papoochee2431]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. I tried that and some stucco mixing videos appeared but only for the scratch/brown. I was looking for a color coat mixing video preferrably with a drill and bucket as mentioned before. I'm the guy that just finished one wall on my house and emailed you the pictures. I am very happy with the results, but I realized afterwards while watching one of your videos that my mix didn't have the same consistency as yours and that you were able to cover more wall with less stucco than I was able to. I know that means I need to add more water but I still wanted to watch a video if there's one available. like I said in my email I have more than happy with the results and I thank you for your videos but I do want to improve at least as far as the mixing of the color coat. I apreciate your time Kirk! ✌

[@Mat_OD]

Awesome vid. What exterior skim product did you use?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Matthew, thank you I used La HaBra's finish coat cement plaster to skim this wall and apply the texture. cheers, Kirk and Jason’s rendering videos

[@josecanisales3491]

Kirk, what is the product you are using for the color coat over painted surface?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Jose, it was La Habras finish coat bags, they come in 94-pound bags. Kirk Giordano

[@rodrigocubedo9081]

Great video Kirk & Jason, congratulation for all your videos! ... I need an advice .. I just got a house ... I don't really like the walls outside, one of them has a lot of texture, and the other one is block, all the walls are painted. So ... what Im trying to do is to leave the walls plain and equal, no texture and all the same, Im planning to do it by myself, do I have to remove the paint or what material or process should I use to get what I want? Thank yo so much for your help!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Rodrigo Cubedo, thank you brother, first thing rent a good pressure washer that can provide at least 3,000 psi and clean all the walls well, next apply a bonding agent on the walls you wish to skim coat with a smooth finish., finally buy BMI 690 cement plaster and apply a very thin coat, and you're done. BMI is only sold at professional yards so it may be easier and more convenient to buy at the local hardware chain stores. I recommend the 690 as it has very fine sand and is real sticky, plus you would have to rent a D 20 to mix or mix in buckets, this material can not be mixed more than 3 to 5 minutes if you decide to mix in buckets. If you buy your cement plaster from Lowe's or home depot the sand is heavier so naturally you will have to apply a bit heavier. Take much practice, but I think you can do it. Best wishes, Kirk and Jason’s plastering tips

[@Kp12158]

Hi Kirk. Quick question please. I am planning on adding a decorative stucco band around my garage door. Right now the area is painted with an elastomeric paint. My question is will a standard bonding agent work over this paint or should i take the paint off down to the stucco? Thanks in advance

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Mark Prazak, you can go over the existing paint as long as it's adhered well, I would suggest you use poly bond to attach. Best wishes, kirk giordano

[@JoeBlow-vx5po]

This is the video that I was looking for. My house has this type of stucco finish but it also has some kind of little pebbles in the mix giving the finish an extra heavy textured look. Where can I get those little pebbles? Seems to be about 3-4x the size of a grain of sand.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Joe Blow Dude, these bags are called finish bags of LaHaBra, also know as 20/30 sand girt. They do sell a limited supply at home Depot, your best bet is to Google, Westside Building materials in your area, or any other plastering yard in your area as they have a larger selection. Live long and plaster Teaching do’s and don’t of plastering and stucco work

[@JoeBlow-vx5po]

Thank you so much. I'll be trying to do this finish later this week after my patch dries.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Gil, that comment makes our day! Thanks for watching and have a great day! Kirk Giordano plastering

[@truckinforever985]

Hey Kirk , by putting the 4 or so coats of sealer on the brown coat side is it necessary to spray it with water before or after the sealer is applied.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Barry, you can still mist the wall with water after you have applied a bonding agent, but the bonding agent has to be dry, or it may just wash off. A bonding agent makes certain the color finish will adhere to a painted surface. sometimes with a really hot day, I too have to spray the wall with water or it will draw the moister right out of a new color finish, thus making the color have a loose bond and the color weak. Live long and Plaster Plastering tips from your favorite stucco gee

[@brendamann6106]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. x

[@lukasfaber8831]

Hi Kirk, I have a quick question ... I have the same situation as shown in your video; new finish coat which should be applied onto old painted stucco ... I have difficulties finding the right bonding agent. What's the name of the one you used in this video ... Many thanks, Lukas

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Lukas, I used Weld Crete, however it's only sold at professional plastering yards, Try quikrete bonding agent sold at all the local Home Depots, it's very similar in quality, plus quikrete wrote the book on stucco products and are perhaps one of the world's most popular stucco and concrete companies. Cheers, kirk giordano

[@superultramegamaga4021]

@kirk, thanks for these videos, amazing work.. really good!!! but, can you do a video on finishing with a veener finish over interior concrete... europien and latin america use only concrete and rebar, very few use dry wall, only in offices.. so, how do i make my concrete walls like glass please and thank you...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey joe, either of these videos may help, kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6qumZald5mIhKM Diamond fireplace kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqu3p3lvrbRlmbc diamond on small wall Best wishes, kirk giordano

[@superultramegamaga4021]

+Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips ... you are awesome!!! THANK YOU

[@StuccoPlastering]

hey Joe, no worries, Kirk giordano

[@amp7816]

What bonding agent did you use here? Can that bonding agent be applied with a Hudson sprayer instead of rolling?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Adrian, I used, "Weld Crete," yes it can be sprayed on, you can also use Quikrete bonding agent sold at home depot.😉 Bringing peace, love, and “brotherhood, ” back into the 🌎 of Plastering. The most comprehensive encyclopedia of plastering on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀

[@toddferrin6704]

@@StuccoPlastering Hello Kirk on the quikrete bonding adhesive bottle it states it cant be put over a painted finish is that correct ? I beleive in your videos you say to just pressure wash really good and you can apply over paint, Am I missing something?

