Stucco samples how to make them

[@raypell7553]

As a skilled tradesman and homeowner, yet a very amateur stucco guy thank you for sharing all you knowledge.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta Boy Ray, thank you, my friend. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@epf9780]

The Bob Ross of Stucco....very relaxing!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Franco dude, by that comment you are my newest and bestest pal, thank you Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense tips

[@ElMimiCQ]

Somebody said it before me... 😁

[@canadianbassify]

Yes! Exactly

[@SwissBladeX718]

Lol 😂

[@MrOlskool88]

So true

[@kennethbyington516]

You said, "Portland Cement has sand, concrete had aggregate." I understood what you ment. But to clarify for people that aren't in any form of construction and literally don't know a thing about cement, stucco, concrete E.T.C. Portland is a type of cement. Portland is the Main cement ingredient in MOST mixes that is the binding agent. Portland doesn't have sand in it. Stucco has sand mixed in it. For example you go to HomeDepot Or Lowes, you find bags of straight Portland cement. (Then u can mix your own ratio of sand to it to make stucco, motor or concrete.) Or there is Mason mix, or S-type, s-stype stucco, concrete 3000psi, concrete 5000 psi. e.t.c. Pure cement by itself once water is added is SO sticky you almost cannot get it off your shovel let alone work with it. That's why it's mixed with sand, stone etc. Portland is type of cement. Portland mixed with sand is called Morter. Usually 3-1 ratio, 3 sand 1 Portland. This creates more volume, texture and makes it usable. That same mixture and then add (example) 3/8" stone to the Portland, sand mix this makes concrete. Some mix Portland, sand, calcium then their stone. There is a few types of mixs and multiple variations of this. I.E demographics makes a difference depending on the avaliable aggregates. That's my brief example. But I just felt was needed based of of his comment, " Portland with sand, or Portland with stone is concrete." It wasn't entirely true/accurate. Very vague. I hope this helps anyone who didn't know understand better. Also some brands premixed, i.e already in bag's, stucco or motor do not have a good blend of cement/sand ratio. This in turn makes them not as sticky. This is easily solved by adding acrylic glue to your mix. I also not only add it to my mix but also brush it on the wall before applying the stucco. This is also good to do first before any application, then in between coats, i.e after scratch coat. This is good using mortor too. Example fixing concrete steps or cracks on sidewalks or curbs. Brush on the acrylic glue it helps concrete, mortor, stucco etc bond to whatever your applying it too. Hope this clarified for anyone that was unsure.

[@StuccoPlastering]

I agree with most of your tips but not all, so thank you.

[@Bestoftherest222]

I can't get enough of these videos and of Kirks ability to pass down knowledge! Thank you!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@Bestoftherest222 howdy, Best of the Rest. Thank you.

[@iMutiny]

I have no idea what this is or how I got here but I was entertained for the whole video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta boy Mutiny, I like your style even if you have no clue how you ended up on our channel. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound advice from the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@connormcguire6296]

Truly the Bob Ross of plastering ! It clicked when I saw you working with an easel. Love your videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ericvalencia722]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! Have some structural cracks to repair and your videos are a gold mine of information

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Eric Valencia, thats the facts jack, thank you, we are teaching the world about plastering one video at a time, cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@takeniteasyfriend]

Thanks for doing this all in one shot. Your explanation on breathability via texture was well explained for the novice.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy independence day Robert, thank you my friend. Live long and plaster Do’s and don’t of plastering’s leading experts

[@JesusRodriguez-xt5zs]

Kirk I've been Plastering 28 years and your Dead on what you said on Your Video about Stucco Cracks..People need to know about it ..Hairline Cracks are normal Paint might flood them after a good cure ..as Long as you Cannot put a Nickel in the Crack your in tolerance in stucco specs..I always tell everyone there's two types of Stucco..(.Stucco that Cracks)..& (Stucco that Hasn't Cracked Yet)!!!...Thanks Kirk keep them Video's Popping 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jesus, thank you, my friend, honesty is the best policy. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world.

[@tomruth9487]

What about when you do a mesh coat over the brown on a 3 coat system and then apply a finish coat that is an integral color coat? Isn't that the best way to try and prevent cracking?

[@dennisbost2084]

Can you steel trowel a one coat over brick?

[@robertb7362]

Kirk. I have been watching your videos for a while and haven't seen this one till today. Sir, you nailed in your demonstration and explanations. Thank you very much for your video. It's been helping me a lot.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Robert, thank you, my friend Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world. Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Professional Plastering experts, With over 800 videos

[@razony]

I'm sitting here trying to find something I like, (nothing) and I come across your video's. I'm liking this!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Razony dude, all I can say is, "cool beans daddieo." 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 🎭 👀💃

[@adrielrowley]

Same reason here. When I was in High School, we spend Easter Break down in Mexico doing mission work and one task was three coat stucco job. Hawking in 115*F will teach you a solid work ethic. By the way, it is my second least favorite trade to do, worst is insulation as despite wearing masks, it gets EVERYWHERE and with sweat pouring out it sticks to you something fierce. No bathing facilities for the week we were down there, by the way. I do miss strenuous work especially helping others.

[@Titantitan001]

@@adrielrowley i would love to do that honestly. I agree with you though insulation in anything over 90 is pure torture. Im also not a big fan of roofing but I love floating walls.

[@claytonmunsey9740]

@@StuccoPlastering Kirk, you deserve an Oscar. Thank you for making the world a better plaace.

[@Bellathebear777]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank you for the vids. If you were doing a a brown coat on a 24 ft wall, would you start at the top or bottom? & does it matter, or is it just preference?

[@jimmystuckeysongs3859]

You ain't fair Kirk, most folks don't understand how much skill and strength it takes just to hold that hawk, let alone spread mud like a pro...you make it look too dang easy...lol...your awesome bro...!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jimmy, fair enough, chances are, I can't do what you do for a living, now, are we square.😉

[@dimitar4y]

I see you there with that art gallery setup and I'm thinking: THE BOB ROSS OF RENDER

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Alucard, thank you, my friend, I do like your style; cheers, Kirk giordano Plastering

[@rickhill9084]

Thank you Kirk for showing us how to apply material correctly, with the correct tools.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rick, our pleasure, 🥳

[@scoyle1750]

What about a wooden float finish that's what we do in Ireland

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wheaten Bread Dude, we have them here too, I prefer the hard rubber myself as opposed to the wood or plastic floats for compacting stucco. All three of these floats give the same appearance but are mainly used for compacting and trueing out new stucco walls. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@PhilcoRt66]

Great video. I learned how to patch an area for a client an electrician messed up. I specialize in paint finishes/murals and dabble in decorative plaster work. So this is going to be interesting. Thanks, very thorough.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks for sharing!

[@WestHaddnin]

I'm an electrician that has to be up 5 in the morning; yet I'm watching this video 12 in the mornin lol! Damn KZbin

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening West the Electrician, there are other things to watch in the wee hours, some much more pleasurable, however, these simple tips will aid you if you need to repair any of the holes necessary for your new lines. Peace, love with happiness to all. Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

[@ashlyn029vn]

thank you.. had a house fire last year..n are at our last 3 weeks of construction. moved in already..n needed good info on stucco decisions. you helped is TREMENDOUSLY! THANK YOU

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Nolt dune, now that's what we like to hear, best wishes, kirk giordano Plastering

[@ashlyn029vn]

+Kirk Giordano plastering Inc... soooooo i messed up on color. because of situation (in above comment) we were short on time and didnt find my color choice on our stucco guys palate...n went with another on a whim..but.. wat it is...to what i really wanted is similar color ..n both being light colors. but wud look so much better.. my husband will kill me if i voice that i hate wat we have... unless redoing color isnt goin to kill our account . is this possible? .."affordability" without starting over? n how wud u suggest doing ..if so? n sry so long .its just that im bout ready to go buy a sprayer n dump paint in it...to fix this myself lol

[@ashlyn029vn]

+Kirk Giordano plastering Inc... soooooo i messed up on color. because of situation (in above comment) we were short on time and didnt find my color choice on our stucco guys palate...n went with another on a whim..but.. wat it is...to what i really wanted is similar color ..n both being light colors. but wud look so much better.. my husband will kill me if i voice that i hate wat we have... unless redoing color isnt goin to kill our account . is this possible? .."affordability" without starting over? n how wud u suggest doing ..if so? n sry so long .its just that im bout ready to go buy a sprayer n dump paint in it...to fix this myself lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, the video below is a solution, cheers, kzbin.info/www/bejne/roHZnmh4itJoY5o Try giving yourself some time to adjust to the color is anther one which is far less expensive, Kirk giordano Rendering

[@kermitsewerside]

i’m a 16 year old girl who has no plans to be part of this field of work or order a stucco job, but for some reason i’m still watching

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Kermit, your never to young to learn how to repair issues in homes. My daughter Madeleine has worked with me sinse she was 14 for some years, although she is today a marine bioagist, her friends are always amazed at 30 she can repaire most issues in thier homes in less time that it takes to call a proffsional. best wishes, Sound advice for plastering issues from your favorite stucco geeks

[@Ramschouhan8279]

give me you number

[@CookieZ3353]

not a bad gig for a girl. work outdoors. make some good $$. it beats working for amazon!

[@antoniodicappo403]

Howdy Kirk, You are the best and the only plasterer worth watching. Wish you were here...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Antonio , thank you, you my friend have a wonderful way with words Live long and Plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s

[@alejandrogomez4804]

You didn't screw anything up. Great video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Alejandro, I got lucky. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@alejandrogomez4804]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Alright 😳. ✌👍

[@claystaggs8908]

Ive been a drywall finisher for 22 years so I’ve been around some stucco guys and it makes it easier to understand what you’re talking about lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Clay, technically we're in similar trades, if you can spread drywall you can apply most exterior finishes, also.

[@HeleneKremer]

"I love the heat." Spoken like a true Californian lol.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Helene, I hear the sun rays on your skin are good for one's health so if I could, I would just wear shorts and sandals all day to absorb some of this sunshine. Cheers,

[@hnzjr6571]

Hey dude thank you for your content 8 years later you look the same good for your aging well

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Hnzjr, thank you, my friend, it must be the lye in the stucco, it's toxic, and must be working.🍻

[@herculescolon3915]

hi kirk we got hold back on some chrismas money because the stucco guys didnt apply enouph hot stucco so the bricks bleed thru so they had to redue it bummer.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Colon dude, actually you don't, as it's their responsibility. When going over bricks or cinder or concrete blocks all licensed stucco dudes, know you have to apply a certain thickness or the grout line, will bleed through. Call them back and have them lay another coat over their mistake, this way they learn properly, This is how I learned, by coming back at my time and cost, the righteous way. Plus you'd be doing them a favor by their learning, I have made this mistake once too. Have not since, as I had to go back and repair at my cost. There's an old joke, below. ( What do you tell a guy with two black eyes? Nothing, he's already been told twice.) Allow them the opportunity to see, and repair their own craft, this will help them in the long run. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@azminer]

We just bought a ranch home and want to expose the brick under stucco or at the very least make the stucco smooth. The stucco currently is very textured like the new cookie cutter houses, my wife wants to bring back some of the original charm. Which would be best? Lease expensive? Pros cons? @@StuccoPlastering

[@citywidebathsbayarea9653]

@@azminer Did you find somebody to help you?

[@markdavisphoto]

The online Plastering expert. Doubt I'll ever do any myself but sure enjoy watching the videos. Looks easy after your many years of experience. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Mr. Mark Davis, Man, I sho-nuff like your style. Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@araewebner]

The plaster Bob Ross

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta boy Arae, I like your style. Peace, love with happiness to all. Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

[@Skinrip]

" Just like that we plaster this little happy stucos and remember, always clean your floater, we submerge the floater in a bucket of water and beat the devil out of it"

[@JackCondor44]

mastering a trade is so incredibly inspiring to those that are watching..... and mastering anything from computers to stucco all deserve respect.... the level of concentration is really what drives my to keep trying to find my expertise.... my worst enemy in any skillset I apply myself is that friggin plataeu effect ... nothing against being a jack of all trades but it would be nice to master just one....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings, Jack of all trades, correctomundo. I know many trades, but I enjoy this one. Cheers, peace & harmony Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks, with over 800 videos to learn from

[@user-qe2ps9vm9o]

Literal black belt in stucco

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning my friend, LOL.

[@GregoryLongs]

I don't know how anyone could downvote this video. There was a lot of hard work that went into doing this. I've been in construction many years and I learned a few things from your video Kirk. Much appreciated, Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta boy Gregory, I appreciate your logic. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@tommac8742]

Its like bob ross is a plasterer

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Tom, I like your style. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@als1023]

Thank you very much for the video and clarification at the end. I want to plaster a 3' high concrete wall I poured last year, with a smooth finish. I was concerned until the end of the video, now realize I can steel trowel to get the finish I want. Thank you also for the video on shaping the tops and corners to get the rounded finish with a straight edge to build the corner material out.. I would not be doing my little stucco jobs nearly as well, without your channel and excellent teaching !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Al, your welcome my friend. Peace love and happiness to all Kirk Giordano Plastering advise to homeowners and experts

[@alexs-zq6ni]

Bob Ross of stucco?

[@StuccoPlastering]

HowdyAlex, thank you. 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.💃🧘🏻🧞‍♂️🎉

[@kid3764]

Great attention to detail. Very well explained. Great video with examples of different finishes. Great job. 👍👍👍👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kid Dude, we do try and explain so that even my dear old grandad can understand.😉

[@manuelbettencourt4213]

You have a Bay Area accent.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Morning Manuel, corretomund, Oaklnd ca. Live long and plaster Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@randallbyrd6664]

Just got home from work. 15 hrs later and for some reason I am drinking a cold beer and watching your videos. Live the life I know I guess.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Randal, and here I am, commenting on questions without a cold one, excuse me for a second. That's better a cold one in hand too, Cheers🍺 Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the of, ‘plastering.’ The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin.

[@hummingeight126]

Thank you for all the helpful information your are providing. With the help of your videos I was able to repair an stucco at my home.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy independence day Humming bird dude, your welcome. Like Plastering leave the drinking to us professionals, as no one wants a matching pair of handcuffs on a national holiday. Besides, we never drink unless were by ourselves or with a friend. Stay safe relax and enjoy with family and good friends. Cheers, from the Giordano plastering family.

[@jamie.777]

Hell yeah 😎, bob ross of masonry. Seriously, surprised a cable home improvement channel didn't hire kirk yet?? Is there a better man? He speaks clearly, and concise while doing physically hard work. He doesn't lose his breath or huff and puff, thats a talent 👏. He needs a DYI Channel show 😊😊😊

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Jamie, thank you, I agree

[@molebellasarte7562]

I like the way you have made this look like Fine Art, because there are great masters.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Mole, I sho -nuff like your style, thank you.

[@nickpanayiotou684]

I had a bunch of Asian plasterers working on my internal finishes........I have never seen such a horrendous job. You are very talented with your trade.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Nick, thank you, most trade these days require some research as to who not only knows how to do what they say but do they actually enjoy it. The number 1 question to any contractor who impresses you, Are you going to be on the job working yourself or just turn the dogs loose? If the contractor is not going to be on site, call another that will be. Live long and plaster Images of Kirk Giordano’s plastering repairs

[@keelydriscoll7400]

I’m a 29 yr old mom and I can’t get enough of this video. Lol.

[@StuccoPlastering]

good evening Keely Driscoll, you no doubt have a son like mine? Dan's always messing around. Cheers, 😉🤔

[@scraphaulin]

I was at work yesterday and wondering just this...and here it is in my recommendations 😁👍 really enjoy watching your videos, a master at your craft.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Tiltdecker Dude, awesome, 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.🌍

[@wolfe2322]

this man is the king of stucco

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wolfe, I sure like your style, thank you.🍾

[@jermainewarren6184]

Thanks a lot sir I've learned to plaster my house just by watching this video ☺️ you're a great teacher.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jermaine, thank you, 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 Giordano Plastering

[@cableguyy08]

I feel like an expert in stucco! Great video!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@cableguyy08 Howdy Cable Guy, it takes a bit more than a video to creat an expert, but I do like your optimism. Cheers.

[@etownone]

Watched enough of your videos to give me the knowledge and confidence to tackle a little home repair that I've been putting off. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad to help, Kirk giordano

[@karenwalling8648]

Awesome Kirk. A pleasure watching you work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Karen, thank you, my girl. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@rockystucco3623]

this guy makes plastering look easy, awesome technique

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy rocky stucco, thank you for us plasterers we have the advantage, practice. cheers, kirk giordano

[@ztriippythough_6056]

Plastering is easy , just have to do it a couple of times

[@chaibinyaung5176]

Well done.And due to your teaching,it let me know something different.Thank you for your showing!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Chaibin Dude, thank you. Peace, love with happiness to all. Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

[@Twistedzzxx]

Love your videos man. I done this a few times from watching your videos. They all came out great. Thank you for your skills and knowledge

[@StuccoPlastering]

Awesome, thank you!

[@verybdt]

He earned a blackbelt is stucco and was wearing a gi. Thanks for info. Very informative!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello my friend, LOL. 😉

[@ericlitts9917]

Im from indiana. Stucco just isnt done there. So i moved to baja, and of course, the learning curve is huge. I found your video very informative. I learn a lot watching the locals as well. Ive got plenty of work to do on the casa. Thanks for some knowledge.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Welcome aboard brother.

[@ilovepizza8263]

i live in indiana and my home is stucco, there are 3 other stucco homes on my street as well .. i think stucco is definitely becoming more popular here. only thing is my garage is not stucco and i want to make it stucco

[@breezeacosta5058]

Another excellent video i have zer0 experience with stucco but i been watching your videos and learning what my brain allows me lol. Thank you your videos are putting food on the table.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta boy cool breeze. Another day at the office for us, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@edgarsalazar6712]

Tank you for all you videos I doing my house and almost finished I make really good job because I follow you instructions and tricks tanks again

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Edgar, thank you, my friend. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@davepo6443]

Thank you for your knowledge and experience. I'm doing some small repairs on Arizona home and this cleared a few things up. Great video as always.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad to help

[@Guardducks]

Captain Kirk you're the best .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Duck dude, you my friend have a wonderful way with words, thank you, Cheers and have a good and healthy year, Live long and Plaster Kirk and Jason giordano's teaching videos

[@thesentimentalfool1]

I wish I found this video earlier -- much earlier. Thanks, this information will be applied in my house soon.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Ronin, better late than never.👨🏻‍🔬

[@omegoa]

Thanks, Kirk. As usual, an educational and fun video. Thanks for always doing a great job

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad you enjoyed it.🕺🏻

[@Yemelisanyeison]

Awesome video I’m working on my retaining wall and I was intimidated, and really scared to get start however after watching this video it gave me the courage to get started thank you keep up the good work you doing.

[@StuccoPlastering]

cool beans daddieo.

[@thenotoriousc8846]

Don’t be a wimp

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@thenotoriousc8846 Easy big daddy.

[@DrakeMiester]

Once again Kirk straight up and informative video,that answered many of my questions.Thanks for doing these videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Aaron, thank you Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@johncarcamo6772]

I've never Plastered, but still, I watched many of your videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening John, man, I sho-nuff like your style. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of, “Plastering.” 😏 With over 800 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me,” and my son, “Jason,” the bearded plasterer.😉

[@ashlyn029vn]

please keep doin what you do.. of all the videos..yours was epic and real :)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Nolt dude, thank you, will try as it's sort of therapeutic at this stage. cheers, kirk giordano

[@barrycotter1665]

Love your vids. Great to see the heritage plastering still going strong with you guys.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Barry dude, it's been used before I was born and will continue to be used long after I state kicking up daisies.😏 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 🎭 👀💃

[@joeycarballosa8295]

Class is in session learned alot from this guy

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Joey, welcome to stucco college. One can always count on us for sound advice💃

[@thisisnotabadday7347]

Thank for those two good informations. Yesterday I was doing some works I put too much water I learn how to do it now. God/Jesus bless you and your family

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Good Day Dude, thank you Live long and Plaster Kirk Giordano’s plastering and stucco wisdom videos

[@andybuza1736]

I'm a stonemason and I've done a lot of Stucco but you know more about it than me that's for sure I needed these tips I'm doing a pebble Dash on a garage of a Chalmers Motor Company president's house built in 1915

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Andy, those are easy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5nNpZloeN51Z5I/ stucco knockdown dash finish, yellow.🍻

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

Jus a friendly tip for ones that don't know what a plastering slicker is A slicker is a piece of aluminum that's about 4 feet long 5 inches wide and is tapered and flexable. Its used as a straight edge for leveling the wall, etc,but when its held almost flat while leveling its called slicking. It may not be level, but its smooth and tight. The slicker is a great tool but takes time to master. Yes,I am a Plasterer

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Peter, Id say thanks for the friendly tip, but I know what a slicker is. Cheers, kirk giordano

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

@@StuccoPlastering the tip was for your viewer's , I assumed that you knew what a slicker was?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@petekobraoutdoors7324 apologies brother, kirk Giordano Plastering

[@francescobaruffi999]

I love all of this guys videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@francescobaruffi999 Morning France Dude, thank you

[@MEXICAN-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES]

Love this guy ! Very knowledge on his field.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, brother.

[@georgeruiz1048]

Always very informative. I appreciate all your videos. Blessings to you and your family.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy George, thank you, my friend.🤔

[@frummyful]

Your videos are so well done. Thank you so much for the information.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning frummyful, thank you, we do try. Cheers, and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@mikedv7954]

Kirk than you for the videos. I think I'm going to give it a try now but first I'll practice using this video. Thanks again!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mike, atta boy, good attitude. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@kieferonline]

Great video! Very educational. I learned a lot. Well-done.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kiefer, atta boy, thank you, Best wishes, Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@billtufts5453]

Excellent insights and ideas. I am here in frozen Canada and thank you for your videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Bill Tufts, you're welcome. it's not real warm here either on this new year's day. Cheers and have a Happy New Years, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@dj85241]

The Bob Ross of texture

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Cheese Dude, thank you. 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 🎭 👀💃 Kirk and Jason Giordano Plastering

[@therenaissancewoman2080]

This was so helpful. Thank you for the demonstration!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Our pleasure, best wishes

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

I just noticed that this was 10 years old, lol... I see that you scratch and double with the same materials? Traditionally, we scratch with Portland and 1/2sealbond,then double with masonry and a shovel Portland. The cracking is a minor thing that usually happens when drying/curing. But, after the finish is applied,it's all good! All my stuff now is over Styrofoam, and bases and finishes are acrylic based. In Canada, thinner is better. Nowadays, the materials have flexibility and more insulating factors for extreme temperatures and wind driven rain. This was a long, drawn-out process through the 90s that drove me crazy. Some base coats were so gooey and sticky that it wasn't a pleasant time,lol, but after some more experimental work, the materials had reached their targeted performance. Dryvit bases seem to be a #1 favorite for good control and strength. Have a great day, fellow Plasterer.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Yes, we worked the Dry-Vit system for years and I have a job coming up where we’ll be going over 3 inches of styrofoam.

[@terrypaxton4647]

hi kirk enjoy watching on you-tube I have ? our stucco house built in early 1900's need some little patch areas . It looks like who ever did it back in them days threw it on . how do you match that up

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Terry, good question, type in how to apply a dass finish, Kirk giordano

[@speedracer3491]

Hey kirk...im new to this stucco concrete thing,but will be moving to florida from va where most of the homes are stucco and im trying to learn about this stuff in preparation for doing work to my home when i get it, so pardon my simple or dumb question. If i i scratch coat a wall or something how long does that have to dry before i can do my brown coat...and then my texture?...thanks man...love the informative videos,im learning alot. Its great having such a pro help out us diy homeowners...keep up the awesome videos!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Gary Moseley, easy peasy lemon squeezy, Most scratch coats need 48 hour prior to the second coat, what happens if you wait a month? nothing, it's actually good for the wall as long as dust doesn't accumulate. what happens if you apply the next day, nothing again, but it's best to wait until the stucco has had a chance to fully cure for strength purposes. With new finish coats I allow the wall at least two weeks in summer and sometime up to 3 weeks in the winter, as these two coats have to cure properly, hydrate through this waiting period. (hose the walls down with water) You want the base coat to fully cure as it will crack, it's supposed to, now when the third coat is applied hopefully the house has settled. FYI, if the base coat stucco cracks so will the finish coat so cause the base coat to crack ahead your last and final coat. Bests wishes, kirk giordano plastering

[@speedracer3491]

Thank you sir...all the best to you aswell.

[@bigdogg9644]

Something very satisfying about watching you apply stucco to walls

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Big Dog Dude, I like your style. Best wishes, Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@ralphbell1786]

Thanks for the great tutorial. What happens if when the stucco gets painted before being allowed to fully cure (as you cautioned)?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Ralph, not much really, except I'd suggest at least two weeks, However, we did a Jamba juice building, I told the contractor to wait a month before painting, On our way the next day to another job I noticed he painted it the next day. I asked why, He yelled at me, I have no time for waiting I have to open this shop. The paint can blister if the PH level is not cured enough.🍾

[@mijalic1]

Great video. Thank you for your time and effort to make it and share it with the world.Greetings from Croatia.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello my friend Mijalic from Croatia, thank you, my friend.😉

[@mrbubbakin]

hi kirk, brian the painter here, just to to say a big hey howya doing bud, from scotland. really enjoyed your videos, going to do some videos on how to decorate, efficiently etc, and had a thought that this media, will probably be in existence for eternity lol. anyway something to ponder whilst you graft mate. really enjoy seeing other tradesman's skill on video. keep up the good work. all the best to you and your family.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Ahem from Scotland, alway a pleasure to hear from fellow tradesmen, I think KZbin will be alive and kicking, give it your best shot as it has helped with folks believing that I know what I'm doing, so I'm sure it will help your business as well. Best wishes, kirk and family

[@mrbubbakin]

StuccoPlastering hi kirk, thanks for the reply, i sure know that you know, what your doing. ive plastered a fair bit, and know the skill and work that goes into it, i see it like an art form, as you explain, about timing, suction, temperature humidity etc. thats experience mate. anyways if your ever in uk or europe and need a decorator, give me a shout lol. have you thought about a website and selling tools, also ive thought about a total instructional video, just an idea or two. and thanks for the advice, advertising is not my strong point, but i genuinely want to help people and pass on some knowledge to save them time and money etc, all the best mate.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Ahem, sounds like you're a seasoned plasterer for sure, the video stuff gets the word out, but you have to know how to video, edit, camera's and such, I don't but fortunately my son Jason does, he has thousands upon thousands of hours in this field. Best wishes, kirk and family

[@johncasor9698]

Mr. Live long and plaster: how long must i wait until i paint over a thin stucco patch job i just did ??? and it was a Kirk Plastering video i learned from. and it ended up a Master piece... you would be so proud of me... Live long and plaster my friend....

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John, that depends if it's on a whole house, the average time to allow the base coat to cure is at least two weeks in the summer and about 3 in the winter. Plus one must hydrate the basecoat several times while allowing the basecoat to cure. Hydrating stucco means, using a water hose to saturate the stucco with water until the basecoat of stucco absorbs no more. If it just a small patch your repairing, buy, "Rapid Set Stucco" or "Rapid set Patch" from Home Depot or Lowes as well and any small hardware stores, these tow cement plasters are incredibly user friendly and need only 1 to 2 hours to set or cure, before a finish coat or for painting. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound advice from the plastering messengers of Youtu

[@johncasor9698]

@@StuccoPlastering got it ... thank you so much... live long and plaster...

[@bigcaddy3]

how long do you let the second coat sit before doing the heavy float (Wet) (bottom left)? I have some concrete block columns I want to apply this finish onto. Scratch coat was applied years ago. I'm finally getting to it. Do I need to add an adhesion additive or anything? Also, can I get any of these coatings at the box stores?Love your videos. very informative.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning T dude, it takes practice to know when to float the second coat plus depends on the weather. I buy my materials at Westside building materials. Peace, love, and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world, via KZbin Video

[@mariobueno1204]

Ive been watching your videos for tips. I am going to try and cover my fire place. Wish me luck. Great videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Mario, luck is the residue of being well prepared, luck is for lotteries. If you feel you have a good idea of how it's done give it a shot and get help or it will be a miserable adventure, I dont even try to plaster alone. Bringing peace, love, and harmony to plastering Sound advice from the plastering messengers of KZbin

[@avinashseedial-yv3cu]

Great video. Love from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@avinashseedial-yv3cu Thank you my friend.

[@jimnichols6525]

Hi Kirk, I really enjoy your videos. I am currently doing a stucco job and am suddenly wondering if I might have screwed up. I decided to go with a fiberglass enriched scratch and brown coat mix. I could only get 5/8' casing bead, so I did one coat at 5/8" and plan on doing a color coat over that. The area which I am doing is really cut up with windows and small margins ( as small as 6") between windows, corners, and soffits. Hardly any room to move! The laying on the heavy coat took some time, with my having to use a margin trowel for many of the areas...Anyway, I ended up finishing with a steel trowel finish. Thankfully I cured it well and there are really no hairlines to speak of. My question is, is it going to be hard to get the color coat to stick to the steel trowel finish since it seems very well sealed? and also, how heavy can the cement-based color coat be applied? Thanks in advance for your expert advice! Jim Nichols

[@StuccoPlastering]

Jim Nichols HI Jim, great question, first of all since you steel trowelled the walls this act seals the stucco, no worries, however these wall take a bit longer to cure. My advice is to soak the crap out of these wall, take as much time as needed until the water has penetrated to the lath, yes the full one inch thick. These walls will hairline crack, they are supposed to. Give as much cure time as you feel necessary, FYI, stucco can be applied 1/4 inch to 2 inches sometimes thicker, however rules are if you want to be consistent with window trim, drip screeds and such 3/4 of and inch for the basecoat. The color coat is applied roughly 1/8 of an inch. Lastly color will adhere to the base coat the best with the right amount of water applied to the basecoat first, no one should apply a color finish to a dry wall. Why? If you do this it will not adhere well because the wall will suck out the water in the finish coat, the wall has to be moist and waiting for the finish coat, Dude, I wrote this I laughed as It occurred to me, like a relationship. best wishes, my friend. Kirk giordano plastering.

[@claudenobles779]

The pro and eternal student of the craft ... captain Kirk ... listen up.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Dan's now the boss and I'm the student, Not

[@truckinforever985]

Excellent video, and I am installing new windows in my house. The house is built 1965 and it has a float finish. It is hard to tell whether it was color coat, or two coat with a green float. It looks really similar to the one at the bottom left of your board. I plan on painting the house when done, and was wondering if I did a two coat would the one at the left bottom be best suited for windows.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tuckin, they are all suitable for paintings, you can find out if your home is color coated by wetting it, if it darkens like a brick does when wet, it's a color coat, if it does not darken when wet it's probably painted. Cheers, live long and plaster giordano’s stucco images and teaching videos

[@charlieconustedes9969]

Good information! As a tile guy I use your tips when I am floating walls , I’m assuming our mud is similar, I use a BMI wall float , scratch and brown then rub down with cedar wood float, I get some cracks and sometimes to many, steel trowel I get less cracks but I very lightly go over it , I try not to over trowel it with steel . But after watching this I will try the sponge float and see what works best. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy internet dude, keep in mind you will have less hairline cracking when its floated with the green sponge, but by sponge floating the sand will now come to the surface, for tiling this is no big deal, in fact, it will help the tile bond better as opposed to a steel trowel finish. When you steel trowel stucco or plaster this action often seals the mud which makes adhering a bit more difficult. Live long and Plaster Kirk Giordano’s plastering and stucco wisdom videos

[@seinundzeiten]

I like the 2nd finish the best- heavy water float finish. Yes my mother had her house done with the steel trowel finish and I saw a lot of hairline cracks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Imaginary, you make my point. 😉🍻

[@archiemorris4647]

Hello 👋 I've started to do a stucco on a facial on a house which is 30' × 24" so it's my first time doing a stucco overhead. When mixing up a premix stucco does it have to be mixed thick or a little softer 😷👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

it best to mix it rich, more stucco then sand as that makes it stick better for defying gravity plus sets faster.

[@ralphsabiel6128]

Thanks for the video Kirk, a few more watch sessions and I may attempt a DIY stucco on an outdoor fireplace

[@StuccoPlastering]

go for it.🤔

[@ralphsabiel6128]

@@StuccoPlastering I also sent you an email to see if you would be interested in doing it?

[@danpark417]

Hey Kirk, Great Video as always! Question: When you do a Santa Barbara Smooth Mission Finish (SBSMF), which 2 coat system do you do? Does SBSMF go on top of the steel trowel finish? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Dan Park Evening Dan, below are 2 videos which should answer this question, the top one should be the one you're looking for, kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGO5gaidnt5gra8 Apply Santa Barbara plaster finish in ten minuts kzbin.info/www/bejne/epqvamSEaa2ljMk Santa Barbara Smooth Mission stucco But just in case, both (Finished) coats are steel trowel on, the two coat base coat will crack like an egg if you steel trowel the brown coat as this brown coat won't be able to breath, thus lots of hairline cracking in a few months to a year.Hard rubber float the brown coat, (this is the second coat prior to the first which is called a scratch coat) (To simplify the scratch coat and brown coat are called a basecoat at least here in the U.S.)( or you can say the first coat and the second coat are called a basecoat, same thing)Now hydrate properly with the proper cure time at least 3 weeks this (baseCoat), now my friend you are ready to steel trowel your Finish coats on. Make sense? It's quite complicated at first so if it does not, remember, old Kirk can't understand electricity either but know that by flipping a switch a light will come on. Best wishes, kirk giordano plastering

[@danpark417]

Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips Thanks Kirk! So just so I'm understanding it, the Brown coat should be a Hard Rubber Float/Hydrate/Cure, then apply your 2 coat method of SBSMF. I hope I got that correct. Happy Fathers Day to you! Keep up the great work!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Dan, you got it, if not still sure watch the ten minute video I sent you. Best wishes, kirk giordano

[@juanescobar3937]

Very well explained I'm a newbie and this helps so much...thank you for making this video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans, Daddieo. 😏

[@coreyhannigan3979]

Thanks to your videos I am going to try my first stucco job on a 10x15 room. Any advice before I start ?

[@VeggiesOutFront]

Im currently switching from building basements to hopefully becoming a union electricians apprentice. If i had someone teaching me like you i would not be looking to switch trades i think

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@VeggiesOutFront you are too kind thank you, May you go in the direction that gives you the most happiness. Cheers

[@bcarr3116]

Hey Kirk so I recently moved from good ole Oakland to North Las Vegas where all houses are stuccoed. I have a problem where when someone plumbed an exterior water tap, then put so much stucco on around the new tap to fill the gaps at the tap that it is noticeably raised 8" around the new outdoor water tap. What are my options also it looks like a Spanish Lace finish.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Carr Dude, not certain what you're asking. If the water spicket does not turn, scrape out the excess stucco. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back into the world 🌎of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano. 🎉💃 🥂🧞‍♂️ with over 850 free advice show and tell video’s on stucco & plastering

[@svenski59]

Good day Kirk, I’ve been following for some time now and enjoying putting all this into practice. All understood regarding the cracking. QUESTION! Whilst the 3 finishes (light, heavy and rubber float) are breathable. I imagine painting it or bridging/flooding it after curing will seal it? I’m about to undertake this on my place in the UK where the conditions are generally wet .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Stephen, absolutely, hairline cracks can indeed be flooded with quality paints, such as Sherman Williams and other similar high-end paints. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world. Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Professional Plastering experts, With over 800 videos