Stucco a fireplace with color.

Stucco a fireplace with color.
Folks, we are located in Oakland, CA.
FYI, folks, here are all the basic tools we use and recommend on Amazon's website.
www.stuccoplas...
Live long and plaster hats, shirts, and other cool stuff. www.livelongan...
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
Send pictures to Jay or myself at our sites below for immediate bids.
www.StuccoPlas... Kirk’s website.
www.GiordanoPl... Jason’s Website.
If you want a Structural-lite base coat and/or diamond lime plaster,
Google, Plastering yards near me," Like Westside's Building materials, they have material yards in Oakland, ca., and many other areas.
As HD, Lowes, and many other hardware stores claim, they sell these materials.
As so many email me to say! Hey! Kirk, I can't find Diamond Lime Plaster.
Diamond is simply a name like "Imperial.
There are other lime plasters made by USG. If you can't find Diamon, so what.
Buy another lime plaster. USG calls their lime plaster "Diamond," and one has to" admit it's a clever name for lime plaster. Why?
Diamonds are minerals composed of pure carbon. It is the hardest naturally occurring substance known. Damned clever lime naming, if you asked me? Google, Lime Plaster, is sold in my area.
Lime plaster is a mixture of lime, water, and aggregates used to bring uniformity to interior walls and ceilings through smooth or decorative finishes.
• Interior Lime finish f... lime plastering kitchens.
• Plastering over sheetr... Lime Veneer Plasters to a bathroom wall.
• Interior lime plaster ... plastering, veneer plastering.
Why apply lime anyway? Earthen plasters can improve your health.
They are non-toxic, contain no VOCs (volatile organic compounds), and clay and lime even resist mold growth.

[@danoc51]

I've been in many ancient buildings in places like Morocco, Spain and Egypt. I'd often notice the fragrance of fresh, cool air, which was puzzling because old USA buildings are often musty and humid. About a year ago I caught onto lime plaster as quite possibly being the cause of good air in old buildings. My dream house is currently under construction and I will be experimenting with lime plaster.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Big Planning Danny, easy with that kind of talk, or they might lock you up. Mineral vapors can't be seen; thus, they can't exist? Yet, Covid and Religion cant be seen either, hey wait, what's really going on.......💃🥂🕺🏻

[@Matasky2010]

Well most of those ancient buildings are huge stone structures with no insulation and allow a lot of natural ventilation, so it should be somewhat expected. They are allowed to breathe. They are also located in dry (less humid) and snow-free locations so moisture/insulation not as much of a concern.

[@justanopinion7909]

I’m blown away by your knowledge and ability to teach your craft while performing the tasks. Not many craftsmen like you left, thanks for sharing your knowledge! I learn tons every time I watch one of your videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you my friend for that cool comments.😉

[@henryvargas2915]

Don’t listen to those negative people KIRK you have MORE FANS then haters brother

[@StuccoPlastering]

Henry Vargus, LOL, this I know, the folks who say, I use the wrong trowel and things of this nature give me the greatest joy, as I've heard this from less than 1 percent of viewers, and it usually by folks who have a jealous streak for any and all who do things they can't.😉

[@bigdaddy7670]

Never too old to learn something new. Great video Kirk. Tell all of the UK trolls who won't use a "congo' trowel that if they knew everything about plastering, they wouldn't be watching you, the maestro.

[@Adamtoddjones]

Kirk, Thank you so much for making these videos. You're an inspiration to fellow plasterers and mudmen

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Adam, I sho like your style, thank you, my friend.

[@familydutton6568]

Your knowledge astounds me! Well done 👍😊

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Dutton Dude; thank you, stucco, plastering, and fatherhood come easy and as natural as white on rice. Now carpentry, electrical, and or plumbing, I suck at; it's a good thing I won't try and share that stuff. A man's got to know his limitattions.

[@familydutton6568]

@@StuccoPlastering Well, I am so glad to find your videos! It's so awesome that generation after generation will learn from the best by watching your videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@familydutton6568 Now that comment is working so much I have to do the pin thing, thank you, my friend.

[@vinceburris2538]

Thank you Kirk, love your live videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Vince, thank you, brother. 😏

[@dcw32401]

Thanks for continuing to share Kirk. My brother in law is a plasterer in Raleigh, NC. He (and his father before him} preferred Redtop Finish Coat which he recently used on doing my house. I picked it up for him at a plaster supply in Richmond, VA where they apparently use it in restoration work in the old city.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Doug Dude, LOL, man, I wish I'd have known that years ago; I just googled Richmond, VA. From my house, that is only a mere 40-hour drive, no problemo. Or wait, on second thought, it's Imperial or Diamond Lime for my client unless they get the Redtop. The fact is my brother, I have used Redtop LIme; personally, I can't tell the difference between any of the plastering materials except that some are less weight than others.😉

[@supercleanone8038]

I’m a journeyman machinist (20 years in) my kids started college 4 years ago. I started doing hanuman jobs on the side. Took off now I’m doing remodeling jobs on the side. 70-80 hours a week, 1 man show. I’ve started getting anxiety in the last year or so about keeping all the irons in the fire hot. Your videos have calmed me in a way I can’t explain. I don’t want to get all weird but I feel I need to thank you, jay, and Lou for helping me. I don’t do any plaster, don’t plan on it, but you guys are a rock. Thank you guys!!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Super Clean Dude, man, that's just beautiful. I think real anxieties come when we move from our parent's home to the sometimes wicked and cruel world into a new reality. If we're fortunate to be able to work our arse off to keep food on the table; we may notice our fellow humans who for whatever reasons including and especially ethnicity, well, viewing that just brings on a different set of anxieties called empathy.🤔 We hope to bring a little peace, love, and harmony to all and ourselves in the process. Thank you for that comment, my brother.