[@kathleenkeller4563]

Hi Kirk, I will be adding color to a wall. I was planning to paint it but you convinced me to color-coat. Just want to be sure I do it correctly. 3500psi pressure wash followed by bonding agent skim coat (painted wall), allow to dry, then I can color-coat. Did I get this right?Thanks for sharing your knowledge! As a new avid fan and diy'er I find myself looking for faults in my stucco just to fix it!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kathleen, this one video should help you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHZnmh4itJoY5o/.

[@jasontindal2525]

I need to re-skim over a big 2 story wall that is EIFS synthetic stucco. Is this the same process?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jason, yes, however, make certain the existing wall is clean if you're going to apply another coat of synthetic or acrylic stucco finish coat, "the same thing" apply another primer after you clean the existing wall as your new finish is only as good as what it's applied over.🤔 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lath_and_plaster www.basicknowledge101.com/categories/morality.html www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/22-stucco.htm

[@jasontindal2525]

@@StuccoPlastering ty!!!! Ok i am going to attempt it. Few questions. 1. Can I buy the stucco premixed 2. How do I color the stucco, I've heard it goes on the wall the color you want it.... 3. Will you share the best video you have on this to re skim a EIFS wall. I have to "re fasten" my wall due to it coming loose from the substrate. SIR that inspected the house said it needs mechanical fasteners to reattach the all. Any ideas on that? I would like to send you a picture of the wall. Ty in advance.

[@sjdennis]

Kurk, what is the best way to remove small areas of stucco but on a lot of units? My brother and I are doing some restoration work where we are having to replace the decking on 70 balcony units. This requires removing a horizontal strip 12" bu the width of the deck (approx 16-18 feet). We are having to save 4" of the mesh and felt paper that was used behind the stucco so it can be tied back into. The problem that we are running into is just the sheer amount of manual labor that is required to safely remove that stucco without damaging the mesh or felt paper behind. Any input from a professional like yourself would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, from Canada.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Sam, I'd recommend buying a bosch bulldog and a 12 dollar half-inch tip, there is a picture of one in our Amazon description. Be careful cutting large pieces will cut your hands to shreds if you're not careful. My brother, Luuu, and I cut a piece about 5 feet by 6 feet, it was too heavy, the weight when the last wire holding it was cut drropped it like the rock it was, cutting our hands to shreds through our gloves badly, it then dropped on the scaffold bar below bent tit to high heaven then went bounded through their living room window, no one was home at the time, so, dont do that. Another way is to get a saw with a diamond blade and equipped with a suction airbag to suck up the dust, cut sections that can be manhandled safely. Or do what I recommend these days, Sam, call guys like Thor demolition, they have all the tools to safely cut and vacuum the dust at the same time, this allows you guys the freedom to become the plasters once more, leave the demo to the young bucks who have the proper equipment. Let's all get plastered like stucco Kirk Giordano sound plastering advice

[@sjdennis]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks for the insight Kirk. Will look into the suggestions. Keep up the great work.

[@MrDjpete1]

Hi Kirk Over here in the uk there is a product called SBR add mix and they say you should add it to the mix I.E render / screed would you still just use it as a bonding coat ? Hope you can help.

[@StuccoPlastering]

MrDjpete1 , Houdy MrDjpete, I would still use a bonding agent, as if it fails to adhere I would have to go back and redo. All bonding agent poured into the product render themselves useless as they mix, I don't take these chances, ever! Kirk and Jason DIY plastering channel

[@MrDjpete1]

Ok Kirk i get your point do what you know is best not what it says on the tin. Thanks all the same and keep those video's coming they help alot.

[@StuccoPlastering]

My Friend Mr.Djpete, what it says on the can has cost me quite a lot of time and money many years back, more than once I might add. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano DIY plastering tips

[@buildflow]

I love your videos. I find that my drywall skills transfer admirably. My question... how do you deal with arm and hand pain after 60 yrs old, ha ha ha...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Buildflow, what arm pain, LOL. There's an Indian guru on youtube I sometimes listen to. He says take Neem with Termurick with each meal, and indeed this works wonders. Hell, my 28 years old son Dan has been adding both to his smoothies for over a year. Dan's a kickboxer. Among other things, he says it helps him too. Our unique plastering Tip: all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering

[@grnmtnskier]

Kirk - you are a gifted teacher and thank you for all your videos. I can see ghosting through the stucco over the cinder block on my Mom’s house. It is 45 years old. Could I power wash the walls and just put on a new color coat (white) to hide the ghosting? I was also considering painting as an alternative. Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge with all of us in DIY land!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michael dude, the painting will cover most ghosting and it's easier. Use a quality primer and paint, and clean the wall first. 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

[@grnmtnskier]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thank you so much Kirk for taking the time to answer my question! Will do. Thanks again for all your great videos.

[@jp9211]

do you recomend yellow bullbond over the painted wall and then the stucco?

[@StuccoPlastering]

S bonding agent is necessary, the color is not important.

[@kimberlybain9143]

Howdy, I want the stucco look on my interior walls that are really old plaster. They are painted. Can you do a video on apply stucco to an old wall that is covered with painted plaster or old painted drywall? If you have one already, can you point me in its direction? Peace

[@StuccoPlastering]

+Kimberley Murphy, no problemo, below is a color coat for an exterior but the same applies for an interior wall. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHZnmh4itJoY5o Cheers, kirk giordano Plastering