Plaster with Structo-Lite

[@mikesacco8457]

Kirk. I’d like to say thank you. My grandpa did plaster a long time ago he’s a old timer and did it his whole life. He’s 93 now and he watched your video with me and he smiled. If you knew him you’d know a smile is 1000 words from him. Thank you for making him smile

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening, Mike, this is a beautiful compliment, thank you. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@robertblack6941]

I’m a meteorologist, and I learned enough from Kirk’s videos to successfully patch two large holes in my home created by plunbers fixing a leak. Not the best, but good enough to hide the holes.Kirk is a true craftsman.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta Boy Robert, I like your style. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@teh60]

I’ve done a lot of mudding and taping drywall but never plastered. You are definitely the guy to learn from. Great channel Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Teh dude, you are too kind, thank you. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@robloxmaniacdanceandshake7871]

So fun to watch king kirk work..... So knowledgeable, and generous with his experience and knowledge!...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Roblox, my dancing friend, thank you. Peace, love, and harmony to all Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@DrakeMiester]

Product applied is part of the equation of making it look easy,but the biggest part of it IMHO is the experience of the person applying it. Another great video Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Aaron, thank you, Plastering is 30 percent of our trade, the other 70% is material knowledge, unless your happy doing the same thing day in and out. 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.💃

[@arjones57]

Glad to hear that “LOU” is on the mend and coming back, we missed him.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Alan, you won't recognize him as he gained a few more pounds. He's no more the skinny guy he used to be, Yikes. Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@joedzny]

I love learning from your techniques. Your videos also let me understand what I am looking at when i hire a contractor.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Joseph, you definitely have to watch them characters. Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@leescanlon214]

Hey Kirk! I spent a few years doing window replacements, I always got a chill down the spine when I would go to measure a job and it would be lath and plaster walls. Step 1: lock down the walls surrounding the window! Never had to patch any lath and plaster! Keep up the great work brother!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening lee, with interiors, it can be simple or complicated, depends on the applicators attitude, I guess. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@als1023]

Always a gem or two in every video, even if you've watched dozens on the same technique, Thanks Kirk !!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Big Al, man I like your style. Peace, love, and happiness to all Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@19993gt]

I came for the spinning truck, since you timed stamped the trick, I watched the whole video in appreciation for how much info you deliver

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Number dude, LOL, it's a cool trick. And yes, I do ramble as this stuff is easy for me. Bringing to all the worlds most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@PaulNada07]

Hi Kirk . I’m a stone mason from the north of England . Don’t do a lot of plastering but your videos are very informative and great to watch with a cup of tea . Like how you go into detail but still entertain . Keep up the good work with your family 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Paul, thank you, my friend. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@richardburnett-_]

Kirk's still and always the Michelangelo of texture matchin'.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Richard, what a beautiful compliment, thank you Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@orlandoflorez205]

Kirk you have no idea how much I enjoyed your teachings God bless you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Orlando, man, that just makes my night, thank you.😉

[@daaavidkenny]

I am an apprentice from the prairies, coming to the west coast completely different with a rain screen system and the double! But they sure love my prairie boy drive! Love your videos educating me so I can back my 10 years up!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon, david, atta boy, excellent attitude. 🧞‍♂️ 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.💃

[@michaeleardley8124]

Hi Kirk I am in the UK and watch your posts. Always brilliant and love how you involve your family, top man, Mick

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mick thank you, my friend, we have fun.

[@josecanisales3491]

You know Kirk, I learned a lot about Structolite this 2nd time around. Keep them videos coming and thanks you.

[@letsdanceonhere]

Ol’ Kirk Float Like a Butterfly, Plaster Like a Bee !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Da Masky, I said that too, I just couldn't get it to rhyme either, dang. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@mtaylor935mt]

Hello Kirk, you get a lot of %^*+ from people but I think it’s because they can’t handle how happy go lucky you are which is very rare these days. Perhaps they’re jealous that they can’t enjoy life as much as you do. But either way, thanks for being who you are and also for what you do, we need more guys like you. Happy New Year to you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Mr. Taylor, I'm like scarface, "they need people like me, so they can say, "there goes the bad guy." 😏 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

[@jjgoldstein7310]

Dam, this guy needs his own sitcom.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening JJ, I agree my friend. 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.🌍

[@joletty1793]

Kirk, you are THE BOSS!! Thanks for sharing with all! 😉👍👏👏

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jo, thank you, no worries on sharing the wealth of information. Peace, love, and harmony to all Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@chiletacos5410]

Nothing like starting the day with a brand new hawk. Good work 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Chile tacos, and a tall cup of coffee. Peace, love, and happiness to all Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@alanvargas6055]

#1 Kirk plastering master!!! repair looked fun see you on the next one 🤘🏽

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Alan, we were clowning around a bit on this fix. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@clintprice2123]

Kirk and Jay great job as always, great to hear brother Lou is ready to come back to work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Clint, it's been almost a year, but he on light duty. Bud Lite, that is. Peace, love, and happiness to all Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@patrashdigger]

Good to see Jay and you are still at it!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Trash Digger, a mans got to make a living. Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@fee3818]

Nice work Kirk Your plastering and kids are great!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening fee dude, thank you from the entire Giordano plastering family. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@fee3818]

@@StuccoPlastering Right on Kirk. I did an estimate on smooth stucco in South Pasadena, Ca and I mentioned you and they knew who you were. Love your videos and your hardworking staff. Keep those videos coming

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Fee, thank you, it's incredible how many people learn stuff from youtube. Such a brilliant gift google brings to the world and for free, we're happy to be a part of this benefit for learning. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@George_in_Howden]

Nice to watch a craftsman at work. GS Scotland

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening George from Scotland, thank you Peace, love, and happiness to all Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@barrelmitt1544]

So, I saw one of your exterior wall stucco jobs 10 years ago. This morning some interior plastering job popped up into my feed. So that video transported me back 45 years at the ripe old age of 12 years old my dad's second shift coworker Joe DiBernardo said what you keep doing. The rudimentary answer was nothing other than delivering newspapers. Have him to my house Saturday morning $15 a day. Joe was a GC but we laid tile, mud, thinset, adhesive..... He also let me out to his friends to do plaster work his brother-in-law to finish floors the plumber to break cast iron boilers in the basement..... For 5 years I rode shotgun in the van, bicycle 12 miles to his house. It was like a second father to me, I cried hearing about when he died, I still get emotional. I had to pay for college upon graduating high school and I needed more than the $30 a day I was earning. I started my own tile business paid for college and went on to a career in engineering and making things. {My specialty is efficiency - making things less costly. That does not mean "cheaper" - which has a value perception component. A touch of History you will realize that not too far in the distant past it was an industrial engineer from Charleston South Carolina (made famous by the cheaper by the dozen) who quantified efficiency in many of our skilled trades. For that the Egyptians and the Romans they all understood it, modern construction techniques are what they are old world construction techniques are what they are end of story. Since my girls were old enough to pick up a brick or a tool they worked by my side around the house. They went to college I bought them a toolbox, filled it with tools. They do things to this day that most people would not attempt. I sent that particular video to my wife, who still after decades of marriage does not understand how to work with me. When you used the word "holidays", it brought a warm glow to my heart. I've explained that word and several others numerous times to her. Another key one was cleanliness of your tools (dad and Joe were lithographers) it took maybe one time for Joe to instill cleanliness means success. Testament to that is my dad's cousins who were plasters just north of New York City, left the small mixing tub back in the late 40s at their house after doing some work. I still have and use that tub. My 1/3 of a yard steel mud tub looks like the day I purchased it 40 years ago. If I left a spec of dirt on tubs & tools I was in trouble with Joe. Obviously you can see that your video made me a bit sentimental, and appreciative for my dad (82nd & 101st) "Volunteering" me to learn a skilled trade on top of Education, Athletics, newspaper route, fishing, play...... Biography of Vince Lombardi titled "When pride still mattered", we just finished a custom home and unfortunately the general contractor who'd been in business for 40 years doing all high-end Construction just didn't understand this concept. I'd love to see you fly over to England, France, Germany and Italy and do a cultural exchange in technique. Those would be absolutely incredible videos just from the diversity of construction over the centuries. If that's not practical you can always go to Mexico or Central and South America as surrogates.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Barrel Mit, thank you brother for those kind words. I've learned similarly about that peaceful way of life also. Cheers, my friend.🍾

[@barrelmitt1544]

@@StuccoPlastering Way of the Peaceful Warrior - Dan Millman. I use to scull and yoga, I was much more mindful and peaceful. Given your demeanor, athleticism and being in SF I can see you in both activities.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@barrelmitt1544 Howdy Mitt, too cool my brother, thank you.🍾

[@oldworldchris4187]

Structo-Lite, that is the material I want to use, I'm going to add the plaster pigments to that! I want some sand in there too, that's the texture I'm looking for. At least for a base coat! I can always add a finish coat later. Great vid, Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

No worries, Structo-Lite has fine silica sand similar to 100 grit sand- paper. If you add sand no doubt it will be heavier or thicker sand.

[@superiorbeing95]

Kirk, do you keep up to date with what's happening in the UK? There's a whole new bunch of tools about now you may find interesting, speed skims and flexi trowels. Good to see a proper plasterer in a world of sheet rockers.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Superior Plasterer, no. I don't have access to keep up with many new tools, but love trying new stuff. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@superiorbeing95]

@@StuccoPlastering I am Inferior Plasterer, you are Supreme Plasterer!

[@mattgwayman]

Be triggered or not; Kirk is like the Trump of Plaster. Good teacher and appropriate Confidence.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@mattgwayman Thank you

[@razelariz5792]

Thanks for the tips! I'm doing my first patch up job & your videos are the best I watched everyone's videos but U Da Man Kirk!! Thanks Brotha & hope alls well!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Razel, thank you, brother. 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.💃

[@eldiosotto9524]

Kirk, I'm in the trade as well. We tackle crack repairs (with sand texture plaster) with Easy Sand joint compound. Once the crack is feathered, we prime it using a sand additive so it blends with the existing texture.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy my fellow plasterer, I find no need to use a sand additive, but instead just switch to an imperial lime based plaster, Imperial and Diamond base- coats both have sand in them. Cheers

[@EvanZamir]

If you weren't doing plastering, you'd be a radio DJ haha.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Evan, lol, I'm a plastering DJ. Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@1957kwick]

Excellent job I’m just really surprised you wouldn’t have dropped that light fixture out of your way.🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@mikewilson8394]

Good call on the structolite Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mike my fellow plasterer, thank you. You like me realize that 70% of plastering is materials, the other 30 is the skill. Peace, love, and harmony to all Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@joebenson7385]

A true professional. Keep it coming

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Joe, thank you, we ain't going nowhere. Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@ajunino12345]

You make it look too easy, thanks for sharing.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening angel, it was fun too. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@Muratontheroad]

Thank u Kirk! For your informative and cute videos From Switzerland and wish u best

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy holidays Murat from Switzerland, thank you bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s

[@oyuncakdunyasitv9139]

Murat horasan harcı ve roma betonu ve tabiki katıklı kiraç harcı biliyorlarmı ingilizcem yok ama ben ahşap karkas ev ustasıyım netür harç kullanıyorlar ahşap evlerde?

[@manjubhatti9110]

Good to see you Mr.Kirk...how are you and family

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Manju, haven't felt this good in years, my friend, thanks for asking, blessings to you and yours, Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@marilouvasauskas7136]

Love these videos. I'm learning so much. Thanks Kirk!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Afternoon Marilou Darling, you, my dear, must have a stucco home, Happy to have your voice here, Kirk Giordano plastering

[@Mikidy303]

I really like your videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise! Good stuff!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Mike Horan, thank you Peace, love, and happiness to all Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@gb-jk7sx]

Kirk you the man I've just hit the bell🔔

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening GB, ding, ding, give that man a cigar. Thank you. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@murphtahoe1]

Looks easy because he’s a true tradesmen!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta Boy Kevin Murphy, thank you Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Hey Kirk Dude. Philly Auction house here in Philly. Moving slow. Embarrassingly slow. Missed your stuff . Thankx Big Guy

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jerome my friend, what ails you? Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@bmwrepaircrew8848]

Excellent work and quite the cool trick with the hawk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening BMW and crew, take a drill bit 1/8 drill the center, then even a child can spin a hawk. I witnessed this on a ship 20 years ago when a fella was spinning plates, knowing the laws of gravity, I knew this to be impossible, so I did it with a hawk and bingo, workes like a charm. Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@bmwrepaircrew8848]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thanks!!

[@MrJcfx]

Kirk, your a cool dude. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Trae, Man I sho-nuff like your style.Thank you Bringing to all the worlds most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@DrZazzoo]

You should write a book to compile and share all your knowledge.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Dr. Z, interesting suggestion. Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@onsightinspectionsservices4347]

Kirk is the linus of plaster.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning thank you, 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

[@jamesnorris2133]

From my 34 yr union experience when plastering wooden lath structolite goes first then basecoat and last a lime plaster coat troweled smooth

[@pcjplasterer5661]

Muhammed Ali also got knocked out. No one is the best. Always someone better

[@Tphhfc]

I didn’t know Matthew McConaughey knew how to plaster a ceiling? Nice!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy holidays Anthony, brother. I like your style. bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s

[@giovannysalazar5203]

Good afternoon Kirk Thank you for all your vídeos it really teach us a lot, I have a question when you doing in stucco in a big wall by yourself, is ok to start the next day where you stop the day before or is there something you have to do before you overlap? GOD bless you and once again thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Giovanny, I personally dont work by myself, it's too difficult to mix and spread, besides who whold I have to talk to if I'm alone. No fun being lonely. If you start a wall by yourself or with a friend finish that wall or you will have a cold joint. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@bumking4]

You're a legend man. You've saved me from making a lot of mistakes over the years!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening A R Diaz, happy to hear this brother. Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@macplastering]

Nice vid buddy but there is no way to spin my new pointsman hawk its an angled hawk handle so no ore spinning for me LOL

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening My fellow plasterer, we got to earn cash not mess around, well not all the time anyway. Peace, love, and happiness to all Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@mylesgreen]

Thank you, Kirk. Your videos have proven extremely valuable to me in repairing an 1890s home with lathe and plaster. My question: I used strucolite as a base coat over lathe for an interior wall, and used the structolite to "mud frame" the wall, ie build it out so the wall is plumb for the baseboards. However, the areas where I applied a thick (3/4") coat of structolite are still dark grey in comparison to the light grey of thinner areas - even after 4 days of drying with fan on and moderate temperatures. Is it OK to proceed with the second coat of mud on top of the thicker, darker areas of structolite? This is my first time working with this material. Thank you in advance and blessings.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@mylesgreen Howdy my friend, color means nothing, Structo-Lite drys in three to 5 hours. I make it dry in minutes by adding accelerators. So yes proceed with a top coat. 🐐

[@mylesgreen]

@@StuccoPlastering You are the man - thank you. May you and your loved ones be healthy and well!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@ Thank you, Mr. Green 🐟

[@conradyo9274]

You're the best Kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

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

[@isanna6075]

Kirk, what belt are you using for your back?? I'm starting to feel mine getting sore big time after tiling 8 hrs/day and at 49 need to invest in a belt. Thanks man 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Isanna, 49, man I have trowels older than that. I buy these belts at Big 5 sporting goods, they help with over the head ladder work big time, as I'm no spring chicken. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@isanna6075]

@@StuccoPlasteringHaha..thanks 👍

[@Hungrybird474]

I did this before but I had to put a smooth coat on top and used a slicker . Going to try the wet trowel

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Bird Dude, the wet trowel, is easier and faster. Bringing to all the worlds most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@kemlinger]

Horsehair plaster walls from 1900's, what product do you recommend to patch holes and to fill gaps on the sides of electrical outlet boxes. Thanks for your time .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kevin, interior I'd use a 20-minute joint compound. For the exterior buy a 25-pound box of Rapid Set Stucco at HD or lowes. 😉

[@ChrisRubeo]

Emperor Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Christopher, I sho-nuff like your style. Peace, love, and happiness Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@DiSVINCENNES]

Bonjour Master Kirk :))

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening My fellow plasterer, hello my friend. Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@hellipadh2020]

Woo hoo go kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Hellipadh dude, thank you, my friend. Peace, love, and harmony to all Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@NotHarry-er3wg]

umm yea.. Yea rounded edges are pool trowels. Pool are round right? houses are square right? very interesting Kirk. and thanks for sharing your knowledge bro.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Harry dude, I tell folks to use whatever trowel there comfortable with, me I'm partial to my swim trowel. it even gets jealous when I break out a rectangular one for certain things and won't work right until I whisper into its rivets that It's still my main squeeze. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@leonidpustylnik5408]

Hi Kirk, watched all your videos and they got me thinking to do a project on my own. I really hope you can give me an advise. I have a lanai with painted plywood on the walls and 3/4'" flat trim covering the seams. I wanted to know if it would be Okay to remove the trim tape it with mesh and skim it with sructo-lite, maybe 2 coats with or without texture. Please let me know what you think. Thanks in advance.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Leoniid, plaster or gypsum which includes a Structa-Lite base coat, won't last over any wood siding. Even with a bonding agent, You'd have to sheetrock it then plaster it. Why? Wood naturally, expands and contracts; when this happens, bonding agent or not, it will pop off, sorry brother.

[@leonidpustylnik5408]

@@StuccoPlastering Thanks Kirk. I did not think about that. This is why the paper under the lath.

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

Hi Kirk, great vid, Just on question, how long do you let it dry before you can paint that stucco lite

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening my friend, I tell people to allow it to set or neutralize, inside, about a week, if in a hurry well I've said a week before and some paint the next day, painting too soon can cause the paint to blister. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@Paul-li4xw]

Love u matey u the best Kirk n jay all the way pkplastering Durham England respect

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Paul me fellow Plasterer from England, thank you always nice to hear from fellow plasterers. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the plastering world The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@britishbass]

Hey Kirk, love your videos they're incredibly helpful. Are you just putting on one coat here? Do you decide how many coats or how thick to lay one on depending on the thickness of the surface you're patching? Is there any scoring or "scratching" involved in between takes to get a second coat to adhere better?

[@StuccoPlastering]

I just apply as many coats as necessary, or until it's flush with the existing ceiling.

[@stacilamb6454]

What product should I use? I need to repair a very large missing area of plaster on an interior brick wall? There is no lathe. Brick was installed in 1948 and I believe the plaster is Portland plaster.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@stacilamb6454 Ask and ye shall receive, kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4TJdadmrL6laMksi=Xppr11qekFjEHRif

[@scoot072]

Hey Kirk as always great video, I’m just starting out on my own and was wondering what you’d charge for something like this repair, now I know every area is different but if you could give me a ballpark that would be helpful thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Tom roughly 6 to 900 dollars, remember, you have to cover floors and pay your guy plus warranty it for at least 10 years, don't cut yourself short from the beginning. There are years of learning that go into what we do for a living. If it's a problematic location or second-floor work, adjust the cost for this too. What you don't want to do is get into a tough trade and not earn any cash, as this will create a mental issue where you won't enjoy what you do for long. Remember, it's not essential to get every job you bid, I don't, I get 40% of them. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin.

[@scoot072]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thank you so much!! I was thinking $600-$800 so it’s good to see I was in the ballpark. Thanks again for the reply and the videos you’re the best

[@rubeng4488]

Hi Kirk, how long should I wait before I start blending into the existing surface? Thank for sharing your knowledge!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@rubeng4488 depend on many things, I usually stick my finger it to see how far set it is, when it’s difficult to push your finger in more than an eighth of an inch it’s ready. Good question.

[@oldtimeengineer26]

do you have a video on fixing a heat crack. I have electric heat and most of my ceilings have a crack in them?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening old-timer, yes, type in interior crack repairs, it matters little how the cracks got there, caulking work best for repairing interior cracks.. Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@imnotworthyenough7469]

Great but not the best I have been plastering for 20 years and would like to meet you one day good work

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening, sure you're worthy enough Dude. I don't want to be the best, too much work. I'm a common man, teaching what I have learned in the plastering industry. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@coronelc.c.c4204]

Question. Can i do 3/4 of stucco on cinder block on the same day? Can i do Once a time,or do i have to do a first coat and then the second code or what is the process? Thanks😊

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening coronel, I can apply about 1/2 inch at a time and go to six inches thick with sme cement plasters. as a rule a plasterer should apply a coat roughly 3/8s at a time then double up. Back to your question, On cement block, I usual only apply a skim coat, which is thick enough to cover the joints or grout lines in case it rains. If the stucco is not thick enough with a single skim coat, when it rains, you will see the grout lines, unless painted. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@Vikt68]

This guy is amazing 🤩

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Rachel darling, thank you.😉 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

[@nokoolaid]

Hey Kirk. Getting ready to do stucco before I get the ledger and deck up. Watched your videos and got vycor pro. Man is that stuff sticky. You made it look easy. How do you keep it from sticking to your fingers? Anyway, thanks for your help and keep well.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy James, there is a technique to that. Attach it in the early mornings before the peel and stick have had a chance to heat up. If you're attaching it in the afternoon or in the sun, two people are necessary. Peace, love, and harmony to all Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@nokoolaid]

@@StuccoPlastering I found a way to apply it much easier. I cut the length i needed, which was 150", 12" vycor pro. I rolled it the other way with the peel off backing on the outside and I put it on the freezer for 15 minutes. I then was able to unroll it pulling the backing off and applying it. Now, I wish my stucco work went as well. Just did a corner of a soffit. Man, you are such a genius at this. When I thought was a little wet and loose, firmed up quicker than I thought. AZ heat makes stucco set quick. Too quick. I have to go back and watch more of your videos and start early before the sun gets high.

[@mr.alligator2149]

Kirk I live next to bon tools here in Pittsburgh Is that a 20”x 5” pool trowel ? Ty Great stuff as Always !!! Keep em coming

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jason, it is indeed, and from Bon Tools. 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.🌍

[@sunshinevortigern2206]

Hi Kirk, Thanks for the great videos. I am plastering my new construction house using a single coat of ExKalibur over plasterboard. We are doing most surfaces one bag at a time, but the ceiling of the largest room will take 4 bags. We don't really have the manpower to put out four bags at once, so I'm wondering how it will look if I do two bags, finish them, then start on the last two while the first two are browning out. Will I have any issues with the two applications not bonding to each other and flaking off? Any tips for doing this?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Sunshine, this will result in a finish that from start to finish will be quite visable. Alternative, Finish the basecoat, then get help with the finish coat, it will be cash well spent. Happy holidays and New Years to all, from Kirk Giordano plastering and Family The complete encyclopedia of plastering courses in video, the do’s and dont’s.

[@hank10983]

Good job ,kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Henry, thank you. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of “Plastering.” 🌍 The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@crherniman]

I have used structolite before it's great stuff. Can you tell me if it's similar to Pearlite? Also wanted to thank you taking the time making these great videos!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, my friend, they are similar in nature however perlite is used for spray steel beams as it has a higher rate of fireproofing ratios. I spayed Perligt for a few months to the high rises in S.F. early on in my career, FYI, I hated that job. Gypsum Plaster: Perlite plaster aggregate mixed with gypsum provides an ideal base coat plaster for interior walls and ceilings and for membrane fireproofing to the underside of floor and roof assemblies, or structural steel members. Peace, love, and harmony to all Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@micheleemcdaniel389]

Kirk, I live in a 94 year old house. A section 2.5 x 3 feet of plaster fell from the ceiling (lath plaster with animal hair). I've had it repaired but now find every morning heavy condensation on the windows. Never happened before; not happening in any other room. Is there something in the plastering process that would have caused this? They had the windows open during the work. They used metal grid and applied rough then polished plaster to the entire ceiling. What could be causing this condensation? Any thoughts? Thank you.

[@atlas4225]

I do property maintenance on both single family residence and small commercial buildings of a similar age. Just a consideration, if the original cieling issue was cause by say a roof vent leak, a drip likely tracked a joist. The same water may have made it to the top of the window fixture. Vinyl replacement windows may be harder to find evidence as opposed to metal counterweight and single pane glass on wood frame. Hope it a simple fix. :)

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

The BRUCE LEE OF STRUCO LITE..;-)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Observering dude, I used to sneak into the drive-in movies when there were drive-ins and watch Mr. lee using nunchucks, now there was some talent. so thank you. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the plastering world The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

@@StuccoPlastering Christ I was doing the same but I was sneaking in the picture theater and annoying the Jesus out of the girls. Hahaha.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv sounds like you had more fun then me.

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

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[@StuccoPlastering]

@@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv cool beans daddieo.

[@derinturner1098]

Hey Kirk! Love the videos. I just purchased a 130 y.o. home in New Orleans with horsehair plaster walls. I’m guessing this is a sand finish? It’s definitely not smooth. Should I worry about a lime finish product to patch any holes?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Derwin, Id recommend using structo-lite, when it starts to set you can use a sponge float and bring that sand to the surface.

[@derinturner1098]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks! I did 3 layers of structo. I decided I didn’t want it too sandy so didn’t use sponge. The old walls aren’t too bumpy- just not glassy like a veneer. I think my final float using a trowel was halfway decent. Is there another step you can do to make even smoother once dry or semi dry? Will be priming and painting in 10 days. Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Derin, yes you keep your trowel clean and always wet with water, this gives you the ability to get all the dings out and trowel marks or catfaces.

[@Sawbones_Actual]

Skills!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Robin Hood, thank you, we had fun messing around with this repair. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@johnclowes3894]

Question. Did you finish with the sponge trowel or steel trowel.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening John, I finished with the green sponge float as the ceiling had a sand finish. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@jonathanfriedlander3111]

Join me in starting a petition to "clone Kirk . Kirk start a trade skills tv channel and earn what you are truly worth .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jonathan, so you mean instead of waiting for my ship to come in I should swim out and meet it halfway? LOL Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@MichaelAndreula]

Can I bring you out to Jersey

[@lllm2751]

Good work👍🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

EveningLLL, thank you my friend. Peace, love, and happiness to all Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@marksherry6885]

I was wondering can you do a textured finish with structolite. Ove the brown coat.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy holidays Mark, structo-lite is a basecoat, which is sort of gluey to try and texture with. However, a sand finish can be achieved very expertly when the mud is set enough to float. bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s

[@marksherry6885]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank you for the imput. So its the same then as doing a float finish when doing stucco. Thank you for the videos and happy holidays.

[@johnbrain8408]

when I use structolite I work alone. I mix it up and sprinkle the accelerator on the mortar board. It never sets too fast for me that way.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon John, I hate working alone as I get, lonely, only logical. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the plastering world The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@NUMENOREAN91]

You don't mention that the plaster weld stops the the wood lath from sucking all the moisture out of the plaster too fast

[@barrelmitt1544]

Well I did not scour the video to check he has mentioned that in a multitude of other videos as why he primes. There is also the benefit of knocking the dirt & insulation fibers down. Kirk even wire brushes the patch surface which you do will not see many plasters do anymore.

[@richnflow3708]

Hey Kirk one thin i have been meaning to ask is, Do your plastering products have a shelf life?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Rich N Flow, yes, plastering and or cement's, do have a shelf life. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of “Plastering.” 🌍 The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@dougthegreat1808]

WHAT, the Mohammed Ali of plastering, NO,, the Steve McQueen of videos!!!!!!!! Getting ready to do my terrace ceiling addition......

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Doug, I like the Steve McQueen. Who can forget, "Papillon," starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman? hell of a good movie Peace, love, and happiness to all Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@xxDADDYDAYCARExx]

What is that long handled scoop you pick up the plaster with and where do you get them....... followed the link for all your tools but it’s not in there??

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Matthew that is called a plaster scoop, perhaps Amazon stopped selling this scoop, Try Bon-tool.com Or type in green plaster scoop. Peace, love, and happiness to all Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

[@emmarieshiro1242]

Hi Kirk: Could I ask you is it possible, (I know its not recommended) to skim a ceiling with peeling old paint without stripping it? Do I need a bonding agent? I have regular joint compound and some plaster of paris on hand. Thanks so much!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello, I always apply for a bonding agent for the ten bucks in cost it cheap insurance, you can purchase, Quickrete bonding agent at HD for about ten bucks. Be safe rather than sorry.

[@Bigrush310]

Quick question! Do you guys use the same trowels for interior that you use for exterior? Or do you have a set for interior and a set for exterior?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening my fellow mudslinger. I have many 16, 18 and 20-inch swim pool trowels and use any depending on the room I have and the consistency of the mud. Interior or exterior. of course on my truck, I have perhaps 20 more towels of usually 12 to 14 inch by 5-inch plastering rectangular trowels, for whoever is helping if they prefer not to use any of the swim pool trowels on my truck. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@northernpatriotmanchester5252]

Hi Kirk, why is your trowel round edged?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Patriot from manchester, just the edges are arced, the top and bottom are straight. It's had to see. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@josecanisales3491]

Hey Ali, 2 questions: 1.) Did you add sand to Structolite? 2.) You did Not put a Veeneer coat after the Stuctolite, correct? Just paint over it O.K.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jose, no, you cant sand structo-lite as it has sand which makes it hard to sand. I floated the structo-lite as I was matching a sand finish. Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips

[@MOranstock]

hey Kirk someone said you use that size trawl for the looks you get

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Michael, that sort of talk is silly, however, I do wear shoes that are a few sizes too big when going to pubs.😏 Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@brian.7966]

Clever boy, does he know Ron Pickering?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Brian, I do now. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@WallDoc]

Can you add silica sand to Drywall quickset compounds and use a sponge float to pull out the sand the same way?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi jason good question, the fact is you can add any sand you like fine or heavy.