How to stucco plaster Cinder blocks

[@cementrender5658]

I'm a professional plaster rendera and I have to say this guy is amazing and would put my work in his pocket wow good on you mate

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings my fellow plasterer, thank you. May Peace, love, and harmony find us all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@johnmahland363]

I have no idea why I love these videos, but I do and I think it’s because of our pal Kirk. What a down-to-earth honest humble tradesmen. God bless

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John, man I like your style, than you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning frusfromus, easy big guns, some of the best plasterers I've had the pleasure of working with are Mexican. Iv'e found in over 35 years, some guys suck while others are incredibly top notch regardless of what race they are. Best wishes my friend. kirk Giordano

[@Matausi11350]

he is a very good teacher. It's a pleasure watching an expert at work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John, love your style. Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of KZbin. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 Kirk and Jason Giordano Plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jason thanks for the shout out. Best wishes and have a great day! Kirk Giordano plastering

[@Looneeman]

Dear Kirk, I dont know if you can imagine, sir, how awesome your style and attitude is. I love it! Greetings from Germany...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Looneeman, you my friend are on fire, I like Your attitude. Cheers to Germany my daughter, madeleine's favorite place, kirk giordano

[@Candyman97]

Every since I was a kid, I have enjoyed watching tradesmen! Even though I'm over fifty, somethings never change!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Eflat Productions, thank you, I'm way over 50 and would rather watch than do myself too, kidding, I get a rush out of doing and then looking back on a job well done. Cheers and have a Happy New Years, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@Candyman97]

Happy New Year, and God Bless!

[@harryedwards9391]

Eflat Productions

[@robertcalamusso4218]

You are giving the gift of knowledge and skill to so many. Worth its weight in Gold.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Our gift to those who find their calling in stucco. It's a good legal living.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Mike, I sometimes call stucco, plaster as it's called both names usually. Plaster is the technical word for interior, stucco is the word for exteriors. I used portland cement plaster for this project. this is job. I have seen many bags saying either stucco or plaster. Sorry for the confusion but not all manufacturers call the same material by the same name. Cheers, Kirk Giordano plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Ed II, I agree, thing is she has a very high IQ where I'm a simple dude, so whatever she says I think to myself, unless it's about stucco she's probably right as usual. Cheers! Kirk and family

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Mike, Lehigh's Premium plastering cement can be used for lath or block, cement walls and so on. Portland cement is great for all jobs. Best wishes. kirk and family

[@bobjacobs2]

I got a tell ya I'm so thankful you made this video. I am a do it your selfer guy and need to refinish my brick but can't afford to hire someone. You helped me and my family save on our budget. and helped us repair our home. Thank you again for sharing your hard earned skills and wisdom. Follower for life. :)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Not Today Dude, no worries, glad it helped, Cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@r1bourg]

Thanks for sharing the video of your work. You make it look so easy. I'm 65 this summer and have a stucco project. Hope my lower back can take the hit. I really like how you explain as you go. The old days I went along with instructions I could squeeze out of the local Italians. Nice to see a video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rick Dude, thank you, your still a spring chicken, Cheers, kirk giordano

[@dirtyman927]

Hi Kirk, i am a plaster from Hong Kong. You are super plaster who i saw in my life! Your skill is super great!! keep going!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Dirtyman from Hong Kong, thank you, that comment makes you my newest and bestest pal. However I wouldn't go that far, if you're the best that just means you're expected to do most of the work, Best wishes, and thanks for watching. Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

[@MediumRareSteve]

Looked this up on google street view. How cool it is to see your work 10 years later! Great job Kirk n crew 🎊

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks so much!

