Interior Lime plastering over a fireplace.

Interior Lime plastering over a fireplace.
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Howdy, folks, I titled this video, learning to apply just an interior lime plaster finish level 5 over a fireplace. The fact is, one can do a level four or five with just a lime plaster finish.
If you are experienced.
Note, that this finish can be applied over anything interior, from walls to ceilings.
Remember, “Veneer” means a thin application of lime plaster.
It has nothing to do with actual Lime plastering.
That said, do you really have to only apply a sixteenth to an eighth inch thick?
No, I have filled gaps sometimes an inch or so thick. When necessary.
• Interior Lime finish f... Plastering kitchens and bathrooms.
• Plastering over sheetr... Apply lime plaster over sheetrock or drywall quickly.
• How to plaster ceiling... Plastering ceilings with Fiberglass mesh netting.
• Plastering over sheetr... plastering over sheetrock
• Exterior color finish ... Exterior color finish over Interior fireplace.

[@38llee]

This was a very helpful video! I learned how to plaster wall with video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JasonDouglasRalph67]

I use a whitewash brush to wet down my work, polish until it browns off then do a final fill of any minor imperfections with lime putty if necessary, using a headlamp torch and my reading glasses.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jason, that way my friend would acheive perfection. Live long and plaster Plastering and repair tips on your home

[@Dustpuuppy]

I've noticed you keep defending/apologizing for the big pool trowel but ti makes perfect sense to me. I have a huge taping knife that I use for drywall repair. I think it's 18". I can use it like you use a darby over most patches that I do. Saves me a LOT of time. Single pass and the patch is level and I'm getting to the point where I can do a patch without leaving any ridges... so almost no sanding. I'm getting better with it partially from watching you and the subtle things about how you hold your trowel. Since I can't find a mud pan big enough, I just slap the mud on with a smaller knife and "darby" it with the big one. The only drawback I can see with your pool trowel is that most of us probably don't have the wrist strength to use it as well as you do.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings DustPuppy, thank you for the kind words.😉 Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the old fashioned 🌎 “Plastering.” The most comprehensive encyclopedia of plastering on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@yrulooknatme]

Hundred times better than drywall...way to be kirk!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy looking at me dude, and no dust, Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips

[@hdtvcamera1]

Watching a true craftsman makes it look easy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy camera dude, you my friend have a wonderful way with words, thank you, Cheers and have a good and healthy year, Live long and Plaster Kirk and Jason giordano's teaching videos

[@peterquintana3307]

A few years ago I repaired plumbing leaks on 1964 commercial building in the basement. I used diamond mesh and half inch channel iron. The material was structolite I added some sand to my batches and had to let it slake after the initial mix ing. In all it ended up being two tons of material. Lot of holes big and small. Took two weeks all ceiling level 5 . Good experience ate my lunch though.2800 dollars. I know better now .you've been quite an inspection for me . Thanks

[@peterquintana3307]

Insperation

[@peterquintana3307]

In all most holes took 4 coats, felt like them birds that make mud nests

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Peter dude, structo-lite is easy to apply if you have it set when you want it to set. The trick is to keep your trowel wet. As structo-lite is sort of gluey, but with a wet trowel, it slicks well.🍻 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

[@ConradJohnson88]

love the sound of that product going on. like butter.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy conrad, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips

[@LeslieDugger]

Audio is only on the left side. Super happy you guys improved the audio situation. Love the channel.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Leslie, thank you, thats my sons jason's task.😉 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.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@reseller7]

Kirk ANOTHER great video!!!!! I love that tag line promoting your business at the end!!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Reseller dude, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips

[@darrenrobinson6471]

another excellent tutorial from a tip top craftsman.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Darrendude, you my friend have a great way with words, thank you Live long and plaster Plastering tips and techniques

[@JerrySmith-ih9rd]

Hey Kirk. This was a pure pleasure to watch and brought back many great memories. I learned the lime plastering over 40 years ago from a master back on the brownstone houses in Brooklyn NY and I went on to do a lot of repair work etc for several years, in fact I worked in the union as a finish plasterer for a few years. I also did quite a bit of ornamental work, cornice & medallion work. I am chiefly a carpenter by trade with my own business and nearing the end of my working years (retirement). I still do the plaster repairs from time to time as I’m not set up anymore to do the bigger jobs, also there is not such a big call for it and most of the time it’s just skimming over Sheetrock with a mix of jc and plaster of Paris mixed the traditional way. It works fine but I don’t get that wonderful hard finish I got with the putty & gauging or the Diamond (good stuff). Just letting you know that it brings a lot of pleasure to watch your true time tested skills. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Jerry Smith, I like your style, thank you my friend. Happy holidays and New Years to all, from Kirk Giordano plastering and Family The complete encyclopedia of plastering courses in video, with do’s and dont's

[@mikejustice1196]

Jerry Smith That’s awesome I’m a mason and been at it for 50 years .

[@vanessap8717]

You're the man Kirk. I'm gonna do my first vaneer plaster wall next week, wish me luck! Thanks for all your vids and your help with products in the past;)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Vanessa, I can't wish you luck as luck has little to do with any trade. However, this video is the simplest to follow and understand, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqu3p3lvrbRlmbc/ even the description is written by me to make it easy to understand. Okay, I wish you luck, but "luck" is the residue of being well prepared.🥂😉

[@drdmac]

yet another beauty of a video. cheers

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mc daddy Dude, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’

[@frednowicki7355]

Another great video Kirk;thank you for sharing your expertise !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Fred, thank you. Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@Maghanashi]

Lots of love from the UK here, Kirk. Brilliant videos and tips! It's fantastic to see someone from the US doing it the way we do - I thought I'd never see it!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mark, this sytem is not new, or perhaps it is as it's been used here in the U.S. for close to 150 years where you guys in the UK have been using it for thousands of years. It used to be we applied structo-lite then applied what at that time was called a white lime finish. Live long and plaster Teaching plastering video’s

[@Lawiah0]

Hey Kirk, I heard that "a real plasterer" is never done, till you see him wiping in little circles with a wet sponge. >:)

[@jessonlinexox5173]

Bad form splashing the customers curtains when cleaning your sponge but otherwise another great video kirk . Peace to you and your beautiful family brother .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings my friend, thank you. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the old fashioned 🌎 “Plastering.” The most comprehensive encyclopedia of plastering on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@nosotroalentamo939]

the art of saying without saying anything.

[@StuccoPlastering]

? is the subject matter too deep?😉

[@adamedgar5765]

wonderful video Kirk. i have always wanted to see someone do that over brick...thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Adam, no worries Cheers, live long and plaster giordano’s plastering and teaching videos

[@samhall4172]

watched several of your vids and found them very good. I've been trying to veneer a bedroom in my house and having trouble. struggling with the ceiling, so far. Im a novice, but i am NOT a total rookie. Ive plastered over the years on my own using all the wrong materials and etc but always manage to make the wall look smooth and pro. figured id have similar luck on this job - especially having watched some instruction, gotten the right tools, used the Diamond finish veneer, sealed my regular sheetrock with a bonding agent, etc. but no. at first, my work looks good, but pretty quickly the plaster is roughing up, rather than staying smooth and 'going glassy' the more i work it. Its like it's drying out too quickly, or something? Im solo, so my small batches are starting to set after just 30-40 mins, it feels like. what gives? Is it just that ceilings are much harder? its my first ceiling. Hard to work overhead, and all that, but ??? I wonder if its a bunch of small problems - my plaster mix isn't quite right (feels like whipped cream, as you say), or my mix batches are too small, working alone, having to stop and mix another batch, etc etc. i know that I'm not a pro with 25 years, but again, I'm pretty good, for a non-pro (I've successfully plastered a few things on my own over the years). Wonder if you see any little thing in my story that might suggest an obvious problem? many thanks.

Give up.....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Sam dude, I can't apply plaster and mix at the same time on a ceiling. I feel this is extremely difficult, you need help, one man to mix and be told when to get the next batch ready, and one man to spread. As your forgetting the main thing, plaster waits for no man, so when you know you need more, now, your busy mixing which takes 20 minutes, by this time you lost your first applied mix. Your an animal and a hero for trying, but in the future, dont do that. Two guys for plastering a ceiling as in a team sport. Peace, love with happiness to all. Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

[@adamdalton9753]

First you got to put on the diamond veneer base coat let that dry then spray with water then apply glue on the base it keeps the finish coat from drying to fast

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta Boy Adam, thanks brother for answering Sams original question. I got carried away explaining, don't plaster by yourself, which was half the question. You answered why he's having a problem with the material. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@danacampbell182]

Always enjoy your videos. Learned so much about set times, material and technique.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon, dana, thank you. 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.💃

[@DiSVINCENNES]

nice video guys :)))

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy D.I.S. dude, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@jeffreysmith8071]

Hello Kirk/All, My wife and I purchased a 1915 4-square 6 months ago. It needs some TLC; every room has some level of cracking, bulging plaster or poorly patched areas. The first room we tackled only had a couple 6”x6” areas in which the surface coat had popped loose and no gross patch jobs. We used drywall compound for the holes and it looks good. The next room is a lot rougher. The base is tight, which is good, though there are large areas where the top coat has loosened. Additionally, there are large areas that were previously poorly patched. It also appears someone used plaster of paris in previous repairs. I don’t know if that makes a difference. It also appears that a skim coat of drywall compound has been applied just under the ochre-colored paint. It also seems that, in the places in which drywall compound has been used, I cannot easily remove it (scrape) to the base plaster. This seems essential to get a smooth coat. ( I also have to be careful, because one of the worst imperfections is just above the radiator. I don’t want the trouble of draining the system and removing the radiator in the middle of winter.) Link to photos: 1drv.ms/f/s!Ap-yf4kzCfhAgZd5wDrBe9SL4ycNlQ So I have multiple questions. 1. Can a plaster veneer be feathered for areas near the radiator? If not, what is the best (not necessarily the easiest) way to remove poorly patched areas down to plaster? 2. Should the rest of the walls be chipped/scraped to the base coat? If not, should plaster be applied in 2 layers: the first to cover the holes and bring the surface to one level before applying the veneer coat? The ceiling will also be renovated during this project. How that occurs will depend on the condition of the plaster underneath the hideous tiles. Thank you all, Jeff

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Morning Jeff dude, these are very common and quite normal issues, Clean the areas well, no dust. Next apply a bonding agent, the repair with eitrh, drawall compound or the veneer system, If it were me I'd use a drywall compound. Live long and plaster Teaching the world to stucco, one video at a time.

[@jeffreysmith8071]

Thank you. Will Plaster-Weld work for a veneer coat of drywall compound, too?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Jeffrey dude, it will work for both a veneer system or a drywall compound application, there is a difference between these two plaster systems. Live long and plaster, Kirk’s, plastering tips and techniques

[@nmatthew7469]

Worst thing for a noob to do is try to mess with straight plaster of Paris, dries so fast, then takes forever to cure, I found out the hard way, then found Kirk's videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory,, Leave the plaster of Paris to the doctors who make cast's to set broken bones.

[@The5767493]

Hey Kirk what Material would you use to Finish the (Hearth) Can you use Diamond or Imperial Finish on the Hearth and then Seal it ?? Or Maybe Santa Barbara Mission although it won't have the same look as Plaster ??

[@StuccoPlastering]

Your house your rules, you can do either, including sealing one or both with paint.

[@mwj5150]

Can you get similar finish with just setting mud and not Diamond? Trying to discern when to use setting mud and when to use diamond etc. Haven't been able to locate diamond here in MN. At least not easily.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Jammin dude, of course you can.🤔 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.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@joshmeyers2808]

I’ve had good luck finding Diamond at Tamarack in Bloomington, MN

[@robertparr1846]

Totally inspired by your videos and your artistry! I'm going to attempt to use this product on a recording studio vocal booth and piano room, which I've added on to my studio. I was looking for a way to avoid sanding the regular drywall mud because of all the dust and not wanting it to damage my electronic gear. What product are you using on the corners? It doesn't look like regular bead (sorry to ask...I'm a nube!). Also, what bonding material do you recommend. If you've answered any of these questions, please let me know which video to watch. Thank you!!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy New Year Robert, the bonding agent I prefer is plaster weld by Larson's however quikrete works just as well and is sold at Home Depot as well as Lowes. I used stucco corners or corner aid, but you can also use sheetrock corners. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin with over 800 videos.

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Hi Kirk, how can you slow down the suction and increase the amount of time you have to work with it? I need more time when swirling the top coat. Thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kevin, you can mist the basecoat a bit and work in cooler conditions plus to maximize the time of all plasters when mixed use very clean or new buckets and a clean drill paddle, as buckets with residue speed up the setting process. Or you can get help from your neighborhood plasterer. Cheers, live long and plaster giordano’s stucco images and teaching videos

[@auntyelaine781]

Another great video!!! Thanks Kirk!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

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

[@HeirloomReviews]

another great video!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Heirloom dude, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@sam111880]

O so this lime plaster maybe just what i need for a hard plaster for my art projects. Its mixing lime and gypsum/plaster of paris together. I see that maybe what the gypsum hard statues are made of...Aka a lime plaster either that or a cement plaster mixture of (cement + gypsum). This made me think of looking into using cement and lime mixed in with gypsum / plaster of paris. Because gypsum or plaster of paris is just to brittle/chalky to be a final product that lasts long in harsh environments in terms of statues/art objects.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sam I am, you can do this, when you use cement or portland cement the portland cement takes over the gypsums rendering it sort of useless, but if it works for you, I say continue. FYI, the more Lime added to Portland cement plaster the slower the set time as a rule. They do sell retardants and accelerators too. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@ajmpainting]

Excellent videos. Just discovered these. Would like to hear about how you got into the trade and if you apprenticed or are self taught. You are a very good teacher.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Painting dude, learned by watching others then joined a plastering firm. I got paid while I kept learning, what a country. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@byrnejr]

Looks good Kirk thanks for sharing

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kevin, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@eamonncolman5730]

Did I screw up? I started putting Diamond Base coat down but didn't put corner bead and now my corners suck! A) Should I try to fix the corner with the base coat by hand and then add corner bead before I do finish coat? B) Should I add the corner bead on top of the crappy corner and add some more base coat?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Eamonn, I typed in how to make corners with a rod or two by four. there are many videos to explain alternative ways such as kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYSkcmRnqJV1htU/ Or you can do as in this video.😉

[@eamonncolman5730]

Thanks! I watched that video 2x and then nailed the corners using the 2x4 method :)

[@dmightymick]

Hey Kirk! I’ve watched several of your videos. Didn’t realize I could comment and ask a question. I am not a professional, I have been remodeling my fixer house about 7 years now. I have a cinder block house in north California. It had old wallpaper in the bedrooms. I removed them to a white sandy looking finish over the cinderblock. I applied bonding adhesive, imperial base coat then without bonding adhesive in between I applied diamond finish, I was originally going with a smooth finish but but did not master it in time so I went with the skip trowel texture. The kicker, I decided I wanted a natural hard look so I added stucco dye powder terra-cotta. This is why I couldn’t spray n trowel hard smooth the plaster because it would fade the color dye when trying so. I also in a hurry never scratched the base coat which I think will be alright. It ended up looking really good a lil decorative than I wanted but ok. There were many spider checks but I got most of them by touching up later. My question is now that I have the next bedroom to do that will be going with another earth tone color but prob beige light brown, is that can I save some money and use a stucco brand base coat at Home Depot instead of imperial for the base coat? Also going to do interior of my cinder block plus some fur out walls of my gargage/studio, I would like a lite color industrial looking sandy finish, can I get that with straight Portland cement and then paint it? I experimented with a stucco at Home Depot white looked nice but too grandular for interior even for a garage, should I just get the fine stucco and dye it for interior? Or try Portland cement and paint it because I don’t think you can dye Portland cement. 70% of the garage is unpainted cinder block one of the walls will be furred out and lathed to conceal plumbing etc. Know it’s a lot but thanks if you could respond.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning David, I'd advise your second room to be completed as the first. You said you applied a diamond finish over the imperial base finish without a bonding agent, That was correct as a bonding agent was not necessary. However, you must wet the imperial basecoat before the diamond finish with a plasterers water mister such or a Hudon sprayer or the basecoat with suck out the moisture from the finish coat, hence cause cracking. I dont advice any exterior being used inside as the sand is too thick, one can only trowel down sand so smooth, even if your incredible stong, exterior plasters can't be trowel down smooth. The Diamond plaster has no sand, so this plaster can be troweled smooth. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@7lifeliving]

Hey Kirk the guys who are whining about you not knowing how to do a level 5 are tapers not plasters, just remember they sand there work when there done because there not using really plaster like you are. Tapers do level 5 Plasters plaster not do a level 5 finish. Let the babies whine that what tapers do. Just remember there not real plasters there tapers they have the privilege of sanding there work when its done you don't. Awesome work Kirk keep up with the vids.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Chris, exzackory, Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips

[@rpprevost]

". . . they sand THEIR work when THEY'RE done because THEY'RE not using REAL plaster like you are." "Just remember THEY'RE not real plasterers. THEY'RE tapers. THEY have the privilege of sanding THEIR work . . . "

[@kennethtaylor8822]

My opinion, Better to apply a felt pad as the plaster is setting and then trowel the plaster to a level 5 finish.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kenneth Taylor my fellow plasterer, I agree, but we are professionals. I'm not certain the average person would know what that is or find it let alone buy it for only one use. I will often use a sponge float to achieve also what the felt brush does. Cheers my friend.

[@jaycutts8054]

That's bloody big trowel, is the Silver Surfer looking for his board? Good work

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jason, I like the sound of that so from now on I refer to my trowels as the Silver Surfers lost surfboard, cool beans daddyo, Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@andreakeeling9217]

When I applied the water then the trowel I had a layer of plaster peeling off. What’s up with that?

[@andreakeeling9217]

Never mind. You just answered it in the video. Need more water.

[@N_z41]

Hey Kirk thanks for the videos. Have you had experience with plastering AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) such as Ytong, hebel or aircrete? We're thinking of using this building material but wanted some advise regarding the plastering systems. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Alex, sorry i haven't used this material, thus can't comment on it. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@thegoodjudge]

Great video Kirk, thanks from NYC. I have a old brick wall that I want to repair, strengthen, and stucco over. The mortar is totally gone in several of the joints between the bricks. What would the best plaster / strucco solution for my old brick wall? One or coat? Wire lathe needed? Does the base coat substitute for repointing the brick itself or should that be done first? Any guidance appreciated. Many thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Armen, I'd advice Pressure washing well, apply a bonding agent and use portland cement plaster, mixed with three times the sand to every one part cement plaster. There are cement plasters that are stronger but not necessary. No, you dont need it attach any wire to the brick wall. Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@thegoodjudge]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thanks Kirk. So, no lime in the mix?

[@jm11740]

Hi Kirk, "BRING IT BACK TOO LIFE" Can I use the same Technique Using 45min Easy Sand for a wall skin coat? I don't wanna sand anymore!!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Joeseph depends on how far set this plaster compound is. If it completely set, no, if almost set I can, not certain of your abilities, but if I can it can be done. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets, or common sense tips

[@Dennis-wi6nn]

Hello Kirk, Wanted to ask what the board is made of that I see you dump the materials on? I see some use felt paper. Even saw one crew use plastic over plywood. I have a good book on plastering that mentions the board but not what it's made of. Just curious.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Brian Dude, in this video i pulled it out the bucket with a bucket scoop, the boards we use are just made of wood. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@insantiago798]

Can you please make a video of explaining both the products diamond base coat and diamond veneere there isn’t any videos explaining about both products explaining them

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Santiago, type in your question on our site; we have videos on both subjects. You name it if it has anything to do with exterior stucco or interior. We have already covered the subject.😉

[@insantiago798]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks

[@Dennis-wi6nn]

Kirk for Pete's sake get some knee pads! My knees hurt just watching : ) Thanks for the video, as always good info.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Brian, good advice brother, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips

[@Everything.But.Plants]

What can I buy from my local lowes or Home Depot to create the right mix? I’ve searched your website but no luck. Maybe I’m searching wrong? I want to create the Venetian plaster that you can polish til it has a marble look. I’m unsure of the materials and ratio. Can you tell me what to search?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Nothing, you have to google "plastering yards near me" for these materials.

[@alforliniteaching5670]

Great.Very helpful common sense things.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Al, you're right, most plaster applications come from the university of common sense. Live long and plaster teaching plastering video’s

[@user-bj7kt9vm2c]

Hello again, you once told about one who broke his wrist with a bucket spoon, this week I started applying plaster after a period, and of course the hand hurts . From your experience, what should I do to keep my wrist (Sorry for spelling errors, Google uses translation) :-)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mate, keep in mind anything physical takes working up to. If your hand or arm gets sore, do something different, when the pain stops continue again. You can always take smaller scoopfuls also. live long and plaster, kirk giordano plastering

[@garrettschaefer3228]

Could that stucco be used as a substrate for a brick veneer to be applied? I am looking at using thin brick for fireplace surround, but need to flatten out my substrate first.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Garrett Dude stucco makes an excellent grout, so yes 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.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@garrettschaefer3228]

Would it be a problem if it were to exposed to to fire on the border of the fireplace surround?

[@charlieday5]

What does Kirk mean when he says taking the mud from the top or bottom?

[@Dennis-wi6nn]

Charlie Day he's talking about how he takes the material off the hawk with the trowel. Some take it off the edge nearest to you (the bottom) some take it off the edge furthest away from you (the top). Personal preference as to how you do it.

[@donreefer2034]

Hey Kirk my name is Don from philly I have been plastering for 30 plus years I would like to know if you guys use drive- it much I have neve used it,

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Don my fellow plasterer, Dry-Vit is an excellent stucco system. One of the best. 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

[@nickyscott383]

Hi Kirk, Really enjoy watching your videos to see your techniques and knowledge. Do search RWF on KZbin, who also shares his experience and art of the trade with all. Two top guys who know their stuff. Love your quote 'live long and plaster' All the best to you and your family.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Nicky, thnank you, BTW that quote came from one of my subscribers, Cheers, live long and plaster giordano’s plaster images and teaching videos

[@mijemumijemu4466]

I have heard you talk about this glass finish, can you do a video on a glas finish?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mijemu, yes I can and will, even if I have to buy a flood light, which would be necessary as mosy indoor ilightins such as the one in this video won't show an up close. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@user-bj7kt9vm2c]

good gob on the camera

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dude, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@MrLittleman32]

What’s the correct way to plaster over old painted plaster? Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello, the way I did here, but instead of water, you would brush or paint on a cement/stucco bonding agent. Such as Weld-crete by Larsons, or Quikrete sold at HD. It does not matter what finish one uses or if it's interior or exterior. Without a bonding agent being applied to a very clean surface the plaster/stucco will perhaps adhere for a year to possibly up to five. However and eventually, it will separate. Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@69grizl764]

hi kirk good video very talented I have a question I'm painting a new build it's Been plastered it has zero frames for Windows so all the sun sits on wall I can't for the life of me paint it with out it looking patchy do I need to skim wall any thoughts

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy 69 dude, it's entirely up to you, you want perfection, skim coat, you don't mind walls with imperfections leave them alone. Perfection is overrated here sometimes. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’

[@jimjimskimmer1935]

Is veneer plastering and blueboard popular over there in the US? If so where?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Skimmer, it's popular for folks with deep pockets and who are informed about quality, not your average home owner, however I do my share as some folks do wish the best. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips with images

[@hannah_forsberg]

Hi Kirk! New to your videos and can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge. Can you get those wired corners from a local hardware store? What are they called? Beginner here. Thank you so much!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Hannah, yes, I buy all of my materials at the Plastering yards, however, these can be purchased at Home Depot. They are called, "corner Aid." Or, "Stucco corner aid." Best wishes with your project. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the old fashioned 🌎 “Plastering.” The most comprehensive encyclopedia of plastering on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@kisser228]

@@StuccoPlastering Hi Kirk. Love the videos, keep them coming! I am working on an old home built in 1830, or before. The plaster got wet at some point and leaks were resolved some time in the past. I removed wallpaper covering cracks and hanging sections that I have cut out and prepped with 45 minute USG Durabond.I also re-enforced springy or weakened lathe. I am now almost finished filling and surfacing the cracks and large areas that were crumbling and falling away from the lathe. I am ready to do the Diamond veneer finishing coat but did not know about the Imperial veneer base coat. Is it safe for me to do a finishing coat over the existing old plaster and my Durabond patches? I am thinking to paint on plasterers bond and then go straight to the Diamond veneer finish. Would this be ok, or should I put a base coat on first? All old areas of the old plaster that seemed to have movement were drilled and secured with a glue gun and corrugated plaster washers and are very secure. I want it as close to the original breathing lime and horsehair plaster to stay with the period, and I am hoping the Diamond veneer you recommend will be the best option short of a horsehair mix done in the past. Please advise when you have time. Thank you so much for all your wonderful knowledgeable video. I would never have gotten this far without them!

[@andreamortello5423]

One other thing, Can I do the diamond base coat directly on paint or do I need a bonding agent? Thanks so much

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Andrea dude, I use a bonding agent on all painted surface's no matter what interior product we use. Live long and plaster, Kirk’s, plastering tips and techniques Live long and plaster, Kirk’s, plastering tips and techniques

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Micah dude, no doubt brother Live long, and plaster Plastering tips and techniques

[@kamib1609]

I was plastering my fireplace and ran into some issues that have delayed me putting on the finish coat by days. Is it possible to get the finish coat on even though the basecoat has dried? Could I spray it with water or add a coat of plaster weld, possibly? I would REALLY appreciate any advice. I can't find anyone who does plaster around where I live. Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kami, this is the best time to apply a finish coat when the base has dried. FYI, there is no need for a bonding agent in your situation. Best wishes, Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering

[@fastbeanbaglah8762]

We use multi finish gypsum in the UK

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Beanbag, we use simular produts here made by different companies, thus different names. Best wishes, Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering

[@adamdalton9753]

Wish we had that in the US

[@cinngurley3850]

Hi Kirk & family If we have drywall up that the plumbing company put in, and started doing a bit of Fast Set Lite 20 setting type compound. Initial partial coat to smooth between the traditional lathe & plaster painted smooth walls (1921 or a 1950 remodel) where the bathtub /shower was torn out. How do I go about plastering this? Do i need to start with bonding agent Larsen's Plaster Weld ? Can I use a veneer plaster to finish the job so it can be done faster instead of 3 coats of 20 min fast set (3more days without a bathroom?) I like what you say about not having dust around.

[@cinngurley3850]

I forgot to mention, they installed drywall where tub was leaving the old plaster above, and drywall on ceiling and pocket door frame.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Cinn, if it's in the shower area, set tile in there. If it's close to the shower, choose a veneer plaster. Gypsum compounds will turn back to putty if they get moist after awhile. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world.

[@loufoucher4681]

Do you use Curry trowels?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Lou, of course, I do or any other trowel handy. I also like Marshalltown trowels. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@bradenglish1483]

paul currys trowels r the best!!

[@Guardducks]

Kirk you da ma 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dude dude, thank you, Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and plastering tips

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Guardduck, 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

[@robertcalamusso4218]

PRO !!! 🔥

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans, Daddieo. 🤙

[@josetrujillo2277]

Can it be tinted? Adding a power colorant ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Josy dude. All interior plasters can be tinted if one has patience. 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

[@user-lp5tk7uc6y]

looking good

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Eameh, thank you Best wishes with your projects, live long and Plaster Kirk giordano on teaching plastering

[@tristanmartinez2667]

Cementitious 🫡

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory 😃

[@virtuallyrealistic]

YOU FORGOT the larsons plaster weld!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Burt, not quite, not all bonding agents are colored. 😉 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. 🥳 http:/www.stuccoPlastering.com

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Great.

[@palmerpalmer1538]

Kirk can you use 20 minute gypsum “usg”

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy New Year Palmer, sure we can, it's an excellent gypssum. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin with over 800 videos.

[@palmerpalmer1538]

On this brick fireplace as a scratch and finish?

[@georgeblack8437]

What happen to your nose, straight bar? Hehehe. Job well done!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy george , it was a sunburn that went wild, and is still kicking my arse.that's the drag of being bright white. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@m.harris9512]

Hi Kirk do you use thistle multi finish over there?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy MP dude, no, I have not seen it for sale here, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@m.harris9512]

Hi, it's confusing how many different plasters you use on interiors and exteriors for that matter, I'm sure someone from the U.K. Has already said to you at some point, I'm a chippy by trade and most interior finishes I see are British gypsum, skimming. I wondered if you could try a skimming video using the multi finish gypsum I'd be interested in your skilled review 👍🏻 Ps I really enjoy your videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mp, no doubt it is confusing how many plastering manufactures there are selling the same materials for interiors with different names, your not alone in this area. live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@jarradmurphy9555]

Hey Mp H, I am a solid plasterer from Australia. Kirks videos are great but I think at times he uses the same terminology for many different products, tools etc. Australia and UK are very similar in products, tools and trade terms. We use British Gypsum thistle multi finish here in Australia but have been told by British Gypsum that their products are not designed to be used with our plasterboard. Sucks because its a amazing product !!Amazing work as per usual Kirk !!! Great to see such passion, Its a fading trade here in Australia....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good day Jarrad happy Independence Day, I have not seen the Thistle-Multifinish Plaster British Gypsum, although I'm aware of it's purpose, Thus we have to use whats available here, there are about 5 to 10 veneer base coats and finishes, here in the U.S. all similar, I would bet if i applied the Thistle to other veneers I would not be able to tell the difference as most quality product have a bit more lime in them which over here lime cost twice as much as in the UK. Live long and plaster teaching plastering video’s

[@epicpaintingstuff6036]

“You'll keep hitting it ",lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening, no worries. Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@darrylhaynes]

👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@StuccoPlastering]

😉

[@corycarter6172]

Dirty water will make it set faster

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory. 🍾

[@kirkdunn1379]

Hey bro, why not install the mantel after you skim the wall... be easier or there reason why it has to be there ?

[@kathy3517]

I'm curious about this too, as I removed my mantel in preparation.. but now realize that once I've plastered and finished.. I won't know how to locate the mortar areas to re-attach the nails holding the mantle base.. I'll also be afraid to damage the plaster re-hanging it.. so I may re-think my plan and leave the mantle up :O )

[@kirkdunn1379]

@@kathy3517 pretty simple really....install it same way you normally would....pre measure for studs or install anchors/mantel (than remove for plaster leaving anchors) .....plaster then attach mantle To me just seems like wall be easier to float and over all just cleaner...but maybe there is a an issue just can't see it

[@kathy3517]

@@kirkdunn1379 That doesn't sound too bad.. thanks! it's the little things LOL

[@Alysbar]

Can I do the structo-lite and the the diamond Veneer and then lay a bit of tile over that?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Alysbar, you can, however, if it were me I'd lay the tile on the structo-lite base coat, not the finish coat. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets, or common sense tips

[@Alysbar]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thank you. You're videos are very helpful. Have me a solution that is just perfect for my old 70's brick fireplace 😁😁

[@Alysbar]

Hi Kirk, do I need to rough up the structo-lite or do you think there will not be a issue with adherence?

[@carpathian677]

hey, you didn't start from the top ;)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy dude, this is no sin, if a fella knows what he is doing, he can start anywhere. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@rhinomite5203]

Ohhhhhhh....I get it

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rhino, cool beans daddieo Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets, or common sense tips

[@9and7]

Boom! 1st!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy numbers dude, why is 6 afraid or 7? because 789. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@sammycasey4685]

I like to use a 42 inch pool trowel for interior work

[@bradenglish1483]

he must of learned on pools it is kinda odd but hes really good with that long pool trowel lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sammy, cute, no such trowel exists, or I might be using it, you're referring to a cement sweep. The video's link below explains my choice of a plastering trowel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpC2g6yKfruAmLc The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world.

[@sammycasey4685]

All good Kirk, just pulling your chain 😃

[@davoyan777]

you need some better lighting in all your videos sir, it is very hard to see your work, rather not show it on camera

[@StuccoPlastering]

Yea to load our truck with flood lights would help, but the fact is we're professional plasterers not camera men.

[@davoyan777]

@Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. i understand sir, but your videos are viewed mostly by ppl that are interested in learning how to plaster or how it looks in the end and many other reasons,Im sure other plasterers that are not on your level yet watch also hoping to catch some thing they dont know. It is interesting, dont you need to see your work and what you are doing in places where lighting is not enough?

[@StuccoPlastering]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJmUkopnicySmMk/ We started this one early; ten hours later, we asked the owners if they could spare some lighting; they could not; thus we were forced to make due, such as life. i do understand what you say, but circumstances don't always allow for the necessary lighting.👨🏻‍🔬

[@MegaKenny112]

ya no sanding only newbies sand

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy New Year, Mega, no doubt, I hate sanding, and I've only done it twice, but that was enough for me. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin with over 800 videos.

[@michaelsoskan9707]

bad sound

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michael, ba ba ba ba bad to the bone, George Thorogood Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@michaelsoskan9707]

Hi Kirk, you have a good sense of humour ) Many thanks for all your videos, helped me fix some crooked walls on my old house

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michael, no worries my friend Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips