Stucco color finish repairing cracks

Stucco color finish repairing cracks.
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In this video repaired stucco cracks and explained why new stucco walls can crack. There are many ways to fix cracking on new stucco homes. This is just one way.
FYI, this home is on the Hayward fault line, plus there were two separate substrates we discovered after we accepted this new stucco job.
One, it had just been originally sided with T1-11 Plywood Siding.
As we removed the wood surrounding the windows, we regrettably found another type of wood siding installed by someone without knowledge of the wood siding they installed.
Plus, they built a two-story home next door next to this home after completing the stucco.
This two-story new house development created movements with severe vibrations.
Structural movement is like kryptonite to Superman, not good.
Is it a fault of ours? Of course not, but we fixed it anyway.
Below are a few videos explaining the entire stucco finishing process in detail.
So, please, be our guest and view if you are considering a color finish instead of painting!
• Repair bad stucco patc... Stucco color retexturing.
• Remove wood siding and... New stucco finish removing vinyl siding.
• Make rough stucco smooth Make smooth, heavy textures and stucco.
• Stucco color finishing... integrated stucco color finishes.
• Apply a stucco base co... Applying a skip trowel stucco with a base coat.
The homeowners knew nothing about these facts, so they were also victims.
It was nothing we could not handle to keep folks happy.

[@beachhouse131]

Hey Kirk just wondering why you didn't put mesh on these cracks like you do on some of your other projects. Cheers!

[@StuccoPlastering]

We already used mesh on base coat, this house is on the faultline along with too many other things to mention here.

[@Tombomb1816]

I have never done stucco and probably never will but I still like watching all your videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Tombomb, dude, I like your style. best wishes, Kirk and Jason giordano’s rendering videos

[@f0rumrr]

I love your no bullshit way of explaining things.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning f0rumrr, thank you, I didn't realize I came across like that, cool, Best wishes, Thanks for watching and have a great day!

[@garysatterlee1512]

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[@scottamendt7317]

I sure appreciate your videos. I've been stuccoing for 25 years and still pick up tricks and helpful advice from your videos. I have my own company here in Canada and when I come across something unfamiliar to me, I use your videos as part of educating myself. Thank you and keep it up.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Scott Amendt, thank you, thats what is all about, I know lots of fella's with specialized knowledge also so that when i'm in a bind with unfamiliar territory, I call my pals who specialize in specific materials with my own questions. best wishe and thank for the bone, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@SpencerKelly93]

I tell ya what Kirk, you are a pro at blending new onto existing. I'm a stucco contractor in the midwest and people don't understand how difficult it can be to blend the new into the old, especially the color. As for the cracking, you do a great job of explaining why it cracks and that its related to building movement. We have a system up here that is designed to not crack, its called Sentry stucco. Get ready for this, we'll start from the substrate and go out to the finish. 1.) Trowel applied moisture barrier. 2.) Mort-Air Vent air barrier. 3.) Metal lath and casing with expansions as needed. 4.) Scratch & brown as normal. 5.) Adhesive basecoat and mesh over the brown coat, like brown EIFS foam. 6.) Acrylic color primer. 7.) Acrylic finish coat....Hows THAT for a stucco system, haha. I personally like good old fashioned stucco but you should look into the system, its crazy advanced but it might be a solution to the cracking problems you have out there. Keep the videos coming Kirk and keep up the great work!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Spencer, Thank you, We have this system here too, I just have never found anyone willing to pay for it. No joke! I had a guy 6-or 7 years ago who wanted a Santa Barbara Smooth Mission Finish, he had his house sandblasted, I told him his home was rare as they beat the crap out of it with the sand and glass, looked like a bad scratch coat. I recommend Polybond type of plaster adhesive with mesh tape on the entire wall then another coat a polybond over it or I could not do that cementitious finish and guarantee it. Man, He nearly called the cops on me when I gave him the costs. He did find a fella do do the finish and they were both in court forever, I found out as the plastering called me for advice. No Joke. It take all kinds, best wishes and have a good evening. kirk giordano

[@SpencerKelly93]

Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco instructional videos and forum Haha, yeah, its rare to find that system up here because of the cost but its surprisingly being spec'd on more and more commercial projects. Anyway, keep making the awesome videos kirk and have a good one!

[@kidkrusher1996]

Spencer Kelly sounds like a nightmare stucco system haha

[@TheRenpeg]

Still looks better than when they had the T1-11 on that house. Colouring looks awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Dusty, thank you, it does look awesome, thanks for the shout out, best wishes Kirk and family

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

Every video that I watch of yours is making me want to stucco something,I think I'll practice starting on my dogs house first..lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Mate, thank you best wishes, Kirk and Jason giordano’s rendering videos

[@baindon719]

Nice demo and explanation Kirk Thanks for sharing

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Bain, no worries, thank you. The most complete plastering encyclopedia in the world on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@hectorcardenas6616]

Thank you for the teaching time Mr. Kirk's

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Hector Dude, no worries our pleasure. Peace, love with happiness to all. Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

[@antoniodicappo403]

You are thge best and you've made a great business with your super plastering skills. Bravo!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tony, thank you Live long and plaster Teaching plastering video’s

[@Adri_57]

Thanks for sharing you knowledge Kirk!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffhopper3526]

Thanks Kirk & family

[@StuccoPlastering]

No problemo. Cheers

[@georgearmstrong5640]

I am really glad I found your videos. I just moved into a new house in California and there are about a dozen hairline cracks in the stucco, some of them quite long. I thought, what the hell is up with that. But after seeing your videos it gives me a lot of comfort to know that it is quite common and normal. There probably is some earth settling going on and yes a lot of construction traffic since they are building new homes around us still. I still plan on bringing it up with the builder but now that I have seen your videos I will go a lot gentler on them. I will most likely expect them to fix them but also understand they can come back. Thanks again for making these, it helps me to understand much better what to expect. I don't often subscribe but in this case I did subscribe to your videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hody Jeorge, happy to be on the surface, the house I'm showing in this video just happens to be on the Hayward fault line. Thus the movement is inevitable.

[@roninomari5741]

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[@eliasbobby7678]

@Ronin Omari Instablaster ;)

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[@marcthibault8723]

Good stuff Kirk! Great videos! 👍😀

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Marc, thank you my friend. Peace, love, and happiness being plastered Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@cmoon682]

Kirk,I've been a plumber for going on 30 years,keep reminding the viewers of that fact because as you often say,some things just cannot be taught but must be experienced through trial& error.Your trade is extremely nuanced,particularly with the amount of varied materials available.I particularly like the fact you use sound& feel to accomplish your finish product,a true master craftsman& unfortunately a disappearing breed

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Afternoon Moon Dude, you my friend have some time in. Live long and plaster Sharing Plastering tips by the Giordano Gents

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good information and instructions. Thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

No worries, my friend, Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@jerryo3693]

Thanks for letting me know about this and God bless you and your.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jerry, no worries. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco nurds

[@jackhammer8364]

Kirk!You're the Best!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Jack, you're spoiling me brother, thank you.

[@jackhammer8364]

@@StuccoPlasteringI eliminated a Door and added stucco seeing someone do it made it easier for me,I'm a kitchen Installer so this is whole other field,Thanks for the lessons!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@jackhammer8364 No worries, my brother. that's what we're here for.😏

[@tianahurtado8290]

Awesome video couldn’t have explain it any other way thanks 🤙🏼

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Tiana, thank you. The most complete plastering encyclopedia in the world on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@GMCShazamataz]

Clearly explained, expertly applied and followed up after. A true professional. It is a shame we don't have LaHabra products available in Australia. They look like they are the goods. Cheers on another great video. Shannon

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Morning Shannon K, thank you, this is one for all the E-mails, I receive daily about new stucco cracking, we did this way beyond code but some homes move for a hundred different reasons that are out of the hands of us stucco contractors. Thank for the response and have a great day in beautiful Australia, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network

[@marioalcantar2284]

Thanks, keep up the good work👍👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mario dude, thank you Best wishes with your own plastering projects, Kirk giordano on teaching plastering

[@pauldow1648]

Plastic expansion joints On the four corners of the window. from the top corners to the soffit and to the ground for the lower window corners. My take. If you think the whole of the east bay is built on unstable strata - take precautions. Control for the inevitable cracking near the Windows. Love this channel.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Afternoon Paul dude, had I know this home was built on the fault line and had two layers of different substrates, I would have placed an expansion joint on this long wall. It may have helped, however I have seen many jobs with lots of expansion joints with many cracks anyhow, you just never know how the ground will move. Live long and plaster Sharing Plastering tips by the Giordano Gents

[@hybridamerica]

Mr. Giordano - I send myself to school every night here on KZbin, learning as much as I can about the industry I am in. I find myself being drawn to YOUR videos more than any other. They are spot on and you address issues that are particularly relevant and pointed. I don't think there is another "teacher" out there that is better! For repairing color stucco cracks, there is a product called eXact Color Caulk by Sashco - it has the same properties of Big Stretch (which is an amazing and resilient caulk). We get out a test board and pigment (latex craft paint will do fine) and get a color match using a hairdryer - we dry the mixed sample until it matches exactly with the stucco color. After we get the match, we mix a larger amount and add it to the caulk with some fine aggregate. If you get the color match right, you can make the crack virtually invisible - this will largely depend on the aggregate match, of course, because as you know, texture match is as important as a color match.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Hybrid, thank you, my friend, I will try eXact Color Caulk by Sashco, thanks for the tip. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco nurds

[@kidkrusher1996]

Fine job!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John, thank you Cheers and have a happy new year my friend, Kirk giordano’s rendering any and all stucco repairs

[@forestqc69]

nice follow up on that job!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Forest, under the circumstances of this homes two layers of siding, the top one was installed poorly, the hairlining was nowhere near as bad as it could have been. Live long and plaster teaching plastering video’s

[@ROB-pw2in]

Hey Kirk I love it this is California and shit happens lol U know its about family and a family that play together stays together keep the vids coming Broda Thank you kindly

[@maryannbeck9011]

Thank you so much for your video. We live in mid state AZ where it gets cold and warms up during the day. We have been blessed to be able to build our custom home, which was not a reality while living in CA. We like our builder very much although there has been a couple of large mistakes, one being we wanted recessed windows with a bull nosed edge on the outside. They ended up flush. Can't be undone...moved on.....the second is we wanted a smooth Cat Face finish...didn't happen....disappointed to say the least. Had I known this, we would have done siding. I have noticed hair line cracking now.....not painted yet. Move in date is 6 weeks. I was told they would fix the cracks. I assume this should be done prior to painting. After watching your video I have a better idea of the process. I would say they are not large cracks, maybe 1/16, maybe more. I think I would like to wait until all the work is done inside and out to wait for them to fix the cracks and then paint. What ya think? Thank you for your information! Appreciate all your great info!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mary Ann, if the house is to be painted, all you need is quality caulking to fill the cracks then painting, unfortunately stucco has a tendency to hairline, If your home had a maintenance free color coat cementitious finish, these are almost impossible to repair, no damage to the integrity of the stucco, just tough to stop this hairlineing. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason’s stucco repair video’s

[@blaketodd1208]

thanks for responding kirk, i tbought so. everything in this world has a flaw, its how the light gets in🙂

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Blake Dude, you my friend are a true poet. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@Tom-it3hz]

You're sooooooo right !! i just did a couple of foundations and interior walls - the guy that did it is very famous around these woods..actually, the homeowner still loves him and just hired him to do his daughters house !!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Tommy, on this home they had some really goofy and unprofessional siding's nailed on, I've seen some weird stuff but this was really amateurish, so much in fact that i was forced to explain it to the homeowners, The second siding was not nailed into the stud but mainly wherever they pounded a nail, they had no clue that the strength comes from the leg of the nail being embed in the stud, Anyway when we pulled the trim, I thought, damn do I take this job under these conditions or walk away? I informed the homeowners instead of running with my tail between my legs, and said we would do the best we could with what we had to work with. Such is life as big time contractor. best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@Tom-it3hz]

it came out very good…i've been experiencing a lot of DIY'ers lately that are finally understanding what it takes to do the job the right way, and correctly…so all of these shows and with the help of your instructional videos, homeowners are understanding how things are on the other side of the tracks..thanks AGAIN !

[@Tom-it3hz]

AND KIRK…do you and your wife enjoy an occasional glass of wine? favorite store near you??

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Tommy brando, my wife does, a glass or two every evening with an evening meal, if by usual circumstances there is no meal, the glass of wine rule still takes effect. She shops Trader Joes. I don't drink myself unless I'm with a friend or by myself. Best wishes Brother, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@Tom-it3hz]

well…for my gratitude i want to give you a gift certificate for some wine..if you can tell me where, i can get it straightened out for you and your loved one..you can email me a place where i can mail it to..i see you're on Facebook, so if you message me (TC CARDAMONE) a proper place to send, so you can enjoy a bottle or two on me! it's a done deal, so don;t deny it..CHEERS ! maybe your shop address?

[@johnboyld3872]

Hi kirk...as always, like your style. Enjoy watching your work. Would be epic if i could join you for a day and get the experience . I am from the UK. Im a plasterer with 25 years under my belt. All the best kirk!!

[@seinundzeiten]

I like the color a lot

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Imaginary Dude, it is pretty, A La HaBra lifestyle color.🍻

[@plantificationpodcast]

Love it 🎉

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, thank you.

[@sydneyshinshi]

And that's why I like painted weatherboard. Not to mention it looks 10x better also. Not to criticize your skill as you are a good tradesperson.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Michael, no worries or offence taken, I sometime do the same thing Cheers, Kirk and Jason’s stucco repair videos

[@nothprokernov7028]

I agree on your statements about settling and movement however I find it more often than not that its the vibration of windows and doors opening and closing that cause most cracks and thats where most cracks are. Thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Noth, this is a fact, the movement in those areas creates it.

[@davidhoffman8602]

Kirk is a black belt in stucco!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon David Dude, LOL 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

[@davidhoffman8602]

@@StuccoPlastering I love your videos. I've watched hours of them, and I haven't even started stuccoing my house yet. But it is fun to watch the master!

[@StuccoPlastering]

David Due, I like your style, thank you. Kirk Giordano plastering

[@coldspring624]

what a gold mine

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Cold Springs dude, my friend you have a great way with words, thank you Live long and plaster Plastering tips and techniques

[@enmalopez1585]

Kirk: I like your videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Emma Lopez, thank you Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s

[@extorter]

what if you put a stucco screw through? should i be putting any type of silicone or caulking in the pilot hole before setting the stucco screw?

[@ernestogomez6075]

You guys are damn good at what you do. This is also a big problem out here in Colorado, the regular color coats I mean. Out here we only recommend acrylics. But keep up the good work guys.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Ernesto Gomez. I hear you brother, I sometimes recommend to folks that they would be better of with acrylics as these homes are on hills and are shifting, Most folks decline the advice as it raises the cost considerably as the primer and acrylics cost 3 to 4 times as much as cementitious finishes, plus we have to charge a bit more to apply these acrylics, because of all the necessary prep and covering and painting the entire home with the primer necessary for that acrylic stucco finish coat. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@wilcat375]

Man I love your videos so awesome been committed to doing good work I've been using a stucco guy for many years recently his work in quality has declined. The surface of the existing house was a knock down texture and the new owner wanted to transform it back into a sand finish I suggested to him that we should sandblasted prior to doing any work and he told me that was necessary step unfortunately when he decided to proceed without supervision this guys there were a lot of areas were flashing was evident and on even trowel marks the most disturbing.. Was the raised hairline texture that wasn't cracked was risen from the bulk of the stucco work.... I guess it's true what they say can't teach an old dog new tricks you gotta get a new dog that likes to do tricks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Tyrone, its a fact some guys get old and tired, thus that dont work well or supervise well, I'll retire before this eventuality happens to me. Get plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@SgtAMYNTAS]

Great comments! Using lime or lower grades of cement will also help prevent cracking. The best way to prevent cracking is by over sizing your footings and making sure the building is correctly anchored to the earth Building regs here are min traditional 6inches & min is 24inches i always make footings overkill just to prevent cracking and subsidence!

[@StuccoPlastering]

SgtAMYNTAS I agree, unfortunately this is out of our control. Best wishes, Kirk giordano

[@SgtAMYNTAS]

Thanks Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips I've had my fair share of building just trying a different route im mainly doing masonry like stone work or block work but i have done plastering "stucco" its messy and hard as you say plus the smell aint very plesent :P

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey dude, most trade are messy and hard at first, then you master them and no worries, problems is the patients necessary. Thats why I suck at plumbing and electrical. Best wishes, Kirk giordano

[@padredad]

Kirk, terrific how to video and my home isn't even stucco. I learned about EIFS maybe a year after moving in. 16 years later I have a few hairline cracks 6-8 " long. Can I cover an EIFS crack with a good caulk? I know it's not stucco.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Larry, of course, you can as long as you have the correct color to paint afterward, A good caulking for stucco cracks is Mor-flexx as it has the right sand. Best wishes, Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks

[@aleksf01]

I put a fiberglass mesh when I do the finish coat on all window and door corners and any cracks on brown wall. Works wonders.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Alex Dude, my fellow plastering contractor., We do this also, however in some areas were up against circumstances beyond our control, kinda like life. 🍾

[@aimsprik]

Enjoyed your informative videos! Quick question for you... we're closing on a new build in Mesa, AZ tomorrow. We fully expected to see some cracks in our stucco as the house settles, however, one wall in particular of our 1-story home, about 80' long, has in excess of 60 mostly vertical cracks running through it. Is this normal? Does it speak to a bigger issue either with the stucco installation or something else wrong? TIA

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sprik, excellent questions, sometimes its caused by not gapping plywood or sheathing, how many times do the contractors actually space the sheets, Perhaps 2 out of ten in my area as we live in a cool climate. Yes, I do have video's where I show this spacing too. The reasoning behind this spacing is a bit interesting. I have seen and videoed a few homes which have horizontal cracking every 4 feet, There are about 20 solid reasons why horizontal cracking can and does occur. The main reason being, the studs and or sheathing was green when the framing took place. Now take 2 to 40 days or more with intense heat bearing down on a stucco wall for many hours per day, extreme heat will expand the wood, thus push on the stucco, voila cracking occurs. FYI, if a person lives in an area that does not get hot, expanding sheeting may not occur. I live in an area where we have only about 10 hot days per year that it reached 95 or above, However in some of the valleys "inland" where I sometimes work I have seen the horizontal cracking often as the sun is more intense especially if a home is on top of hill and facing directly toward afternoon heat. What is happening is the sun bakes the wall expanding the wood and often twisting the studs as the natural drying process occurs, thus the stucco cracks horizontally. Most stucco walls just crack somewhat vertically and at a slight angles at all doors and windows because of vibrations and or movement of opening and closing. Concrete like stucco can only flex a wee bit, as it's sort of like glass, the slightest stress can shatter glass. With stucco the slightest movement and or vibrations causes hairline cracks, this does not affect the integrity of the waterproofing membrane, however most folk panic as they have no clue why this happens. Thus any expanding of wood is sort of like Kryptonite to superman, not good. If you use a saw to cut the touching of the plywood this issue can be resolved or helped, this should be done to homes in hot areas that the temperature reaches well over a hundred degrees for months at a time. Plus the biggest factor of why concrete and or stucco walls hair lining is rain, depending on the amount of rain lifts homes and concrete because of natal ground expanding with water, when dryer condition occure homes and concrete settle, thus hair lining. There are about 20 other solid reason why stucco walls crack but these are the most common. I will send a couple videos about horizontal cracking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKSleYevYttsn8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7beHaMm7GNd7s

[@bassfishermanify]

You and your family do amazing work. I really appreciate all of your videos, they have helped me more than a few times. I do have one question. Why can't stucco be applied with one coat .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Shane, thank you, Stucco takes a couple coats as no one can apply 1 inch thick and expect gravity to allow it to stay in a vertical position until it sets. best wishes Happy holidays from the Giordano clan

[@dougfinlay7531]

What is the substrate here? That can make all the difference to whether it cracks or not. Is it some type of thin board, polystyrene or airated lightweight concrete panel? (AAC).

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Doug dude, you are well educated in this field. It was triple shiplap siding, covered by t 1 eleven by a crew with no clue. I too was sort of shocked when I realized this, this set a new rule for me as to uncover as much as possible before accepting such projects. Peace, love with happiness to all. Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

[@felipedelarosa3759]

What sealant do you use for the caulking? I have a home that has hairline fractures all around and I want to apply the same paint that you’re using on this house instead of painting over it. Which sealant do I use for the caulking?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Felipe, I'd recommend Mor-Flexx as it has sand in it, just like stucco. Get plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@edmundfrausto7588]

So this caulking you recommend, the color coat will stick to it and not flake off and does the color code Flash because of the difference and suction then the wall has

[@philindeblanc]

@@edmundfrausto7588 good question! I think the amount he surrounds it with and binds to the existing will give enough strength to stay on..if you dont play handball on the wall :-)

[@manuelrodriguez-eh1kj]

good morning guys. Mr. G is there a way to fix uneven stucco? it was laid out its pretty much done but there is a lot of uneveness as it was done with the wrong trowel so the differences are very noticeable

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi manuel rodriguez, the re are many way to fix uneven stucco. I show about 40 ways in my video's, finding the way that you need is the hard part, I think, best wishes, kirk giordano

[@Tl-sq8me]

Hey Kirk why did you wet the wall first before applying the color coat ? Thanks In advance

[@garyvalencia4379]

This helps keep a live or wet edge to the product you're about to apply and increases open time and workability by cooling the surface and reducing the suction of the substrate.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Gary Dude, couldn't have said it better myself, thank you. Peace love and happiness to all. Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

[@TheWritingGirl]

i power washed my home, and just filled in my cracks, was going to use a elastomeric coating over it..how do you feel about it?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mischievous, as long as you pressure washed very well, to fill your cracks i would recommend Mor-Flexx caulking, than paint, the elastomeric paints are some of the best longest lasting and flexible paints sold. Live long and Plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s

[@MrKylebb83]

Do you charge for return work, such as this, if you've already explained that it was a possibility?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy KB, no as I didnt know the home had two substrates or that it was located on the faultline. Had I know this I would have declined the job as I'm old enough to know if I had said this it would have mattered little, and I would have still been called back. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco nurds

[@JanColdwater]

Certainly get lots of practice with stucco just because!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Coldwater dude, exzackory Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s

[@donkeyhurley5290]

Not being contentious here... but as a 30 yr pool plasterer, I can tell you that cracks are caused by the mix being too wet. Most of the time you are using 3 components in masonry... Sand, Cement, Water. Those 3 products combined provide a certain amount of material (mud), let's say a cubic yard. When that dries, what is left is the sand and cement. It shrinks as the water evaporates. Sort of like a dry lake bed looks. So if you do not cover your work with wet burlap, or plastic... or even misters to keep it hydrated as it cures, it will crack, sometimes called "checking". Of course movement can/will add to this problem. In concrete, the water rises to the top and evaporates, that is why cracking in sidewalks etc is far less common. Thanks for your informative videos, you've educated and helped many DIYs and customers. =0)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Hurley, thank you for these additional tips, most folks don't realize these facts, Cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@glenmorrow1255]

My civil engineering professor in college said that there is only two kinds of concrete. 1) cracked concrete and 2) concrete that is going to crack. Same should apply to all cement surfaces.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Afternoon Glen, I like your style, that is a great line, I will have to use it. Live long and plaster Sharing Plastering tips by the Giordano Gent

[@CarlGardnerOnline]

Another variation, Guarantees of Concrete: 1) It will crack 2) No one will steal it 3) It's heavy

[@atman5230]

You are very knowledgeable and excellent at your work.It seems to me a silly choice for a house or building owner to have plaster work done to his home in an area prone to ground movement and earthquakes as hairline cracks will occur.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy London, so true, had I know this news I would not have accepted this home in this area, I have declined a few in that area since as it only make me look bad to take on a home where ground movement is uncommon. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason’s stucco repair video’s

[@garulle1]

have you ever seen a wall with scratch coat then brown coat and cement as last coat if so can you tell what kind of cement to use to fix cracks i have tried every thing and cant get anything to stick

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Garulle dude, if it were me I would choose Mor-flexx, as it also has sand in it which matches most stucco finishes, clean the area well as nothing adheres to dust. Best wishes with your projects, Kirk giordano plastering on small repairs

[@patrashdigger]

Does the color coat need a bonding agent after a few years to recoat like you did? Good vid!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Trashdigger, no, another coat can be applied over it. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@lancemillward2462]

In New Zealand because of leaky homes with polystyrene substrates a lot of new homes are bricks with a bagged finish rather than fully rendered. That way people still can see it is brick and dont worry about monolithic cladding. Crazy I know. If you explained things to a new client as well as you did now, Id get you to do the work and be happy with the result. It all comes down to expectations.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Lance Millward, thank you, I try and explain as well as in this, but sometimes folks simply don't understand as it's boring to learn, sort of like me when someone is explaining technical stuff about computers, won't sink in until I'm ready to really concentrate. O well, life as a stucco dude. Cheers, Kirk Giordano

[@dougfinlay7531]

And in NZ we are now using a lot of AAC panel which is generally 50mm thick. It has a cavity system behind it so can breath and let out moisture in bottom vents. The house is still insulated though behind all of this cladding. I've never seen hairline cracks in a house done this way even though we have earthquakes. Might be the modern mix which can expand and contract.

[@marioalcantar2284]

hi kirk, i did a smooth finish a year ago on a house up on the hills. the owner called me not too long ago complaining about hairline cracks. but some cracks are a little bigger. ive never been asked to fix cracks on a smooth job. what is the best way to fix cracks on smooth and do you have a video showing the process?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mario, dude below is a video that explains why stucco cracks, I tell folks no house I stucco, can I guarantee won't hairline as this is caused usually by ground movement mostly plus many other reasons see the video below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWStophsqLanaNU cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@hds8182]

Quick question Kirk. Do you charge the customer to come back and repair the cracks?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Grey, no never have in over 30 years, this would be adding insult to injury. best wishes, Sound advice for plastering issues from your favorite stucco geeks

[@Ninosinamor19]

Thanks for you video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Nino, no worries. Best wishes, Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@Ninosinamor19]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. i looking for a job I live in LA. Let me know if you know of someone

[@blaketodd1208]

you are correct about movement. those vinyl windows will exert pressure on your stucco with temperature change as well. a properly homewrapped house will not be affected by those little cracks. i wonder about using a stop trim against the windows with a small gap filled with backing rod and surface caulked. lots of extra work for limited benefit?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Blake, good point, the j trim with backer rods are not code in our area in california, if they were in my opinion they would be just another chore to give constant maintenance to. Thus, I agree with you too much work for any benefits. Cheers, live long and plaster my friend Kirk and Jason giordano’s plastering tips

[@carlosbezzanelli5790]

es la base que no aguanta el peso el acero y concreto pesan mucho una viga horizontal del largo de la casa solucionaria todo los italianos somo los mejore albañiles del mundo

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Carlos Dude, you will get no argument from me, Kirk Pierre Giordano Live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@carlosbezzanelli5790]

pruebe y con una buena viga la pared no se quiebra y punto

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Carlos, I don't build homes and am not a carpenter, I apply stucco to what's present. I do the best I can with what's available, this home had an original sheer wall siding, then someone attached the T one eleve to the original substrate and did a terrible job, I did not find out this fact until I pulled the wood trim, plus the home is on the fault line, under the circumstances this house came out much better than would have imagined with all the negative and hidden facts that were unknown to me at the time. Live long and plaster giordano’s stucco images and teaching videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

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[@garmihamid768]

hi thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Your welcome, garmi hamid, Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering channel

[@MOTOS1974]

Me apaixonei por sua filha 😍😍😍😍 ❤

[@amirkeyrain]

well my new house and brick fence got many(not really) crack but why my old house so clean very few crack?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Amir, my guess your old home was built better. Any home set on the earth is prone to cracking, take rain say for 5 days let alone an entire month for example, the earth will swell, this is perfectly normal, when the ground settles the house can and will move, you won't see or hear it, however a crack may appear. Why? Vibrations and or movement causes cracks in concrete, plaster, stucco and many other materials. Movement to stucco is like Kryptonite to Superman, sort of anyway as it does not weaken it but it can crack :-) Also high winds, heavy traffic, slamming door and window, moving heavy furniture causes vibration or movement and then Voila a hairline crack. These causes are just the tip of the iceberg. No worries, keep in mind that 99% of all cracks are petty and quite normal. Cheers, kirk giordano

[@zx6me1983]

Kirk. Just finished a 3 coat system(hard coat stucco) float finish. has craze cracks already. how do you explain to a customer that craze cracks are normal? all customers seem to focus on is superficial cracks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning ZX dude, CRACKING, I can fill this page with reason why this has occurred, but none would include faulty workmanship or materials used, however this is a slight possibility. Instead they are all related to natural circumstances, theses cracks although not pretty are quite harmless. Weather, such as high winds or rain for just a week let alone a month will raise the ground thereby lifting this structure just a hair, stucco or concrete like glass will not flex much instead it cracks. Movement, such as all traffic and especially heavy garbage trucks will create ground movement, again the house will move thus, cracking occurs. The wood structure, The studs and the sheathing, when heated by the sun will swell, thus pressure on the stucco will cause this cracking, opening and closing door will create vibrations, again cracking. Natural settling foundations which happens to all homes, will also cause this cracking. I tell folks if they are going to install roof tiles, decks, sheetrock, or any other heavy beams, do it before the last coat of stucco is on. These common circumstances are just the tip of the iceberg in reasons why cracking occurs with stucco walls or concrete slabs. I have been in this trade for more than 30 years and to this day still guarantee my work, however there are some issues that are out of any applicators hands including the general contractors. Most folks do not like to hear this but movement and or vibrations will crack a stucco home, however the so called good news is, it's unsightly but this does not cause water intrusion. Best wishes, Kirk giordano

[@jkbc]

Thank you for making this video. You mentioned that the waterproofing paper inside the stucco most likely still intact for new building. Do we need to refill the crack? can we let the crack as is since it is more cosmetic issue?

[@StuccoPlastering]

I'd recommend filling the cracks so the rain does allow excess swelling.

[@jkbc]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank you kindly for answering my question and providing recommendation.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@jkbc no problemo

[@TallTan22]

Kirk & Jason.... You mentioned "Caulking" as the first step. Why type of Caulking ? My "Cinder Block Wall" has been stuccoed. It now has a couple of "California Earthquake Cracks". I plan on painting the stucco once I fill in the cracks (with regular paint) to freshen up the color ☆ After filling in the cracks....I'm sure the paint will cover well and my Wall will look brand new....until the next Earthquake !!!! Am I heading in the right direction : )

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello pamela creel, well if it were me and you're going to paint anyway, I used Mor-Flexx as it's easy to work with has sand in the tube and clean up well with just soap and water., Clean the walls, apply only in the crack and rub it in it circular motions to feather in well, Anytime someone can notice caulking after a wall has been panted didn't quite understand about how to feather in caulking. Cheers, kirk giordano

[@michaelkimball6901]

Kirk, I saw you put color coat on an existing color coat. I assumed you did that while the wall was still wet - but you DIDN'T use the Weld-crete first. Could you comment on that?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Michael, excellent question, bonding agents are not necessary when you have a porous wall, what we do in this case is wet the wall and the two adhere by suction. (stucco and any porous wall) Other walls that are porous are cinderblocks, bricks and concrete, all these surfaces must be pressure wash clean enough to eat of as stucco does not adhere to dust, dirt, grime, etc. best wishes, Kirk giordano

[@Flyingdogturd]

Cracks happen also when the cement dries out too quick not always necessarily the movement

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings S B, I find that when color finishes dry to fast they dont adhere well, bleed and are varied in color, cracking? spidery, just a bit. This kind of cracking is movement, I found out this was on the Hayward fault line plus it had two substrates, I didn't realize this when I excepted this project. Get plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@yoavcohen66]

So here's a question. And btw love your vids. How is it that you don't see any cracks like that inside the house,yet they so easily made on the outside? It seems that we are all missing some other key element in these hairline fractures. Another contributing factor that can be negated before hand.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Yoav, the interior had sheetrock, this exterior had too many issues to mention in this box. Read the description for details. best wishes, Sound advice for plastering repairs from your favorite stucco geek

[@your2nd]

You can have cracks inside too. My 42 year old house had a crack in the sheetrock by the door going into the bath in the master bedroom from settling. It was caused by a water leak that caused a major fail in leading to replacing the floor boards and still it was a small crack. Sheetrock doesn't crack very easy so if you have a crack in your sheetrock best be looking for a major foundation problem. Water can be so destructive and is why it is so important to keep it out.

[@bcarr3116]

Is it ok to pressure wash stucco?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy mate, sure it is, but depending on the strength or force of the pressure washer takes practice to not gage the wood or do more damage than good. cheers, Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos

[@image29]

how do you repair hairline cracks on the Santa Barbara Mission finish?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy image29, Hairline finishes in a santa Barbara Smooth Mission Finish style color coat system, can't be repaired, as it's the basecoat coat has moved or lifted, this is very common, You either forget about the cracks knowing they are simply cosmetic and naturall , or you apply another coat of this same finish wall to wall, 9 times out of 10 these same cracks will return as among the hundreds of physical issues that is out of an applicators hands are mainly the rains. If it rains a day to 30 the ground can and will always life a house, then when drier conditions occur the house will settle. This natural occurrence can't be measured by the human eye, however it's real, therefor the settling will sometime tweak the walls a fracture or a great deal more, thus movement and vibrations, theses circumstances will always results with a hairline crack in the stucco basecoat, keep in mind the finish coat has little strength as it's primarily for looks and to achieve a maintenance free color finish. Most folks, who try and repair these hairline cracks make matters worse as caulking and or fog coating do nothing except enhance these cracks, especially when the home gets wet due to rains. My advice is to find yourself a coconut tree in the Bahamas or perhaps your own backyard, relax with your feet in warm sand or your hot tub while sipping margarita's with tiny umbrellas and realize this is nature, and there's nothing us mere mortals can do about it except, get an understanding of why this occurs, I believe once we know why, this wisdom, neutralizes any worries or nervousness that might be in our brains. Cheers, kirk giordano

[@image29]

+Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips You made me laugh! You are absolutely right, I won't overthink this, and just go for it.

[@StuccoPlastering]

atta boy, cheers, kirk giordano

[@sdslim9012]

We have a "web" of hairline cracks in the stucco coating on a foam-block building, in AZ, with no building movement. Whether or not the stucco was applied correctly, or not, isn't the issue; how to abrade (if necessary) seal, and re-paint is the question. It would take a life-time to attempt to calk all the cracks; I will calk the larger cracks, however. Otherwise, the building is literally spider-webbed. Have been told there ARE sealers, and paints, that might fill the smaller cracks, if thoroughly rolled on application. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!

[@StuccoPlastering]

sdslim9012 Hello, I would suggest you pressure wash well, then use a quality primer then a top coat. I have heard great thing about the Kelly Moore Elastomeric coatings, these paints are a high quality,top of the line exterior painting system. Features waterproofing properties, good film strength, elasticity, elongation and bridging of cracks. Best wishes, Kirk giordano

[@sdslim9012]

Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips you, Kirk! I really appreciate your expertise. I did pressure-wash, with stripper-nozzle, which has removed some of the top-coat; assuming poorly adhered areas. The contractor originally painted with an elastomeric product, thou not Kelly-Moore. While I recognize the paint didn't "cause" the spider-webbing, it didn't seem to tolerate it well, either? We have some related paint adhesion issues (some blistering) so I suspect the paint-contractor cut corners. Several commercial painters I have consulted with are no-longer huge fans of Elastomeric paint in Arizona's harsh sun; two have instead recommending products such as Dunn-Edwards "FlexPrime" or "Ultra-Grip"; two-coats back-rolled, and "Ever-Shield" or equivalent as a top-coat? Having said that, I will take a hard look at the Kelly-Moore products, perhaps paint a few "test-areas" and see what transpires. Again, I sincerely thank you for your council!

[@StuccoPlastering]

sdslim9012 The Kelly Moore product I mentioned is a sealer, perhaps your area is not proper to apply a sealer? Do you know some of the reasons why homes in the heat crack? If not out of the 10 video’s I have on this issue, I will forward the link to 1 or more FYI, as maybe it’s out of your as well as the applicators hands. Many times this sort of cracking is caused by the heat of the sun.This heat can and does expand the studs and or shear wall causing this type of cracking as this wood dries out it twist and or expands without a gap being placed between the sheets of plywood it's even worse. If this is the case these actions never really stops, season after season, unfortunately.I am not a negative person, but sometimes knowing the true actions of a situation beats the frustration of wondering what the hell is going on all the time and why it can't be fixed. Best wishes my brother. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKSleYevYttsn8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWStophsqLanaNU Kirk giordano

[@sdslim9012]

Thank you, again, Kirk! "Yes" a sealer coat was applied (and typically is here-bouts) on our building. I suspect, it was either not a good product, or was improperly applied (or both) prior to the building being painted. And, as the same likely holds true regards the paint top-coat. in addition to the spider-webbing, and blistering, there is some lime-streaks leaching through in areas. The building in question is grouted foam-block ("Rasta") construction, and the high summer temps could well be a factor; the hair-line cracks seem to follow the seams between blocks - at least in some areas. It's our current plan to abrade the existing paint (looking at options; soda-blasting, sponge-blasting, "spiral-nozzle" pressure-washing...) then re-seal, and repaint. I have begun looking at the Kelly-Moore products based upon your comments. Thank you very much for your insight!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey dude, if the headlining seems to follow the blocks weather cinder blocks are made of of cement based or styrofoam based mixed with portland, tells me that more than likely they did not apply a coat of cement plaster thick enough, or the building is settling. We just did a re-coat on a movie theater that was plastered 10 years ago the ground settled a foot and a half, giving the foundation a really ugly appearance. the weather in that area was in the 90s to 100,s often, settling occurs but is not seen as it's slow so most folks don't believe it to be a possibility. If you can't see it surely it can't be happening? Best wishes, kirk giordano plastering

[@jauld360]

I have read that small cracks in concrete heal automatically, through the process of autogenous healing. That process occurs when free lime in the cement binder is dissolved by the ingress of water and which is converted into limestone (calcium carbonate) on reaction with carbon dioxide in the air. I guess that larger cracks are fixed by autodial healing, where the home owner calls in the contractor to fix his "bad" work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning John, yes, with lime plastering cracks are self-healing. Unfortunately, most cement plaster is made with portland cement plaster here in the US. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@mets23q]

does render crack no matter what? I was thinking of rendering my house but after seeing these cracks I'm having second thoughts

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy metz, eventually all stucco and or concrete can hairline, especially in the winter where many days of rain can and will lift a home, then when drier conditions occur the home settles, this movement cant be measured, but the hairlines cracks tell the story, plus there are about 20 other solid reasons why hairline cracks can occur. However, this possible hair lining in the stucco walls does not affect the integrity of the stucco or waterproof membrane one bit, some folks find it unsightly other never notice. This tendency for possible cracks due to movement still make stucco the best and most solid exterior sidings known to man, especially if one considers the added structural strength, R-value, soundproofing, durability, and a maintenance free finish that anyone can install on the exterior of their home. Live long and plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’

[@pauldow1648]

Request expansion joints at window corners and at large expanses of stucco. Imo.

[@stephentackett4064]

Great hair.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Stephen, she is sweet to look at.😉 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.💃

[@tifacola]

Why can’t you get caulk that matches the stucco color?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Excellent question, Why do stucco walls darken when wet? It's porous, paint won't darken as it's sealed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGakgKigfsx8n7c/ 👨🏻‍🔬

[@dnn1412]

no weldcrete?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Dnn dude, no bonding agent necessary. Its a cementitious finish going over a cementitious finish, they adhere by suction. best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@jlopezglobal]

Trick question Kirk, what about the painted surface? Shouldn't weldcrete have been applied to that section since theoretically the color coat wont adhere well to that section since its non porous? Also, wouldn't weldcrete be needed on top of the caulking since this is not porous?

[@juancarlosbarajas1670]

i m looking work kirk you have

[@mejustanormalguy4742]

I remember when you did the video for this and said it will never crack lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Sub, I don't say stucco wont crack, as all stucco and concrete cracks, especially if it's on the fault line as this one one, there are other reasons but none related to error in application. Cheers, Kirk and Jason giordano’s plastering videos

[@mejustanormalguy4742]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. np mate I'm a spread and the work you do is great and only other spreads can really appreciate what you achieve I do Krend in uk

[@StuccoPlastering]

evening, mate, no worries, cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@nickmaz6412]

I’d be willing to bet a million bucks that the homeowner didn’t keep wetting it down like he was told to

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Nick, it's a possibility, however most would as it benefits them. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@px00001]

havig a pan flashing under the window might help prevent cracking. bet there is a lot of moisture in that wall.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Paul O'Neill, perhaps, the house is on the hayward fault line so throughout the years it will continue to move. We took extra precautions on this one and went beyond code requirements, but foundation settling in some neighborhood and the building of most foundation are out of our control. It didn't help that someone installed two sidings ignorantly and the addition was not lag bolted to the home properly or that a two story home was built next to it after our stucco was completed, but such is life as a big time stucco dude. Beat wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@px00001]

Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering and stucco network Well, it IS what it IS, right? I like your comment about the paper being intact. That is the true moisture drainage plane. The stucco is there as a rain screen and a UV screen. The paper is the part protecting from the moisture. I've seen all sorts of moisture damage under windows because window installers don't take the time to put flashing pans under the windows. Looks like this house will have limited life expectancy because better methods were not used. You can only do so much with the rain screen. It does not cure moisture issues.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Paul O'Neill, you know your stucco barriers, however this home won't have limited life expectancy, it will last as long as all stucco homes, It will hairline in the future as the ground will alway move in this area, When we lathed it I used more Sikaflex Polyurethane Caulking with adhesive sealant around all the windows, doors, electric outlets, pipes and such, than any home this size in the past to prevent water from seeping in back of the two layers of paper. Here in California I have never seen a flashing pan under a window, I have seen and suggested flex wrap for all inset windows with the bottom lip loose for us to slide our new paper. The general contractors do use pans for all sliders or french doors in fact I have a few videos where these pans have been intstalled. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco network

[@Oakclimbercj]

Why people fight with color finish when you can just paint over it?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Afternoon Chris, color coats are maintenance free for hundreds of years, paint jobs last about 10 to 12 years. Live long and plaster Sharing Plastering tips by the Giordano Gent

[@olahlouis9087]

perhaps maybe few control joint .?? I still believe that EIFS system goes far longer with out cracks in time .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Olah, excellent idea, had I known a bit about more about this home, this house may have benefitted from a couple. However, I have seen homes also with expansion joints, with more cracks than this. But as a rule your right. The most complete plastering encyclopedia in the world on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@olahlouis9087]

Then if you embedding fiber glass mesh reinforcement mesh . In between 1st and 2nd coat . That’s the way to go .