[@josecanisales3491]

Enjoy tour videos Kirk. You make it look so easy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jose, sometimes they are, but only because my son does all the difficult work. I just show applications. Plastering is a team sport.😉

[@hallyerickson5668]

OMG WE LOVE THE LONG LIVE PASTER SHIRT!!!!! This video is so helpful. Milton says hi - thank you Kirk!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, Hello lovebirds, a subscriber sent us some of these shorts as I used to say this. You'll do fine it does take some practice.

[@ad_chilidawg69420]

Sir i have been watching you for years. When I first challenge with dealing with stucco. Your videos provided a wealth of information that one might not consider being a beginner or weekend diy warrior. Thank you for recording these sessions as a professional passing on information to the future generations. Many thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Ad Dude, it's our pleasure to explain stuff so others can make a legal living.😉

[@user-cf1se1kk5x]

Interesting trowel talk. I’m a drywaller by trade, I use Curry and Nela brand trowels ranging from 12”-24 “. The Nela trowels have a slightly rounded edge and have various degrees of flexibility. I mostly run drywall flat boxes on joints and beads, but I use trowels for my top coat. Sometimes I use my sprayer to do my skim coat, then wipe it down with trowels or wipe down blades

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening D Dude, try this trowel next time. My site is broke, but I did find a link to the trowel I recommend. copy and paste it if interested, www.amazon.com/82-366-Curry-Golden-Stainless-Trowel/dp/B07CJ39S41/ref=sr_1_57?dchild=1&keywords=20+inch+trowel&qid=1630208062&sr=8-57

[@dougsherman1562]

Great stuff Kirk as usual. Watching you swing that trowel around reminds me of watching a pro golfer swing the club. Only years and years and years of repetitions can produce that expertise. Tell those smart alec engineers they can ...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Doug Dude, those engineers or 50 years plasterers are the ones that make my day.😉 I make fun of them but the fact is there's not much funnier than say, some silly little thing that don't add up to nothing.

[@rainmaker3700]

I don't do much plaster work, but I love watching you videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, Rain maker Dude. 💃🏻

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

Kirk, after a decade or more of watching your videos and wanting a swim pool trowel, to no avail, I’ve finally got one on the way in the post from a guy in the north of England of all places, 18x5 carbon. Can’t wait to give it a go

[@StuccoPlastering]

he Trowel of Mine and why I chose it, kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpC2g6yKfruAmLc/. Try Curry as they are the company that makes it.

[@PDRCanada]

Hot water is an accelerator as well (Lather for 43yrs) Why not just skim the concrete board with con-fill, and finish with compound? Using a corner bead would eliminate the build up of the pe-dex plaster bead as well. Nice video.....most plasterers are gone now, stucco work is a little different with the EIFS taking over.....Up here in Canada anyway. Thanks.

[@als1023]

Yes we use confil up here, especially for patching and repairing plaster walls in old houses, and matching to drywall on those walls, yes we sometimes have both on the same wall ,,,

[@weberville7367]

Canada hasn’t changed much. Just have to know the guy if you have a question and they will send you to do a bette job then this guy

[@StuccoPlastering]

Indeed, hot water and dirty tools do set most plasters however we buy accelerators in the 94 pound bags also, plus your regular portland cement sets most interior plasters including Structo-lite.

[@drayen667]

It's neat watching Kirk spread the lime plaster instead of the usual stucco. It kinda looks and spreads like melted marshmallows instead of cement 🤣

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, that's what it feels like too, an unusually but accurate way to describe what I was doing. I like it. 💃

[@hotelrenovators9301]

Looking great Kirk! Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Renovators, thank you, we have fun doing them, sometimes anyway. Stucco waits for no one; hence it has beaten me up a time or two while I was rambling at the mouth.😉

[@super_slo]

I watched a lot of your videos when I was working on my late 1800s victorian, but in the end we ran out of time for restoring the walls that had had plaster replaced with drywall and sold it as it was (a surprising amount of original plaster was intact!). Now it's a few years later and we're looking at a house again (1970s, nothing special), and I find myself revisiting your channel and trying to convince myself it would be too hard or time consuming to use lime plaster during the renovation. I just love the look and feel of the finish, and the health benefits sure seem plausible. Thanks for all you do!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Slow dude, no problemo.

[@photosmithy]

This is going to be a weird comment. But I'm not plasterer, builder etc and I used to watch your videos back in 2013/14 during times of stress. For whatever reason I found them calming. Anyway you popped into my head and I'm glad you're still going strong. Like I said an odd comment and respect from the UK. 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Photo Smithy, anything you watch that takes anxiety down a notch or two including us is a good thing. Hell, maybe I should watch our own videos, as what up with this new anxiety level? is it in the air, now, or was it introduced to the air? As it's stronger than ever? I feel it to brother, 🤷‍♂️

[@Valkyriepedersen]

We love your hair,deep voice, and maddddd skills with those square trowels tips or toe and I think you are better than the next guy...True and Plum!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Valkyrie Pederson, you are now my newest and bestest friend for that cool comment. Thank you. 😉🥂

[@willsachs]

Ole Kirk has a license to kill. Kill the suction, kill the finish and killing it in your awesome videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening William, I take it you are aware of the new James bond movie coming out? It does indeed have Killing something in it, as it has to sell. So something or someones got to die.😉

[@reconciliation8491]

your lime plaster videos are some of the best! lime is life. :)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning my friend, I sho-nuff like your style, thank you. 😉

[@dsrleb]

I just got 2 goldblatt pool/concrete trowels. Best thing I've done. Thank you Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Scott, good deal brother, as if you were good with a 14 by 5 rectangle one, now you will be a genius, without even leaving lines anymore and with no efforts as you are already a master with your previous trowel.🍻

[@DrBlues76]

Kirk is the man!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Mr, Traveling man, I do like your style, thank you.

[@danbartstow9829]

You are the best my friend!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Dan, thank you. 🤙

[@northavealum]

Hi Kirk. I hope you and your family are all healthy, safe, and prosperous - especially in these crazy times. Thanks for sharing another interesting video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning my friend, we are doing well thank for asking, thank you. May, blessings stay with you and yours, also.😉

[@cribbsprojects]

Great camera work there! And thanks for this excellent lesson. All I see in NYC is 5 gal tubs of USG joint compound mixed with plaster of paris...

[@StuccoPlastering]

You would have to Google, "plastering yards in my area"🤔

[@DiSVINCENNES]

Hello from Paris :))

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning my friend, I'll bet you have rock lime quarries there, Oui monsieur. 🤔

[@MSteitz468ify]

@@StuccoPlastering Isn't plaster of paris made of gypsum?

[@StuccoPlastering]

​@@MSteitz468ify Plaster of Paris is indeed made of Gypsum. But it's a quick-setting gypsum plaster consisting of a fine white powder (calcium sulfate hemihydrate), which hardens when moistened and allowed to dry. Known since ancient times, plaster of Paris is so-called because its queries are near Paris. Yes, it's the stuff they set your bones with.

[@bryonbahr3883]

As you all can see i own a maintenance co. and after watching everything i can that Mr. Kirk puts out, I'm finally going to confess lol. Kirk said if you can run drywall compound you can run stucco ,well today you will here a funny. I am 54 yrs old been finishing since i was 8 or 9 and my dad taught me to be the best 'Thanks pops" now for the funny , I use a mud pan and knives no hawk and trowel , now living in Amelia Island FL. I am a top Stucco finisher here and i still cant use a "hawk and trowel" lol and believe it or not i can give the best stucco man a run for his money. "please don't take this wrong Kirk is the best"

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Bryon, not a big deal, I think whatever tools anyone chooses to use, that's their business as long as the job gets done. I also have used a mud pan and blade many times. We all have our preferences.😏

[@keithyoung7]

In the UK there are many buildings well over 100 years old. They were built on relatively shallow footings. The lime cement (unlike Portland) remains fairly plastic allowing the brickwork to move. Portland cement in the same situation would result in separation of brickwork. Also, The walls are solid brick allowing moisture into the house. Lime plaster (lime and sand - no adaptive) can breath allowing the house to breath. I think what you are doing here is a lime finish - not lime plastering.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Keith, it's a bit of both, I have a video or many on lime plastering, if you're on our channel and you type in "is lime plaster heathy" or "the benefits of lime plastering" it appears.🤔

[@keithyoung7]

@@StuccoPlastering Hi Kirk, thanks for taking the time to reply - I will check out your other videos.

[@yourmaw6839]

Uk plasterer here. We using lime a lot. Woodwool board scratch coat in base lime then 2 coats putty Can’t trowel up much Light sponge after really helps

[@StuccoPlastering]

Afternoon Mc Daddy, good tip my fellow plasterer from across the pond, thank you. Mc Daddy is what's known as a conspicuously successful pimp or womaniser in our area; names we used to call ourselves when we were young wannabees, LOL

[@tonyv7753]

Kirk uda man....I'm a drywaller slash plasterer u taught me a lot my friend

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Tony, man, you are just too kind my friend, thank you😉

[@T.E.P.]

welllllll looky looky a video popped up in my feed. Good to see you guys again. hope you and the family had a great summer!!!! Cheers Kirk!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Thor, ours was good, thanks for asking. When are you going to star in another avenger movie?

[@MrWhm1949]

Hey Kirk, Another great video! Got my 20" pool trowel (haven't trimed the ends yet) - still need practice, practice, practice! Using Diamond base and finish. How about video about job set-up, taping off woodwork, and protecting floors etc? My 162 year old house is coming along... Bill McClure Leavenworth, KS

[@StuccoPlastering]

There's one in the description, shows all that stuff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl6winyNqpubgsk/ plastering, veneer plastering. Oak hills

[@MrWhm1949]

@@StuccoPlastering Good morning Kirk, Thanks for the link. I'm working with a great plaster craftsman here in KC. David Boux. (12 foot ceilings aren't my favorite) He uses an acelerator in structolite all the time. Like you, he doesn't want to wait around!! He said in the old days they used alum?? Keep those videos coming... Regards, Bill

[@edwinburrell7704]

Hi Kirk. So, glad to learn from your videos. I am going to try Re-Stuccoing & Re-Plastering a couple of 105 yr old interior walls. The Old plastered walls were Spider cracked in a lot of wall sections. So the plan was either Drywall or Try RePlastering. Thank you again. I will let you know the out come. Edddd

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening my friend Edwin, cool beans daddieo, thank you for saying so. Kirk

[@photodoc100]

Looks great. Great job once again.👍🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Photo Doc, cool beans daddieo.

[@photodoc100]

Its no joke ,your the best.

[@Gmoon917]

Kirk is a beast

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy George dude, Cool beans daddieo.🍾

[@omarmacias4755]

Your awesome Kirk every time you make a video makes me want to go and work for you

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, it's not as fun as we make it appear, in other words, you're not missing much.😉

[@jb_90265]

enjoyed it kirk and jason !! thanks for filming.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad you enjoyed it.😉

[@prestont5769]

Hey Kirk. I used the diamond product with paint tint in it for a “color plaster” finish. It turned out really well. Why have I not seen anyone else use this with color in it?? Thank you for the videos!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Preston, Cool beans daddieo, I actually made a video a few years back about how to do it using the color pigments that come when you buy the finished coats. But to try it at the spur of the moment is just too much of a hassle.🤔

[@jessyd8809]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorials, you give great explanation!!💯👏I watch and learn, I appreciate you thank you . 💯👏👏👏

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jessy D, our pleasure. 😉

[@misterz2719]

Tried going on tool link but didn't work, will try another time, thanks for video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Mr. Z, it is damned annoying, apologies brother. I will have the computer company try and fix this nonsense. Cheers.

