Stucco concrete block pillars.

Stucco concrete block pillars.
Folks, we are located in Oakland, CA.
FYI, folks, here are all the basic tools we use and recommend on Amazon's website.
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Note in this video of how to stucco CUM pillars, I was asked to match the home’s textured finish.
Yeah, I know his bull-nosed block columns looked cooler before we matched the finish on the home.
I do what I’m asked, or homeowners find someone else to meet their request.
• Stucco concrete retain... Plastering concrete walls remove board lines.
• Stucco over Concrete B... Stucco concrete block walls.
• Stucco over concrete b... Stucco of your brick walls, Green-Core cement.
• Acrylic stucco over re... Stucco acrylic going old-world finish.
Stucco thickness on Brick walls or concrete block walls should be at least 1/2 or more; I'm not sure it’s thick enough. Add more Stucco until it is thick enough.
When it rains, the thickness matters to avoid seeing the grout lines.
Apply or layer at least 1/2, and you can’t go wrong.
If you paint the new Stucco, this will also hide joint or grout lines.
How much sand is for each coat of Stucco?
Scratch coats are mixed at 1 part Portland to 2-1/4 to 4 parts sand, brown coats are mixed at 1 part cement to 3 to 5 parts sand, and finish coats are 1 part Portland cement to 1-1/2 to 3 parts sand.
• Sand and cement stucco... . Sand and stucco ratio for applying consistency how much in the description.
By the way, brick, concrete, and walls do not need any stucco netting attached; in fact, stucco lath or wire attached is counter-productive.
So, don’t do that.

[@marievina5593]

Great job Kirk❗🍻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Marie Vina, Have I told you, I do like your style, thank you.🥂

[@marievina5593]

@@StuccoPlastering 🍻

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@marievina5593 back at you Maria, 🥂

[@terrygrogan3277]

Give the respect the man deserves iv been plastering 30 years and trained people for 10 years in the trade he has to adapt to american condions products, weather, movement, plasterer dont use as meney products over here all credit to him working with his family the man is a marster in his trade may he plaster and be happy love your vidos kirk and the american way

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings my friend Terry and fellow plasterer, atta boy, thank you. Peace, love, and happiness staying plastered Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@terrygrogan3277]

Thanks for the reply kirk you are one outstanding guy to give time out on a job teach people run the job it shows you care about the trade and you enjoy teaching the young american plasterers you are a credit the to the manufactures of the products you use we love your videos in the u,k, you and your family are a credit to american people happy days

[@scottweinstein1591]

The Picasso of Plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you😉

[@ljones396]

Are you not weakening the surface / integrity with all that water once you've "lost the wall"?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Llyr, no, it's portland cement plaster and can be floated with as much water as an applicator can skillfully apply and float properly. cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@seanmccabe7019]

Any jobs going kirk .I can show you the irish way of plastering Haha but I have worked in canada and used Darby s and plastered over metal mesh. In ireland all homes are built with concrete block so no need for lath or messh

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sean, I would last more than a week in Ireland, they work way too hard, I'm no spring chicken.🍻

[@seanmccabe7019]

@@StuccoPlastering hahaha Kirk the irish work hard and play hard have a good one 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@ChrisKavanagh-df6fh]

Dont worry kirk eightier was donald duck

[@hallos1624622]

Thoroughly enjoy learning from your videos. Do You ever receive work such as plastering/rendering grapes/motives on a cement finish? I have just built a small wine cellar (Cape Dutch style) and would like to learn how that is accomplished

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Eric, sorry bro, not familiar with the term "grapes/motives" cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@gluehead6327]

Kirk you really are a master and make it look so easy. It has inspired me to maybe try to stucco my 2’ tall 60’ long block wall. Would you suggest this as a DYI or hire a professional? Ive been quoted $500 for a smooth steel trowl finish. Just curious if this job should not be a DIY

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Gkllue head, thank you! We do make it look easy. What you have is worth easily 3 times the amount this fella is charging you; there is prep work that most have no clue of. Plus, steel troweling is the most difficult to do It's difficult to trowels down sand smooth in fact it can't be done even if you have the power of Thor. I'd suggest you take him up on his cost and buy them an expensive bottle of rare wine too. It's a deal he's giving you. If he can do what he claims.🍻😉

[@OffgridManiac]

my first surface experience at surface bonding with. surface bond cement with the fiber glass it was called quick wall it totally sucks how can I surface bond cinder block dry stacked walls can I use porcelin cement and sand instead of crappy.quick wall

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Supper Daddy, now you getting into the 15 year knowledge questions, it take years of practice to be able to work in either 40 degree weather to 105 degree weather, for me just a few minutes are necessary to make proper adjustments. The same holds true for any surface I am about to apply any type of stucco, render, plaster, acrylic stucco and any of form of cladding known to man. It's not going to the university of common sense but many many years of time in. It's all in the years combined and knowing what is compatible and what is not, or the shoulds and the shouldn'ts. Sorry i can't answer your question in greater detail, but there is much I would need to know about your circumstances, best wishes, kirk giordano plastering

[@billynolanjr2266]

This reminded me of something else, Have you ever applied veneer plaster over durrock or cement board and if so do you need a bonding agent? We have a bathroom where someone put plaster on Durrock and its peeling right off, not everywhere but just in spots! Whats the fix or advice? Thanks ! And as always, Awesome job and videos !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Billy, I always use bonding agents as a rule, sometimes I do to kill the suction but mostly if I'm not sure a surface is really clean I take no chances as if does not adhere, old kirk has to redo it. Sure you can patch the loose stuff, tap on the whole area and remove what appears to be loose, hopefully you will get it all. Cheers, Kirk and Jason giordano’s stucco videos

[@LandonRoy-cv9rt]

Kirk is stuck back in the 80’s with those old school shades on lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Landon, what can I say, your right. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@yandre20005]

Finally !!! I've been waiting for this video for over a year now ! I started my column project over a year ago and stumbled upon your channel and been watching ever since. I really could have used this then but I'm glad it's finally here. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Mate, no worries and thank you best wishes, Kirk and Jason giordano’s stucco videos

[@Tezcax]

Hey Kirk, I have a question. Do you think concrete blocks are the easiest for a beginner to stucco over? I have a small concrete block wall I'm building. I've watched tons of your videos and I came to the conclusion the best way to do it would be to give it a skim coat with a sponge float finish and follow up with a color coat. I'm not sure about the mix yet for the skim coat, I'm thinking 3 parts sand to 1 part portland cement instead of a pre-mixed one, I guess it would be easier to work with instead of a fast setting mix. The color coat will be a commercial cementitious finish. Since the blocks are new I will apply directly without pressure washing or bonding agent. I know it will not look as good as a pro but I'm willing to give it a try. thanks in advance

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy my friend, I think you'll do better than you may believe at this time, go for it. Even though it's new hose the new wall down as nothing adheres to dust. FYI, Jason and I as well as the rest of our Giordano clan wish to thank all of our subscribers and those who stumble on our videos a happy & prosperous new year. Kirk Giordano’s plastering “how to” video’s

[@OffgridManiac]

ok I heard your Portland cement and sand three to one but how long will I have to get the cement on the shelter wall before it starts to set up

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy daddy dude, depends on the weather, if it's winter, cold and early morning you will have possibly 3 to 4 hours, especially if it stays cold. if it's hot as in summer and late afternoon, possibly 15 minutes, however there are many ways to correct these circumstances. Cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@jiggly_emup1122]

Do have a video about floaters

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Melinda, of course, we do, type in, "plastering sponge floats," we have many as there are many uses for them. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@sammyvukovic4998]

He doing corners like it’s a piece of cake. Meanwhile I been working on corners of my windows for days and still can’t get It look right

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sammy, below are a couple of videos; we show how to create or make stucco corners in cement walls. To make or build out a corner on a concert wall, One must first clean the wall thoroughly, apply a bonding agent to that corner, then apply stucco to build out a new corner. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKbNl4huhJ2rrbs/ Plastering Concrete corners for newly installed windows. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIu0qomtntOXgdE/ Rendering stucco corners by hand on cement block walls Cheers, my friend.

[@johnwhite2576]

For the novice - what is the difference between mortar, plaster, stucco , parging ??

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hody John, Plaster is for interiors, Parging is for brushing on lime plaster to sticks rocks or anything else that need to be protected fro rodents, bugs or rain damage, its been used for thousand ]s of years. Stucco is a term used for exteriors; mortars can be used for all but mainly grout for holding bricks or concrete blocks together. Or one can call all of them muds as we do.😉

[@ugotaphonenumber]

it never gets to wet for a bricklayer! /swedish bricklayer saying I enjoy your videos, its nice to see different working methods than we use here in sweden, I watch different plastering/brick laying videos from other countries on youtube, different methods, same results mostly of the time

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening U got a phone number dude, there's more than one way to pet a cat, I'd say skin a cat, but that's sounds quite cruel, Cheers me bricklaying pal in Sweden, Kirk giordano plastering

[@johnnycinco37]

skil saw with hose attatchment and problem solved. No dust. Unless you dont have one. Then pressure wash the block and then skim it. For corner use corner beads for nice corner finishes.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Johnnie, I don't have one, hopefully anyone watching and wish to have bullnosed cinder blocks will simply buy them that way and not have to shave them, your right a vacuum hose attachment for any saw is the way to go, cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@infotainment999]

Saw the bike coming in the frame and was wondering how he was gonna handle that... Turns and looks, "oooah...ayeloh" and that was that.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Infotainment, we have excellent peripheral vision. either that or get run over.🍺 Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@johnfowler6085]

Hi Kirk. Just done my first stucco job on some gate posts over here in France and wanted to let you know that your video helped me take on a job I been dreading for ages. Thanks mate

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John Dude, no worries Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@luckylucero5966]

It's 2 bags of line per bag of ported cemented, 30 falls shovels of sand per bag. We're is the Lath?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Lucky Lucero, block or brick wall do not require metal lath; in fact, it's counterproductive.🤔

[@Worldtravel2013]

Thank you Kirk. You've taught me so much. I'm a lady who, thanks to you, can find my way around getting small plastering jobs done at my home.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Worl Traveler lady, thank you, happy to be of assistance. Live long and plaster Sharing plastering information

[@brettpower6508]

This guy is kool love the vids! Definitely loves saying guys 😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Breet, I've switched to gals and girls as it's no longer a man's game. 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.💃

[@jock364]

As I was watching, I was thinking about 2:1 and a bonding agent. Thanks so much for covering these two points.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Jock, my son Jason who is also licensed and does all the camera work, kept saying the same thing. I wanted the challenge of spreading mud onto a glass like finish to relieve the monotony of everyday plastering applications. cheers, Kirk’s rendering videos

[@jock364]

I am flattered that Jason said the same thing. All I know about plastering is from your videos. I actually work as a therapist in the UK.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jock, the world truly needs therapist at this stage of evolution rather than stucco guys, that's a fact, now throw in processed foods, who can concentrate for more than 10 minutes on any subject let alone the trials and tribulations of living. Through your attentiveness you may have found your true calling, stucco? Cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@MrMac5150]

Happy Thanksgiving buddy............

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Mr. Mac Daddy, thank you my friend, hope your holiday was filled with love and family also, cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@atxweirdo]

This video is awesome!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good eveningWeirdo, glad it helped.😉 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. 🥳 www.stuccoPlastering.com

[@cookingwithpeteragostinian7303]

Nice job an texture on that one !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Peter my online youtube cooking teacher, thank you Cheers and have a good evening Kirk giordano plastering

[@permanentwave]

can I ask why you couldn't just stucco the pillars I have a block wall that they smeared concrete over the blocks and I want to smooth it out, I planned to pressure wash it and use bonding agent and try to make it even it's a curved block wall

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Permanent Wave, you can stucco any or nothing at all, Thus your decision. I do as I'm told by my clients. Live long and Plaster Teaching the world how to plaster one Video at a time.

[@permanentwave]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. I was just asking if u could have used stucco on the block pillars, i am going to try to smooth out a block wall that they smeared concrete on and it doesn't look good so I wondered if I could use stucco to smooth it out if I use a bonding gent first. thank k u love ur videos..