[@johncrowe5164]

I'm Not a Plastering Contractor I Do Waaaay More Brick & Stonework But that Looks Like Shrinkage. In Regular Mortar the Color Always Says Not to Use More than 10% Color to Mortar Ratio.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings John, read my above comment, for the facts. Get plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@johncrowe5164]

Decades Back I Was a Painter Working on a 3500 sq ft Carriage House. There was an Exterior Sided Wall Fastened Via Furring Strips on Concrete Block. Anyhow that Sided Wall was 80' with No Expansion Joint. When the Sun Hit that Side you Could Hear the Siding Pop as it Expanded. Here in Illinois Our Frost Line is 42". There's Quite a Bit of Frost Heaving. I Got Into Masonry Work Partly Because of the Permanance. The More I Work with Stone the More I Prefer it Over Brickwork. I've Done a Lot of Genuine Stucco Repairs. By No Means Am I an Expert. But it Still Looks Like That Stucco Shrank to My Stone Mason's Eye.. I'm Happy Doing Stonework that'll Be Around for Generations Here in Northern Illinois where the Ground Is "Stable" & We Only Have to Worry About Frost Heaving Buildings Freezing Solid 40"+ Down.

[@tirma8170]

El stucco todo el tiempo se crakea

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Martin, thank you Get plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice

[@filibertobarrera3839]

Im an auto body man,I repair rusted cars,I tell the customer I will replace all rusted metal with new sheet metal,but I can't guarantee, that rust won't come back 1 or few years later.Can never guarantee rust, their is areas in a car you can't get to.So do what you can and move on.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Filiberto Dude, they say rust happens. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s

[@dunnumblack6641]

Watched a number of your videos and honestly I found quite a bit of confusion quick example “at least a week sometimes 48 hours”

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Dunnum, stucco cure times are confusing at first. The cure times depends on many things, such as the weather and cement or mortars used, this is just the tip of the iceberg. 🤔

[@BurtBowers]

Never understood why would the color of stucco matter when exterior paint will cover the new stucco.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Oldtimer, colored stucco never needs painting. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@flyingguitars3470]

You make alot of sense when U talk....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Flying Guitars, thank you, must be all the practice I get by explaining to folks what to expect. Cheers! kirk

[@pappabob29]

Hey Kirk: Everything you said about "hairline cracks" that are caused by building movement is true but you seemed to imply that was the TOTAL story on STUCCO CRACKS which is not the case. I have had stucco applied that was loaded with cracks in a month. Sometimes the cause IS due to the mixture that is making up the stucco, the application process, and/or the curing process. As with concrete, too much cement can cause the curing process to create too much heat and shrinkage that will lead to cracks. you mentioned "hydrating" the surface and waiting for a cure period. Not doing those things can lead to a surface that is full of cracks and that condition should be explained.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Pappa Bob, I have included those realities in other videos as well as placing staples or furring nails in the field instead of the stud where the weight per square inch is also important, as placing stucco netting on backwards, using nails and or staples where the leg does not go into the stud at least 7/8 also creates cracking, wet studs with plywood butted together is another common problem especially in areas where the heat is severe as the studs as well as the shear wall will expand in the hot sun then shrink when it's cool causing all new stucco to expand and shrink with it, this usually creates the horizontal cracking that is not normal such as the vibration cracks that are quite typical and normal around doors and windows that shut or slam when opening and closing, Wind and especially a week let alone a month is possibly the biggest movement to any home as this creates ground swelling then settling which can't be measure by machine or the human eye, yet, after storms the new cracks with no dirt tell the story, foundations not poured properly or with weak concrete also concrete with a PSI strength under 2,500 PSI does not help either,sand mixed that is not rinsed free of salt, or certain sand not meant for structural strength hurts too, "would you believe dubai spends 17 Billion dollars annually on sand imported from Australia while Dubai is in a desert full of sand but not good for building," redwood trees with roots that appears close to the surface and are again horizont instead of going vertically downward have caused some damage to many homes which I have visited also. These are just the common sense sort of tip of the iceberg circumstances that cause hairline cracking and or structural cracks in stucco and or concrete, Things that make you go hmmmm. best wishes, and thanks for the tips, kirk giordano plastering

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[@timmian85]

No way to prevent it. People ought to know this by now.

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hello timmian85, I believe most folks feel cheated if they have a new application of stucco applied to their house and they get some sort of hairline cracks. Most folks do not knowing there are literally 20 to 30 very real reasons why cracking occurs naturally in every village, city, state, country and throughout the world, took me many years to understand this great truth. But just to be fair there is alway the chance the stucco contractor is incompetent and does have some unethical approaches to saving time and or money which can and will also compromise a stucco systems. Cheers. kirk Giordano

[@gabec6522]

Like I say In ohio we go from -43 to 100 degrees on the lake with wind driven rain ice snow and tons of movement... if it ain't god made it will have issuses

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[@stewmeat9261]

Seems the stucco business is a job secure business. I'll stick with cement board siding

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[@josetrujillo2277]

they like to blame the stucco/plaster but the fact that stucco/plaster system is directly attached to the wall, so if the wall moves, the stucco/plaster cracks.

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Evening Jose, exzackery, thats why I'm spreading the word of stucco wisdom or truth, Sure, sometimes cracks are created by foolish procedures, but the facts are most cracks are caused naturaly through movement. Cheers, Kirk and Jason giordano’s rendering videos

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[@loveamerica587]

Like everything else blame it on the framer.

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[@jag376]

You already know how much experience you have and we can see your experience. May I suggest that you stop reminding us of it soooooo many times throughout each and every video that you make. I love watching and learning from you, but it is tiring listening to how great you are. It is a classic sign of an insecure person and you shouldn’t be.

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[@TheDAVEPR]

Don’t watch his videos if you don’t want to hear how great he is.

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Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thanks, just want to say Im a big DIY’er and have watched so many of your videos and started tackling a 60ft cinder Block Wall plastering and so far it’s looking good thanks to you. Keep up the amazing work and professionalism.

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