[@StuccoPlastering]

My Z, My site is broke, but I did find a link to the trowel I recommend. copy and paste it if interested, www.amazon.com/82-366-Curry-Golden-Stainless-Trowel/dp/B07CJ39S41/ref=sr_1_57?dchild=1&keywords=20+inch+trowel&qid=1630208062&sr=8-57

[@seanrobinsonjr4363]

Hi, I work as a firestopper. The other day I needed to fill in a 15cm deep wall with mortar. The crack was vertically with only 2cm horizontal access. I needed to use my hands and mix my Mortar rather hard to just push it in. It was time consuming, and very messy. There were access to both sides, but still only 2cm horizontal access.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Sean, been there and done that too, there were pipes installed at a "Jack in the Box," we stuccoed about 20 years ago, the GC wanted them to be filled with concrete, as protection or border from cars hitting a crucial area. The GC thought he'd be cute and asked me to fill them with stucco. I did. The only difference is I had one of my guys hold the bucket at the top while I hand funneled it in. The real difference is I had my brother mix soup, and we poured it in. All mortars will harden, whether soupy or stiff. This is because we added water to the powered stucco, causing it to start the set process. Like oxygen to our veins, without the oxygen, we are stagnant and tired all the time, how does one get oxygen to their veins? Doing anything physical, preferably strenuous physical stuff like plastering or washing dishes.😉

[@debluetailfly]

Learned a lot from this one. I have found it difficult to find a lot of info on plaster and stucco. There are a few textures I would like to see how to do. I saw the ceiling of a porch (1930s?) that had a stucco finish. It looked like big drops of stucco were dripping from the ceiling. Kind of like a cave. These drips must of been 2 or 3 inches long. Looked really cool. How did they get them shaped like that and keep them from falling before they dried? Also, my 1920s cheap Craftsman house has plaster on sawn wood lathe. Most was covered with sheetrock before I owned it. The kitchen and bath still have plaster. The kitchen is a smooth finish and still in mostly good shape. The bath has a few loose spots and a few small patches that don't match. It has a pebbly finish, not sure what term to use to describe it. Stippled? It is like you put a trowel flat on it and pulled straight out. Looking at it closely, it is a very thin layer over a flat, rough plaster. Maybe it was rolled on? Whatever it is has been there a long time and has some large, hard particles in it. I have also seen a pretty wall that was finished in random arcs. At the Grant-Kohrs Ranch House in MT, the walls were mostly smooth, but had some imprints here and there. Maybe 2 or 3 inch circle, as if the edge of a small blade was placed against the plaster and twisted. Sometimes it was a full circle and sometimes a partial circle. Not overdone, just enough to add visual interest. That is all the stuff I have been curious about. Keep up the good work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5nNpZloeN51Z5I/ here's how they did the ceiling.

[@bobherrin9978]

Hi Kirk, great video. I along with others was looking for that trowel that seems to be out of production. I have a couple of radius pool trowels, so I may cut the ends off one and metal work it into something like yours. I also got a couple of bags of Kemset Ekoplast 50 that I got for some exterior patch repair, looking forward to seeing how it works.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Go for it! They do sell that trowel on Amazon.😉

[@DavidSanchez-ot3it]

I made the mistake of putting that glue on after first coat of diamond finish , and it started to bubble , , so I’m going to have to sand areas down and re spread it , I’ll never do that again !!!!

[@mattseaton3521]

Don't tend to see many American's doing this, great to see.

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, cool beans daddieo.

[@rickjohnson1632]

Great video Kirk 👍👍✌️

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rick, glad you enjoyed it.👍

[@rickjohnson1632]

@@StuccoPlastering glad to see your still out there doing what you love. I've gained a lot of know how from watching your videos, I learned along time ago the best teachers are the " journeyman ", a master of his craft . You definitely fall into that category. Like the old saying goes " you never stop learning "

[@italoman9]

Amazing. Always first-quality work! ;)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thereadinesschannel7610]

Can plaster finish be applied directly to the interior foam on an ICF wall Kirk? Seems like it would be the way to go VS drywall and personally I like the way a plaster interior feels vs Sheetrock.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello, friends from the readiness channel, I have not worked with this foam insulation board, so I need to know the facts. I suppose it's similar to the styrofoam exterior stucco finishes Like Stow or the Dry-Vit stucco system. We have many years of experience applying exterior stucco over, with too many ways to list here. Is the interior substrate or finish installed styrofoam or cementitious like the substrate or wallboards in this video? If it's styrofoam, your right, you can sheetrock over it or perhaps use Fiberglass reinforced 3-foot mesh over attached with poly-bond or any other cementitious adhesive coatings. As it is styrofoam, even with a bonding agent, I wouldn't try to apply tapping mud, drywall joint compound, or any lime plasters unless you first embed fiberglass mesh netting with a cementitious adhesive like poly-bond. La Habra's poly bond is specifically engineered to attach fiberglass mesh netting to styrofoam or styrofoam molds to the exteriors of stucco homes. But back to your original question, you're trying to figure out an alternative to sheetrock and or the time-consuming method of Poly-Bond and Fiberglass-mesh nettings to save on time and materials? There is a new plaster out, well, new for the USA, it has been used in Turkey for a long time called Kemset, this is High rated for fire and sound-proofing, plus free of lye and silica just pure healthy Lime plaster, perfect and safe, for interior use. I believe Kemset to have more insulation values than Structo-lite, which has been used in schools, hospitals, police stations, etc., for more than a hundred years. If you were to try and cover styrofoam, that would be the plaster I would recommend for too many reasons to list here. Kemset can be applied from 3/8 to 2 inches inside. Phone Hikmet for sales of Kemset products and ask to speak to his engineers at562-285-2790. I'm an experienced applicator and expert on products; however, I am not qualified to say that this is your man or plaster. BTW, Interesting question.🤔 Kirk giordano plastering

[@thereadinesschannel7610]

@@StuccoPlastering ICF blocks are a stackable form with insulating foam of some type making up each side ( interior And exterior sides) once the walls are stacked the inside cavity is filled with concrete and the walls are basically built. I just thought it would be easier to finish interior walls if plaster could be applied directly to the foam wall that your left with vs screwing drywall into the plastic trunians inside them. Thanks for all the info

[@weberville7367]

Yes it can. Just takes a little more then spreading some mud.

[@thereadinesschannel7610]

@@weberville7367 love to hear the details if you would like to share

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

Also Kirk, is the diamond top coat you applied (the one with the dove grey in), would that product be the same as British gypsum multi finish we use here in England? Cheers mate

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Nick, not really, It was exterior finishing La Habra finish base 100, which is a white lime stucco, we added the tint, Dove Grey. What's the difference between multi-finish and finishing plaster? Multi-finish from British Gypsum is probably about the best around as it is suitable for most surfaces. Board finish is also available, this is only for use on plasterboard and cannot be used on browning or bonding plaster. Finishing plaster is normally applied as a final coat and is about 2mm thick.

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

@@StuccoPlastering hey Kirk. Ahh ok got you, it looked like interior plaster. Multi finish is our finishing plaster here, it’s called multi as it can go on numerous backgrounds, from painted surfaces to render (stucco), to plasterboard. We also have board finish which is meant to be just for plasterboard but you can use it anywhere too. I suppose the most similar one you guys use is diamond veneer, which I believe is a one coat system, whereas our finishing plasters are two coats

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot Yeah, we are hand-cuffed to what's sold here. I can and have applied one coat of diamond plaster in many videos. However, for hospitals, schools and such, code calls for the basecoat and top coat. With one coat of just the finish, those who don't have a lot of time in will press or trowel down too hard which often separates the finish from the surface and or creates excess bubbling and blistering. I like to show while explaining many methods for getting the same goal

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

@@StuccoPlastering hey kirk, yeah I know what you mean, some people in England, a lot actually, will one coat their top coat and sponge it up to achieve a flat and cat face free finish. Personally for the extra 45 minutes second coating adds to a gage, I usually two coat. Would love to have a go with diamond veneer but there’s no chance of getting any here unfortunately

[@daviddobiesz]

Quikrete bonding agent (white) between diamond coats for darkening color coats. Just wow!! That's deffinitely one for memory bank!

[@StuccoPlastering]

exzackory, when I asked Jay to add the whole pack of color into the bucket, I thought, that should be more than enough, then thought, what if it's not? So to make sure, I killed the suction and used all the quikrete bonding agents I had on the truck. I didn't need or want additional bonding, but I know this seals or kills the suction; thus, it allows up to use less materials as the wall does not suck the moister out too fast. I did have more than enough, though, about a tablespoon extra. 😉

[@daviddobiesz]

@@StuccoPlastering it never occured to me until now that the partially water soluable dyes could actually be moving away from the surface via capillary action. BRILLIANT!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning David Dude, I like the way you put that in writing, I don’t know what it means, but I like it. You must be an engineer with a cool sense of humor, Brilliant. 🤔

[@daviddobiesz]

@@StuccoPlasteringI'm just a tradesman and hobbyist on the quest for infinite knowledge. This is an amazing discovery! I believe a controlled experiment is in order to determine repeatable results.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Afternoon David, as I would prefer to keep the suction, for a real bonafide mechanical bond with water and substraight. Thus, doubtful I will try this again. Instead, if I want a certain color achieved I know how to do this, but it's time-consuming. Besides only you and I know what I'm talking about. We're heading into advanced plastering, most who watch have to learn to walk before running. 🤔You sure you're not a professional interior plasterer?

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Nice job Kirk!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Brian, cool beans daddieo. 😉

[@bryanlloyd1099]

@@StuccoPlastering Hope you and your family are doing well!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Bryan, thank you, my friend, were hanging in there like a sock in a dryer.😉

[@ernestogonzalez17]

amazing Job Kirk .youre too good bro

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Ernesto, you are too kind my friend, thank you.

[@ernestogonzalez17]

@@StuccoPlastering you’re welcome

[@scottweinstein1591]

Dude is a genius

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Scott, I wouldn't go that far but thank you.

[@eschrader]

Why did you want to kill the suction of the cement board? Wouldn't that porus surface create a mechanical bond or is that only with scratch coats?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy eric, excellent question. I have no idea how long this board has been installed or if it sat in the warehouse or outside, and for how long. To apply a bonding agent takes ten minutes and makes sure the new plaster adheres permanently. Plus, the sealed surface allows me the extra time I need to apply two inches of mud.🍾

[@nickmassy-collier2691]

He's not killing the suction more controlling it, without a bond or a key you need the suction or a combination of both or all. But if the cement board was too old or impaired through fault ect ect it could potentially suck the moisture out of the material too quickly before the calcification/hardening process commences and if that happened would more than likely de-laminate itself from the substrate, putting you back to square one and out of pocket

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@nickmassy-collier2691 Howdy Nick, I need you to answer all the comments from now on as you describe the situation's better than I.🍻

[@nickmassy-collier2691]

@@StuccoPlastering not at all Kirky, you keep doing what you're doing and I really enjoy your videos, keep em coming

[@anthonycaporaletti6016]

Kirk, where can u buy the 20 inch swim trowel. Bon tools has it out of stock. Any suggestions? Thank u sir.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Anthony, it's odd it appears to be out of stock always on Bon these days. Try Amazon. sorry, brother.🤙

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

I’ve managed to get the Bon curry pool trowel he uses in this video in 18x5 in England of all places, a fella up north in England has a contact with someone at Bon and he has loads of stock on eBay. £65 plus £10 delivery as he’s 250 miles from me.

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Hi Kirk! My brother watches almost all your videos, but occasionally I find one he hadn't seen and send it to him. He's in Portland now, but when he found your channel he was fixing a 1920's house in Hollywood California. Anyway, my question is about the belt you often wear; is it because you lift materials, or because you need lower back support due to standing so much? I had lower back surgery about six-seven years ago and my doctor limited me to 45 pounds maximum carrying capacity. Thanks for sharing

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, my friend I wore it when I was working behind a plastering pump for a lot of years as a back was not designed to bend and move like we were forced to do for so many years, It's just a habit these days. I want to keep my back strong as I may need it someday.😏

[@bjkjoseph]

What happened to lunch?...I missed lunch?...still a great video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, all I had were two bananas, however the homeowner, Luie, finally had enough of my rambling and went to buy sandwiches and brought Jason my son and me both some welcomed food. It was hot on this day and we were inside, that heat sucked the morning coffee right outta me.😉

[@josephdolderer]

Beautiful!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MisterRay11]

Old Kirk had some gray

[@StuccoPlastering]

Three packs, but all different greys😉

[@earFront]

thanx 4 a fun informative video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielparsons5519]

Lime engaging finish should be 100% Natural with fine Sand added. Clay lime Mix looks like your type. Gotta try some "Natural Lime render." No mold EVER! Cheers.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Daniel Dude, this lime is also anti-microbial, not sure what that means, but I'd wager it mean mold won't grow from it. 😏

[@danielparsons5519]

Hey Kirk! My experiance with a lime finish coat is a 100% Natural with fine Sand. My "old time" mentor Bud taught me. Sick old Time coat. Apply, let rest a moment Then Green sponge float bringing agregat out. Get those glasses out though dude. Stingy specks 😉 Love and peace brother.✌

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@danielparsons5519 Thanks for the tip.

[@blakepost8250]

Kirk where do I find the swim trowel? I’m only finding the pool trowels!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Curry sells them but for some unknown reason, stopped? Bon tools told me this.🤔

[@super_slo]

Looks like the Bon 12-904 is no longer in production? It's not on their website anymore, couldn't find a trowel with a part number below 12-905, and any round ended trowels are full round. Bummer.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Wow, take a clue all you trowel manufacturing companies around the world. If you're selling the one in this video, which I paid 60 bucks for, now for a whopping 87 dollars. You trowel manufacturers, especially in India, yes they make lots of plastering tools there. What it cost to make one 3 dollars, place them on Amazon, send me one, and I'll tell folks where to get it as these trowels should be affordable to the masses, not the few! But, again, folks, a full radius is for concrete where you place much pressure to push the rocks in the cement, plus the width is only at most 3 to 4 inches wide, useless for plastering or stucco work. The only reason they're not? Supply and demand keep the prices up.

[@rorybellamy2533]

some day these videos will be used as apprentice training. like ten years ago

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Rory, I had to attend those boring classes for 4 years in the early 1980's even with past experience as a hod carrier and plasterer to be a union plasterer. I would have prefered to stay home and watch a video of how-to anyday. I guess they can use our videos, problem is I have a tendency to talk about stuff that don't amount to nothing, as I can plaster blindfolded and get bored, Plus I find acting like a real professional a bit too boring. That being said I had to watch a professional video in regards to a product, I thought man that sucked, thus I thought why not do a similar one with the professional talk, no humor just the deep voice and how to.😉

[@stevenlight5006]

U the best K.G.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Steven, you my friend are too kind, thank you.

[@danielbickford3458]

At about the seven and a half minute Mark you mentioned that a Darby is usually made out of magnesium? I am surprised I would have thought it would have been some tool grade metal like steel or at least iron. Why magnesium? As far as I'm aware it's fairly reactive and would probably rust away fairly quickly.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Daniel, Magnesium is an important mineral, playing a role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body. Its many functions include helping with muscle and nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and supporting the immune system. Oh wait, you're asking about the metal used for a darby? No idea, my friend. Like Bones, the doctor in the old classic Startrax TV show would have said to Captain Kirk. "How would I know? I'm a plasterer, not an engineer." I do know that when I. buy them, it always says they are made of magnesium. 😉

[@weberville7367]

@@StuccoPlastering magnesium derbies are old school. To find a good proper one is hard to find. They have steel rods inside and are a lot harder to bend and cheat walls and will last longer. That’s why this guy never puts one on his wall. Lol

[@jfarinacci0329]

good work. thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Our pleasure!, Thank you.👍

[@justincatania3759]

Hi! If structalite starts setting before you double back, will the next coat fail? Is it best to stop, and let it cure and use a bonding agent in between? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Justin, Structa-lite is a base coat material capable of being applied an eighth of an inch up to as thick as you need. If you want to apply another coat of structa-lite over itself, you can do this, just wet the original coat for better absorption and adhesion. 🍾

[@justjustreid1527]

About the trowel you use I check on your web site but with the link it leed us to Amazon but the product is not advatable were else can we get that thanks you

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@justjustreid1527 I bought it bontool.com it’s made by Curry, it does not seem to be made anymore. Bummer.

[@billperlichek1802]

Would those accelerators work well with drywall mudd or is hottmudd more feasible in your opinion? Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Bill, that bridge has been crossed long ago, they put accelerators in joint compounds also called taping muds the measured amount creates a time set mud, 20,40, 60 and so on.

[@anthonygrimes1977]

hey kirk my man. it should go without saying. you use what's comfortable for you personally to get the job done right. hey use a bucket trowel or a butter knife who cares? some folks can be real jobsworths. you get the job done properly. cowboys don't film themselves. thank you for the video once again well done on a proper job and educating us noobs.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Anthony, LOL, you mean like plastering with shoes and stuff like that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2LZgYaLfK6pbZY/. Stucco walls using shoes, pans, shovels, or trowels. I'm kinda past what folks think of me and my congo trowel, the video above is more my style, cheers my friend. Kirk Giordano plastering

[@RagedContinuum]

for cement board seams do you tape and apply thinset or tape and plaster or no tape? Another question is are there any benefits/drawbacks of using cement board instead of drywall as a plaster backing board? I have to blend into rocklath

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Rod, I'd suggest sheetrock is light to attach and easier to plaster. Plus, the mud provides more strength than necessary. I tape all seams regardless of whether it's sheetrock or any of the cement boards. 🍾

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

Hi Kirk, I’ve been watching your videos for literally years. Just a quick one, in England we use British Gypsum Multi Finish for our top/finish cost. We also use bonding or hardwall as a baseboard. My question is simply, what are your equivalents in America? I’m sure I know but it’s just your materials look so much different to look at/apply. Thanks mate

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening my fellow spread from across the bond, The truth is if you can apply any plaster, you can apply all 20 to 40 of them, There are only a few minor differences, such as how soon they will set, do you need to keep a trowel wet, and things of this nature. If you mixed in 30 different plasters, which I could not see, and had thirty pieces of sheetrock, I would be able to spread every one of them, and the fact is, so could you. All you and I would need to do is apply a full hawk full to know exactly what it will do and how to apply it, no magic to it, just experience in spreading muds.😏 Thanks for the years following us; one thing that never changes is that you can depend on us for sound advice as it's second nature and usually fun. 😉

[@jamesrath7509]

Hi Kirk, Have an older house, the original plaster had a textured finish on it, looks like a coarse sand like what we call torpedo in the finish. I can't see how you could float that, could it be a sort of wet dash ? Have blueboard and a base coat up, have any thoughts? House was built bout 1910. Thx, and thx for posting all these videos, been enjoying them

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi James, you are describing two finishes. One is a sand finish which can be fine to heavy and be at least 20 different shades of sandy, the other is a dash which again can be light to very heavy. If it looks like a popcorn ceiling, it's a dash. Type in-dash interior finishes. If that's not your textures, type in sand interior finishes, and Voila, you are closer to finding out the true texture instead of guessing. Once you know for sure which it is, then type in "how to match it." Whatever texture it is, I have done it, perhaps 40 times. But just because I have it on film, many others have done it also, so whose ever video you find, watch it, Now You Know.😉

[@adamr4115]

👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, 👍

[@sharongrant3748]

Hi, love your videos and the way you explain your craft. I want to stucco over a very ugly, very rough brick fireplace. Is there anything I need to do before applying the base coat? The brick is really rough so I was wondering if it would need to be sanded down and made more smooth. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@sawdustcrypto3987]

He has another video showing this exact process

[@sharongrant3748]

@@sawdustcrypto3987thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Apply a stucco bonding agent then apply stucco. It doesn’t matter if the bricks are pretty or ugly rough.

[@weberville7367]

I challenge you to a duel sir. Best plasterer of the Okanagan here.

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, there's no glory in being the best or the fastest, Sure I have some trophies from my younger days, what have they done for me? Nothing, I'm not trying to sound negative but they are junk on shelves colling dust. You my friend can have the title of being the bestest and the fastest, as this means absolutely nothing to me. Cheers to the best plaster in the world, "you," my friend😉

[@lidiaganowska]

Hello Kirk, how would you recommend to incorporate beach sand and some rocks, pebbles to achieve a vertical surface that looks like a slightly rocky beach? I would like to finish my fireplace wall which is 6x9'

[@StuccoPlastering]

Lidia, that's so cute of a question like your picture. Unfortunately, you or I can't use beach sand as it contains salt, which weakens stucco or concrete. Dubi, for example, is a desert with trillions of tons of sand, but the wrong kind of sand for cement or stucco. Thus this rich nation employs fleets of ships that are even larger than, say, Princess, Carnival, or even Royal to remove the sand for the bottoms of the oceans so that they can build their skyscrapers. This is off-topic, but why this is why islands are disappearing; the ocean bottoms need to make up for that removed sand by taking the sand back from nearby or far away islands. Sorry, that my rambling. Bottom line, don't use beach sand except to play in or for your cat litter box.🤔

[@lidiaganowska]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank you for a lesson in chemistry but I still have questions, if I may.. How about fresh water beach sand? I live by lake Huron. Truly, it is not necessary to use beach sand as much as to achieve the effect, I wish I could share a picture that inspired me, you'd probably know right away how to go about it and products to use.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@lidiaganowska Hello Lidia, I don't see how fresh water sand can hurt, besides it might be fun gathering it up.

[@PsychoAxeMan]

Do u buy stock add 2 and corneraid from Stockton products in burbank?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Axe Murderer, no, "Westside Building Material" is about 5 minutes from my homes. This is where I buy my materials. How big are Westside building Materials? They have locations around the country. That's mighty big to be all right. Home depot and or lowes does not sell some of the professional plastering products as few homeowners buy this stuff.

[@serge.crispino418]

Excellent finish - best wishes from Australia - is that brother Lewwwww's family ??

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Serge, man, you sure do pay attention, but, no. A different lou.

[@santos8104]

Hiya Kirk! I was just wondering if I could use this type of plaster in my bathroom? And If I can, does it need to be painted or can it be left as is?

[@StuccoPlastering]

You can use this in the bathroom or kitchen, but never in a shower, no matter how many exhaust fans you have in there, It will mold like all the rest of the plasters including all limes.

[@greatestever6372]

@@StuccoPlastering what compound would you recommend over a shower on the ceiling?

[@eschrader]

Where's that Amazon 20" pool trowel link?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Should be in this description? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpC2g6yKfruAmLc/ my choice of plastering/stucco trowel. 🍻

[@coreyhol]

would this 1 inch crown stapler ok for lathe ? Makita AT2550A

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Corey, that's one beautifully designed lathing gun, and yea, I have used that one. Damned good gun.

[@588158]

Kirk, where can I get a bucket scoop like yours?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening numbers dude, normally, you would click on my channel, but it appears to be busted. Type in that question, Amazon will no doubt appear; buy from there. Cheers.

[@588158]

@@StuccoPlastering Thanks Kirk

[@jenniewojtaszek1290]

Can this technique be done on floors?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello, Jennie. No, however, there are many more fantastic products out there for doing floors, just type into google what you're interested in learning, and as the wizard from Oz, it will show you many different topics.

[@nurinache8614]

Hi, it is possible to apply lime plaster over a wall which has gypsum plaster on it. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

of course, you can, it is in fact most of the world does, you first need a bong agent on that wall, buy quikrete at HD or lowes or whatever hardware store you have there, about 8 bucks a bottle simply roll or paint it on first then lime away.

[@nurinache8614]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks a lot for quick response! Wish you all the best in all your projects.

[@tuturura]

Dear Mr. Kirk Giordano, I'm in Lakewood Califormia, I can't seem to find Plaster Weld in any store (I know i can order online, but I need it for this weekend maximum) do you know any other material that I can use instead of it? thank you son much in advance I'll be looking forward to your reply!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello sure, buy, Quikrete bonding agent at home depot, it's as good, just not blue. Apply to the surface of what you're going to plaster, not in the mix.

[@tuturura]

@@StuccoPlastering thank you so much Mr. giordano!!! Can I ask why do you not recommend to add it in the mix?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@tuturura Good morning Tuturura, sure, Diamon the brand name of lime plaster I was using does, as the name implies already have lime.

[@gayleweisfield1582]

What plaster color product did you use.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Gayle, I used Diamond lime plaster for the plaster. Regarding colors, you can add any of the color packs that La Habra or any other stucco companies sell. These color packs are easily found at plastering yards. Thus google plastering yards near me. Or some Home Depots also sell these color packs, Best wishes.

[@remdniro]

Nice😎

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Watcher Dude, thank you. 🥳

[@themaestro7922]

Live long and plaster

[@rays9033]

I wanted to buy one of those trowels using your tools web link listed…404 error, page does not exist.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Ray, all I can do is talk with the computer person and have them fix this stuff, hopefully by next week, apologies. Unfortunately, I have no clues as to why it does this shit every few months.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Ray, My site is broke, but I did find a link to the trowel I recommend. copy and paste it if interested, www.amazon.com/82-366-Curry-Golden-Stainless-Trowel/dp/B07CJ39S41/ref=sr_1_57?dchild=1&keywords=20+inch+trowel&qid=1630208062&sr=8-57

[@billiamc1969]

Bob Ross died from constantly inhaling solvent fumes from painting with oil based paints then washing his brushes out all the while filming himself painting

[@MSteitz468ify]

He was a smoker too.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Bee Friendly Dude, that sounds about right, chemicals can kick our arse, I'm proof, I have inhaled so much toxic stuff even when as a child living next door to a chemical plant for the first 17 years of life, where the fumes from the 40 acid vats were about 20 feet from my bedroom window, and that's the tip of the iceberg. Man, I used to love that smell of chrome plating steel all day and night. Not sure why I'm still alive. If I were to guess, I'd say it's from applying stucco or hustling with this so-called hard work that creates oxygen and blood traveling through the veins? Now, I'll have to google who Bob Ross is? Cheers.😉

[@TrowelWalls]

Hello ,Tonga power,having a hard time finding another one 20" curry

[@StuccoPlastering]

Try Bon Tool.com or Amason. 🤔

[@billv6813]

Can this be used in shower walls?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Bill, I hate to say this, but it is the truth. Stay away from all types of plasters in a shower.🤔 This includes all Structo-lite, and all the Veneer-based or lime-based pretty finished and deep rich pretty colored pure lime finished plasters. Even if your shower has an advanced exhaust system, I don't recommend any plastering systems in the shower itself. Although I don't anymore, you can apply lime-based plaster as even these lime plasters mold fast and must be sealed every 6 months; who has time for this nonsense? Either tile or attach the plastic shower sheets. Hell, even the caulking and grouts will mold in time, aging, don't apply any limes in a shower. You can use lime or veneer-based plasters for all other areas but leave the shower alone or face mold in the future.🏝 You will, like me, still have to re-caulk every few years, but your walls won't mold within a few months like every plaster known to man will. Now you know.

[@billv6813]

OK thank you

[@emilyhsmith]

Can you guess where Plaster of Paris is from? LMAO! New Jersey?! Sage words: Take what you got and do the best you can with it!😂😘🥂

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello sweetie, exzackory, always nice reading your comments, have a wonderful day. 🥂🕺🏻💃

[@neilrafferty2097]

Strange looking structure .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Not really, it was space used wisely if you had seen the room layout.🤔