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Permanent Wave, sure you can, sounds like they parged your wall, that means threw it on without caring what it looked like. plaster, it’s everywhere you want to be Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

[@danielbalboa4537]

Bad batch of material ...I hate that Mr Kirk...in drywall it happens but I could only imagine it sucks for you guys...great work and videos old and new

[@EvanThomasAnderson]

We have two dogs puppy puppy

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool Beans Daddieo. a man can't have enough dogs, I think.🍾

[@patricklonergan9214]

Rough as a bears arse haha

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hody Patrick, I'm just doing what I was told to do, personally, I thought they looked cool as was.

[@maxarellano8113]

You have the eye im 27

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Max, thank you. 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.🌍

[@mbalk310]

Kirk - you are awesome

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michelle, thank you, just giving them what they want. Personally I liked what they had better. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@davidb5454]

Hi Kirk, thanks as always for the fun & informative videos. Quick question on this one: you mentioned that there arent CMU's with a bullnose/rounded corner like that. If I wanted to build a column (for a mailbox) with such a bullnose, are there any options you'd suggest?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening David, before seeking other options this type in "bull nosed cinder blocks" as I have seen them before. Cheers, Kirk’s stucco videos

[@bartosullivan8050]

Thank you for sharing. Would you be kind enough to share your mix ratio? Portland...sand..lime...

[@StuccoPlastering]

No problemo, it's in the description.👍

[@juniorjones3984]

Hey Kirk and family! Great videos, I was watching a few videos and was wondering when is it too cold to apply stucco on a home? I saw a few guys putting a scratch coat down the other day and it was around 38°. Can a scratch coat be applied then left until an appropriate time for the finish? I apologize if you have gone over this already.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Junior, I have applied stucco in colored weather than this, it's a drag but can be done, Ideally i prefer the temperature between 60 to 90 degrees but we have to adapt to climates. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason’s stucco repair video’s

[@edbroaotearoa1198]

Thanks again. The way you explain and demonstrate your skills are fantastic. I'm a hack doing my own home projects with limited funds but watching your vids have helped me out alot. Cheers from a kiwi

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool, thanks

[@MrAmagaska1976]

Love it man thanks as always. I get a lot out of what you share and appreciate the friendly way you share your valuable skills and knowledge. Peace & Blessings

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy heath wood dude, thank you Cheers, Kirk and Jason’s plastering & stucco video’s

[@harwinhooijmans3199]

hi kirk, love youre video`s!! i am also a plasterer from the Netherlands we work a diffirent way than in the states but i see that you an youre son are true craftsmen!! you have love for stucco!! keep up the good work (sorry for my bad english) greetz from the netherlands

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Harwin Dude from the netherlands, I like your style, Cheers, kirk and Jason giordano plastering video's

[@constantout]

Thank you for sharing your experience Kirk, good looking shirt you got on! Happy Thanksgiving

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Marius, fancy seeing you here again, I have a tip for you, what your personal e-mail? Cheers, kirk giordano

[@Jim-e8f]

When the sun shines at a certain angle everyones render looks bad think u put 2 much on in that heat mate been there done that uve no chance in that weather if its the same as the house then well done I'd have done same

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans, Daddieo

[@alberte.3059]

Do you ever walk onto a jobsite and start laughing when you see something like these mammoth, oversized pillars for a wood fence? Looks medieval.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Albert, not really, I used to do this goofy shit too, once upon a time. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason’s stucco repair video’s

[@welkin1954]

thanks good video but I wish I could find a video showing how to increase the height of an already stuccoed column. I need to add 36"

[@StuccoPlastering]

I take it you're referring to inches which would mean 3 feet? In that case, drilled holes, rebar, and wood surrounds would be necessary.

[@frednowicki7355]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. You create very informative and interesting videos. Thanks again !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Fred Dude, I like your style, BTW, just downloaded the latest, Cheers, kirk and Jason giordano plastering video's

[@stepitup5409]

Serious question Kirk, What is clean up like for you? Seems like a ton of stucco is dropping

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, Set it up Dude, my arse. It did not seem like a lot did indeed drop. This one kind of beat us up. The cinderblock had been ground down, which created a super smooth finish, not much for the stucco to adhere to. Plus there were other issues at play, Nothing we could not handle, but again, these pillars kicked our buts. 🥳

[@johnmahland363]

Kirk respons to every comment...the guy is a dude! Question, why the white shirts all the time?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John, stucco has Lye in it. It's similar to a car's battery acid. If left on the skin will soak through transdermally and give one blood posing within an hour. My brother Lou suffers from that shit all the time. He gets a stucco scab. It festers turns red and stays on him like one keeps luggage for months while the Lye plays around in his blood system. Give me Covid any day.

