Stucco finishes failing, why stucco separates

Stucco finishes failing, why stucco separates.
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In this how-to video, we explain why stucco failures happen.
Poor adhesion is mainly why stucco and/or paint can separate or blister and fall off walls.
This video explains how to create a good bond for adhering to stucco, primer, and paint.
Here we show a color coat that was separating from the stucco wall.
Any particles, weather dust, moss, or paint must be washed well before any bonding agent is applied to the wall surface. I like to call this process micro-scoring or etching. You use a pressure washer with at least 3,000 psi, plus a turbo tip for washing and scoring or etching the existing paint surface.
However, Qiikrete white bonding agent is sold at all Home Depot, Lowes, and most smaller hardware stores.
It sells for about ten bucks for a pint.
Quikrete bonding agent is just as good, if not better.
When this bonding agent drys, it’s clear and a bit shiny.
• Stucco color finishing... Integrated stucco color finishes.
• Smooth stucco New smooth stucco over rough stucco.
• Repair bad stucco patc... Stucco color finishing correctly.

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You do great instructional videos. You're not pompous, too humble, or too critical or demeaning. Love your skill level, and the way you 'teach' me new skills and techniques!

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Thank you Texas Boy, I like your style, too. Merry Christmas to you and yours also. Happy holidays and New Years to all, from Kirk Giordano plastering and Family Plastering tip’s for beginners or experts.

[@BaconSniffer578]

I'm a joiner in the UK (probably called a carpenter in the US) Love watching your videos. I don't know why! I've never touched a bucket of 'mud'

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Howdy Scott Campbell dude from the UK, I know why, perhaps you know me wife is also from the UK, from a tiny place call England, Cheers, Kirk giordano Plastering

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In Oz we have both, carpentry and joinery.

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A humble craftsman. Enjoy your videos.

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[@schtuke]

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No mess, no stress unless you stress on a mess that was never made. Thanks for the videos they are very inspiring and motivating to watch you work with complete knowledge, skills, and professionalism.

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just want to say thank you very much for posting these DIY videos! thank you!

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Howdy Yokehuatgoh, no problemo, folks these days want not only to learn the hows and whys but sometimes correct the issues themselves and save the dough.😉 Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of Plastering. 🌍 With over 850 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, 🤓 and my son, Jason, the bearded plasterer.💃🧘🏻🧞‍♂️🎉

[@John-hp2hg]

wow you definitely have done this more than a few times :) true expert in his field. you have my respect

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Howdy john, just another day at the office. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@rme5531]

You make it look so easy putting the color coat, I've been doing a 50' long wall and maybe my brown coat was to rough that it takes me longer to spread the color. Thanks Kirk for your teaching, you got me to do it.

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Evening R me Dude, it all takes a bit of practice.😉 Note: 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. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering

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yep, definitely experience dude! again good job and nice video :)

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Howdy Johhny, thank you, you know the rules do it right the first time, or come back and do it right the second time for free, cheers, kirk giordano Rendering

[@jfarinacci0329]

Realy good content. Good instructions. Good camera work. Good audio. Thank you.

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Evening Farinacci, thank you, my friend.😉 Cheers, Kirk Giordano plastering

[@sarahbearah1993]

Well I've only watched 3 of your videos but I love listening to your voice. You have an excellent way of explaining how to work with concrete! Thanks for all the tips, I'm extremely interested in your line of work and hope to do my first project soon!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy sarah , thank you, you have a wonderful way with words, best wishes with all you new plastering projects, remember get help, don't mix and plaster as this take the joy out of the work as it's to hard to do both. I often make it look easier as I always have someone to mix perfect mud which makes it appear too easy but it's really teamwork. Live long and Plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s

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Howdy Pappy Pinel, that we do, if not we have to return and do it again. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@gregbrown3967]

Like your videos Kirk and appreciate all the knowledge that you're sharing. Helped me to do a couple stucco jobs as I had never done stucco before. One was a 10x10 patch on a wall and the other was 3x3. The bigger one turned out to be a perfect match to the existing stucco which was great as it was a business. The other I couldn't match as I believe it was sprayed on. Many thanks to you and really appreciate your videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Greg dude, the second job could have been matched no matter if it were a light dash or heavy dash with a dash brush. I have even used a small handheld whisk broom to throw on light dashers. Kirk and Jason Giordano, Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of KZbin. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@BlackSwan912]

Thanks guys. Excellent video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Swan dude, thank you and have a great rest of your evening, cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@tyronerobinson5687]

Good night to you Kirk I am Tyrone and I am a skill construction worker I am a mason an I do plastering also an I love to watch all your videos and I am from Jamaica

[@StuccoPlastering]

Ya mon, I've been to Jamaica a few times, love the heat there. Hate how tourism took over the country, but then again that was before my time and I'm 60. Another day at the office for us, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@edsaldana5956]

Man you did that like a work of art and made it look easy. I mean it looks like a perfect match. Gotta love the handiwork of a skilled professional 👍

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Easily the most wholesome family on youtube. Stay golden ponyboy.

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Evening Misha, thank you, however we have the typical issues that all families have.😏

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Kirk. You're the MAN!!!

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Congratulations , you have a wonderful family! God bless you all.

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[@fordguyfordguy]

"make your mistake once end up having to fix it, that's the beginning of wisdom, but keep doing that and you stay stupid." LOL

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[@jfarinacci0329]

Good explanations. Thank you.

[@SidneyPratt]

Great demo. Thanks.

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[@Guardducks]

I was given a big trowel like yours amor two years ago and used it on a job and fell l in love with it, i use it all the time now when i do a patch job , they cover a lot of ground and spread evenly.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Gaurdduck dude; it is a cool trowel. 🍻

[@michelgagnon427]

I fill my joints with sikaflex the same way you do Kirk. Sometimes the 1A and other times 15LM for more expansions. Also, I use primer 429/202 if I fill a crack in the foundation. What I do a little bit differently on the joint to make the overcoat stick, I throw sand caliber 24 when the joint is fresh, so it sticks in the sikaflex and makes a grip. Always nice to watch you work!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michel, thank you, you my friend are on the ball with your advanced pre plastering methods. Live long and plaster Kirk and Jason’s plastering pearls of wisdom

[@RobertViani]

Kirk please stop posting these videos! I already have enough home improvement projects, now I'm looking for something to plaster. Seriously, thanks for posting these. They are a wealth of info that will come in handy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening, Robert, I blame my son, when he's videoing me, he does not have to plaster, it's a win-win deal for both of us as I like explaining stuff anyway. Best wishes, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@jacktownsend8260]

Amazing work Kirk -

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jack, thank you. 🍻

[@MichaelPSakowski]

I was amazed by how accurately you matched the pattern of the existing wall.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy New Year, Michael, thank you. Another day at the office for us. Remember my son Jason mixed excellent mud for me to do this, I'm part of a two-man effort. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin with over 800 videos.

[@grantryan9591]

Really great job Thanks again

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Good evening Grant, thank you my friend Live long, and plaster stucco tips and techniques

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Interesting video to find in my recommendations

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[@richardpaulkirk3500]

Love your videos. We have somewhat similar renders etc here in old blighty never seen skip trowel finish here. Great to watch and pick up tips from a pro 👍

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Glad you like them!

[@dexterjfchesney74]

amazing work.

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Howdy Dexter, thank you cheers, Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos

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amazing work

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Thank you! Cheers!

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What a nice family. God bless ya's.

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Evening Giovanni, thank you, I like your style. Cheers, Kirk and Jason giordano’s stucco videos

[@briantedds3335]

Awesome video Kirk as ever. I have been selling paint in the UK for 30 years and a lot of the things you say about shades being diffrent apply in paints also. keep up the great vids. Brian

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Brian my UK friend in the trade, exzackary, when folks ask if I can match an integrated color porous finish I say doubtful, but I or anyone else can come close, If painting is tough colored stucco is impossible, I often tell folks you want paint or color finishes to blend in perfectly go from corner to corner. Best wishes, in the UK, Kirk giordano

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i was pore now that i watched all of you videos i am in bizness good job unversity of youtube

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Thanks Kirk

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[@christo7105]

I think the wall is getting a lot of run off water from the stair and the landing above and the coat gets washed away with the time. Cut a drip edge on the bottom of the landing slab edge to stop the water from running off on the wall below that you just recoated...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Al Capone dude, exzackary, cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@meisse1]

great job

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Krzysztof, thank you, Cheers, kirk giordano

[@timothygolden5321]

Great coaching style. Very good details. Thanks. Trying to stucco ICF foam later today. With steel lathe it is going to be a lot of overhead. Heavy too. How to handle mortar on a ladder single-handed... I guess your 5 gallon pail is probably the way to go. Just even seeing your little scoop and your trowel advice is very helpful. I think you are ready for the surfboard trowel.

[@StuccoPlastering]

With ceiling work, make your first coat rich, not sandy or gravity will make your job difficult.👨🏻‍🔬

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thank you i will learning a lot from you.. i may go to see you in person im from bay area to. thank you for sharing. 🙏🙏👍

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I know you might not have Instagram but tell your son to show you @speacialistplastering he really does some amazing work plastering 2 and 300 year old buildings in Britain. Also thanks for the vids I've learned so much with them.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Brad you right I don't have or know what instagram is, I do know that there are many plasterers that make me look like a child with their skill level, No glory in being the best except having to work harder and longer than everyone else, O, wait I do this anyway, dang, Cheers, kirk giordano plastering

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wow men you are great, very Nice job

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Pretty good kirk without masking...enjoy your vids my friend

[@StuccoPlastering]

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Clean as a whistle....................... Cheers.

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Moring Mac Daddy, exzackory, Cheers, kirk giordano plastering

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love this guy

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Thank you, my friend.

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really good, you know what you'r doing

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jose, thank you Yes I have done this many times before Cheers, Kirk and Jason giordano

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Good job kirk

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[@19993gt]

Love the content Kirk, disregard my criticism. Thank you for all the info!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening numbers dude, no worries. May Peace, love, happiness and harmony be restored to you and yours and the natives and to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

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Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thank you Kirk! I only work my ass off to emulate the info that you bring to consumers in my on way. I appreciate the response and respect the hard work and effort keep up the good work! Maybe one day I’ll collaborate with your legacy!! Love it Kirk!

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You are professional 👍🏼

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Well worth the money. Great job. Made it look easy!

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Thank you!

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Howdy, no problemo. 🍾

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great stuff and entertaining too :)

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Master level

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Evening kurt, man, I sure like your style, thank you.

[@stalkersinparadise998]

I do love your videos can you do a video on plastering a concrete pool. Much appreciated

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mis2ree Girl, sorry, no, we only show and or explain jobs we take on. I haven't plastered the inside of a pool for at least 25 years. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of Plastering. 🌍 With over 850 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, 🤓 and my son, Jason, the bearded plasterer.💃🧘🏻🧞‍♂️🎉

[@bradrice3798]

Cool video cheers

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Howdy Brad dude, thank you Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner

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Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thanks mate I do the concreting though your plastering videos are awesome

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You're very good

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the best giordano's

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Howdy Javier dude, have I told you I like your style, I am half the show, without Jason's perfect mix would appear but a fool, Cheers, kirk giordano

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Hey Kirk u need a magin trowel to get in the corner because u can't get into corner with a swimming pool trowel. I make sure all my tradesmen have one.

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Nice job .fella .up the villa . Birmingham.England.

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Cool videos

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Thank you!!!

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Great match :-)Bro cheers peter

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Peter the repair dude, Exzackory, cheers, kirk giordano Rendering

[@tatunka701]

Like the mud scoop

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, my friend, we do show how to make them in a video, title how to make a scoop, or you can go to our description and click on the Amazon link and buy them there. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

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THANKS

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Evening George, cool beans daddieo.🍻

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You're good.

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[@andybrown7881]

Another decent video Kirk 👍 I noticed the weather was hot and sunny Near the end of the video your face was really red haha hard work pays

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dude, thank you, it was hot, but I prefer hot weather between 85 to 95 degrees any day to cold days. Live long and plaster Giordano’s images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s

[@mikelandrobynholmes2244]

Love the videos your a beast 💪. That looks very similar to a knockdown stucco right? Just more course?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Mickel, almost, this one is troweled on instead of thrown on.🥳

[@mujervaliosameditativether6138]

Hi, I really enjoy your videos. I'm a DIY er in Florida and am trying to stucco to stucco over backboard that replaced a thin piece of tin under my windows of my enclosed sunroom. I have the cement board up. Concerned over how to waterproof it and prep to stucco. It's only 15inches by 67 inches on each side. I've seen you work over concrete wall where you advised NO wire mesh. Thinking of using fiberglass mesh on the backboard. Is the prep for stuccoing same or different?

[@ANGIEB52]

Kirk Love your videos ... I'm redoing the outside of my concrete stairs ... They were unfortunately painted all over in latex paint by the previous owner, some of the paint is holding moisture & peeling. My question is do I need to remove all the latex paint before applying the bonding agent so I can apply a thin cement coat ..... Wish they would have just left it without paint. 😡😠 Thank you.

[@cynthiagranese7264]

Kirk I have the same situation here as Angieb52. Can you apply cement over a bonding agent that hes been applied to a latex painted wall???

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy both of you guys, when cement decks, stairs, bricks, cinder blocks have been painted. You first pressure wash with at least 3500 PSI to remove all the dust dirt and grime. Then you allow to dry, the next day, some paint may still lift or peal, no worries, remove any of this with a putty knife, Now, it's time for the bonding agent if stucco is to be applied, If the paint is to be applied the best quality primer money can buy. An important tip, if not properly cleaned or prepared, your next coat of stucco/paint won't adhere forever, as it is only as good as what it's attached to. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of Plastering. 🌍 With over 850 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, 🤓 and my son, Jason, the bearded plasterer.💃🧘🏻🧞‍♂️🎉

[@robertcalamusso4218]

PRO !!

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You’re a badass, the Irish Jim Carry

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[@normgraham8630]

Look how easy you made that look.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Norn, actually it was sort of easy, as this is what we do for a living. 🍻

[@rulsey23]

You need your own TV channel. Never mind TV program.

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LOL, my friend I like your style.😉

[@Loonypapa]

Great video, once again. Quick question, if the service life of SikaHyflex is 10-20 years, and the service the life of stucco color coat is 60+ years, wouldn't something like a slip joint perform better long-term at the porch/house joint?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Oak Ridge, possibly, however, I was asked to blend the new to the existing, not to perform cutting and installations of slip or expansion joint. This cementitious color coat lasts forever. They lighten with age, but if applied correctly, adhere forever. I was working on a house next door when the fella approached me to fix, he said he had the material, I charged him 200 dollars for this fix, so cutting and installing metals were out of the question. I did this at a low cost to show folks what can be done with a bit of knowledge. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world.

[@billiamc1969]

Hey Kirk...can you do another video where you repair/resurface concrete landings? Kinda like the porch landing just above the repair you did here in this video...secondly, I have a similar issue with a raised concrete porch on my home here in Baltimore. The original construction was made with some sort of large concrete blocks and now all the seams between the blocks have deteriorated and the old stucco material is flaking out and falling apart, likely from freeze/thaw over the years. Is it best to attach and secure wire mesh over the old and apply another coat of stucco?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy bee friendly Dude, excellet question, ask and ye shall receive, below is a video thatsuggest what I would do to your landing if it were my house, kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fboY2bqr2Lrac there are other ways of repair, but from my experience no premade mud in a bucket is half as strong or effective without the longevity added. What ever happened to my honey? Just Kidding, Best wishes, kirk giordano plastering

[@smash72cutlass30]

I already think I know the answer to my own question (experience) but will ask it any way since it seems to be a problem still for me. How do you keep from flat out making a mess. Either when mixing, or applying it just makes a mess. I occasionally repair chimneys I find it difficult to keep the shingles clean. I use tarps, roof paper, plastic tarps are too slippery, my mud tends to dry too quickly so now I’m misting what I’ve just completed, which soaks the tarps bleeds thru now I’m hosing down the roof for an hour. Any tips with just keeping the area clean and organized. Especially on a pitched shingled roof

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Smash Dude, I hope this doesn't sound condescending, practice and knowing any mess's made will add for the cleanup time. May Peace, love, happiness and harmony be restored to you and yours and the natives and to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@Ready_Fire_Aim]

i used a wire cup on a angle grinder =) would you recommend? in new zealand we call that a "control joint"

[@StuccoPlastering]

Ho robert that works, wear a respirator, as stucco has lye and silica in it, why didn't I? I'm half dead anyway. 😉

[@MrMoronification]

Worked on an outdoor kitchen Island with a friend. Metal framed and 1/4" backer board for stucco one end had a foot and a half radius, and I suggested expanded metal with paper behind it to wrap the radius. We ended up cutting the backer board into narrow 4" strips and screwing it on to the studs. Making the smooth circle now choppy. Which method would you have used and why?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jaran, for radiuses, expanded 3.4 metal as it bends or flexes easily. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@MrMoronification]

@@StuccoPlastering thank you!

[@Junuuuld]

Hello sir Kirk .my question is after I pressure wash my painted stucco walls,when Do I need to put my weld Crete bonding agent?thx

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Drops Dude, you can apply the weld crete bonding agent as soon as the wall is dry, if you apply it while the wall is wet you will dilute the binding strength. Live long and plaster teaching plastering video’s

[@jdbiz]

Could you say what brand of stucco plaster top coat you recommend. Thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

EveningBiz Dude, the popular, La Habra cementitious finish cement plaster. There's also Western, BMI, Carsons and many more that are all good materials. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. With over 800 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me,” and Jason, my son the bearded plasterer

[@MrFriday83]

In my opinion from a guy who does foundations think it's an area of fail because of the oil on the concrete from the forums when they poured the wall. On the short walls the forums we use are usually on their last leg and the wax backing and extra cool stays on the wall. The original guys should of probably used a hot water soapy pressure wash

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Daniel, dude, this also may be true. Kirk and Jason Giordano, Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of KZbin. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@lisabaginski9155]

Do you ever use the Schluter joint expansion pieces between joints?

[@StuccoPlastering]

no, I haven't heard of it.

[@nekmiftari9635]

What if you can’t power wash let’s say in a basement, how do you do it? You just scrape the old paint and wash it with a sponge.and then apply the bond? Thnx for video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Correctamundo, you do the best you can with what you have to work with. Cheers.😉

[@dalkhal]

Can you explain how you are skip troweling? How does it make that skip finish, it looks like you are putting it on the same way as the first coat, are you applying less pressure on the trowel to get that finish on the second coat?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy dude ,but best I can say is to just do it, as it took me quite a while to learn to do skipping myself Cheers, kirk and Jason giordano plastering video's

[@rainyday2315]

After you powerwash painted red/orange brick how long do you wait before applying the bonding agent?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello rainy day, FYI, most bonding agents will dry in 20-minutes. If the wall is dry and or in the sun; often as soon as you roll on brush it on the wall, most bonding agents dry within 5 minutes. This is because the bricks, CMU block, and most other surfaces suck the moister/water out of the bonding agent, If the bonding agent. Also if the bonding agent is not completely dry or still tacky, you can still apply stucco or plaster over it. Under no circumstances should you be sneaky or in a hurry or plain stupid and add the bonding agents to any materials including, stucco, plaster, or concrete, this will dilute the bonding agent, making it useless, Always apply to the wall.🍻

[@hughdavis3135]

I think the problem is down to water egress through the wall under the steps, which has pushed the stucco off the surface. Cannot believe that original contractor didn't clean under the steps before applying the stucco.

[@StuccoPlastering]

I've seen a lot and can indeed believe some things are missed by contractors, I am included.🕵🏼

[@philindeblanc]

What do you do with water stains over a few years on the "maintenance free" finish? See a number of lower sections discolor from water and such. I am considering this, yet I also dont want all that staining look...I have heard and seen of a "Fog finish" over it, but that I am not sure if it is something I want to do every 5 years.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Phil dude, excellent question.🤔 I'd suggest you wait until it rains for a day or longer, then when still raining, use your water hose with a spray nozzle. Most will come right off, sort of like taking a pan of burnt spaghetti and trying to clean it right away. Bad idea, fill it with water first, let it sit overnight, and most will just come off with water. Let them both soak. Sound weird, it's not as it works. Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lath_and_plaster

[@pytis]

You're not gonna get away without maintaining your house every 5 years, lol.

[@calvinbrown3213]

I have a question, have you ever done a clay lime fine sand mix on interior walls.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Calvin, somewhat, I have applied American clay, Tadelakt and Eco Stucco more than a few times which all fall in line with your question. They are all pretty, unusual and cheerful in every room except in a shower, in a shower the beauty will be less attractive when a person realizes they need maintenance or they will mold big time. What happens when mold drys and you walk by it? Great question glad you asked,m it becomes airborne thus you inhale this toxin and become ill or run down. Cheers, Kirk and Jason giordano’s plastering videos

[@thefoal003]

Hi Kirk! Aren’t you concerned about the over splash on your edges? May just be me being a perfectionist but I always like to put tape down for a nice clean edge. Great work though! 👍🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Christopher, good question, No. Not on this project, at the end of the video, it shows why I'm not concerned. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back into the world 🌎of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano. 🎉💃 🥂🧞‍♂️with over 850 free advise videos

[@silverandblack9242]

tape and black paper! wtf 😬

[@marcosa.m.9515]

Actually learning on KZbin 😳

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Marcos, dude, that's a fact, my friend. Note: 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. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering

[@thomasryan3098]

hello from Ireland good work just curious why u use rounded towels?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Thomas, many tool companies online sell these swimming pool trowels such as www.bontools.com Or just type in swimming pool trowels on google. best wishes, Kirk and Jason giordano’s rendering videos

[@dexterjfchesney74]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. rounded they leave smoother finish like in less lines.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzachary, but I keep a margin trowel in my back pocket for corners, usually. kirk

[@karlmcfc708]

Kirk my name is Karl I'm a plasterer from uk do u do any internal plastering or is it mainly rendering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Karl, you name it we do it, FYI, Jason and I as well as the rest of our Giordano clan wish to thanks all of our subscribers and those who stumble on our videos a happy & prosperous new year.

[@paddytheplasterer3261]

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[@Kobyceito]

Is 1700 psi enough to clean? Before bonding and stuccoing? I'm guess I need a stronger pressure washer

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Sam I am, if it's not, you can always scrape with a trowel or scrapper. May Peace, love, happiness and harmony be restored to you and yours and the natives and to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@MisterRay11]

Gee wiz I don’t wanna do that again 😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Ray, Gee Wiz is like Cheese Wis. Another day at the office for us, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@wompbozer3939]

I see that you don’t have a drop cloth down. How do you clean up the mess afterwards?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Womp, good question, I recommend you watch the video again, this time pay attention to the ending, what mess? You're addressing a professional, do you feel I should be apologizing for such perfection with my applications? May Peace, love, happiness and harmony be restored to you and yours and the natives and to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@wompbozer3939]

I’m assuming you cleaned it up somehow, but the last part of the video has it still on the ground. Not trying to bust your balls, just trying to understand how to best clean up spills next to new work. Thanks

[@wompbozer3939]

Lance Ladue Yeah, I watched all the way to the 15:45 mark, and there was still stuff on the ground. I wasn’t even suggesting he left it there- I just genuinely wanted to know how to best clean up spills next to new work without blasting it with the hose and messing up the work. Maybe he’ll read this and tell me how to do it.