Repair bricks with stucco

Repair bricks with stucco.
Are your bricks separating? We're using a stucco that has lime in it so that when this brick wall moves or expands once more due to moister or roots, it will flex with it.
More about the product in the description.
Folks, we are located in Oakland, CA.
Howdy, Folks. All the basic tools we use and recommend are on Amazon's website below.
www.stuccoplastering.com/tools/
Live long and plaster hats, shirts, and other cool stuff are here: www.livelongandplaster.com/
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
For immediate bids, send pictures to Jay or myself at our sites below.
www.StuccoPlastering.com/ Kirk’s website.
www.GiordanoPlastering.com/ Jason’s Site.
Since many have asked what is this stucco and where to buy it?
You would have to google "Plastering yards near me" to buy this stucco.
It's called BMI 690 with fibers; Sika now owns BMI 690iwhich is a premium pre-blended cement-lime-sand mixture that has been specially formulated for the scratch and brown coat.
You just mix with water and apply while being careful not to overmix or overwork.
As a rule, mix 3 to 5 minutes. Then, apply with as few strokes as possible.
What happens if it's over-mixed or over-troweled? It won't achieve its potential strength.
We have tried to remove this cement plaster before. It's as strong as a concrete driveway.
Even our electric Roto-Hammer tools can barely scratch it.
Type, "BMI 690 fibered cement stucco" into Google to understand how amazingly strong it is.
More brickwork videos are below.
https:/Stucco.be/MbZHkJCJuZ8/ Stucco over bricks and concrete blocks.
• Plastering over brick ... Plastering over a brick fireplace.
https:/Stucco.be/zHrRxiUD_qI/ Stucco over brick chimney.

[@raisingarizona2008]

Never seen Kirk so focused on his work and speechless.

[@StuccoPlastering]

This was too easy, Jay and I have this done this many times before, thought I'd stop talking for a minute.👨🏼‍🎨

[@ShrimpTechStocks]

You talking is the best part in my opinion. It creates a feeling of confidence and also experience, if that makes sense. You are so amazing at what you do

[@DrBlues76]

Because of Kirk, I wear dress shirts 100% of the time. No matter the activity… cutting grass, bush hogging, alligator hunting, brick laying.. you name it, I’m wearing a dress shirt. It’s changed my life. For the better.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Dr. Blues, man, that's just too funny.😉

[@robertbenavidez7164]

Did u say you wear pink?😮😂😂😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@robertbenavidez7164 only at night

[@Mike-qo4kp]

Better be a clean shirt at that

[@robertbenavidez7164]

What ever ruffles your feathers 🪶....

[@dzntz1]

Kirk lets his work speak for itself.

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, I thought I would hush up for a minute.👨🏼‍🎨

[@chrisbayley6917]

​@@StuccoPlastering😂😂grate video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Chris, thank you, sir.

[@willsachs]

Ole Kirk was silent cause he had The Commodores "Brick House" blasting in his headset. Perfect way to do a brick touch up, lettin' it all hang out on a bucket of Weld Crete!

[@StuccoPlastering]

I remember that hit back in the day. I was seeing what would happen if I kept quiet for a while💃🏻

[@brentwatier6654]

WOW! 6.5 minutes of Kirk not saying a peep. I actually enjoy watching Kirk just doing his thing for a bit. I liked the delayed intro on the video after the last one too. Changes things up a bit 😊 Great work as usual guys.

[@StuccoPlastering]

That is indeed, incredible, as I'm a rambler, sometimes talking about useless stuff that don't amount to nothing.🕵️‍♂️

[@tulrob]

I have learned so much great stuff from Kirk....its off the charts😊😊

[@StuccoPlastering]

Tulrob, thank you, we are the plastering messingers, at least that sounds kinda cool👨‍🏫

[@boudibla4011]

Kirk is a legend.

[@StuccoPlastering]

I wouldn't go that far, but thanks,😉

[@StuccoPlastering]

You are too kind, thank you.

[@TrowelWalls]

I love it when a plaster saves a Brickie and you had to get Tonga involved you just couldn't let him watch.

[@StuccoPlastering]

This was too easy and a fun way to end the day. We were beat up from the days work, but this requires little energy.🕵️‍♂️

[@aydogano]

We have a shelf life, so.. take care of yourself 😂 👍🏻✌🏻 great job, always enjoy watching, cheers Kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Indeed we do, I should have at least a few more months left in me before I kick the bucket. 🕵🏼

[@luke-bookbear]

Kirk, the videos are MUCH better when you're talking. Please don't stop talking!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Luke, use the force, thanks brother.😉

[@philindeblanc]

Who is this imposter!!! This is not Kirk! This guy is working hard and hasnt even said a word deep into the video even. We want Kirk back!!! LOL, actually this was rather refreshing, and I think a very good teaching tool, to just watch and repeat to learn.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Phil, man, I'm giving folks a break from my constant rambling.🕵️‍♂️

[@SheenaRea]

It's definitely an art! 🎨Thanks for this cool display of making a sad wall beautiful!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Sheena, it needed a bit of help, we were happy to oblige.👨🏻‍🔬

[@fat70girl]

Kirk, you are the best. The absolute best. I salute your work. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hola, my friend, thank you, and Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to you and yours.

[@EliotUchiha]

Let's go I been working stucco for 5 years and I still always learn from you keep up the great work 💯

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Eliot, cool beans, you can count on us for sound advice.👨‍🏫

[@calvinjones2136]

Love your work Mr G. Thought this was going to be a silent one. 😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

That's mighty hard for me to keep silent as often folks want to know materials.👨🏻‍🔬

[@chucklesmakmlgh]

Keep rambling.. Wealth of knowledge and bless you for sharing your expertise...😅

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Chuck, I like your style. Thank you.😉

[@ernestogonzalez17]

you are the man Kirk thanks for sharing your wisdom

[@StuccoPlastering]

Your welcome, just another day at the office.👨

[@humbertovcorona6812]

Thank you Kirk and Merry Christmas! I'm repairing some walls and now bricks, gracias

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hola, my friend, thank you, and Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to you and yours.

[@pablovalencia6737]

This is true finesse like what you see in the top ranks of anything or any sport or any trade

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Pablo, thank you, but I wouldn't go that far, It was really simple and a gift to the owner. 🕵🏼

[@pegasus8295]

Excellent work sr. True craftsmanship

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you kindly, sir,😉

[@marcleblanc7021]

Damn Captin Kirk is on a mission with this one! He didn't even speak! Awesome job sir!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Jay bet me five bucks I couldn't keep quiet for five minutes, he won the bet, Thus I had to buy lunch, cost me 25 bucks, though😉

[@ramorty007]

That turned out superb,

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Ram Dude, thank you, not bad for a ten minute freebi fix👨🏼‍🎨

[@nicklambing9268]

Always enjoy and learn! Have used your teachings to help keep old farm buildings and resources going for years. Will be tackling a 6 inch by 30 inch tall concrete retaining wall showing problems due to small wood chip inclusions in the original concrete mix. Will go with your thinking on stucco repairs. I'm guessing we will have acceptable results again. Nick, North West Farmer (Oregon)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Nick Dude, there is nothing in the plastering world we haven't shown how we repair, many with different materials.👨🏼‍🎨

[@oldworldchris4187]

Great vid, I learn so many tricks from you Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, we were just playing around after we did the foundation fix we were hired to do.👨🏻‍🔬

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks Chris, you and others can always depend on us for sound advice.🕵️‍♂️

[@fhorst02]

This one made me smile

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans, then it was worth filming.👨🏼‍🎨

[@donkeefe6222]

I would have used a tuck point trowel and a slicker right off your hawk. But it is a good fix.I like the sponge finish then they will paint and everyone is 😃… great video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks for the tip, I had to use the tools I had, as this was not what we were there for. We did what we were hired to do and did this for free as Jay thought folks might like to see how to fix bricks that had seen better days.😉

[@sunoclockoneday2576]

Your an artist my man

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, I'm a man who knows all about mortars and or stucco materials. 🕵‍♂

[@sunoclockoneday2576]

@@StuccoPlastering yes you know a little bit Lol but you are a good teacher as well . I have watched you diagnose problems and explain exactly what caused them . From doing plumbing since a kid I know that knowledge comes from years of work. I've worked with guys that were in the trade much longer than me but could never explain why they were doing what they were doing. Becoming good at what you do requires being a bit of an investigator and to look into the past to predict the future outcome. You the man ✌️

[@MrGofarkyself]

Got to do that for 40 years to make it look that easy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

I'm not so sure about that, my sons do this all the time, We never thought to show how simple this was as we show stucco not brick repairs, We'll do more of these easy but seemingly complicated repairs in the future if the situation becomes available.🕵🏼

[@bobkat1663]

Great Show.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, Bob,😉

[@silentcoconut]

As always, from the entire KZbin community, we’re looking forward to the next one.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, Lime in the coconut. See you soon.👨🏼‍🎨

[@chrisbayley6917]

Great video not much for the long silence, though. Kirk you are the best

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks 👍

[@Forbidden303]

A master at work!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, but I wouldn't go that far, as any plasterer could do this. The skill part was in choosing the right cement stucco.👨🏻‍🔬

[@dougsherman1562]

Kirks the best!

[@StuccoPlastering]

No doubt.😉

[@shermanreimer8043]

A artist!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy shem, thank you my friend👨🏼‍🎨

[@Mike-qo4kp]

It's pretty crazy knowing I won't be alive long enough to attain his level of skill

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mike, I could teach you the most important part in about an hour, the right lime stucco mixing , then when it setting you simply apply it.😀

[@Stuccomandan]

Good work dad!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Boy, if you would have showed up, you could have easily done this too.👨‍👦

[@JayDeBee]

Amazing skills

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jay, for a plasterer, this ranges to about a 4 or 5 of one's skill on a scale of 10. In other words, anyone can pick up a hawk and trowel and do this. 👨‍🏫

[@als1023]

Brilliant.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, Als Dude. 👨🏼‍🎨

[@aaronmoyer9607]

You da man!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, my friend.

[@pampsuisselosangeles7145]

The man 🧍‍♂️

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans,👨

[@dallinbagley4486]

I wonder what bet or thing transpired to get old Kirk to serenade us with his mud skills alone rather than the duo of his mud skills and voice for so long before breaking the silence. I’ve used what you’ve taught to make myself some money and even look cool when I told some old timer not to rent a hopper and just use a dash brush to match a texture, it worked perfectly and on my first ever stucco job I got to look like the guy that knew a thing or two thanks to old Kirk. Best to you and the family Mr. G. always happy to see another video from you guys.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dallin, won't be long now, I'll be yesterday's old newspapers, and you will be the teacher.👨‍🏫

[@yasminfinlay8018]

Never!@@StuccoPlastering

[@markcissell6984]

God bless you sir.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, Mark.👨🏼‍🎨

[@billburkhalter411]

Old trees too close to house = $$$$$$$$ Great job!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@billburkhalter411 The redwoods are the ones that do the most damage. Pretty to look at but a drag if too close.😉

[@frankieguerra2957]

Holy moly! Ol' Kirk ain't got much to say, huh? It must be cold day in Hell indeed. LMAO, just breaking your chops, friend. Live long and plaster. P.S. "You guys don't want to hear me carrying on and ramblin', now do ya?" Uhh, actually we do, that's what keeps us tuning in, though, letting the work speak for itself ain't too bad either.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Frankie, LOL, just thought we'd do something a bit different, as in me keeping quiet for a minute.🥳

[@DrBlues76]

Legend

[@StuccoPlastering]

Blues Dude, thank you.👨🏻‍🔬

[@mikecrees9715]

I have exterior concrete and brick steps to the upstairs, with a store underneath and the leak!! Can I remder with waterproof stuff to stop this?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Mike, Rapid set does make a waterproofing cement. I use it depending on what you have. Or sikaflex 1A polyurethane adhesive sealant caulking, with a top coat of Stucco-Flex acrylic finish coat. For a more permanent fix.🕵️‍♂️

[@rubenkjbr]

I like what you did with that Repair Mr Kirk I WOULD USE A GROUT BAG AND A REPOINT SLIKER TO PUSH DOWN THE STUKO... BUT U THE MASTER.. LIME YOUR VIDEOS ✌️💛

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Ruben, thank you, one can use his shoe if that's all he has, there are many ways to skin a cat. The idea, is to get it done, I had some extra time after we finished our work at this fellas house, and asked him if he wanted me to fix the gab, no charge for this quick fix. Cheers

[@robertbenavidez7164]

I watch your videos all the time, & have learned alot your a true master craftsman....with tons of years of experience. I have a brick wall just like that , that needs fixing would it be possible? If I were to use a Groutbag? To fill in the gaps? Then go over with a trowel? Wondering minds want to know.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Robert, this so called fix should last as long as this wall does not have anymore trees in it as the rain and roots cause swelling. Grout and the stucco I used both work, In the description it the Lime stucco I used, It just happened to be on my truck, thus at the end of the day, we played around and did this quick fix.👨🏻‍🔬

[@robertbenavidez7164]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank u for texting me back,but I was wondering filling up the gaps by using a grout bag was my question? Would it work?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Robert, I've never used a grout bag, but if the material was right, It should work?

[@TheEricj1337]

i work construction but not stucco ever the entire reason i watch these videos is to hear the ramblings lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

I'll be back, to rambling, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGm7aaJmiJypgMU/😉

[@Acesnickvlc]

Kirk, as a fan I respect your work. In colder climate that patch would blow apart after the first winter. I found using a 2-1-1/2 mixture of sand,cement and lime hold the best. Plus, when tuck pointing and filling those joints I use a slicker and then strike my joints with a striker. I will go back and apply a matching texture once it cures up a bit. This is a crappy patch bud.

[@StuccoPlastering]

BMI, 690 is a lime plaster with sand and cement, not bad for a ten-minute freebi fixIts filled solid. This ain't rocket science, in fact I used my hip to push it in about two inches before I filled it. As far as longevity, I did tell the owner the ups and down of this fix.When he found out my cost, funny enough he said, have at it. 👨🏼‍🎨

[@Acesnickvlc]

@@StuccoPlastering I understand, job security. You’ll be back to make another $200 in a year or two to temporarily fix it again. Or you could have charged him a decent price to relay the loose brick. But, being a stucco guy… you may not know about head and bed joints, instead just call them grout lines. 🤣

[@StuccoPlastering]

I don’t think so, the skill is in the knowledge, period. In the description I explain the stucco used. I’m not belittling brick guys just showing inexpensive alternatives. I’d place the longevity of what I did against any professionals brick guys methods.🕵🏼‍♀️

[@Acesnickvlc]

@@StuccoPlastering Skill is skill, knowledge is knowledge. I’ll hire a skilled carpenter over any inspector that wrote the code book, if I were getting a house built. I think the smoke got to your brain a little. Re-laying loose brick rather than pointing loose brick wins every time. You used a paint brush handle… you didn’t even use the right tool for the job. Although it may hurt your ego, you’re not always right. In this case you’re wrong about longevity. You can patch a tire, always better to replace it with new.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@Acesnickvlc Don't worry, my friend I'm not after your job. Chances are no one will ever see this simple fix, thus your expensive repairs are not in jeopardy. Material specs are in the description, for those with open minds. BTW, I could have used my shoe, finger, or big toe if I wanted to.🕵🏼

[@jayc4715]

Kirk!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Jay dude.🦌

[@jayc4715]

@@StuccoPlastering nice job KIRK! I need to try this out on my old house flower bed👍

[@seinundzeiten]

it is an aesthetic fix, the bricks will continue to separate

[@StuccoPlastering]

That depends on if anything is once again, planted in this brick planter box and earth movement. It's too time consuming and not worth the efforts to explain to anyone the realities, when negativity is overpowering common sense.👨🏻‍🔬

[@renbro2409]

LOOKS LIKE HES PISSED OFF NOT TALKING😂😂😂😂😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

We're just having fun,

[@renbro2409]

@@StuccoPlastering love your videos🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@stephenanderson938]

What is the difference between mortar mix and stucco mix?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Stephen, Excellenta question. Mortar is a Portland cement with sand and lime used when building with brick, block, stone or other masonry walls. Stucco is also a blend of cement with fine sand as an aggregate. Used for base coats and finish work on homes exterior walls. While concrete combines Portland cement and coarse gravel as the aggregate. Lime can be added to make the mortar or the stucco more workable and even waterproof. Now what I used in this video for this fix, is a combination of all of the above, details in the description. It's strong, flexible, sticky and holds up well even when applied many inches thick. It's one of the strongest stucco on the planet next to "Rapid set" the difference is the BMI will flex, a must for this kind of repair. You got question, we have answers. Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.🕵🏼

[@Pallidus_Rider]

I think Kirk has done this before 😅

[@StuccoPlastering]

A few times, It's just another day at the office, we were there doing other stuff, Jason, thought folks might want to see how easy it was to fix bricks that seperate. This simple fix wasn't planned.👨🏻‍🔬

[@Philadelphia19147]

I think you need a longer trowel

[@StuccoPlastering]

You're right it's only 20 inches long.🕵️‍♂️

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

For a minute there KIrk , I thought you had LOST your VOCE.!

[@StuccoPlastering]

O'great Observer Dude, I was giving the people a break from my rambling.👨🏼‍🎨

[@michaelquigley931]

Cracked again in 2days

[@StuccoPlastering]

In light of a deeper knowledge, A car would have to hit it to crack this lime cement stucco, The material in the description. Type it into Google.🕵🏼

[@sirjohnbhoy]

Worried now Kirks not talking

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Sir John, trying something different, allowing folks to wonder. After a thousand vido's and close to 15 years, got to stir up the pot.🕵🏼

[@hardscape802]

You should have used a jointer

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@hardscape802 thank for the tip

[@richardcournoyer1473]

😄👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you Richard.🕵️‍♂️

[@mister_kos]

Head joint, not grout line 😆😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqDcfaiIfqyJbJYsi=ZED_jY1Td1nHyukI/ I'm a stucco dude, not a bricklayer👨‍🏫

[@MacNifty]

I thought that was cheating. But now you hooked it up because it's not. Save time. Cost. And gonna look great right? For sure

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mac Nifty, saving thousands of dollars for a ten minute fix is intelligent, cheating has nothing to do with what was done.🕵🏼

[@metallitech]

I'm guessing that they're about to start selling that house?

[@StuccoPlastering]

I have no idea about that, but he was going to tear the wall down, I offed to fix the eyesore for nothing, until he made up his mind.💃🏻

[@jacobtovarvallecastelan3634]

Hey what's up fox?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Jacob, one day at a time. Cheers. 😉

[@jacobtovarvallecastelan3634]

@StuccoPlastering I MEAN YOU. FORGOT TO SAY. HEY WHAT'S UP FOX! 😄

[@stephensiwale4982]

So silent indeed. No need of glass of water

[@StuccoPlastering]

I was playing around

[@user-bl8ck5bs2m]

Or you could fix it the right way by replacing the bricks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Not really, plus that would cost the owner some dough, this was a ten-minute freebie.🕵️‍♂️

[@Praiseinspirit]

Why you so quiet

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good question, I'm giving folks a break from my constant rambling.🥳

[@sandlstucco8960]

I've done stucco work for 30yrs. Stucco stone, brick an real stone ,brick, block. This isn't the way to fix this the right way. I've seen some of your work is ok but this isn't!!!!!

[@mister_kos]

He’s in California, no freeze/thaw cycle, not the best way to repair, maybe the customer doesn’t want to pay thousands to have it fixed properly.

[@CuntyMcGinty]

Post links to your work

[@clickbaiterhater]

This is the MOST COMPLICATED way I've ever seen someone repoint, or regrout, brick work! Why insist on using that monster trowel and all that stucco, when all you needed was a small trowel, and maybe a repointing tool. It took three times as long to paint brush and sponge and clean up the excess stucco than it would've taken to just push new grout in and be done with it. I don't understand!

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

He did say he was doing it for free.! and there was No Guarantee.! And there is several ways of doing it too.!

[@clintprice2123]

Well I’m glad Kirk got the job and you didn’t. This was a job that was done with kindness, you probably wouldn’t give anything away for free.

[@maestro4767]

🖐 I wanna hear you ramble ! 😊 I could pickup a new skill jus by listening to mista Giordano.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Challenge accepted, LOL.👷