Stucco over Concrete Blocks

[@patrickjohnson7801]

Folks you are watching someone that has forgotten more about plastering than some plastering guys know. True Master.

[@777cygnus]

Yep

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening my friends, I sho-nuff like your styles. Thank you.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@pjjones2648]

@@StuccoPlastering So i put 90 min mud over concrete fiber board. Painted it (also painted the fiber board) i was misled about the best means to cover a brick gable. Now im just not sure what to do. Any advice would be awesome and greatly appreciated!!!

[@mitchsixx1896]

@@StuccoPlastering or a true professional that started on tmhe bottom and earn his way up, was the concrete Jedi master for years got old and concrete mastering became a bore, so now with his Harvard fancy lingo , and video spimplicity and easy of material understanding and humor that's almost detectable...I'm fucking w you sir I choose the 2nd answer I was testing dudes on un employment. Don't change...perfect and hilarious. Thanx you for making concrete work enjoyable again.

[@boomersD9CAT]

If I were a 20 something young man who was looking for a career in the construction trades, I’d watch Kirk’s KZbin channel like an online course. I’d soak up his knowledge, and advice like a sponge. I would try to get a job with an established,and reputable masonry contractor with a long term plan to start my own masonry repair/restoration company. Specialty contractors of Kirks caliber are incredibly hard to find in the New England States especially here in Massachusetts. Kirk’s a Craftsman, and an artisan, who’s in a league of his own…

[@mikethepainter]

Kirk loads his Hawk and my arm starts to hurt....What a mountain of mud for your age Kirk. Keep up the videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Mike the painter, LOL, if they created a hawk bigger, I'd gladly buy it as I'm not burdened by the weight, but realize if I add any more on my hawk the excess will spill on my shirt sleeve, man, and that I can't tolerate. I hate getting dirty. 😎 They as in Mashatown or Curry should make 16 x16 or even 18 x18 hawks instead of the so-called largest 14 x14 which is okay for most but I'd prefer a bigger one.🤔 Hears my challenge to Marshalltown or Curry or any plaster tool company in the world; make a larger Hawk I'll use it in all the rest of our videos, with a shout out to the company.🧞‍♂️ Anyone who watches me knows I have at least a few more months left in me before I'm worm food; thus think of the exposure. Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@Guardducks]

Kirk is a young stud, yet he calls himself old, old is when you were able to lift a 90lb sack of concrete and toss it on your shoulder and walk away and now , now you have trouble with a 60lb bag of cement.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening GuardDuck Dude, LOL, I'm no spring chicken, in fact, my spring has sprung, Cheers, me brother; thank you, my friend, for the cool words.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@tylerhall6455]

@@StuccoPlastering Wait, your gonna be retiring? Idk if thats what you meant, but does that mean no more videos? Thanks. Ive enjoyed a ton of your videos for prob years ive been watching. Super helpful stuff every video! Kirk is the man.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@tylerhall6455 Evening Tyler, Man I may be old to some in years but, I'm still in my prime.

[@greatestever6372]

You and mike haddock are masters at your jobs!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening The greatest dude, thank you, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

"no big deal" lol. It would be fun to see these guys together. Lol

[@rainham1]

You're an inspiration dude and you're attitude, humour and tolerance with this mask ridiculousness is spot on!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Rainham, LOL, it was weird I was about to leave, but instead, I thought how about I put my boot us his arse, this way I could help him adjust his attitude, I thought in the future if he saw me again he'd say something like, yo man, thanks, for straightening me out.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@gangisspawn1]

I agree, wearing masks in a global pandemic is ridiculous!! Sheep people if you ask me. Sure I sit in my deer stand with face coverings for hours, but a thin paper mask that nurses wear for 12hours a day is impossible for me! As a grown conservative man, I frequently whine about things I have no education or understanding of. Corona virus is fake news, no one has ever died from it. I know because Trump would never lie to me.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@gangisspawn1 Exzackory.🤦‍♂️

[@brickman3176]

Kirk cant you just use a regular type S mortar?

[@hightttech]

A new generation of Giordano to carry the torch -- CONGRATULATIONS 👍.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening HighTech, cool beans daddieo, that boy better hurry up and get growed, as I'm tired of bending down all day. 😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@chrisscullynz]

I'd work with you for free just to hangout! Thanks Kirk and J.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening brother Chris Scully; get your arse down here.😉 LOL, I wouldn't allow anyone to work for free; that's just not my style. 🍻 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

[@efrentroncoso6471]

You don’t want to scare folks?? My attitude is let them be scared!! They can stay at home and stay scared! 😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Efren, Man, that's just mean. 🥳

[@davidburkholder7360]

There you have it. Another pro job. If you watch one of these videos looking for a mistake you came to the wrong site.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening David Dude, man, I like your style. Thank you, folks can depend on us for sound advice. Cheers brother. 😉

[@SuperBaggerboy]

I am never going to stucco, but I keep watching you! drats!!!

[@robertbeckler5058]

There are a lot of dead soldiers who died for freedom. Any coward who's scared of you can burn in his own hell . Be kind but don't piss on freedom. Love your knowledge . Keep me learning.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Robert Beckler, exzackory. I've always had an open mind on all subjects towards all people, and don't remember bullying anyone ever. 🍻🤷🏻‍♂️ Thus don't take too kindly of one trying that nonsense with me.🤔 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@bekogamez549]

Hola Kirk como estas en vivo y se mira de dia pense que estabas en San Francisco Bendiciones

[@StuccoPlastering]

Buenas noches Beko Gamez, estábamos cerca de S.F., amigo mío, justo al otro lado de la bahía en Alameda tenically. S.F. Sería un lastre para vivir y trabajar con demasiado tráfico y actitud. Quiero gente amable que trabaje con suficiente espacio para estacionar esa bestia de camión de trabajo en el que rodamos. Llevando a toda la enciclopedia de enlucido más completa jamás creada en el mundo en línea. Nuestro objetivo es enseñar a quienes deseen aprender, y así ganarse la vida legalmente para tener comida en la mesa. Estamos haciendo este video de uno en uno.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@Vl7248]

It’s so easy.. just need 30years of experience to do it right. I’d rather hire him.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening V Dude; this is true; the material knowledge is the stuff that takes time, the wrong cement plaster material, we would spin our wheels and not be able to provide the sand finish. Thank you, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@Vl7248]

@@StuccoPlastering WOW. I had no clue you were in the Bay Area!! You are now #1 in my list when I need a Michael Angelo.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening V dude; being compared to Michael Angelo is a high compliment.😉 However, Michael worked by himself, so he deserves his glory. 🤔 I am part of a team effort; the guy mixing, my brother Luuuu, and my son Jason, the cameraman, did more than I, but one can't notice if, for example, Jasons is holding the camera. I'm like an orchestrator; the difference is my team plays no instruments but uses plastering tools mixed with years of talent. 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

[@tolomas3213]

Muy profesional...We enjoy all your videos...Un saludo from Mallorca Spain.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Tolo Mas, from Mallorca Spain; thank you, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@kirkdunn1379]

It's pretty basic stuff Nothing sticks to dirt, grime or glossy surface.....paint, cement, drywall mud, etc.....rougher and cleaner the base is the better the next application sticks or bonds..... Cement on cement is as strong as it gets....hydrating let's next application "suck" into existing surface......pretty simple stuff..... This theory is consistent throughout construction no matter what the application is....

[@joepierson3859]

plastic + lime mix? What does he mean by plastic?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Watch the long version, click on it below the short.

[@shyft09]

I'm watching the long version and I still don't understand. "plastic is lime, but then we add lime to it, so you have plastic and lime" common

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@shyft09 howdy, I can see why the confusion. We are adding 4 to 6 inches to radius which I prefer not only the so-called plastic lime they sell here but extra lime too. The common stucco I used has lime but not as much as I wanted. As an applicator in the USA, I am hand-cuffed to certain materials. It is up to me to improvise in any way I see fit. 😉

[@wilettejohnson9372]

LOL! Love the commentery on mask ordinance.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Wilette, at the risk of sounding like an a-hole, ops too late, my lungs have a stucco wall that I've inhaled to block against covid.🥂

[@JonesersRX7]

Hey Kirk and Jason! Great videos. Learning a lot as wanting to skim coat my own rough stucco house here in AZ that was done in 2010. Also want to do the back cinderblock walls. Do you have a videos on skimming over existing rougher stucco and then if you don't want the sand to show through like on this wall, how to do it smoother (with out the sponge and water) or maybe I do want that? Reasons to avoid a smoother finish? Congratulations on Avery! I also have a daughter with the same name.

[@JonesersRX7]

Further... if I practice on my block walls first, is the same technique and material transferable to the house?

[@hectorcardenas6616]

The Stucco Master Mr. Kirk Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@joedzny]

Kirk, I know there are regional differences in what you do. But could you do a video on cost. What we should look for, an estimate on labor and materials. What a quality installer should ask and request of the customer. I see most of your jobs and i wonder what the cost could be. Thanks to you and Jay for your videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Joey, that's a cardinal sin, my brother, as If I did that, some might say, man, you said on this one job you charged this or that, I can't get into that kind of stuff, it's like politic's or religion, I leave that stuff alone. Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Love your work. Could watch all day long. Plaster is “ Zen ! !

[@patmcbride9853]

Nice. When some DUI takes the wall out, you can do it again with insurance money.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Pat, I like your style, sort of like job security?🤔🤷🏻‍♂️ Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@charlyconstrucciones229]

buen trabajo maestro excelente saludos desde Perú

[@StuccoPlastering]

Buenas noches, CHARLY CONSTRUCCIONES, gracias.😉 Nuestro consejo de enyesado único: todos los suscriptores o cualquier persona que se tropiece con nuestro canal con una pregunta, escríbanla en nuestro canal de estuco / enyesado y, como por arte de magia, aparecerá un video para explicar cómo se hace. Esta característica está muy por delante de cualquier foro de enyesado. www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com Open in Google Translate • Feedback Google Translatetranslate.google.com Google's free service instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English

[@DonalKavanagh1963]

Congratulations on your new arrival. Love your posts.

[@bgump55]

Great video. Got 100 ft of block wall to stucco on my property, will reference this video constantly. Brilliant as always. Thanks Kirk and Jay!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Bubby Gump shrimp dude, may you have as much fun as we did. Get help, it's no fun to try and apply plaster by yourself, plus a radio is a must also.😎 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@tictac9367]

I love you kirk. Can you be my boyfriend?

[@sollasido2]

These videos will be in plastering skills education library.Thx so much for making the videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

EveningSollasido dude, hold that thought, oaky let it go.🤔 I like that thought of being immortalized when I'm dead and can't benefit from it, but then again like in the movie Troy, where the kid says, "he's the biggest man I've ever seen, I wouldn't want to fight him." "Achilles looks down at the boy and says, "that's why no one will remember your name." My favorite line, "Imagine a king who fights his own battles." Imagin a plastering contrator who plasters his own walls.💃🕺🏻🍻 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@ezequielmor]

Another great video and great job ;-) Congrats Jayson, Giordano family getting bigger.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Ezequiel Moraes, thank you, my friend. 😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@majorkonfuzion1007]

Thank you, you are a treasure of good tips.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Fuzion Dude, I like your style; thank you, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@lizzapaolia959]

Fantastic video, thanks for sharing this video. God bless 🙏

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you too, cheers.👨🏻‍🔬

[@nurse-plumber]

Great job! This house is around the corner from my Uncle's house and I walked my dog by that turd of a wall for years. You made it shine! Thanks for your knowledge sharing and enthusiasm. I hope that it inspires some young people to enter the trades, I was a plumbing and electrical contractor or about 12 years, and I do miss it. I went back to school in 2010, now I am a ER nurse and I still love tackling projects. Keep it up!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Michael, this functional cosmetic fix was fun. An older dude walked by and said, "that's like putting lipstick on a pig." When I finish laughing, I looked at him and said, Contrair mon frair, "Oink, oink"😏

[@aptpupil]

Is this on the Arlington?

[@tictac9367]

@@aptpupil yes 7272 Arlington ave

[@georgebametejnr6722]

I like this family

[@Ashroyer86]

Youre a good man Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, my friend.

[@Miguel.Garcia]

You left that wall looking super sharp. Excellent

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Michael, thank you, my friend, it was really uniform without a bunch of float lines.😉Make a fella sleep well knowing he helped create a prettier thing than when he started. Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@jaykemm3472]

Another Great Job👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jay, thank you, my friend.😎 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@radishfever]

The owner must be thrilled👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Kirk Dude, He was delighted,😉 FYI, way cool name; by the way, the name Kirk means a Scottish church. Of course, you already knew this, right.🤔 However, I have to go back to caulk some cracks as anytime one applies more than 1 inch thick, they are expected and quite normal. 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

[@apatriot1762]

He “LETS the sun come down” pretty impressive

[@rasTankie]

Haha

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening m,y patriot friend, love the sun, my brother. 😉 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@patioche]

So Great time watching and listening to you for so long!! Nice Team!! Thanks for your videos Myself a mason in the Bay too, but not much about stucco but mostly stones. You mentioned the 2 to 1 ratio... was it 2 lime to 1 plastic cement or 2 plastic cement to 1 lime... Merci!.

[@johnpdd]

Could I skim over a poured concrete basement wall (outside) with type S mortar? Should I add lime to it?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@johnpdd Yes, you can skim over with type S mortar. I sometimes add extra lime as lime adds extra flexing.

[@johnpdd]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks

[@richardcournoyer1473]

YOU ARE The Man !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Richard, thank you, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@kquig1]

Kirk, I want to do something like this to get that poured cement wall modern look . I don’t want to paint but tint the stucco, can I polish it after? What do I do with hairline cracks if I don’t want to paint it? Would cracks be worse if I live in New England?

[@andytuesday500]

Thanks for the knowledge

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Andy, no problemo, thank you, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@PakhatTV]

Putting a Kurdish subtitle option helped me a lot to understand you. Me and my masters follow you fondly. 🤗❤️

[@ShopTherapy623]

This dude needs to switch to Decaf!!! lol - love your videos! I've learned a lot. I'm about to build a garden bed out of cinder blocks and I want to parge, or stucco, or whatever the outside so it looks like a solid wall. I'm in Iowa. What mix do you recommend? I'm an absolute beginner.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Shp dude, no decaf coffee for me as it was, my son Jason cut out an hour of my rambling, often my rambling answers many questions that folks have; that I just take for granted.😉 FYI, decade coffee is like beer without the alcohol; what good is it If one can't get a buzz.🤔 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

[@ltmonson]

What a wealth of information you’re providing. Thank you! I’m going to be putting this to use. Also, I’m patching a hole in a ceiling where the wood lath is missing. Do I fill in the missing wood lath with cement board? Or recreate the wood lath assembly?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Luke, use the force! Kidding. It's easiest to fasten some diamond mesh netting or rib lth in the hole. HD sells this 3,4 metal mesh or Google "plastering yards near me." Or you can use sheetrock, then apply a bonding agent like Quikrete over it; HD sells a pint for about 7 bucks. The cement board is a pain in the ass to work with for ceilings. Cheers.👨🏻‍🔬

[@ltmonson]

@@StuccoPlastering I’ll use the force! Or try to…thank you for the videos. So bad ass! Kirk and the team are the shit

[@ltmonson]

@@StuccoPlastering thank you! I’ll patch it with drywall and plaster over that.

[@StuccoPlastering]

That works; apply a bonding agent first on the sheetrock; Quikrete sells a pint for under ten bucks. HD and Lowes sell it. cheers.

[@ltmonson]

@@StuccoPlastering I’m starting a triplex Reno that’s going to have plaster work to do all over. I’m watching your vids constantly right now because I want to learn this trade. I bought a gallon of the pink bonding agent I see you guys use.

[@billmonroe8826]

People outdoors wearing a mask! Laughable! Sometimes I don't care if I piss some people off. lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Bill, I'm happy those day are long gone.🕵🏼

[@billmonroe8826]

@@StuccoPlastering I hope you're right that its "long gone"! I hope people got their eyes opened up

[@cloud9smokeshop]

needed to deal with an ugly retaining wall and i ended up stumbling onto the "ultimate plaster master" and his unending galaxy of free information. Thank you, man

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Cloud 9, that Gonja smoke talk is working. Thank you, my brother. cheers, Kirk giordano plastering Inc.

[@bekogamez549]

Kirk in what part of the world are you? It looks like there's still sun outside. I'm wondering if you're in San Francisco.

[@JWB671]

He is

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening, Beko Gamez; we're located in Alameda, next door to Oakland, ca. 😉 Would love to earn enough dough to move to San Diego, though.🤔 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

[@wendybird7059]

Beautiful!! I’m updating a basement with cinderblock walls as I remove old paneling. Love the industrial look, would this work indoors? If so, would you apply a coupon coats of water sealer?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Type in how to apply stucco inside, for a video that shows you how we do it.🕵🏼

[@NorcalJefe]

Comment and Question: I purchased the baseball catchers knee/shin guards base on your recommendation and they are the best leg protection I have ever used for all the reasons you mentioned. Thanks! QUESTION: You refer to the 2:1 ratio of plastic cement to lime mixture in this video. The 94 lb bag of plastic cement and the 50 lb bag of type S lime are about the SAME VOLUME as each other at my local Home Depot. Is the 2:1 ratio you mention in this video by volume or weight. If by weight, the recipe is ONE bag of 94-lb plastic cement and ONE 50-lb bag of Type S Lime. If the 2:1 ratio is by volume, then TWO bags of 94-lb plastic cement and ONE bag of 50-lb. Thanks Kirk. I love your videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening my friend, the kneepads are the real deal. I added one bag of lime to two bags of stucco for this video as In some areas I had to apply up to five inches thick, and need the extra set time.

[@henryfehr6202]

I have watched most of your videos. Your a great teacher and I'm hoping you can answer my question. I want to learn to carve concrete so it looks like rocks. I don't have the funds to import carving mix to practice and wondering if you could help with a homemade mix. I found a place that suggested a bag of Portland to 2 pails of sand with 2 shovels of clay. What kind of clay do they mean?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Type in how to make stucco look like concrete. bricks or blocks, I show how to do this in at least ten videos.

[@777cygnus]

Take a level. & Grinder & Engrave a Crete. Majestic Ashlar slate English stone pattern on it. W some buff. Color s. 4 k Xtra Lol 🧽 😷👍❤️ it

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening T Bok, my fellow plasterer, now that's just a lot of work.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@gizmobently]

Another great video Kirk. Can you tell me if that is hydraulic lime that you are using? Can you use Portland cement and if so, what would your lime ratio be? I forgot to say that Kirk is exactly right when he says that mastering the material used here is paramount to this job. This is something that no one else can compete with unless you too have made you fair share of mistakes to learn how Not to do this job. I am no plasterer but have tried it and I know exactly what he says when he said that. That use of plastic cement was key. He is a master of plaster. By the way, can you use plastic cement on exterior applications over a new house with plywood underneath?

[@StuccoPlastering]

0f course, all that information is explained in the video

[@johns.8713]

Hi Kirk, John here from Montreal, Canada. Love your work and tks for sharing your tips and tricks. I have a client who needs a small exterior stucco repair, but the finish looks like granite (black, brown, tan aggregates with cement). In fact it looks like a beach sand finish. A lot of houses in Montreal have this type of finish. But I cannot find any products that can do the job. Do you have any suggestions, I'm at my wits' end. Tks in advance for your help!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening John Dude, sorry, without a picture, I too would be spinning my wheels.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@joxerryan]

Congratulations 🎊

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening John Paul, thank you, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@MrsThornsberry]

Thank you so much! What a service you have provided for everyone! Much appreciated. We have a 4ft garage wall that needs this treatment. We're gonna tackle it!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta boy, you can do it, allow this video to be your guild.

[@pjjones2648]

Hey Kirk! Thank you for all the awesome vids! Im now to stucco and while i have used concrete and other materials over the years....im clueless about cellular concrete finishes and such. Im hoping that i could talk to you from n.c. im on a job now and i made a boo-boo. A woozy of a boo-boo. 😩 if you could message me, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks brother!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening PJ Jones, I hate to say this, but Boo Boo's are how we learn. Big Boo boos are ingrained in our conscience and subconscious as their time consuming to correct but more importantly, embarrassing too.🤔🍺 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@davidhughes5369]

That is an awesome-looking old-world/mission finish you left on that block wall!! Are they going to try and put a cap on that wall? It would sure make it look a lot better!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy David, the home owner advised us he was going to but that was awhile ago. Cheers

[@rxlo1062]

Looks fantastic 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Raul, thank you, my friend😉 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@francoisl7663]

Lol people who flipped the house I purchased somehow put an 1/8th or 1/16th of an inch stucco finish for some reason. Then painted it. Looks terrible. Can still see the bricks, almost like the failed attempts here. lol "kirks the best" thats funny

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Francois, you can repair their screw-up easily, apply a bonding agent over a clean painted surface and simply add more stucco, problemo corrected. 🍻

[@trehugr4life]

I'm a landscaper, been saying for years it's my gym, I get paid to work out🤣 Thanks for the videos, I learn a lot from you! I want my indoor chimney stucco, but don't know who in my area can do as great a job as you👍👏💯

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Hugs for life, darling; with that beautiful smile and attitude, I might have to drive down and do it for you.😉🍻 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@omegoa]

Another great video, Kirk. The top edge / corner of the wall must be something less than sharp, but not too rounded. Do you find you always have about the same corners on this type of project?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Yes and yes.I am the finish man too.😉

[@mennims]

"I've been inhaling so much Stucco for 40 years, I got a cement wall in my lungs" Kirk you're too lovable

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL.🥳

[@lironmtnranch4765]

I love these videos. When I was doing a side project at a friend's house, I went from hand mashing the base coat and watching most of my plaster fall to the ground, to using a hawk and trowel like a pro! Thank you Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Ranch dude, man, that's just beautiful.🍺 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@bcservicesrosarito]

What gloves do you use? I just started working with concrete and I've been looking for some good gloves to work with concrete

[@StuccoPlastering]

Dude, I'm in my so-called office, I had to go all the way to my truck to respond to this question. They say "MCR Safety, Predalite" I buy them by the bundle. 12 in a bundle. Size is 9780 this means large. If you buy one pair at a time cost about 6 to 12 dollars each. When bought in bulk, about 3 bucks each. Google them.

[@juancortes5876]

Great vid Kirk and Jason, Can the plastic cement be used on painted exterior stucco of the house, if the existing stucco is pressure washed and a binding agent is used on the walls?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Juan, the average stucco sold has plastic and common in it, and yes you can apply this to any exterior surface. Plastic cement is added for spreadability, Common for strength. Technical stuff.👨🏻‍🔬

[@samiralbalushi4611]

Thank you 🇴🇲

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Samir, your welcome, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@musingsofatradwife]

Thoroughly your videos- very informative and entertaining! Hubby and I are planning to re-do our retaining wall and I want stucco. I know nothing about it, and your explanations are great and easy to understand. Love from Tulsa.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Tulsa, thank you. you will have fun, 😉🤔

[@michaelgallagly4366]

Have skim coated and painted cinder block wall. Skim coat coming off near bottom and cinderblock lines showing. Do I need to remove all skim coat or can it be repaired?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Michael Gallagly, where the grout lines show either paint the wall or simply add more stucco to correct the problem. 🍻 Anywhere the stucco is it's separating was not pressure washed expertly, pressure washing is the groundwork or the foundation to having stucco or cement plaster adhere permanently to any wall, no matter what the substrate is. Nothing and I mean nothing; adheres to a dirty or dusty surface, at least not for long.🤔 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@lsellclumanetsolarenergyll5071]

Kirk, I have a question. What would be the draw back or benefit if we apply on a cinder block wall USP 1144 first before we skim coat the wall. I am in a heavy debate about it. Because I do have customers which do have a stucco which clearly show's them cinderblock lines and I am under the impression USP 1144 might eliminate this for good because it seals all the concrete so water no longer can penetrate into the wall. Let me know what your take is and product maybe been a better choice. I have a small cinder block building to build up here soon at my new Property and do like use something which blocks off them lines once we skim coated and painted it. Best is to see how you use the lime because down here in Florida not a lot of people know it. I am from Germany as you may know by now and yes LIME is the GOLD standard when you want to have any stucco to last and look professionally done.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello, my friend. It doesn't matter what stucco you use; if there's at least a half-inch or more applied, the grout lines won't show. I know this to be a fact as I have used every cement plaster made in the USA.

[@lsellclumanetsolarenergyll5071]

@@StuccoPlastering Good to know I take your word for it. I had been using on AAC blocks some AMERIMIX preblended scratch and brown stucco and having a very very hard time to get it to stick on AAC blocks. You showed CMU's in your video so what should I try or do different to have it stick better on AAC blocks ?

[@jessedukelacrosse6470]

Haha! I just noticed you made mud scoop like I do out of buckets 👍🏼love the videos as always kirk 👌

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jessie, thank you, my friend.😉

[@bradandkendrawetzel6368]

Best video i have saw on this subject...you are absolutely the best at explaining your reasons and technique

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Brad and Kendra Wetzel, man, I sho-nuff like your style., thank you, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@dewboy910]

The Plaster Master. I've never seen a man that loves hard tedious work so much and has pride in his work. You don't see this much these days!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Dewboy, thank you, I do get pleasure out of working and seeing the results. 🕵🏼

[@curtdulle642]

Read something about the coliseum. They said its still standing cuz of the lime.

[@StuccoPlastering]

This is a fact. Lime breathes and flexes.

[@xcarloscardona]

Awesome video Kirk - Will always appreciate the knowledge you share to us all. So cool that your son shared the newest member of the Giordanoi Plastering Clan! Keep at it plaster master.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Carlos thank you,😉 As the song says by Nickle back, I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealing, why, I was too honest. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqSQno1rd7aEers Hence a politician was defiantly out of the question, whoever heard of an honest politician?🤷🏻‍♂️🤔Are we having fun yet? Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Pro !!

[@reconciliation8491]

why workers put up with wearing mask without protest is beyond me. stay healthy and stop wearing masks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening my friend, as I said I have a cement stucco wall in my lungs; just to be sure, I placed a no vacancy sign there also. Thus any bacteria other than alcohol is grabbed by my white blood cells then taken directly to my colon for their immediate disposal.🤔😎🤷🏻‍♂️ On a serious note: I wear a mask so that I'm not violating others' rights, plus I don't like to be yelled at, boss says jump boy, I say, how high boss.😉 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@afroninjadeluxe]

Should glazed bricks be primed or is a steel brush plus a good clean enough for lime stucco to adhere?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy. If you can pressure wash with at least 3,500 PSI strength, this micro etches them or scratches the surface. The idea is to rough them up to clean any dust, dirt, and moss off. So that the new stucco has a porous surface to cling to. If you prime them, the stucco won't adhere at all or at least not long. We apply a bonding agent not to be confused with a primer if necessary.👨🏻‍🔬

[@jlaw8882]

3:52 Is that Dave Odelle moonlighting and picking up tips from Kirk?

[@jlaw8882]

😂

[@kevinhornbuckle]

The customer is probably very satisfied.

[@verendradialsingh4869]

Thanks for your knowledge of the best bonding agent for concrete walls or block wall

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Verendra Dialsingh, Larson's, Weld Crete, and Quikrete are two of the best. Quikrete is available at all Home Depots and lows stores as well as most smaller hardware stores. Larson's Weld Crete is sold at the plastering materials yards, so If one wants to use this, you would have to google, "Plastering yards near me." 😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@itsMydanceIMD]

Super job Kirk. Je regarde tout tes vidéos depuis plusieurs années je travail dans le même métier que toi depuis 32 ans et c est une passion tout comme toi. Bonne continuité a toi et ton équipes. Michel du Québec.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Michel du Québec, et mon collègue plâtrier, merci pour ces gentils mots, Kirk Giordano.

[@hauoliakua]

Kirk with the haircut and the body mic! YEEAH BUDDY!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning, Hauoliakua, cool name BTW. thank you.😉 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

[@em3223]

Hi Kirk I have a question how much you charge for square feet ? Thanks I hope you answer my question. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Ask an ye shall recive, BIDS COSTS PER SQUARE YARD FOR STUCCO SERVICES. That's a mighty complicated question, In the Oakland area, about 75 to 100 dollars a Square-yard go across the Bay Bridge into San Fransisco they charge around 150 to 200 a square yard. 🤔 What does this fact mean to me? Absolutely nothing, zilch, nada.🤷‍♂ As I'm not selling carpet from a shop, I have never come across the same job, ever, there are always differences, such as say this one, It's high up in the Oakland hills, and murder on my truck, the work is in a dangerous place, Hell, my brother Luuuu can get squished by another reckless drive, then I'd have to stop what I was doing and thank the driver. FYI, I can look at any home and guess the yardage with my time in and be close by about 20 yards, Again what does this mean to me? I then know how much to calculate for materials, that's all.🍻 I bid on jobs based on my eyeball theory; I know how long each project will take me. Thus I bid my plasterers and hod carriers time and materials and think, how much do I want to make on this repair. Or how much are my 35-plus years of application time and material knowledge worth, with a lifetime warranty? Hope this helps brother, all quality tradesmen should know the value of their time, combined with ethics and morals for guarantees and great workmanship. As long as I have been doing this, we have always left a job cleaner than we found it. Cheers, my young friend.🍾

[@T.E.P.]

hahah you looked cold .. hi from Minnesota. Always great to catch your vids guys!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Thor Eric Dude, I hate to would like a wuss, but the cold kicks me arse every time. 🤔 I need to bring my arse to Costa Rica, where the temperature is between 80 and 100 all year long, as it sho-nuff takes me too long to warm up.😏 Would you believe I had to spread three-wheel barrels of mud back to back before I could take Jason's jacket off? 😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@kckc7597]

Please take a trip to AZ. I would love for you to build me a 20 foot planter.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon KC, cute.😉 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

[@MichaelHernandez-lc2wb]

Wow! it looks so easy... but its not ;-)

[@skitzochik]

motor mouth lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening, my dear Skitzo Chik, that's an understatement if I ever heard one. 😉 However, my computer has this button that allows me to turn down the volume and even allows me to watch and turn the volume completely off if I choose to do so; but where's the glory in that.🤷🏻‍♂️🥂 Our unique tip for all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question is, type that question into our 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

[@dannygutierrez8354]

Keep them videos coming Kirk!!

[@pearofkings]

Love your work! Odd to see at least 4 people out for a walk or bike ride wearing masks 🤪

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening my friend, hopefully, life returns to normal, whatever that means.🍻

[@bobsyouruncle8052]

you said 2-1 ratio is that 2 parts concrete 1 part lime or vise versa

[@StuccoPlastering]

I explain the mix in this video, it’s usually 3 to one part stucco, I added some extra lime as the radious were going to receive 4 to eight inches.

[@cawbaird5711]

A bonding agent will keep the wall from drying out so fast

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Fishing Dude, indeed chemical bonding agents prohibit adhesion for an extra amount of time. Besides their main function of chemically bonding stucco or plasters to painted surfaces. However chemical bonding agents are not as strong as mechanical bonds between concrete blocks and new stucco. We had the situation under control and thus didn't need extra time.💃

[@OCMOOMOMO]

Love this family!! They are so genuine.

[@StuccoPlastering]

That fact is as easy to accomplish as being a good father or breathing. It comes as natural as white on rice. Thank you for the kind comment.🕵🏼

[@kirkdunn1379]

Electric power washers are a joke.....gas power with 2500 psi minimum......even if your painting a house, more pressure the better

[@ABZD019]

Thank you guys as always for these amazing and informative videos!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening numbers dude, thank you, my friend.😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

[@rbrazz]

hi Kirk 1st!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening R Braz, indeed you are. Thank you, my friend.😉 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

[@frankmartire2174]

Hi Kirk, thanks for all your videos. You're great at what you do. If I need to build out more than an inch to blend with the surrounding parge. How would I do that. Can I apply 2 scrach coats to get the thickness that I need? I need about 2 inches.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening brother, on the eight-foot wall to create the radius I applied almost 4 to five inches dead center and feathered in the radius from there. You have to realize when the mud sets, then apply the next coat. I had some monster cracks at that location, that too I knew would happen, I gave the wall two weeks then caulked those cracks with Mor-Flexx caulking, it has stucco sand in it.

[@frankmartire2174]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks Kirk, I appreciate it 👍

[@deltarain4030]

What would be done to prep it for a mosaic?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Delta rain, Just a scratch coat is necessary, Surfaces must be stable, solid, free of loose paint, wallpaper, dirt, grease, etc., and must be strong enough to support the mosaic. Type in how to apply a scratch coat. 😉

[@everss02]

sadly the wall was tagged shortly after it dried, #bay area sucks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Not this wall.

[@disklamer]

Nice work as always! Fun to see this done out of hand, I like your layering technique. Personally I try to avoid setting up such thick layers of plaster, but I guess the lime really helps there. The "old school" method to even out to thickness that my grandpa taught me, is to set up a render layer first and screed up the bulk, then finish with stucco. Watching you I realize it doesn't make that much of a difference in the amount of work, it's just different staging. The big advantage of rendering to me as a not-so-expert is that it gives a lot of room to play and make those big curves nice and even. (For the uninitiated: render consists of 6 parts coarse sand, 1 part plaster, 1 part cement and 1 part water, it's a somewhat lightweight mix that you can set to about two inches thick, great for roughing out. ) Oh and before bonding agent, we brushed on a watery solution of cement and sand to prime stonework surfaces.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello my friend, if we added that much sand it will be difficult to have it adhere, Each trowel full will continue to fall as there's not as much portland cement or the sticky stuff to make it adhere. In fact, it would sound like cows shitting on flat rocks, scary. We usually add only three times the sand to each part of stucco. sets much better with a lot fewer dropouts. Naturally, there are many ways to skin a cat,😉

[@disklamer]

@@StuccoPlastering I see your point, of course the mix shouldnt be too wet, and I should mentionit is essential to not move the render around on the wall.No smearing or rubbing or pushing or evening out or anything, do not touch it with the trowel, apply it straight up in blocks as it were, and only even it out once it begins to set.

[@henrychiarkas4415]

That is so awesome ... thanks for the video Mr. Giordano.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Henry no problemo.thank you. 👍