[@emoryfilmmaking1088]

I really appreciate you for making these videos. Thank you so much.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Emory Dude, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s images and teaching video’s

[@Arfabiscuit]

Hope you 'll had a good thanks giving over there in the U S A Kirk and family .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Arfabicuit, thank you, had the family over, so it was beautiful, cheers back at you, Kirk and Jason’s rendering videos

[@jtodaro5560]

Pleasure to watch your shows, please don't stop teaching us. Thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John, you my friend have a wonderful way with words, thank you, Cheers and have a good and healthy & happy new year, Kirk and Jason giordano

[@mikeelliott7358]

love watching you Kirk, greetings from the UK!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mike from the U.K. thank you my brother, Best wishes with your projects, Kirk giordano plastering on small repairs

[@fillowtree5505]

As always a quality job and video by the whole Giordano team.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy tree dude, thank you, best wishes, kirk giordano Plastering

[@jillwarren9156]

Can you do video on tabby application on. Concrete block?

[@StuccoPlastering]

No, as I don't know what that is. sorry.

[@DiSVINCENNES]

nice job :))

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy D I S dude, thank you cheers, Kirk and Jason’s plastering & stucco video’s

[@aaronmoon1049]

Jesus what a mess. They looked so much better before you tried to plaster them

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Aaron Moon, your words smells of jealousy.💩 Thus you earned the pile of Poo Poo or Do Do award for that comments, now go wash your hands and your smelly mouth.😉 Kirk’s Tip: to 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. 🥳

[@ps-tube]

hi there, every time with your videos my experience higher, keep going,..... thanks a lot from russia.....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Pavel from Russia, my daughter Madeleine's favorite city in the world. that's what is all about, passing the knowledge before I kick the bucket, Cheers from America, Kirk giordano plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Mate, I thinks it's pass the knowledge and spread the bucket. cheers, Jason’s and kirk’s rendering videos

[@carlgiel4059]

Hi Kirk. I like your videos. You make it look very easy!! Greetz from Aruba.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Carl, my wife and I love Aruba, in fact I wish I lived there, beautiful and warm weather plus a warm ocean, that's living. Best wishes with your projects, live long and Plaster Kirk giordano on teaching plastering

[@padrestown1607]

You are one bad ass dude kirk! Very informative videos. 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Ij pops & Nano, thank you my friend best wishes, kirk & Jason's home improvement teaching videos

[@javiertorres290]

Why does it look so bumping was that supposed to be the finish?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello, Javier, indeed it is to match the texture of the home. That is what the owner requested. 😉 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. www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@byronsowntime]

Im about to render plaster the inside of a breeze element chimney with ceramic insides.. Any tips for us folk here in Finland?? I love watching your style of working... awsome just awsome....Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon showtime dude, I've heard that Vitcus has a heat resistant render or stucco, but have not tried it. I would advise googling what is the best cement plaster for pizza ovens or fireplaces where heat is a real issue. Live long and plaster teaching repairing your number 1 investment your home

[@GainSolarPower]

The back brace is ubiquitous to all videos how about a video on that? What brand? How about a video on how you can keep your body in shape enough to do this kind of work. Are your wrists shot? My brother does venetian plaster and he is always complaining about the pain caused by the repetitive motion. Love that lime. Respect to you sir.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Gain, video below to keep the back strong, I have never had a problem with my wrist or shoulders, in fact i believe use it or lose it, Of course your body is what you eat, fake food pain often, sometime just doing a movement incorrect for years can also beat up an arm or back. Live long and plaster Kirk’s how to plastering video’s kzbin.info/www/bejne/anOyhamXh8Z3oKs

[@dashow2002]

Gain Solar Services I

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Miguel, O.K. Live long and plaster teaching plastering video’s

[@EddyFlexy]

I thought you were talking about lime as in the fruit.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Mate, Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime. His sister had another one, she paid it for a lime. She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYeUZ2CEr9-LgcU on the serious side I was talking about "the Lye in the stucco" allbad, not "the lime in the coconut" all good. Cheers me pal, kirk giordano Plastering

[@kf5541]

Lime is for flexibility and allows the render to breath, not for adhesion as its porous

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening K F, Lime is indeed a great mineral. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@jackblack384]

LOVE YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS HELPING THOSE THAT NEED ADVICE. MY DAD ALWAYS SAID NEVER TRUST ANYONE THAT SOUNDS LIKE A USED CAR SALESMEN .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jack Black, thank you, your dad is a wise man. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@als4817]

See that cool trick at 4:00, using the hawk to create a tight corner ? Love it !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Al, yes, it's an old technique.😉

[@gulllllll1]

Kirk you have to help me out here,I'm confused ,You put the mud on , then you let it dry and started floating before making the pier straight ?, its all bumpy ,is this what the customer wanted ?, or is this a standard ?. Down under we would rule or screed the pier or wall with a aluminium u channel and then then float is with a plastic float and gently sponge it which gives it a sandy finish but we use a level to make sure everything is flush, thats one finish but we always make sure it's completely straight no surface dents or waves in it . Is this what you do to? , is there different rendering techniques and variations from country to country ?. Let me know I can show you some photos ?.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Afternoon Jon dude the customer wanted our finish to match his house which was indeed humpy and bumpy, in this video, I show what we are matching. live long and plaster kirk Giordano and team

[@chloe-louisemcilveen8925]

hey Kirk,does that heat not weaken your plaster

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mate, no, we adapt to all weathers accordingly Best wishes, Jason’s plastering & stucco video’s

[@crumplezone1]

Dude you are the coolest Plasterer on planet Earth :)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Jeff, you my friend have a way with words, thank you cheers, kirk & Jason Giordano’s home improvement teaching videos

[@isaisanchez176]

Hey Kirk what type of pants and boots do you use ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Just regular jeans and usually Columbia boots.

[@redeyeconstrutioninc930]

your the man. keep the videos coming

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Red eye construction, will do, Best wishes, and have a good evening Kirk and Jason’s plastering & stucco video’s

[@atrcng]

If u can make money doing a trade while filming a video, u got to be pretty good. i don't care what people say. how many of em white shirt u got? looking good is part of the story. and I like your style even though me in canada not much stucco here.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Justin from Canada, thank you, I can make enough to stay out of jail and still pay my rent and feed my family. what a country! As far as the white shirts, I walk to the Salvation Army (thrift Shop) once a month when it's half off day and buy 6 or 7 at a time for two bucks each, I like to stay clean but of course naturally I beat these shirts up sometimes too, when this happens they becomes yesterday's old newspaper's and in the trash they go. Cheers, Kirk and Jason giordano’s plastering repair videos

[@allanmccaskill9335]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc.

[@jacobfelts5674]

Really appreciate your video's! Wanted to ask how much lime do u add to a 2 sand 1 portland mix? Thanks brother.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jacob dude, we don't manually add lime anymore, I buy premium cement plaster where the lime is already added, we just add sand and water "Hansons Lehigh premium cement plaster." Peace love and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world on KZbin Video

[@JAE-ee4ne]

so is it better to use portland/sand instead of mortar to skim coat a cinder block wall? I'm just asking because I want to do a little project for myself. thanks in advance

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Dude, both titles mean the same thing. Mortar is used for grout mainly, but all the plastering contractor call stucco, mortar too. Yes, use portland cement and sand. Peace, love with happiness to all. Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

[@rasppi6389]

I really enjoy the videos you have put together. Very informative. THanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Rasp, thank you, my friend. Peace, love with happiness to all. Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

[@scubacy]

Great video! Wish I saw it before I tried to skim coat a cinderblock gate pillar in our front yard with a bag of home depot stucco. It didn't go as planned:)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Scuba dude, often our projects don't go as planned either, that's when a fella improvises. Live long and plaster Teaching do’s and don’t of plastering and stucco work

[@none7195]

I've watched alot of you're videos and I've never seen you use corner beads to help protect the corners, why is this?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Concerte does not need any extra strength, however I have attached corners to concrete and block walls for guilds.🍻

[@none7195]

@@StuccoPlastering perfect. Thanks. I'm building a woodfire oven here in Ireland and it seems the render or stucco as you call it is done slightly different. We scud the walls first which is a 2 to 1 mix of plastering sand and cement and alot of water which makes a slurry consistency before the scratch coat. I plan on finishing with a 4 parts sand to 1 part lime and 1 part white cement to get a white Spanish finish. Thanks for the quick reply. Keep the videos coming pal 👍

[@williambl]

Great video's thanks for all the great tips. Question I'm installing stucco over 2" foam on concrete block, the concrete block has been sealed do I still need felt paper over the foam ? And how far should I space the concrete nails apart, thanks keep up the good work.

[@williambl]

One more question does the stucco need to stick to the felt paper or foam or is it held in place 100% by the lath, thanks again happy new year too.

[@williambl]

Concrete nails for the lath how far apart, thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy my friend, wire and or foam is not a good idea for covering cinder blocks, plus you won't be able to see where the concret nails are going so they will bust the foam and destroy the blocks, Sorry, FYI, Jason and I as well as the rest of our Giordano clan wish to thank all of our subscribers and those who stumble on our videos a happy & prosperous new year. Kirk Giordano’s plastering “how to” video’s

[@ccaaproduction105]

Good job, Thank you for your information.

[@StuccoPlastering]

your welcome, my friend,😉

[@irvingfive7955]

Nice video. As a mason, I can appreciate your qualms with stones in the sand! Great trowel and hawk skills

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Irving, thank you, life and times of mason fellas like us, kirk giordano plastering

[@irvingfive7955]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. My friend is working with blocks now, and his company grinds the blocks to a bullnose with a tool. You are so right when you talk about a glossy, vitreous surface. As well the dust created is a big bond break! Cheers to you, I will subscribe. I will probably learn a thing or two!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Irving, applying stucco to this block was like trying to stucco glass, it kept falling, my son said "dad, I'm going to apply a bonding agent on these glasslike pillars," I said no as I wanted the challenge. Cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@cccobby]

Would it be best to add a bonding agent? Would it fall off in the future?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Coby, No, this stucco is adhered by a mechanical bond, which means wet the existing concrete and then apply the stucco.

[@cccobby]

I appreciate your response! Keep up the great work you do

[@Danny-ju2ip]

I'm planning on doing this in Spring on my old foundation cinder blocks outside in upstate NY harsh winters. Is the Portland and sand mix the strongest to parge with 3 to 1 ratio or something else. And how many coats recommended? Thanks for videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Danny, it is indeed the best. good luck with your project.😏 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

[@bobayekadabogeyman9819]

Your a cool dude. Shout out from the UK

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, brother.👍

[@groundup001]

“Put the lime in the co-co-nut. Drink it all up”

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rob, exzackory Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@anastasios3006]

Damn hard work under the sun, well done.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening my friend, it just takes practice. Thank you. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@cornishplanthunters4768]

cheers mate for your help and heart

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Robert, you my friend have a wonderful way with words, thank you, Live long and Plaster Kirk and son Jason giordano's teaching videos

[@greyday3859]

Hey kirk my dad dossent think ur as old as him hes 67 yr old plasterer

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy and happy Easter Grey day Dude, he's right I'm 59, but once I was told that I looked good for my age as the guy thought I was only 58. Bottom line is your dad and I are no spring chickens, but as a rule, you dont get old being no fool. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@temogomez5362]

Beautiful job 👍🏼

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, Temo, 😉 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. www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@ProphetsAnointing]

Ahhh! Hello! lololol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Wilson, exzackory plaster, it’s everywhere you want to be Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@ProphetsAnointing]

You are an Inspiration Kirk! Bloody hillarious aswell! I'm a Painter/Wallpaperer.. and you've seriously inspired me to pick up the trowel. Ride on man!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wilson, thank you my friend. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense tips

[@skippyroo2278]

now you say you add lime ..why ? and how much lime to 3 sand to 1 cement ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Peter, this was a rare project, I have only added lime a few times in my years of plastering, these walls were smooth as glass, the lime helped the stucco spread better, I added a couple of shovels full to the mixer, if these walls were not smooth like glass I would not have done so, another way would have been for me to apply a bonding agent to these walls. Cheers and have a good and healthy new year, Kirk and Jason giordano

[@mikeelliott7358]

Peter Benn hi, here in the UK I use lime all the time in my sand and cement. An example mix would be 4/1/1 sand/cement/lime for scratch coat, then 5/1/1 to top it off 😉 it improves the workability of the mix considerably.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mike here we also have lime not the real stuff like in the U.K, it's called a plasticiser, It's sort of like calling corn syrup, sugar, a cheap man made product said to achieve and act like the real thing, me arse, it's a vicious world brother. Indeed soon, a cheaply produced clone of myself will be doing these videos. Best wishes with your projects, Kirk giordano plastering on small repairs

[@mikeelliott7358]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. We are very fortunate to have a range of different lime products at our disposal here. I specialise in the of Hydraulic Lime pointing and plastering, absolutely love the stuff! take care my friend ;-)

[@dalkhal]

Hi Kirk! Your videos are great, I've learned so much already in only one week of watching. You're a great teacher especially how you fully explain things. I'll see you on the next one! -Danny

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Danny, that's me job, thank you, cheers mate, Kirk and Jason’s plastering videos

[@landonmisael9416]

i guess im asking randomly but does any of you know of a method to log back into an instagram account? I somehow lost the password. I would love any tips you can give me!

[@treybrayden1622]

@Landon Misael instablaster ;)

[@landonmisael9416]

@Trey Brayden Thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im trying it out now. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@dalkhal]

@@landonmisael9416 wtf ask Google

[@jarlathgeraghty6572]

kirk how ya getting on. Ja from the west of Eire, we use corner beads in Ireland, I'd say there with ye in the US also, why not use them ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mate, I do sometimes use corners however I'm showing how to make them in this video, we have tons of corner aid here, I have done video's in the past where I show how to attach them, also. Best wishes, Kirk and Jason’s stucco video’s

[@jarlathgeraghty6572]

Hi.Just wondering kirk, taught you were making work hard for yourself there, didn't know you were doing a free hand job for the video. Cement tends to crack in small pillar positions like that as you know, plus ye got the extra heat as u said it was that day. Pissing cold wind and rain here, no need to worry about cracking from sun. I'd rather be in your boots though !! Slan Abhaile

[@jarlathgeraghty6572]

Frank Garner hi frank ya kirk is used of the heat id say! all blocks should be scudded, especially in column or piller situations. After the block being wet down.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jarlath, call me crazy, but I'll take a simple job, and go the complicated way just to show options of the many different methods of how to stucco anything, just because I can, adds a bit of fun to applying stucco, must be the Irish in me. cheers mate, Kirk giordano Plastering

[@jarlathgeraghty6572]

Man we gotta be a bit crazy to be doing what we are doing I think, When are u coming to Eire to catch up on the family tree ? Is it your mother's side may I ask kirk.

[@SidneyPratt]

Verygood, thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sid dude, thank you my friend Live long and plaster Teaching do’s and don’t of plastering and stucco work

[@rodplastering]

Great job to match finish.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rod my fellow plasterer, thank you Live long and Plaster Kirk Giordano’s plastering and stucco wisdom videos

[@SalvadorGarciaG]

rustico a mas no poder.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy salvador, thank you Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips

[@dplastering5303]

Nice job

[@dplastering5303]

Hi Kirk mate I’m from uk what do you do to render over lightweight breeze blocks that suck in like a rocket . ? Keep up the professional work 👍

[@chanchopanza]

Kirk does not like rocks..

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Big O Dude, no doubt about that, best wishes, Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@vaughtinternational3]

Kirk does like corners though..

[@Odlavirb]

Fantástico

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Brivaldo Dude, thank you my friend Live long and Plaster Kirk Giordano’s plastering and stucco wisdom videos

[@georgehanna3434]

Great video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy George, thank you Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano