All I gotta say is this is such a great video. I took the time and watched this video twice and successfully completed my first stucco repair. Got all the right tools, the same material (with exception for getting steel lath instead of diamond wire) and did my best to stick to this routine. Turned out great and i appreciate all the information. Not only do I have another skill set under my belt but also earned me some money on the side! Great vid! Thanks!
@V8SKULLS Жыл бұрын
I've been a Electrician for 30+ yrs now, And have to say it's wonderful to watch a Veteran pro at work. I've had to pain & joy of training so many young men & women to becoming a good appearance and than a great Journeyman. So from one pro to another, thank you for sharing your talents and art with us all❤
@GT-mq1dxАй бұрын
Did anyone else just feel like they were back in junior high or high school shop because this was one heck of a class. Yes I’m dating myself lol, middle school and high school late 70’s to early 80’s, I have yet to see a teaching DIY video like this one. Thanks for all the tips that I just learned. 😎
@bobjones83782 жыл бұрын
Here's a old school dude that knows his trade ,I admire TF out of people like him..As an old school elevator mechanic myself it's nice to see people who give AF about their work..I'm the same way. I know my trade inside out because I was taught by the old schoolers before me and take my work seriously...Workmanship pride is a fading standard.
@gogators57622 жыл бұрын
Agreed!! And the American flag hat is also a dead give away this dudes proud of his country and work!!! Hats badass!!
@angiejackson351 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ken, just wanted to say thank you for your detailed descriptions and instructions. My husband died unexpectedly right after repairing a plumbing issue in our home. I was left with a gaping hole in the exterior wall and little resources for the repairs. I have no men in my family anymore and was quoted prices I couldn't afford. So, off to KZbin I went... I am so grateful to you for spending the time to create and share your knowledge! You made things easy to understand and follow for someone like me to repair my stucco! Many thanks to you and Merry Christmas!!
@AbersonPlastering Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sorry to hear about about your husband passing. He is in a better place.
@stevenstubing258 Жыл бұрын
WOW. Guy knows and has practiced hands! I cant get it overnight...but I can go back to this video as an agency standard. This is what KZbin is about! Thanks Very Much!!!
@Therealhomeinspectionauthority9 ай бұрын
Looks great, as a sewer line inspector thank you for not burring the clean-out. Yes i have seen many buried in stucco.
@AbersonPlastering9 ай бұрын
Hello and thank you Therealhomeinspectionauthority for chiming in. I really appreciate the kind words. Some guys just don’t have a clue ( regarding burying utilities in stucco).
@Therealhomeinspectionauthority9 ай бұрын
@@AbersonPlastering agreed, I have some great videos on my channel you may find interesting.
@barbarareed1425 Жыл бұрын
I am so thankful for this video! I just received an estimate for a stucco patch job. I was surprised at how much the repair was for. Then after watching your video, I understand how much work it takes to do the job. With that being said, this 66-year-old gal is going to give this a try. I have many years of DIY experience on other projects, but this will be my first stucco job. Thank you for this very detailed lesson! Love, love, love your beautiful family picture. It made me smile!
@AbersonPlastering Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Barbara. And you can do it. Remember never give in to a less than adequate finish. Bob Ross says you can do it. It’s your world !
@freedomofreligion324811 ай бұрын
Hey, good luck with your work! As a 71-yo woman who had to fix/build almost all, raising 3 boys, owning a couple of homes, my heart will be cheering for you!!
@lucanegro23377 күн бұрын
Chapeau, this is a master at work, this man must have done very high end work and repairs over his carreer. He knows this inside out.
@JasonR-b5u4 ай бұрын
15:20 water break was one of the valueable steps ppl be ashamed to mention , props to you
@alejandroflores7542Ай бұрын
I started my LLC in late 2024 and I am learning so much from guys like this that makes it so easy to understand. I have made my first jump from brick wall to cement patch and thanks to this I will try to do better next time, knowing a lot more about this. Needless to say videos like this, knowledge reach millions despite the low views, Thank you and I will try to get the long tool since my wall was not so straight. Thank you.
@AbersonPlasteringАй бұрын
Thank you for your comment and best wishes for your LLC
@RobertKraig2 жыл бұрын
You're a damn artist. The amount of professional experience you have must stretch 30yrs to do a job this nice.
@AbersonPlastering2 жыл бұрын
You are too kind. Thank you. Yes it’s been 31 years since conception. Just keep making it better and better until it’s done
@madera6482 жыл бұрын
I've never done stucco in my life and I could do this. Hate people like you lmao. I'm about to do a job and im going to show you what it turns out like.
@maragirl16582 ай бұрын
You are a gem for being knowledgeable and for caring about quality! So rare! Thank you!
@timothyfate74798 ай бұрын
They say when someone makes it look easy it is often because they know what they are doing. You made this look very easy which is kind of scaring me. My Old-time friend is teaching me golf. He makes it look so easy until I try hitting the ball. Today I’m fixing my wall. I will keep you posted to see if I shank it or hit par when doing the wall today. Video is awesome, THANK YOU!
@AbersonPlastering7 ай бұрын
Haha. I know what you mean about the golf. I am definitely a Fairweather golfer. Wish you the best on your endeavor.
@AbersonPlastering4 ай бұрын
@@timothyfate7479 well, how did it go? Did you paint your repair yet? Lol
@toddsullivan6962 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'm about to some stucco repairs on my house, long overdue. I live in Canada so the winters are rough on it. It's a 175 yr old house. Hoping it goes well, always a surprise. These videos definitely help the confidence. Thanks for making them.
@walterheimbuch9722 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I was looking for video with a large hole similar to the one I'm repairing and this filled the bill. When I found it, I had already installed the barrier, foam board and wire. He does a great job of explaining the mixing of the stucco, desired consistency for both coats and the techniques for applying the material to the wall. Thanks!
@lturchini6 ай бұрын
Learned some extra skills today. You took it to the next level for me -- placing the forms, being patient with the setup times, doing the extra fine tuning -- cleaning the tools as you go. Just fantastic craftsmanship Thank you !
@jeffnelson71422 жыл бұрын
Your detailed explanation and problem solving is very helpful. Thanks!
@happylight78812 жыл бұрын
What amazed me most is your shirt kept clean at the end of this awesome project.
@AbersonPlastering2 жыл бұрын
Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Plus it saves money on laundry
@lucianoraygoza6645 Жыл бұрын
I've been in Texas for twenty years now I'm from Modesto and that looks like a great job to me
@alexbirkemeier3932 жыл бұрын
great work! i’m buying that wrist magnet now that i’ve seen this video! No wasted steps and great craftsmanship! thanks for the video…. turn the alarm off!!!! lol nice toss too
@davidsgarage444 ай бұрын
Great thorough repair done with pride not rushed by an employee . I'm doing a repair on eifs but still chose to use metal mesh and I liquid nailed under the sides then put screws in to hold it tight ill take screws out tomorrow and continue I wasn't completely sure how to get the heavy sand finish but see a green sponge float is what I need I'll pick one up tomorrow. Only other guy I really appreciate is Kurt Giordano he's in cali too he's really cool and takes pride as well. Thanks I learned alot today
@AbersonPlastering4 ай бұрын
@@davidsgarage44 I wish you all the best in your endeavors. Sounds like you are on the right track. Maybe even one better. Above average. Great job with the liquid nails idea. Food for thought. Next time don’t liquid nail the top or the bottom so any water that might be flowing down behind the foam won’t hit a dam. Kirk’s a good guy
@translateslowly6 ай бұрын
I worked flat concrete for years but never stucco. I've got a patch to do a little bit bigger than this one plus it has a brick pattern to it. Feeling pretty confident about it after watching this. Thanks
@AbersonPlastering6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@tomstyles32809 ай бұрын
Very nice work! The detail is what makes the difference. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the world!
@jerrykunz953810 ай бұрын
Thanks Ken! Very well done and it is obvious you like what you do and take pride in your work. I’ve got some minor stucco repairs to do here at home (my first attempt) and watched many good videos. However, your video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for the step by step explanation. Keep up the great work!!!
@captainscottlum2371 Жыл бұрын
Man you make it look un stressful LOl! Now I feel like I can at least practice fixing the stucco on my dad's house, thanks for sharing!
@bethkaplan5472 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I just watched this whole video! It is very interesting and like making a painting almost!
@AbersonPlastering2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes a painting. A wall mural perhaps. Stucco on studs. You know no one ever gave me an award for stucco. So I went to college and learned how to paint pictures. Now my walls are decorated with watercolors, acrylics, oils and awards. Thank you for spending your time on my channel tonight. Ken
@TomMason-io1yn5 ай бұрын
I love it. The patch is definitely professional and attitude However the walk away clean up is especially important like putting down a 10 x10 tarp makes it look like you were never there
@horsemanofwar86wawahwoowah363 ай бұрын
I love watching people do good work! My step dad worked with concrete for over 40 yrs and died in a bad ro over accident 😢 miss him very much!
@AbersonPlastering2 ай бұрын
Hi I’m so sorry to hear about your step dad. Sounds like he was a great guy
@brianandrews38343 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Great video. Very helpful and I've watched many including Giordano. You explain much better. Thank you !
@AbersonPlastering3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and wish you the best in your work. Ken
@matthewmartinez80504 ай бұрын
Thank you for the incredible tutorial Ken, this is just what I needed to see before repairing my stucco.
@AbersonPlastering4 ай бұрын
@@matthewmartinez8050 lay something on the ground and remember you can use some mud that you spill. Good luck!
@kueichenglee75834 ай бұрын
@@AbersonPlasteringthank you
@nonitobaylon5191 Жыл бұрын
Wow by just watching I think I can do it myself I have same stucco patching to do I had the felt backing and the wire mesh prepared all I have to do is to apply the stucco mud and do the texture later. Thanks for the video.
@KingsDenStudios Жыл бұрын
Appreciate this! Time to get my patch in! 💪💪🙏🙏
@brianmerrick19988 ай бұрын
Very detailed video on how to repair stucco. I have to do some repair to our house with stucco. Best video I have seen.
@AbersonPlastering7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Pheedub3 ай бұрын
Need more people that care about work in the Bay Area. As an electrician in the area, its hard to find folks that take pride in their work. I may need ur services on my house in the Bay.
@AbersonPlastering3 ай бұрын
Thanks Pheedub
@benitosalazar3749 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Going DIY on our plumbing repair hole to save some $$.
@Foreverlovewill2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Very informative and helpful
@Railroad120411 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the video
@muzic4lyfe20052 жыл бұрын
Perfect match, love it....As a painter I can tell 🙏 This is a true craftsman people
@georgesorisho1681 Жыл бұрын
Good work, the only thing is missing the bonding agent on existing stucco on edges , so the new materials will stay intact on the existing one.
@AbersonPlastering Жыл бұрын
Good eye George. I used to concern myself with such a detail but I’m afraid at my age it had gone by the wayside.
@budubudu72392 жыл бұрын
thanks for the vid! i like the show of skill set and pleasant humor - it makes me less of a dufus to tackle a DIY project. instant SUBSCRIBE! please dont tire of making more vids. more power to you! please thank your camera/video team for me!
@AbersonPlastering2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Budu!
@terrytate6006 Жыл бұрын
A great video thanks for sharing
@DavidSanchez-ot3it2 жыл бұрын
The camera guy is really impressed with u bud , hahah , u guys are a riot bro , feel me ? Magic man
@jessedukelacrosse64702 жыл бұрын
What a pain in the butt these small repairs can be , very good work 👍👌 for a project that small I would recommend a bag of eisenwall stucco mix, stuff works great and sets fast .. just a thought , you know what you are doing regardless 🙏
@allaboutgreen17 ай бұрын
What an amazing video at real time! Thank you very much. I enjoyed watching the entire video! I hope you make more!👍🙏
@AbersonPlastering7 ай бұрын
Thank you I hope it helped
@lopezjo9 ай бұрын
Best video on Stucco repair my Man.
@ابراهيمالجبوري-خ7ق2 жыл бұрын
This is a good video and you actually make it look moderately easy however you have tons of experience that someone doing this would not and they would not get the same result
@AbersonPlastering2 жыл бұрын
True but isn’t that also true about any profession
@ابراهيمالجبوري-خ7ق2 жыл бұрын
@@AbersonPlastering To a point ya… but showing someone how to assemble/replace a p-trap under their sink is pretty easy. They can probably do it based on the video. Or for example changing out a single pole light switch. Even some simple drywall patching. Stucco patching is more involved than those things. At least to make it look good. I guess anyone could just mix up a batch of rapid set from Home Depot and just smear two or three coats on there.
@dougnarup36087 ай бұрын
I learned much! Well done and it was enjoyable to watch.
@AbersonPlastering7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mvred1006 ай бұрын
Great video. I have some smaller repairs to do and I am going to tackle them myself now.
@AbersonPlastering6 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@deebee39013 ай бұрын
Lovely work mate - cheers from Australia!
@AbersonPlastering3 ай бұрын
Right on. Hey thanks down under, for checking out my stuff. I wish you the best in your endeavors! From Napa California 👍🏼🍇
@elsaint765711 ай бұрын
beautiful ❤
@bernardsutton382 жыл бұрын
Amazing work you my friend are an artist. If you lived in Ohio I would find you and hire you
@traxinternational6222 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the step by the explanation You are awesome
@freedomofreligion324811 ай бұрын
Vacaville used to seem too hot for me lol. Back when I was growing up in Palo Alto, nearer the Bay + it's coastal (Bayal?) breezes. Then I moved to St George UT, where it's over, sometimes well over, 100°F, for five continuous months of every year...
@AbersonPlastering11 ай бұрын
Hi Holly Hold, ya it gets hot in Vacaville but still doable. I tried Phoenix but forget that. I came back to Cali. Enjoy the Rockies. Lol
@ayyp64 ай бұрын
Man thank you so much for this video right here. All the way from MN
@AbersonPlastering4 ай бұрын
@@ayyp6 good luck in your endeavors!
@1970sureconnection2 жыл бұрын
The Master have done it again!!!!
@Youngrocko2 жыл бұрын
I love the end results every time!!!
@ec66782 жыл бұрын
I wish more of you guys are in NY. I reached out to half dozen contractors and none were interested in repair jobs and never return calls. They all want to tear to whole wall, change to eifs from traditional for the guarantee.
@ec66782 жыл бұрын
Ken, do you recommend EIFS resurfacing over traditional stucco for water leak caused by an expansion joint going across a window? There will be no foam. The water is entering the interior of window. Thank you!!
@corythompson1503 жыл бұрын
Wow! Paper is your vapor barrier. Stucco accepts water. Paper is your best defense.
@AbersonPlastering3 жыл бұрын
There is more to it than what meets the eye by the use of Fortifiber paper made specifically for stucco and/or masonry installations especially 60 minute paper.
@alansarmaty56358 ай бұрын
Hello Ken! Thank you very much for your video 🤝
@AbersonPlastering8 ай бұрын
Hi Alan, you are welcome. Hope it helps. Keep it real!
@dehavenmoor96346 ай бұрын
wow that was an amazing 57 minutes ! great video!!
@AbersonPlastering6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. Hope it all goes well for you
@MUFFDIVER4U2 ай бұрын
Best damn video that details perfectly on how to to a job.👍
@robertbenavidez7164 Жыл бұрын
Don't find people like you anymore who care about their work.
@YolandaSolis-pw3dc6 ай бұрын
Hence why he makes the big bucks
@anthonypenwell32482 ай бұрын
U found him
@d.c.29165 ай бұрын
Beautiful job Ken...
@lapnguyen3369 Жыл бұрын
If you put the paper down where you would do the job , will able to save all the cement dropping down and make it easier to clean up as well at the end of the job🙏
@AbersonPlastering7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion. This area handled it well
@-gina11146 ай бұрын
Thank you Ken! Great tutorial!
@AbersonPlastering6 ай бұрын
Thank you Gina! Hope it all works out for you!
@A3PR2 жыл бұрын
Great work! Thank you for sharing!
@MichaelCContiАй бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks so much!
@MrLasox Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Ken! I have similiar hole (smaller) at the cabin and was thinking about to call someone to fix it when the snow are gone, but damn it either. The tools and materials i need cost what? (And has most likely some of it in the garage?) Less then $150 and 1 hour with work that everyone most likely can copying your work? Each time im trying something from youtube folks in my family and friends are so afraid to try it out. They are almost everyone telling me... no, no you can't do that! You have to hire someone to do that! That costs about $100 hour or $200 hourly rate... plus most likely more if someone are kinda assholes. Just because i don't have the education? Electricty and plumber work, that's fine because if something is done wrong with it could give me a lawsuit and a huge penalty and same with electricty if there would been a fire because of me the insurance wouldn't cover it. So i know the felt i won't work with but i mean how hard can it be to copying someone work? That has been recorded?! Could potential save me alot of money and again give me a boost of selv-confidence to do other things too. I had someone coming to the place to grandfather once late at the evening the plumber was given him a shock bill about $1,000 for one hour work plus driving. After that i have been doing most of the necessary things my self. What's the worse can happening? I have to call someone who can do this job, but hey.. If it works for me it could give me boost of self-confidence and could go for the roof after that. Im going to try to fix the hole in front right beside the door after seeing this video next month when im going to be there. Thanks for given so good and detailed video about the problem and given me inspiration to fix similar problem. Saved the video until im going to look at the problem. I had been trying copying couple videos from youtube earlier everyone has worked like it said. Im always having a critical thinking since it's uploaded by people i don't know, but the way you have been doing fixing this hole seems logical and the correct way to fix the problem. :) So thanks again! :)
@nathantn96013 ай бұрын
Thank you, is very helpful for diy.
@lelandlucia723110 ай бұрын
Thanks for postring this. Great job!
@AbersonPlastering10 ай бұрын
Thank you Leland!
@klgrafАй бұрын
Impressive! Your years of experience clearly show! I have a small area to do, so will likely use pre-mixed stucco. Do you have any product suggetions?
@AbersonPlasteringАй бұрын
Use Lowe’s fast set in the summer. Use Home Depot mortar mix rapid set in the winter. Lowe’s is slower where Home Depot’s is faster. Cold weather will prevent the material to go off to fast. Do you follow me?
@hancockak4710 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the tricks of the trade
@AbersonPlastering7 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@davidsanderson5466 Жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO! THE BEST I HAVE SEEN!
@leocalder2695 Жыл бұрын
Exactly the video I needed. Thank you. Awesome work.
@patches4470 Жыл бұрын
Great repair.
@AbersonPlastering Жыл бұрын
Thank you Patches
@gonzaliendres21653 жыл бұрын
An hour of history.
@raiderman28 Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT WORK !!!
@ZZLZ-cj8tl11 ай бұрын
Excellent! Five Stars!
@MimistryforGod Жыл бұрын
Thank you, brother. I appreciate it 🙏
@erikcable1755 Жыл бұрын
plumber beat you to the bar with an extra 200 bucks...great show here
@fred8174 Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you wet the perimeter of the opening before you put on the first mudding to prevent the old plaster from sucking out the moisture in the new mud?
@AbersonPlastering5 ай бұрын
I guess the old school ways have left me Fred. These nuance materials are guaranteed not to crack. You must be an old school journeyman Fred. My brothers name was Fred. He was a great plasterer. Past away 11 years ago RIP. He was 10 years almost exactly my senior that would make him 73 right now in 2024. But I gotta tell you Fred you sound just like him. He was always guiding me and correcting me. I gotta talk more about him in tomorrow’s video. He went by Jeff for many years ‘‘twas his middle name. Until later in life he demanded more respect from everyone because he knew his shit. I started working for him back in 86. 7 years later I had my own business and he came and worked for me.
@1kimdenmark9 ай бұрын
Excellent video, I cant wait to try this. Feels good some things women can do. lol
@AbersonPlastering9 ай бұрын
Thanks and oh I know, I have three daughters. And I’ve come to realize the value of a woman at work. Most don’t fool around. I just wish I could find a woman that was interested in doing the work here. Women tend to have more pride in their work. Trouble is everything in this trade is heavy, even too heavy for me. Why do they have to make the bags of stucco so heavy? I don’t know. But they do. Hey good luck, hopefully it’s a smaller task that you have to do. You can do it. Your hardest part will be the handling of the bagged material. Be smart about it. And if you are going to use any type of fast setting material, I recommend not being to over confident with it. Keep an eye on it and don’t be over confident about it. Expect the patch to dry faster than you think. Be ready to level it off fast. Not trying to scare you. As long as you don’t walk away you will be fine. You can gently add more water if the material in the bucket is starting to get hard, but from my experience, it will take longer for it to dry on the wall and in the bucket which isn’t a horrible thing.
@bludika9 ай бұрын
nothing better than good, honest working men who are experts in their crafts.
@YaboyAli215 Жыл бұрын
Good job 👍🏾
@ricoortiz1477 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Thanks brother.
@chadwickanderson109Ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to explain each step🙏🏻 what do you normally charge for a job like this?
@AbersonPlasteringАй бұрын
Hi. This would be 395. Hope all is well
@twothousand8051 Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@hellboy07762 жыл бұрын
Great video 👏🏾
@johndonaldson70433 жыл бұрын
Awesome skills
@renefdez9788 Жыл бұрын
It looks perfect!
@TheLostAdventuress2 жыл бұрын
amazing
@matthewellis300410 ай бұрын
Thanks for the excellent tutorial. I was hoping not to wait 2 weeks before painting… any chance we can paint same day somehow?
@AbersonPlastering10 ай бұрын
Absolutely. If it a small job. When you use this formula you could go to lunch come back and paint it. If for some reason it fails just paint it again. But I would only risk it on a smaller patch not a big job. On a side note I’ve never had a paint job fail, but I’m long gone by the time it would fail. I’ve never heard anything negative. I’ve helped people by painting it fast because sometimes they are selling and need it done yesterday
@ricardorodriguez43533 жыл бұрын
Nice ima go make some money real quick !
@HaloGTMaster942 жыл бұрын
Badass!
@JerryInfinity2 жыл бұрын
Love this video and my question is? What kind of or brand Stucco Paper do I use? Where do I buy it? Home Depot or Lowes?? I am going to be removing the Evaporative Cooler from my wall. Thanks for the help.
@AbersonPlastering2 жыл бұрын
Get 60 minute building paper if you can. There is also regular grade D. But it won’t say what minute it is. If you can’t find the paper use roofing paper. Good luck Jerry
@JerryInfinity2 жыл бұрын
@@AbersonPlastering Cool and thanks for getting back to me so fast!
@AbersonPlastering2 жыл бұрын
The brand name is Fortifiber
@drods71 Жыл бұрын
Nice thanks for the video🤙🏽
@CCY-p8g Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Sir. How do you call the Black paper (at 10:00)? It will help me to buy it from Lowes. Thanks.
@AbersonPlastering Жыл бұрын
Hi user, the black paper can be called Fortifiber, Plaster kraft, 10 D and 60 minute black paper. It also can be purchased as double or single ply. Double usually goes over solid shear wall and single over open stud, but thats not written in stone.
@ezequielcandelario-wc7df Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you very much, you just saved me $500 dollars a guy was trying to charge me for a similar size stucco repair. Question, the white stuff was stucco mix, what’s the name of the other gray mix. Thank you
@AbersonPlastering Жыл бұрын
Hello Ezekiel, the other stuff is fast set stucco mix