Lime plastering over an interior fireplace.

[@MilitaryTVgirl]

Kirk, hope you see this question... We're redoing our fireplace here in San Diego in our Spanish style home. After building out the fireplace and hearth to sit on, then wrapping it with cement board, I had planned to put structo lite on there. But I just saw another today video from 7 months ago where you explain that structo lite is having issues? UGH! If the issues are resolved at some point, I would like to use it. My question is, putting the structo lite on it, including the fireplace hearth, then using the diamond veneer coat, if embers fly out of the fireplace and get on the hearth, will that be 1) fireproof, 2) can I clean soot off of it, 3) we just want a white fireplace, so can it be painted afterwards? Or will the structo lite be white enough? (Oops that's 3 questions... sorry). Thank you for your answer. I really love watching your videos. Cool family!

[@StuccoPlastering]

I have found the Structo-Lite okay, lately. Structo lite is bright white but so are the lime plasters, they are pouras thus stains rarely come out, so if you don't want staining paint it when you're done.👨🏻‍🏫

[@MilitaryTVgirl]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks Kirk! Well, I finally went to the source (USG) and asked what was going on, and why I couldn't get it here in San Diego, and why it was taken out of box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, etc. The rep said that it's now considered "old school" and people are using other methods that aren't nearly as good as this. So the inventory was left on the shelves... which brings me to why some of the bags weren't as good (or were defective). They said none were defective. BUT, Structo-Lite and Diamond Veneer finishing have a 6 months shelf life, and they actually put the "made" date on there so that people don't purchase an older bag that was perhaps exposed to moisture, etc. or just not used in time. They gave me the name of their favorite wholesale distributor down here in SoCal and I drove 80 miles yesterday to get it. Those people said if you want the smooth, plaster style fireplace, THIS is the best stuff! So YAY! Thank you for all you do, Kirk. AND thank you for being the voice of reason, the best instructor. We thank you SO MUCH!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@MilitaryTVgirl Wow, you've been busy. I didn't know they were born on dates. I'm doing a video tomorrow on Struto-lite, will have to look at the bag, personally. I'm showing and explaining Structo-lite with colors, etc.I'll mention you and your research. Cheers. 👨🏻‍🏫

[@MilitaryTVgirl]

@@StuccoPlastering I took a photo of the Structo bag and the Diamond bag. I will email it to you. The diamond bags you can see the born on dates very easily. For structo-lite, you can barely see them and on some of my bags, it has rubbed down to almost nothing. But you'll see it on there. And again, the USG Rep down here in San Diego said to always look for the "made dates" or "born on" dates to get the best use out of the products. So now it's all making sense. YAY!

[@MilitaryTVgirl]

@@StuccoPlastering Ok I sent the photo through your website so you can see the born-on dates.

[@herbiehancock8059]

Thankful that my friend Andrew introduced me to you Mr.Giordano. I've been addicted to your videos for at least a year now. Thank you for sharing much wisdom.

[@hatzlmike1]

Beethoven advice here boyz with Ben Hogan application. Most humans cannot ever do what Kirk just did. He is the only real artist. The others ....are doing regular stuff. Thank you Kirk. I see this is 5 years ago. This is wonderful forever.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Mike, you're spoiling me brother, thank you. 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 🎭 👀💃

[@coldhardysucculentswithkdw4988]

Love all your vid's. Like Richard Murray I am a big fan. Back in the day when I did a lot of Structolite and wanted to get a same day turn around, I would hop up the base and when it starts to set, start the veneer finish coat, mix in same dirty bucket to act as an accelerator. It will all harden (35 min).

[@stevenina1111]

thanks for that tip, i ways wondering about using the pre-bucket and why it worked! haha, now i know other guys do that too! thanks!

[@24t68Jm1]

Another great job Capt.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello 24t68Jm1, thank you. Best wishes, kirk and family

[@brudug713]

Damn. You are an artist. That looks great.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Vee Cee, thank you, my friend. Note: to 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

[@robertmclaughlin7757]

You make the best videos. Thanks. I have been watching for 3 months almost now. I'm the only one in my company who they call for any plaster repairs. Some good and bad with that, lol. It's all because of your videos. I'm making more money and have a secure job. looking forward to doing some type of plaster work in my bathroom. Any help with material suggestions is appreciated. Thanks again.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Robert Dude, no worries, happy to share the knowledge Live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@EJConrad]

This is legit.Thanks for making it happen!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy EJConrad thank you and no worries. Cheers! Kirk and family

[@jacobfelts5674]

Lots of respect for you sir!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy New Year, Jacob, 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 with over 800 videos.

[@richardmurray3124]

I'm a fan sir.i too am in the business am always happy to see a fellow craftsmen. only thing I do different is I build all my corners with rod and level old school. love to share idea's

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Richard Dude, good advice as I sometimes also build corners in fact I have several videos that explain and show how to do this. Live long and Plaster Giordano’s plaster teaching videos with images

[@andrewpedley3221]

Looks very much like the skim finish we have here in the UK . Gypsum based finishing plaster which you paint straight onto.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Andrew my fellow plasterer, yes it is a similar plaster.😉 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

[@jerryhuff86]

I used that stuff. Petfect level 5 finish on my interior walls. In Florida, its all "texture ". BLAH!!!! Smooth plaster finish for this guy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jerry, atta boy.😉All one has to do is keep your trowel wet. 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 🎭 👀💃

[@dzadza7775]

Your work looks great! Thanks for video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you

[@Therepubliclimited]

Hi Kirk. Your videos are great. My situation is I have a side entrance into my house that had some wavy bead board. I tore down the bead board. It was applied over the remnants of the thin set for the tiled entry way. I mixed up some structo lite and spread that over the thin set. My mixer broke halfway through so I had to mix up what I can. The rest of the entry way was sand finis plaster that I coated with pink usg plaster bonder. Now. I know I need to sand down the structo lite to be smoother and less wavy. I also know I need to re apply the plaster bonder to the rest of the sand finish walls. I don’t believe I need to put the plaster bonder on the structolite. Do I need to wet the wall before I apply the diamond? My last question is can I use this diamond finish veneer plaster over the plaster bonder and the structolite? I found it at menards but when I called usg to double check they recommended red top gauging plaster. Can I just use this diamond veneer finish plaster? Pleas help and thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

My friend, you cant sand structo-lite, but it's not necessary anyway. Wet your structo-lite scratch or base coat and finish off with Diamond or imperial, they are made by the same company, they say you should go a sixteenth to an eighth inch only, what happens if you go an inch? Nothing. I have ap[ppied diamond an inch many times. Soooo, just skim it as thick as you need with the finish coat, wet the structo-lite before, or it will dry on contact and not adhere well. No bonding agent is needed unless you want to slow the set time of the finish coat, Cheers, kirk Giordano

[@domenickm1966]

Thanks, just what I needed to see.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings cool beans my friend. 😉 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

[@charlespaul5658]

Is there a way to get more working time with it? I need more time to get a smooth finish

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@charlespaul5658 add extra water and keep the base coat moist.

[@dzadza7775]

If you use pure lime plaster it can be kept workable using water for quite a long time! It is applied by throwing at wall in handfuls then spreading and trowelling.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks for the tip

[@theartofdiy1285]

Love the videos! You guys are brilliant. Question for you. The wife wants a super smooth, white hearth that a pellet stove will sit on. The base is red brick. Is structolite a good idea or will it crack when I put 200 pound pellet stove on it! Keep on rockin!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy New Year, Andrew, if it were me, I'd use Lehigh Hanson white cement stucco as opposed to the grey. The pellet stove is not only heavy but gets hot. Structo-lite would not last for more than 6 months under these conditions. Let me put it a different way, it will last but be full of scratches and chunks breaking off everywhere. 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.

[@jaycutts8054]

That's the sound of an airless paint sprayer pump, Graco if I'm not mistaken .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jason, you are correctomundo, I did ask the guys to hold off for a minute, they told me to piss off, so an airless sound it is. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@coldhardysucculentswithkdw4988]

lol, sounds like things haven't changed much. No worries.

[@ThePlockets]

I have some walls and ceilings in my 1926 home which are a mixture of original finish plaster interspersed with some large structolite repair patches, and areas of paint which I couldn't get scraped off (which is probably leaded, so I can't safely sand it off to get back to the finish plaster). My question is: can I roll/brush a bonding agent across such a mixed surface, and apply 2 coats of Diamond Veneer to make it nice and uniform again, or will the Diamond not adhere properly in this scenario, failing over time?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Paul Giles. Sure you can. Tip if it were me, I apply one coat, thick enough to cover the flaw.😉 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

[@claykc]

I have a really large fireplace with quite a bit of corner detail on the edges. can I break this up in batches or how do I make the working time longer. I will definitely need more than 30 minutes

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@claykc That’s up to you and your skill level. Structa-lite takes between 3 to 5 hours to set, however we always use accelerators.

[@socutexoxo]

Hi Kirk! You have inspired us to redo our brick fireplace in our first home!! We love watching you create masterpieces!! So on our brick fireplace we put on Larsons weld and one layer of structolite. It’s been about 2 weeks since we put the first layer. Is there anything we need to do before we put on the second layer of structo-lite to hide the brick lines?? Also, what are other recommendations for USG diamond finish plaster? I can’t find it near me Thank you! 🍻 And by “we” I mean my husband, I just watch 😁

[@StuccoPlastering]

Type in Plastering yards near me, Westside building Materials sells it. In the description, I have both the base coat and finish coat.👨🏼‍🎨

[@piee683]

Hi kirk wonderful channel you have,can you explain better what clinker and holiday is cheers

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello jerry o connor, a clinker is like a piece of annoying sand or grit that get in our way, A holiday is an area missed, it's what painters say when a spot is missed, Why? no idea, but I have heard it so often it has snuck into my vocabulary. Best wishes, kirk giordano

[@chandlerpetersen1244]

So the process would be: score it, apply a bonding agent, structolight, diamond veneer plaster, then lime wash? Or can you just paint the diamond veneer plaster? Thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

What we show in this video is one method to achieve our goal, there are many. Lime washing is not a method to any type of pretty finish. It was used for thousands of years as a protection to cover homes made of Walltle and Dub from parasites and bugs which transmit bacteria.

[@davecalico3273]

Kirk, GreaT Info - ur da man!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dave Dude, thank you.😏 Kirk and Jason Giordano, together we have provided to all folks throughout the world the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created online. The plastering surgeons of KZbin, with well over 850 'free' self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🏝🎆

[@nicholassantos9815]

Hi Kirk. I’m located across I-80 in Sacramento. I can’t find any plaster yard or hardware that carries diamond veneer plaster by USG near me? Do you know where I can purchase it or if there are any great substitutes if I want a flat finish? I plan on using USG structolite as my base coat. Thank you!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@nicholassantos9815 try Sacramento Stucco.

[@robertcondit4127]

Hi Kirk, I think I have met my match. Structolite went on well, then additional plasterweld, and first coat of Diamond. it looked OK-ish, so I decided to let it dry and sand out some of the imperfections. Seemed like a good idea. I went to do a final finish coat and misted the fireplace with water and started applying the diamond. you could hear the moisture getting sucked out of the new coat and it was chunky before i could even trowel it out. i quickly scraped it off and am back to smooth sanded finish. did I just not get the sanded material damp enough or is there another trick. since i put colorant into the diamond I hate to use plasterweld since it is green and you might see it in any thin places. hmm leaning toward having you guys come down to san jose to do the final. I am getting pressure to just get it done from the boss. any recommendations?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Robert, FYI, Diamond would have adhered to structo-lit without the plaster weld. When I apply a diamond veneer plaster with or without color, I first make sure a patch or a whole wall is properly misted or wet or this sucking up will happen., or use can as you did seal it with a boding agent which will allow more time to work with the plaster. You can apply two coats back to back as I did in this video, FYI diamond can't be sanded, best wishes and have fantastic day, kirk giordano

[@robertcondit4127]

Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips Hi Kirk, I used the plaster weld on the hardibacker and the kids wanted to help so I Iet them paint the rest When you say Diamond can't be sanded do you mean I ruined it by sanding. It sanded nicely using my mouse sander and 80 grit.

[@StuccoPlastering]

HI Robert, I have never tried sanding it as if I have any imperfection I apply a it of red devel lime over any divots or holidays. Cheers, and have a Fantastic day! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips b

[@flyingratchet]

These videos are absolutely fantastic and have given me the confidence to successfully tackle several restoration projects on our older house. I have a quick question that I haven't been able to figure out. Can you repair a large hole in a plaster + veneer wall (let's say basket ball size) using plaster + veneer as your patching material? (i.e. not using joint compound). I have tried filling in large holes with Structo-Lite but the problem is that it this base coat ends up being flush with the rest of the wall since I have to reference the wall to fill in the base coat. So then the veneer on the patched portion is up too high off the wall (above the original wall and paint). I know that with joint compound you build the wall slightly up above the original wall surface to cover the patch and paper and then taper it back slightly to the level of the original wall so that it visually matches. Is the technique when using veneer the same when using veneer the same as it would be when using joint compound in this regard?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Flying Gratchet, If it just a hole that size, I'd just use the veneer finish. Yes, you are supposed to apply and eight-inch think, what happens when you go an inch think? "Nothing," as long as you still trowel it smooth when it starts to set or ready to finish. 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

[@blakebaldwin7392]

Hi Kirk, I saw a comment on here similar to my situation, but still different enough to where I wanted to ask the question. I have a fireplace that is wrapped in Durock cement board. We thought we would tile it, but we have an old craftsman and really want to go for a plaster finish. Like the commenter below, I also live in a rural area that has nothing in terms of stucco/plaster supply. I was fortunate to get my hands on some Diamond Veneer Finish, but I can't find a basecoat anywhere... no structolite, imperial basecoat, nothing. What is a good alternative for a basecoat on my Durock cement board so I can apply my Diamond Veneer Finish over it? Would regular Portland cement work? Thanks so much for any guidance you have!

[@hybridamerica]

You can apply PlasterWeld on it, or if the structure is sound (solid) a PVA primer. The Diamond finish will stick well to them both... if you use PlasterWeld, it can render blue or pink and your finish coat will have to be thicker to cover it fully, which is why we use PVA drywall primer (white). The Diamond finish can be worked down to a "mirror finish" and will need to be sealed afterwards. You can buff in a beeswax (No outgassing) or use a product like OKON which seals on a micro-level... excellent for diamond. If you have inclusions that need to be filled before you plaster, 20 minute mud works great - but will need to be primed afterwards, as un-primed surfaces can draw too much moisture out of your diamond product. Also use cold water in your mix and if you live in a more arid climate, it will set up faster. DO not use a steel trowel, rather a stainless one or even a quality plastic one like a Japanese trowel works fine. Steel trowels can leave metal traces that can oxidize and affect the purity and color of your finish.

[@hybridamerica]

ps. If there are seams in your Durock, they will need taping and brushed over with something like Red Guard or Mapei Aqua Defense.

[@blakebaldwin7392]

@@hybridamerica Thank you for the insight! This is super helpful.

[@leahrivard3237]

Hi there, could one add sand to this Diamond Plaster to achieve a bit of texture? Alternatively, would drywall mud with a bit of sand in it work over top of the structolite base coat or does it need to have lime in it to go over top of the structolite? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

You could just use diamond base coat which has sand.

[@soyouguys]

You mentioned coloring this plaster. Do you have any advice on what colorant you can use on Diamond Veneer and how much you need per bag?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Use the La Habra color packs. Add the color you want chance are it won’t come out exzackly how you plan.

[@marajoyluker1]

Can this be used on a lath and plaster ceiling that had a water leak from the roof?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Mara, of course, it can but would be considered way overkill, do this instead. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIGTqJdurMijmc0/ Cheers. 😉

[@jaysingo6374]

You tired a superflex trowel for interior work plasterer from Liverpool

[@vinnyrjf]

Kirk, can I used fine crushed glass in the the mix while applying the final coat with the color? thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings, my friend, you could however you won't see any shine as the plaster will color it white. 😉 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

[@AH-ui7ei]

If I am putting the diamond veneer over structolite that I put on about 3 days ago, do I need to dampen the structolite or use the bonding agent? Or, do I just put it right over??? Thank you and love you guys!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy AH Dude, Mechanical bonding methods and why. Lime finishes and or all others adhere to lime basecoat by suction are technically called a mechanical bond. 😉 This is the absolute strongest bond known to man. This is achieved by misting or wetting the base-coat then spreading the new wet finish over the existing. Thus the new wet plaster adheres to the porous base-coat forever by suction. They sort of weld themselves together and forever.🤔 So, if you already have a plaster base coat, rolling or painting on another coat of bonding agent is not necessary.

[@MichaelHeibel]

Do you get the air purifying and health benefits from diamond veneer? I can't find any straight lime plaster for sale where I live

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michale, kind of, it's not made of pure lime it has so-called additives, that claim to be lime alternative's. Try Googling plastering yards and ask what pure lime they carry🤔

[@whitley116]

Kirk! cant say thank you enough for your videos. Amazing help for this DIY'er. Doing our fireplace this weekend... Plan is scratch coat, brown coat with structo lite and Diamond Veneer Finish just like you did but can you help with a few details? 1.) I plan to do one coat a day... do i need to spray lightly with water to scatch coat before browning? same question for the finish coat. Struggling to know if the time between coats is time sensitive or not. Trying to do my best to minimize hairline cracks that i've heard about. 2.) Any issues with painting over the Diamond Veneer finish? we are trying to decide if we want to throw some color in it during finish or simply paint after. Thanks Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Steve Dude, For your structo-lite apply a bonding agent such as Plaster weld by Larson's, then no need for misting as there is no suction in a brick or block chimney, especially with a bonding agent on it as it also kills the suction. Then as you say your going to apply the finish the next day, , this is now a thirsty wall, sooo, mist it if necessary, depending on the heat, a lot, or hardly any. Tip brother, structo-lite can take up to five hours to set, you can add accelerators for it to set in 5 minutes if enough is added. Your finish coat, of course, you can add color, if you don't like the color it comes out, paint it or apply another coat and try colors again. Applying colors is an art, I have explained how to in a separate video. FYI, I did both the base and finish coat on the same day. 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

[@whitley116]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Kirk! My man! Can’t say how helpful you’ve been. Crushed the scratch and brown as planned. Everything was going well until the diamond veneer finish. Even with your warning it got away from me. Plan is to do another coat now that I’ve learned how quickly 30 minutes can go! I’m not going to be able to get back to this for another 4 days. Have upper half coated in a not so great diamond finish. Bottom half still is the structure-life base coat. Do you have any tips for ensuring each surface is ready to accept another coat of the diamond? Assume I need to water the base coat but what about the diamond Vaneer I’m going over? Thanks!

[@mattdelay7272]

Morning Kirk. Have a question about using corner bead on a two coat diamond veneer plaster system. It's a new room. There will be blue board, imperial base coat followed by diamond. Should I use a corner bead on the couple outside corners that I have? Thanks as always, you guys are the best. Matt in Portland

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Matt in Portland, yes, it's difficult to build a straight corner by eye, the corner is your guild. Plus it save's much time. best wishes, Kirk and Jason Giordano DIY plastering tips

[@hatzlmike1]

bravo....so important.

[@robertcondit4127]

Hi Kirk, First, you rock! (or finish if you prefer) Thanks for the instructional video on the refacing a fireplace. I got up the courage after watching. I figure if I can do smooth wall sheet rock I could try this (My wife was skeptical). I have my second coat of Structo Lite drying and it looks great just a few small holidays. Before I move to the Diamond veneer, I was curious if you could share some tips on the finish of the veneer. I want to go smooth, and i see you have a spray bottle on the mantle of this video. Do you let the diamond set up a bit and then spray to help smooth, or is there another technique. Thanks Rob

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Robert Condit, thank you, You don't need a perfect base coat for a veneer finish but it helps. I apply two coats usually when I am laying on any veneer finish, (diamond,Imperial or red top), the first is to set strongly to the basecoat the second is to give me the smooth finish I wish, I generally lay it on a bit fat or heavy then come back and trowel smooth, I or you can use a spray bottle to bring it back to life it it starts to set, or you can use a felt brush or any other tool you wish to add a bit of water which makes it more manageable. When you lose all the fat and it's dry, and if you still see a holiday, mix a handful and simply go over these holidays, tapping muds works well also for holidays after a veneer finish. The tapping mud is a so called trade secrete, opps, not anymore. Cheers and have a Happy New Years, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@robertcondit4127]

Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco instructional videos and forum Hi Kirk, I have a follow up question. I finished the base on the fireplace with Structolite and we did a bump out on the fireplace using steel studs and Hardibacker. Should I use plaster weld on the hardibacker before I put the Veneer on it? I assume the veneer will adhere to the hardi backer on its own.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Robert Condit, I would apply the bonding agent myself, it will take possible 10 minute? Plus the bonding agent will help with the suction, slow it down. Best wishes, Giordano’s stucco and plaster solutions

[@nickweith832]

I have original plaster on a 1870's house. However, because everything was wallpapered, there is only the basecoat on the wall. some imperfections and such. Do I need to go over all of this with a new basecoat, or can I use some plasterweld and then the finish coat? Also does it matter what kind of finish coat? Can I use MoP, Diamond, or Kal-Kote? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Nick, no doubt it's a base coat with a finish on it, but you should remove the wallpaper otherwise if the paper fails so will the finish coat. You can use whatever interior lime or gypsum product you want. I advise a Diamond finish coat.😉

[@sixgunsue8]

Can I use these products for behind a wood stove? Its in a corner.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Susan, of course you can. they also sell stucco that is designed specifically to resist heat.🥂

[@josecanisales3491]

Hi Kirk, for Diamond base finish on Structolite, you did not use Plasterweld on the Structolite, Correct? Thanks, I'm learning on your videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jose, the Structo-lite video I did an hour before this finish coat. I applied it, we took lunch then did this finish coat. In the description is the basecoat video. 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

[@mrt9043]

I put a sanded primer on sheetrock, originally planning to do an American Clay plaster, but have decided to use the structo lite and Diamond veneer. Do you think I still need the bonding agent with the sanded primer already on, or will the Structo lite have enough to hang onto? Love your videos, Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening, MRT Dude, yes, a primer has a different purpose than a bonding agent.😉 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

[@gratefuldude941]

Kirk -- You mention red devil lime and taping mud as possibilities to fix holidays, but if your (diamond) plaster is colored, how do you fix holidays to match the color and avoid painting? Maybe I misunderstood one of the comments. I can use more diamond to fill holidays without applying a full coat?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, good question, if any finish is colored, you must do it right the firt time or matching colors is difficult. FYI, you can use diamond, or taping mud to fill holidays as long as it's not colored. Best wishes, Kirk giordano

[@sarahhall7223]

KIrk, We bought structolite andstructogauge not knowing USG's website says not to put structogauge over structolite. What will happen if we do you use the structogauge over the structolite? Will it just not adhere well?

[@StuccoPlastering]

+Sarah Hall Hi Sarah, I have not used this product as I use mainly Diamond for finishes mainly, but understand Structo-gage to also be gypsum based, therefore It appears common sense that it can be placed over a gypsum based product such as structo-lite. However old kirk is an applicator, not an engineer so this question is beyond me, sorry, kirk giordano

[@sarahhall7223]

Thank you, I think we'll give it a shot for science!

[@StuccoPlastering]

I would, Kirk

[@SLRAMSEYHOME]

Hi kirk. My husband and are going to try this project on our brick facade, wood burning fireplace. We live in an area that doesnt have a wonderful supply at local hardware, Lowes, Homedepot etc. No Structolite, unfortunately. What would be a good generic product line found at a local store as a substitute for this method? We also have unpainted brick. Do we still need to score with a metal brush prior? Thanks for the help!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening, Stacy, you can also use regular portland cement, it's much stronger and takes the same amount of skill. I have used more portland cement on brick faces than Structo-lite, however, we show alternative methods for stucco applications as in this video. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sharing stucco wisdom and or common sense plastering tips

[@randommusings4957]

Hi Kirk! It would really help me out to know if the Diamond finish is suitable for a working fireplace surround or only a decorative one. Thanks in advance!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Random, not sure how much heat any veneer will take, sorry But that being said, I thought they were going to use this one. Live long and plaster Kirk Giordano’s Plastering answers to life’s issues

[@rola2746]

@@StuccoPlastering I came to learn about plaster veneer and now watch (subscribed) just for entertainment. Sad I know. Anyway.... If it were your house what would you use on your fireplace, fireplace surround, and hearth. My wife wants a smooth concrete look with a light luster over our brick fireplace, I'm still in my research phase.

[@premtimrecica3475]

Hey krik quick question do we need to use mesh tape on small cracks if we use structulite????

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Premtim, I use mesh tape on all cracks myself if I'm going over sheetrock. Doubtfill it's necessary on small cacks but i'm real particular. Live long and plaster Kirk Giordano’s Plastering answers to life’s issues

[@hatzlmike1]

Thanks Kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy New Year mike, no worries, 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 with over 800 videos.

[@michelelanni9205]

With this kind of plaster can you leave it like that or do you have to paint over it Sorry my question other than taping mud ive never did any other type of plaster

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michele, you're not required to paint anything in your home if you don't want to. Most folks do for cosmetic reasons and easier cleaning. Live long and plaster Kirk Giordano’s Plastering answers to life’s issues

[@josemartinez9421]

can you use dryvit over structolite

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning, Jose, I suppose you can, however Dry-vit is for exterior use, while structo-lite is engineered for interior use.😉 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

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening R.V.F., yes, however when you apply and trowel down it won't show like exposed aggregate in concrete. So what's the purpose? To have a glass sheen finish? If you're trying to achieve the exposed aggregate as some home have with seashells and or crushed glass this won't work with this finish coat as thats not how it's applied on homes either. They make different finishes such as crushed marble that can be applied as a finish coat instead of plaster. There are many products to give a more than interesting finish, your only limited to your imagination. Best wishes, Kirk giordano

[@DFord-rv3nz]

Heats in the tools Mr Giordano hahahah

[@StuccoPlastering]

Lol

[@jimjimskimmer1935]

Do you do 2 coats?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Jimjim Skimmern, No, I used a base coat of structo-lite first then applied a fat coat of Diamond, about 1/8 of inch thick, when it started to cure/dry I wet the area a little bit with a water spray bottle and hard steel trowel it smooth. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@jimjimskimmer1935]

Ok. Is it USG diamond veneer you were using? How popular is it used and where most commonly out there in the US? Im from London UK.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Jimjim Skimmer, I don't know how popular it is anywhere other than the U.S. It is a really good product i'm sure it sell in the Uk also. best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@jimjimskimmer1935]

I mean is plastering ie skim coating on blueboard popular in the US?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jimjim Skimmer, yes, blueboard veneer plastering is very popular here, In fact we are doing a bathroom 2 weeks from now where they installed the blue board specifically for veneer plaster finishes, best wishes. Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@hateofstate3676]

I know I can't do it, Yet I want to try because I hate my ugly brick fireplace.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hate of State, cool title, I think I can, I think I can, the little train that could, best wishes, you can do it, Kirk giordano

[@freddybands1710]

Straight shack attack nice hairy corner tool 😂😂😂you're hilarious

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Freddy Flintstone, thank you, cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@gordonferris5859]

Kirk, I have watched a couple of your fireplace redos using Structolite as the base. In one video you used Westpac Fast Set Lite mud and in this video you are using Diamond Veneer Plaster over the Structolite bases. In what instance would one be preferred over the other?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Gordan, when you want strength and have the time, and extra cash I'd recommend structo-lite or imperial base and or diamond finishes. If you just want it done and still last a lifetime use the drywall compounds such as USG's or Westpac's 20, 40, 60 .... minutes muds. FYI, structo like the compound has gypsum but also sand for strength. The imperial and or diamond brands have crushed limestone in added in the bags for strength.. Cheers, Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@bigevents9474]

Please help me! I'm been hired to plaster a wall and ceiling.Can I apply drywall and plaster it or go with lath(its inside the persons home and plaster it?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Big event. If your good with sheetrock and mudding, do that. If it's lath and plaster and the wood lath strips are still in place, plaster the lath strips. I'd use either structo-lite or any of the drywall compounds available. 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

[@keith8641]

30+ years of plastering in family business, if wood slats are there i think its best to put lath, or at least bond.. even sheetrock reversed would hold the plaster..

[@jerryhuff86]

You bettet hire a consultant.

[@bigevents9474]

I've done it and it came out EXCELLENT

[@StuccoPlastering]

cool beans daddieo. Kirk giordano

[@jerryhuff86]

Guess where i learned how to do that???? Saved $ 5k

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jerry, Hmmmm, online? 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 🎭 👀💃

[@TrowelWalls]

Diamond Rocks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Troweled wall, dude, yea, I like Diamond veneer plaster a bit better than Imperial veneer plaster. Although both are made by USG, Dimond has more lime or, as we say in the plastering industry, more fat. Thus I get to trowel it longer if needed. Kirk and Jason Giordano, together we have provided to all folks throughout the world the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created online. The plastering surgeons of KZbin, with well over 850 'free' self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🏝🎆

[@johnhughes4130]

Lordy! What is that awful noise in the background?! Great info and demonstration! (but with horror movie sound effects)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening John, It was horrible, I asked the guys, can you turn that nasty airless painter off for a few minutes, they told me to piss off, so, I shrugged my shoulders and did what I was going to do anyway. Life in the big city. 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

[@hybridamerica]

Shucks... I wanted to see you burnish it... we work it down to a shiny finish and then apply beeswax or Okon as a sealer.

[@nosotroalentamo939]

please post a video, he never shows that part.

[@hybridamerica]

​@@nosotroalentamo939 - We're so busy -, though I would like to do videos and maybe we will - eventually. We burnish plaster, stucco, clay and concrete when it's called for - all leading to polished finishes. The idea is to work the cream up after a bit of time has passed, as the concrete or whatever is setting up. We use spray bottles of water a little to advance the cream. The cream is the weakest part of the product, so if you're not careful and burnish too soon, the cream will cure and flake off. When we do diamond plaster, the working time is extremely short so you start burnishing (only with plastic white or clear trowels or sometimes stainless - but never regular steel) within minutes. The more people, the better - someone mixing, someone cleaning buckets, trowels, etc and a couple of people applying. We used to practice on 4x4 panels. Like everything, familiarizing yourself with the material is invaluable. Sealing the finished product also helps stabilize the cured cream, as well as enhances the shine.

[@nosotroalentamo939]

@@hybridamerica valuable answer, you already gave a tip about using a plastic white trowel ...

[@TheRenpeg]

geez. normally you got Dan messing with your videos. Now you got the painters. Kirk just cant get a break. also holidays. AkA Assholes when painting. because what you will yell when you get done spraying a car.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Dusty Gepner, these painter were great, the coordination was terrible on this project, but that the life of a contractor. We left the job with my carry around bag spray painted, but that's good, as folks will look at it now, and not wish to steal it as it looks so beat up. It's now theft proof, I guess I owe the painters a favor. Best wishes, Kirk and family

[@glenkersul9983]

Sounds like a chevy that won't turn over...... lolololol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Glen, was a bit annoying, but that's life. Live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@jeanaa1326]

Wish I could have listened to the full video... what was that very annoying sound in the background? :( Giving me a headache.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jeana, it is a drag for us sometimes too, but all of us trades have to work together sometimes. Best wishes, Giordano’s teaching video’s

[@jeanaa1326]

He he, I bet it is! Thanks for your reply. Great tutorials!

[@andrewpedley3221]

Looks very much like the skim finish we have here in the UK . Gypsum based finishing plaster which you paint straight onto.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Andrew Pedley, this diamond veneer plaster has been around for many years, it is worldwide, it wouldn't surprise me to have it in the UK also, under a different name. Best wishes, kirk and family