[@garybisonette9471]

Thanks kirk your the best I learned a lot from you and I just completed my house and looks great I could never have done it without your videos and I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart it is truly a dream come true

[@StuccoPlastering]

Gary Bisonette Hi Gary, happy to hear you did it yourself and properly.Best wishes, Kirk giordano

[@ansonparker6415]

thanks mate - going to go stucco a concrete pond. after the stucco layer am putting on tile. really helped seeing the tools you use and how you move with them. thanks for taking the time to explain and show use of water + good sense of humor...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Anson Parker, I have stuccoed a few fish ponds, hose down the concrete and make sure it's dust, dirt and moss free then stucco as usual. The stucco a little bit richer also helps. Best wishes on this pond. kirk and family

[@stephenkigotho5716]

Loved the presentation.Great job

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Stephen, Thanks so much!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi dragonfist, sort of, no bonding agent was necessary as this cinderblock wall is porous naturally, so the new stucco adhered by suction, It also helps to wet the wall or mist it with water because if a new finish is applied to a very hot wall it sucks up the water instantly and sometimes won’t bond as well. This misting with water was absolutely necessary on this day as it was close to 100 degrees. Thanks for watching, have good evenings. Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@raymondbrown6477]

Great work. very skilful. Don't work hard, work smart. Trinidad & Tobago.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Raymond Brown, thank you, truer words were never spoken so well. Although we always try to work smart, but sometimes this wicked cement plaster has other idea's just to beat us up, either way we still get the job done, with no hard feelings. On this job, the sun was hot, the mud stiff, the walls dry, so we had to hustle, it wasn't the sun or the cement stucco that was kicking our arse but my brother who had a bad day which is always a drag. cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Roddy, good question, efflorescence usually occurs if the sand has salt in it. Buy clean course washed at the material yard and you should be o.k. Only about one out of 500 jobs do I see this happen. Don’t’ go to the beach for you sand, like I did once 25 years ago, just to make sure. Thanks for watching and have a great Fourth of July. Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@EC14U2C]

Just want to say thank you! I'm doing my first wall (6 foot perimeter wall in my back yard) I'm a beginner but I have learned a lot from your videos before I started. Thanks for putting these up. I owe you!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning appreciation dude, no worries and thank you, Cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@oscarbetancourt6066]

You make it look easy kirk, good job.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Oscar, thank you, Cheers, and have a Fantastic day! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@Eddiemack1]

KEEP MAKING VIDEOS!!! You are helping people learn, great job Kirk !!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Eddie mack daddy, that's the point, trying brother, teaching the world to plaster one video at a time, to make me obsolete, like yesterdays old newspapers. Cheers! Kirk giordano

[@aaronrodriguez110]

As a local bay area resident - love your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Aaron, thank you, our pleasure. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@bluekeet]

wow Kirk is a very amiable person with great knowledge, good luck to him and his family.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Blue Dude, thank you Best wishes, Giordano’s teaching video’s

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening JAMMAN, I possibly could, but I would need to see the wall to advise you on this if you have not had any time in. Sorry Thanks for watching and have a good evening. Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@T.E.P.]

My thumb is cramping from clicking like on all your vids Thanks again for all the great demonstrations

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Thor, man, I sho-nuff like your style. Thank you. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@jasonHadley420]

Kirk You are the MAN.. i always enjoy your Videos.. keep up the Good Work.. !!

[@darwynboucher4457]

enjoy your videos,as a painter i am often asked to do simple repairs in concrete or stucco and am very thankful for your information. Cheers! from Saskatchewan,Canada

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Darwyn Boucher, from Saskatchewan, Canada, Happy to here these plastering video's benefit you, once you understand what's going on that's half the battle. What do you think about the new painting system called Rhino Shield compared to Kelly Moore's Electromeric paint system? Thanks kirk and family

[@darwynboucher4457]

well,I cant say that I have used any Rhino coatings around here.However,I regularly have customers requesting Moore product a majority of the time.I used a product a few years ago called Canyon Tone.I think it was from United Coatings and supplied here at Cloverdale Paint stores.It was a product for stucco that was guaranteed to never fade flake or peel.With the proper prep and careful attention there is generally something for everyone. thanks again.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Darwyn Boucher, thanks for the painting tips. Cheers! Kirk and family

[@ak907silvers6]

Lol the story about the contractor messing with you about the fish pond had me chuckling. I loved your response.. ''I thought... what an asshole.. Ok he got me...'' To dam funny

[@alforliniteaching5670]

Finally I did one of these. First cinder block wall. 16x10 I had to knock off huge mortar joints. I used mason mix and riched it by adding extra Portland . I put a sponge on it after it set up for about an hour,and brought it to a nice finish. Thanks to you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Al dude, atta boy, happy holidays Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering knowledge

[@deckostreams3940]

Thank you so much my great instructor! I've learn so much from your videos! Keep up great works guy, many people around the world are learning from you! :-)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy primitive Dude, thank you. my friend. 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

[@bflanny]

You are great Kirk and Jay. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Billy, no problemo, thank you. 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

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Those guys from overseas are Punks. I live in NM where the whole damn place has some type of masonry. Kirk’s work is fabulous.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Robert, atta boy, thank you. but actually the guys from the UK wrote the book on plastering, stucco or rendering, they have been at it for 6,000 years while here in the U.S.A. about 200 years. Another day at the office for us, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@Locky78btcourt]

nothing but respect great man sharing his experience 👊🏽👊🏽

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Locky, I like your style, thank you.

[@lyford01]

I never knew Jim Carrey could plaster lol good job I love your videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Chris, I'v seen him do it myself, thanks for watching. Kirk giordano

[@rudymartinez9019]

Great video. I’m getting my rentals up to speed and this video sure helps.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Best of luck!

[@johnnydeutschemark3620]

Some little mysteries of life are revealed! Thanks for sharing.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Johnniy, check out our newest video as the rest are also revealed Cheers, Live long and Plaster Kirk & Jason giordano’s plaster teaching videos and images

[@tangledline]

Thanks for the videos. Very informative!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning tangled Line, thank you. best wishes, kirk and family

[@michaelmccord8993]

Kirk, On my recent staycation I was involved in 2 home improvement projects which were achieved by learning from your extremely well done tutorial videos. I put a skim coat of concrete on my front porch and patched a hole in a plaster ceiling. Both jobs turned out fairly successfully at least from a cosmetic standpoint. I guess only time will tell if they will continue to stand the test of time. "sometimes you just don't know what you don't know. So any way thanks for the help.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Michael, stucco if adheared well will last forever, so no need to worry. best wishes, Sound advice for plastering issues from your favorite stucco geek

[@RoddyDa]

Great video....I'm considering doing our back wall sometime in the future. What can I do to help prevent efflorescence from coming through my side of the wall from the neighbors raised planter that butts up against the wall on the opposite side?

[@yogoombah2356]

Nice fish story at the end! 🐟🐠

[@StuccoPlastering]

🤔

[@DaHammondator]

Love your videos bro. Keep it up!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Timmyskills]

thats a fishpond, hahaha good story .. good work kirk and crew

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Timothy Spiegel thank you, have a great new year! Kirk giordano

[@wisecitizenry2844]

You make it look easy man!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Wise, thank you 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

[@lanceglass5103]

Very nice work !

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@lanceglass5103 Thank you Lance Dude.

[@konstantinusstoyanov9749]

Excellent video , thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Konstantinos, thank you, my friend. 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

[@tSparks]

"cause I know what I'm doing"...love it!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michael, we do know what we were doing but didn't know it was going to be record-breaking heat. Good thing I love the heat. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@tSparks]

@@StuccoPlastering You have been a tremendous help to me in my personal home efforts. Was in the commercial flooring trade so I was experienced in smoothing out & transitioning all types of substrates. What you do is so much more technical & finessed. Kudos...& again big thanks for your help to us all!

[@aleks-wp5sl]

Best taught lesson from that man, now u go down all the way 👍, not a stucco guy I do alil it of everything but always trying to learn the correct way of duing stuff , I wanna start on my own side jobs , thanks for the videos always very informative u have a sub outta me !! Again great vids and thank you for taking the time to do these

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Aleks, thank you, my friend. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@eddiev9327]

Can’t thank you enough for these videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

our pleasure.

[@davidmiddleton9191]

Morning kirk, i was born in Alameda. Moved to Washington in the 80s i. am doing masonry and carpentry

[@StuccoPlastering]

Attaboy David, keep it up, my brother. Another day at the office for us, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@petergray5491]

Hi Kirk,being right handed I was taught some 40 yrs ago on scratch coats,base coats to work right to left so your coating back on yourself , the idea is the heel of your trowel is working of what is laid on already and your not thinning out you material and coat is more even,were as finishing coats you want to thin it out at end of your sweep. P.S. can you send that yellow thing in the sky over the pond please.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Peter, always nice to hear from our fellow plasterers over the pond. You're right of course. On this day it was 100 degrees, my brother was mixing a cement plaster that sets in 10 minutes and brought \it to us at the end of the set time. In these circumstances, I just apply it ASAP as possible, anywhere. While trying not to whine on video, the average guy won't notice this cluster ...uck, only a very sharp journeyman can spot this. Your tops.🍻🍺 Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to, ”Plastering .” Created by, Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing over 800 free, “how-to videos.”

[@clmis]

thanks for the great information and shared your skills and experiences, Subscribed..

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Clmis, that's our job, thank you. 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

[@mrdickie72]

Hi kirk I work for plasterers in Dublin Ireland and if we get a good day were half nakef working we dont get much sun in Dublin I must say plastering is an Art as well as a trade very skillful job keep up the good work and keep the shirt clean ! Lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Derek Grattan Thanks brother, we too, take our shirts off on hot days, but this one was on a crowded street and gotta look professional at least some times anyway. We also blast the music, but can't have that noise, confusing me as I might forget I'm explaining stuff and start singing. The shirt? dude, I buy at the salvation army on Fridays where all clothes are half off, so they cost me about two bucks each, get too dirty to wash in the can they go. Best wishes out there in Dublin Ireland, are there still soldiers carrying around machine guns as casually as folks walking their pets here? I found that cool as hell when I went there about 24 years ago, now, I might get nervous. Cheers my brother, kitk giordano plastering

[@tiagovirago]

I’ve seen you do a wonderful job on many projects, I have a cinderblock wall with a stone finish that I would like to have a float finish. How do I get this stone to build up so there are no holidays then wet sponge float finish

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tiagovago, coat after coat, I have applied up to six inches many times. Sounds to me like you should hire a plastering company for your situation. 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

[@wayharder247]

Y'all do things funny out west.I.m in Fl and due to code,weather and regional technique we do things diffrent.I do enjoy to see how you do things,it adds to my toolbox and gives me more options.so thank you for shareing.one thing ,I dont know how you can call that radi block job good.joints not struck or brushed?mortar sticking out everywhere.that stuff wont fly around here.infact i do all fase mason work and I have seen fights over stuff like that but you take it in stride.i will continue to view your vids.Thank you.

[@oscargomez8667]

Muy chingones tus vídeos siempre los miro .. Y gracias a eso ya soy maistro saludos desde Houston tx....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Oscar dude, no worries my friend and best wishes with all your projects. Peace love and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@smartthinkerg8129]

Awesome video. Helpful information like always

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Smart thinker, thank you Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@SuperMazorquero]

Excelent process and great work

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Super dude, thank you. 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

[@Takeithome345]

Love your work !!!keep making great videos !!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Frank, thank you, have to keep on working as if I dont those obnoxious bills keep coming. I tried telling them I was taking a break and not to bill me for water or electricity, but do they care????? Nooooooo Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@JAMMAN1701]

I'm totally new to this so apologies if I'm asking a stupid question. I'm planning on repairing a small wall in my garden where the plaster fell off. Can I just use sand and cement and get the ''float finish'' or is there a specialized product and mix I have to buy? Thanks

[@antoniomingura5746]

Hey Kirk. great job on your info you're on point easy to follow for any novice or anyone that's just curious to know how it's done. I've been doing stucco for almost 9 years so I know a lil about what it takes lol anyways I enjoy watching your videos on the techniques You use the best on yt if u ask me.....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Antonio Mingura, man, I like your style, cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@KewlKiwiChick]

Kirk - i love your videos -they are by far the best I have seen. I am aPrimary School teacher with a love for building, in particular cinder block structures like walls and fireplaces. I have rendered a few at my lst house and have just moved into a new place and built a new outdoor fireplace with cinder blocks and also a pool wall. I have always just used a portland cement render and only do one coat (guess i have been lucky!) I am just wondering if I need to use a plastic mesh coat on my cinder block wall (pool fence) or would just one skim coat with portland cement render be OK

[@StuccoPlastering]

Carol-Lynn Hill Hi Carol, thank you, sounds to me like you have been applying perfectly already. If you are referring to plastic cement for render or application, as we also say, more than likely the cement plaster you are using now has lime added in the bags. If it were just common cement plaster, mainly's used for grouting it would be more difficult to apply as it's extremely strong but does not spread as well as cement plaster with a bit of lime or plastic (same thing) included in the bags. Best wishes, Kirk Giordano

[@johnsrabe]

Looks like one of the keys is to not freak out about having the stucco fall on the ground. Get as much as you can on the wall, and focus on that. Given that, what percentage do you figure for waste when you’re mixing up stucco?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@johnsrabe Tons, damned gravity.

[@80Ragincajun]

I have a quick question. Is the white shirt a signature thing of you guys? Because ai notice all the spreaders wear the same shirt. Just curious thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Marc, excellent question, my friend, wearing a white shirt reflects the sun raws as in this video it got to be a little over a hundred degrees, We were there all day as when we finished this base coat, we applied the color coat also. That video is in the description also. Another more critical fact the stucco we're working with has Lye in it. A bit on your skin can and does burn the hell out of a person while infecting your skin, been there.😉 Lye is no joke, almost like car battery acid.🍻

[@rudymartinez9019]

They are Jedi and the Force is with them.

[@Jared28186]

I’m looking for info on putting stucco on cinder block house? Ohio cold climate. EIFS, traditional stucco? Thanks

[@marcthibault8723]

Great content Kirk! 👍😉

[@gizmobently]

Love your work Kirk. If I wanted to do same what ratios do I use for Portland Cement, sand and lime? Or what to buy pre mixed?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@gizmobently I buy the bags of stucco separately and add three tines the sand.

[@williampeck9717]

Kirk, I noticed that you use your darby dry. Is it better to wet it first so it floats cements without sticking to it? As always video is great and chock full of useful information.

[@StuccoPlastering]

***** Hello William, happy forth of July, Yes, it is better to wet it, but sometimes as in this video, there were too many things going on, mainly the weather was really hot, I had to continually keep misting the wall, babysitting my brother, Louuuu, who kept bringing us hot and stiff mud. A bloody drag as he's supposed to know better. (Too much accelerator and way too stiff to apply) combined with hot cinder blocks, we really had to hustle or throw the mud away. The mud I was using could not be remixed. Your basic clusterfuck, But, as usual we handled it , the end result was all that mattered. best wishes, kirk giordano plastering

[@michaelw.4434]

Slobbers,😂..haven't heard that in a long time!!..great vids..very helpful..TY!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Michael, thank you, that is sort of a goofy word, but accurate. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@sreierson]

When applying stucco over a painted cinder block wall what’s the prep work before applying stucco? Thank you, Scott

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@sreierson Pressure washing then applying a bonding agent. I also advice rich mud it hangs better.

[@TheHalusis]

Were you hydrating(spraying) because of the heat?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Halusis, yes, and to cool off the cinder blocks so that the new stucco don't dry to fast, Cheers, kirk giordano

[@mattb7491]

Mr. Kirk, When would you use the 3-coat system on CMU vs. a simple skim/brown? Smooth trowel finishes vs. sand finish? Much appreciated.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Matt, excellent question. Over all wood substrates. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of, “Cement Plastering.” 💃 With over 800 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me🤓” and my son, “Jason,” the bearded plasterer.🌍

[@Naplesfran]

Seems like there's gotta be an easier way... Do you ever shoot the stucco on with a special tip gun?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi frank mead, there is no easier way of getting this wall stuccoed or after 30 years I would have found out this amazing secrete, by hiding in a corner and witnessing this in action. A tommy gun would require a minimum of 10 guys, I had a 70,000 dollar tommy gun, however, it would have cost me more to set up than the amount earned doing this by hand, hand hopper shoot finishes not base costs, it was made tough looking as the cement plaster my brother kept giving us was awful or stiff and it was about 95 degrees this day. cheers, kirk giordano

[@wheresmary]

This guy is awesome

[@StuccoPlastering]

You are too kind, thank you.

[@dennissouza5397]

Thanks for your videos. quick question. some of your videos show to pressure clean the cement walls first, and then used a bonding agent over cement. Can you please tell me when it is right to pressure clean/bonding agent approach vs skim coat applications without pressure clean/bonding agent like this one. thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Dennis, easy question, if it's porous as in new brick or cinderblock, no bonding agent is necessary. If it's painted or sealed then you need a bonding agent. Kirk Giordano

[@bigp58]

Do you always use a bonding agent(Weld Crete) when plastering a cider block wall?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Big guns, The only time I use a bonding agent is over a painted or sealed wall. This cinderblock wall was cementitious and thus pouras and didn't need a bonding agent. They did however need a bit of water to help the cement plaster adhere to the cinderblock as strong as possible. This hydrating of porous walls takes a bit of practice as sometimes we need to completely soak it for a long time over and over depending or the heat. Cheers, and have a Fantastic day! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@beaching5788]

Do I need to strip paint off a painted block wall to apply stucco ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@beaching5788 You can, but I have never done that, it’s more effective to pressure wash very well then apply a bonding agent to the wall in question, now your ready to apply stucco.

[@beaching5788]

@@StuccoPlastering thank you

[@The5767493]

Kirk Great Video's You don't talk about lathing much How do you attach your corners to cinder block ?? Thanks for sharing your experience most contractors would not do this your'll creating some good karma

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Morning Daniel Mcgee, thank you, I have a video that shows this work being completed, title and code below, (How to attach metal corners to cinder block, brick or concrete) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqeqZJ5tZtiIbZY good question, were trying with the Karma attitude, as I believe this myself. Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering channel

[@wiltonlimalima9504]

Muito legal a técnica .....aqui no Brasil faze,m um pouco diferente !!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

EveningWilton, thank you, my Brazilian plastering friend. Cheers, peace & harmony Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@wangbungal]

did you use a bonding agent?

[@StuccoPlastering]

***** Hello, no, we did not have to apply any bonding agents as the cement plaster adheres by suction as the cinder blocks are naturally porous, If they had been painted or sealed a bonding agent then would have been necessary. Best wishes and have a great day! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Architex, your reply button does not work, thus the answer to your question here, only often do I apply a bonding agent to help stop the absorption on a big wall, I use it mainly for applying plasters over painted surfaces as stucco does not adhere to a painted surface at least for long without it. For a new cinder block or cement walls as long as it's very clean stucco will adhere by suctions, this take years sometimes to learn the right amount of water to mist or saturate the walls for this mechanical bond too. Live long and plaster Kirk’s how to plastering video’s

[@ericdavis5921]

HI Kirk, Thanks so much for the videos as they offer so much great info! I'm wondering about your use of the galvanized lathe corner pieces in this video. Is that something you always use on cinderblock wall corners or is there a particular reason in this case? I noticed in your "how to skim coat cinder block walls" video that you are not using the corner lathe pieces.Also, Did you fasten the lathe corners with tapcon here or just let the cement hold them in place? Thanks for your time and sharing your craft!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Eric, I dont alway use metal corner, but on this one I did, I fastened 1/2 inch concrete nails with a special magnet and small sledge hammer, If you don't use the hand held magnet chances are you will have a fat finger and lose a fingernail by the time you set ten corners. Did a video on how to do this. best wishes, Kirk giordano plastering

[@RyanLynch2000]

Artist.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Ryan, thank you. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. With over 800 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me,” and Jason, my son, the bearded plasterer.

[@allenperera6158]

Hi Kirk, here in Malaysia, we plaster from bottom to up to eliminate wastage. I see that you don't do that, is there any reason for that? just wondering, brother.

[@mad-maxx2211]

Allen Perera probably because here in America everyone orders more than they actually need.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Allen, as a rule, we two start from the top, this day it was too hot, and my brother gave us mud that was already set. For all the screw-ups on this project, it wasn't too noticeable in the video. We also turned around when done, and applied the color this same day. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of “Cement Plastering.” 💃 With over 800 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me🤓” and my son, “Jason,” the bearded plasterer.🌍

[@Thebowzer221]

Pisano... Cement block or is it cinder block? Hopefully a cancer free 2019 for me, I am very optimistic. Merry Christmas to you and yours, from me and mine. M Mancuso AKA: the Bowzer.

[@Robert-vd3qt]

Just a quick question...here in Poland before the final layer of Portland cementious mud, we put a primer to make a better bond between the layers. On the video you did't do it...isn't there a risk of coming off the final coat? Appreciate your answer...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Robert, No. Whenever possible, I prefer what we plasterers over here call a natural mechanical bond, when one wets the wall then applies the naturally wet stucco, this action creates an adhesion that is not compromised by any man-made glue or bonding agent. I use bonding agents to kill the suctions, sometimes when applying smooth finishes or when applying stucco to painted surfaces, usually. 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

[@paulbibbo9795]

very helpful what is the brand and type for the base coat you put on?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Paul, for this, we used Eisenwall sold at the plastering yards, however, it's also sold at Home Depot and or lowes, called Raped Set Stucco.😉

[@24t68Jm1]

Great vid as usual Capt., I did want to ask what you're using to stucco the block wall, is it something you mixed up or a commercial pre-mixed product? also are you familiar with the product line Rapid Set? and do you ever use it? So.....IF this is a mix you made, what are the components? Portland, sand and maybe some type of bonding agent?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning 24t68Jm1, yes I'm familiar with rapid set Eisenwall stucco, used to be 12 years ago you needed a certificate or to be certified to apply it, but those days are gone and it sold at Lowe's and Home depot to the public. If you're going to use tis product read the instructions well and DON'T Overmix, 3 to 4 minutes MAX. Or use can just use portland grey cement no worries about how long it mixes for, The material I used here bonded to these blocks by suction so I didn't need a bonding agent. Best wishes, kirk and family

[@Wayne-fe1ed]

Great instructional video, thanks. I've not done any stucco before however, I will be soon doing a wall at home. On this video, when you're applying the stucco, a lot of the mud seem to be falling to the ground. I want to know is this to be expected? I mean in business I guess time costs more than the mud?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy wayne, in this video it was close to 100 degrees and my brother mixed the stiffest stucco ever and it had accelerators in it too, the perfect storm for a big mess and twice the work, it happens to the best of us. This was a mess of a video, but we got through it. cheers, Kirk giordano Plastering

[@andrewbradbury7217]

Keeps you fit, that job, gets the shoulders and wrists aching, a young mans job, funny isn't he! Quite entertaining, especially when he changes his voice tones! 😁😀😊

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Andrew, thank you, my friend. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@tjonu61]

Thanks so much kirk for ur videos....i will like to know why u never put gauge before u start ur plastering work. Thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tijani Dude, good question, these days all the cement plasters I purchase have them already in the bags, like accelerators, retardants or extra lime, a fella just has to know his cement plasters. plaster it’s everywhere you want to be Sharing DIY Plastering tips from Giordano Plastering

[@CuntyMcGinty]

Kirk, I notice some walls you use an adhesive and some walls you dont?

[@StuccoPlastering]

That's the facts jack, reason, if they are new we just clean them well as stucco adheres to clean concrete, bricks and cinder blocks plus many other porous substrates. If they are painted or I have reason to believe my new stucco would not bond well, I take no chances and apply a bonding agent. Kirk giordano rendering

[@CuntyMcGinty]

Got ya:) Thanks for prompt response:)

[@SidneyPratt]

Great, thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Sid dude, no worries. Live long, and plaster Mastering Plastering

[@drychalice]

Thumbs up on all your videos. 👍🏆 It would be nice if you give the general location of the job you're working. (city + state).

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Dry Chalice, I will keep that in mind when tagging them. May Peace, love, and harmony find us all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@jimjimskimmer1935]

Do you guys do much float and set then skim coating internally out there in the USA? Nice work by the way.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy New Years JimJim, we do more skim coats on cinderblock walls and either hard rubber or sponge float depending on what's asked of us. Cheers, Giordano's DIY plastering tips

[@jimjimskimmer1935]

Just a question again. Do you guys over there do Dot N Dab? Its when you stick the blueboard on to cinder block or brick with adhesive. Wait till it goes hard, then skim coat the blueboard with a veneer finishing plaster? Il send you a link.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Jim, No, I have never done this, I only apply veneers for interiors, if a cinder block was was protected from the weather there would be no need for the blue board, therefor I would just apply a base coat over the cinder blocks first, allow to dry, then follow up with a veneer finish. "without blueboard." Cheers, and have a Happy New Years, Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@jimjimskimmer1935]

Type dabbing in style in youtube and youll see what im on about.

[@jimjimskimmer1935]

Ok you see we stick the blueboard straight onto the blueboard, then skim on top of it within an hour or so. Its quicker, neater and you can get a more plumb finish. We use blueboard with insulation on the back to raise the dew point then we skim onto the blueboard hence eliminating the need for the backing coat. We can basically put up to 20-70mm on a bare brick or cinder wall in a single application. Imagine how long that would take if you had to float that up in layers?

[@dannyjohnson8662]

Personally I would have the mix wetter, most plasterers would do that wall on there own so it would go off to quick, as a bricklayer myself I thought the blocks were a bit untidy, maybe knock up quick

[@jamietalbot7254]

Mate. That blockwork was snots galore

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Plymouth, the hod carrying on this video was the worst ever. My brother mixed the stiffest Eisenwall cement plaster ever and it was close to 100 degree's, but we managed to apply the base coat and to apply the color finish on the same day, there was little fun applying a basecoat that was in the process of setting. May Peace, love, and harmony find us all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

What kind of plaster would you use for pebbles, pebble dashing?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Trucker, a pebble dash finish mean taking any aggregate such as shells or glass then throwing this preferred aggregate into the still wet stucco. I'd use almost any stucco, the key is to throw the pebbles or shells into the stucco before it gets too hard. There are many of these creative finishes in the UK where plastering is a real art. Get plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@tomquinn7896]

Kirk would you relate your expertise with concrete with whether or not it is important to apply water as the concrete cures?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Tom, like stucco concrete should cure slowly the hotter the day the more misting is required at the right time. If either dries to fast the results can be headlining which is not the end of the world and usually does not compromise the integrity of either cement or stucco. Live long and plaster Kirk’s how to plastering video’s

[@joycewilson3354]

When I render, I plaster the cement back onto itself, you seem to do it away from itself and drop lots.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Joyce, this day was over 100 degrees, and my brother Luuu mixed stiff mud, I was happy just to get the job done. Get plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@timjones2360]

hi kirk, this is andy. So the first layer is cement, then a finish coat of stucco? i am doing a basic cinder block wall.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Doctor Dude, when skin coat cinder blocks only a skim coat is necessary about at least 1/2 inch so when it rains you don't see the grout line ghosting through. Over stucco netting over paper attached to wood you apply the first coat 3/8 think as well as 33/8 forthe second coat, the final coat is usually 1/8 of an inch to give you the 7/8 required. Cheers, kirk giordano Cheers, kirk giordano

[@davidmiddleton9191]

Artist

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy David, thank you. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts