How to apply stucco

How to apply stucco.
Installing stucco for homeowners,
Exterior Plastering instructions and applications.
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
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Hello, my friends; I’m applying multiple coats of really thick stucco in this stucco video.
how to install a lot of stucco, stucco installations by professional plasterers
I showed how to install a lot of stuccoes as the wall was not appropriately furred with the proper plywood; thus, instead of 7/8, I had to apply a lot more.
You will see stucco installations by professional plasterers. That would be yours truly.
We install multiple coats of stucco or cement plaster on the same day, with a total thickness of about one and a half inches.
The average stucco walls are seven eights thick.
However, sometimes they can be much thicker. What happens when this is necessary?
Nothing. We just added more cement.
Someone trained in stucco materials, such as myself, won’t notice this difference.
Eisenwall also manufactures a DIY or homeowner-friendly product called Rapid set stucco.
It’s sold at HD and Lowe's plus all other hardware stores, “Rapid set stucco” is sold in 10 or 25-pound boxes or larger amounts in 50 to 94-pound bags. This is a user-friendly product.
What that means is that the sand is already in the bags. You add water.
Like all the same-day cement plasters, don’t go over mix for three to 5 minutes.
What happens if you overmix? The cement plaster explodes while you are mixing!
Just kidding.
Overmixing compromises the strength of all the same-day cement stuccos.

[@copenshaw7629]

Love your videos. Any man working in a white shirt applying mud, knows what he is doing. Legend!..😀

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Morning, Openshaw, I like your style too, thank you. Welcoming, peace, love, and brotherhood, back into the 🌎 of Plastering. Bringing you the most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@d1978f1]

Absolutely

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans, Daddieo.👨🏻‍🔬

[@travisk5589]

I have the perfect job for kirk for when he gets board during retirement. I picture kirk selling blenders at Costco.

[@StuccoPlastering]

hey Travis, too late I'm already there selling them, last year in fact.😉

[@martynjago9030]

Very good my friend, I'm from the UK and a plasterer you make rendering/stucco look very easy ! Great videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Martyn, thank you, always nice to hear from me fellow plasterers from the UK. Kirk giordano rendering

[@herbermorales7468]

Some people watch TikTok videos or instagram..I'm one that is happy to grab chips and watch Kirk do his magic with stucco. Love your channel brother

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Herber, thank you, my friend, I love your style. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@nicholasfernandes2217]

Kirk you're so funny... I'm impressed how can you speak so much, different subjects... good soul... congratulations Mr. Kirk keep up the good job.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Nickolas dude, thank you my friend.🥳

[@HomieHektor]

12:55 “I don’t drink unless I’m with a friend or by myself” LMAO 😂 Cheers 🍻

[@StuccoPlastering]

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[@ronsmith3065]

Went from newguy to pro watching your stuccoing, 75 years old and learning new stuff. w Giordano help. Thanks. Dr ron Spence, research chemist and LANDLORD.

[@StuccoPlastering]

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[@Thumpiez]

I learned how to stucco watching Kirk on KZbin no lie!! Love his hustle!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Thumpiez dude, atta boy, earn some cash have some fun and stay righteous. Cheers.😉 Plus you wont have to go to the gym.🥳 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@drawingoneverything6827]

Good work , I started as a hard carrier in Southern California when I was 17 and now live in Omaha Nebraska as a journeyman plaster at 25 , I’ve done many STUCCO / EIFS , interior plasters and I’m proud to be a plaster ! It’s great that you try to show guys my age and younger to learn our great dying trade .

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Drawing on everything dude,😉 Plastering is the main substrate in the whole world. It's far from dying. In fact, it's the opposite. It can never die as it's necessary, and the absolute longest exterior siding is known on the planet. No other exterior wall systems can even come close to its strength and fireproofing abilities. Stucco's longevity is also second to no other substrate. Note: to all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering

[@waynefrazier483]

noticed your slight bend in the sponge float to keep the corners from gouging the work. I just had a small porch patch with tile at the top of porch edge. I remembered the video you cleaned the stucco off the tile with a swipe of the sponge float. I used the same technique and had great results. thanks for video even if you don't mention every trick in a video, I can still pick up on subliminal keys. Much respect.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wayne, you are an observant fella, Cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@guitarmdpittsburgh7139]

The mark of a real pro is improvising with materials you have to do the job correctly .. . . I love the way you work!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Guitar dude, thank you, I agree. Best wishes, and have a good evening Kirk and Jason’s rendering & stucco advice

[@matthumphries4208]

True craftsman. He does not just know the "job" he provides the job we all want to do, or want to hire. Great work a true master.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Mr. Matt Humphries, man, I sho-nuff like your style. 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.🌍

[@mcechodjkidsta1048]

Another brilliant video kirk I have met a lot of good hands in my time and there's not many people as knowledgeable as you matey pure class great team around you and you make it look easy the sign of s true professional love all the videos big hello from Paul and Sean pkplastering Durham keep them coming😀💪👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Paul and Sean from P K plastering located in Durham England, dude I like your style, cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@MarcusT86]

I see this vocation has kept you fit and healthy all your life Kirk! Great video man! Now I know that Stucco is the same thing as what Render here is in the UK, I’ll be watching more of your videos for tips! 👍🏼 thanks my friend!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Marcus my fellow spread across the pond, you say, "tomato I say" tomahto" or actually, you say "tomato," "I say Bloody Mary" you say, render I say stucco or cement plastering, let call the whole thing off. Kidding my fellow spread, it's an old American song, cheers, mate. Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@stonelark]

Watched this over a morning coffee. Ready to go to work! Thanks for these videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening John dude, remember I'm half the show, my son Jason mixed the cement plaster perfectly, this is how I'm able to apply it so effortlessly. 😉 A little looser or stiffer still works, but your hod carrier makes a big difference and your knowledge of the cement plaster, Best wishes, Kirk and Jason Giordano, together we proved to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. The plastering surgeons of KZbin. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@Core_Dub]

I’ve got some stucco repairs coming up, this video is so informative and entertaining, thanks mate 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

No problem 👍

[@banesik5444]

Have a hole on the wall due to a car accident 🤦‍♂️...looked up stucco wall hole repair and among many this popped up. Long story short Im now watching everything I can on this guys channel. A real gold mine!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Bane Dude. Type in how to fix a hole in a wall that a car hit, and like magic, a video will appear to cater to your needs.😉 Kirk’s Tip: to all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, our gift for all, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Conrad, I hate to sound cocky, but it always works.😉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

[@CGT80]

@Conrad Austin I thought there was a little stretch or BS to Kirk's claim, but I searched for one or two topics and sure enough I found a video that covered it. After watching many of his videos, I was able to stucco a few small walls on my garage, including patching 1/2 of one wall and blending into the existing painted stucco and then doing color on the entire wall and his videos even covered how to repair horizontal cracks with drywall tape and cement patch. My scratch and brown were a little thick so I didn't keep a good wet edge as I worked down the wall (painting term as I was a pro painter for many years). After a month or so, to my surprise, the cracks have not reappeared. I have patched stucco with rapid set before but this was my first crack at scratch, brown, and doing a lace finish. I did a bunch of concrete work and finishing last year and a bit before that and I can tell you that concrete products are guaranteed to crack. Following the pro tips from Kirk, I like my odds of keeping future cracking to a minimum...........I did after all follow his directions to get my scratch and brown to crack before color. Long post, but as a pro in various trades and a person with a critical eye, I greatly appreciate all of the videos Kirk and family have made. It is full of great info with none of the BS of tv shows and many forums. Even if you don't do your own repair, you will have an idea if a pro you hire to do it actually knows their stuff.

[@josecanisales3491]

"I don't drink unless I'm by myself", love your humor, same here.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Jose dude, thank you, my friend. Kirk and Jason Giordano, together we proved to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. The plastering surgeons of KZbin. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@tlatenolco]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge in the plastering, I am so thankful for finding your channel in youtube.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tani, 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

[@gabec6522]

The other day I was back plastering the mini basement I layed up and was wondering if you would of been proud of me lol... great job man...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning, Gabe, I'm already proud of you for trying and being successful.😉 Bringing peace, love, and harmony back into the world 🌎of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano. 🎉💃 🥂🧞‍♂️

[@LOUGAZZARAOFFICIAL]

Wow. Super crash course. Working on a flip and time is of the essence. This was worth a college course fee. Would love to be able to get out in the field on a project to shadow you or your guys one day.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Official Plasterer, thank you for my friend, that's our job as KZbin messengers of, "how to Plaster." Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world

[@keithc5490]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Kirk. You have a great vibe and family!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hody Keith, my friend, thank you.

[@angel49ers90]

I don't have to do any stucco repairs anytime soon, however I can't seem to stop watching your vids for some reason 🤔

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Angel dude, You must have an inquiring mind that likes to know and retain how stuff is done. Thank you, brother.

[@conchitareyes790]

Kirk, you are such a hard working person and you really enjoy what you do !!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Conchita, yes I am, and do indeed, thank you Live long and plaster Plastering tips and techniques

[@botroselraheb1308]

Kirk, thank you for sharing your skills, you are awesome

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning and thank you, Botros.😉

[@Buck1954]

I'm a designer and just learned some things about applying stucco. Watched a few vids already.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Morning Brad dude, if you keep watching we have many years of useful tips, Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@romainfouchard7744]

great video kirk ,thank for what you doing mate

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Fouchard, no worries, I figured I show what we know befor I pop me clogs, cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@FionaSmiles]

Hi Kirk, this is Brigitta, I really enjoyed your video! Excellent information, I feel like I’m ready to go do it😀. I will forward it to my hubby and I am excited to do it. I’m a dentist enjoy working with my hands. Any suggestions for white cement wall texture with horizontal panels? Thank you so much!🙂👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Brgitta, sure, Hansons makes white cement plaster, and so do many of the stucco companies. Keep in mind white stucco mixed with tan sand mean's a light tan finish rather than a grey-colored finish. 😉

[@photosmithy]

another great tutorial, you are one cool dude. respect.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Smithy Dude, I like your style, cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@oneeighta]

You rock! Thank you for explaining everything. I just might get in over my head on my next project and it's your fault for making things look too easy!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening my friend, it like all trades, takes a bit of practice, But you can do it.😏 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

[@Dustpuuppy]

Here's an idea: You might do a video or a series of videos about fixing other people's repairs. Things such as repairs that went bad because the people doing the repairs tried to patch a wall with materials that don't work well with plaster or repairs attempted without repairing the lath.If you want, you can come to my house and shoot the vids. I promise you'd find a complete sampling of every bad patching idea ever thought up.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dusty dude, sound's like I'd be busy, Live long and plaster Teaching how to repair your home

[@Dustpuuppy]

I'd even let you use my house free of charge. All in the name of helping people learn new skills. lol

[@xangx3096]

Dustpuuppy 🤣

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening X man Dude, you my friend are too kind. Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering knowledge

[@adamedgar5765]

Hi Kirk, i have only recently become a real fan of your work an videos. I am currently doing a small landscaping job...rendering a masonry block wall 4 courses high. Previously i had only ever used acrylic texture coat...and to be honest, the stuff is a pain in the behind. I now use polymer modified cement renders and am loving it. Probably the one thing that i have picked up from your videos...dont stuff around trying to get a mirror finish when applying the render. Just slap the stuff on, give it a quick spread and move on. I then come back after and flatten/level sections up. I apply my renders a little differently in that i apply it with the hawk (probably wouldnt do this on a large area but it works great on small retaining wall low to the ground). I tend to screed off with a 600mm concrete float as i dont have that straight edge you use. Anyway, thanks for the videos...i have learned a lot from you. kind regards Adam Sydney Australia

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Adam from Sydney Australia, cool story, I like it. there's more than one way to skin a cat or cook and egg. cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@darrenharlow931]

superb as usual ,I really enjoyed that video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning darren dude, thank you it was fun creating, cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@leproboscis8767]

" I dont drink unless I'm with a friend, or by myself" Haaaah. Cheers kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Le, your sharp, plus I don't trust a man who doesn't drink. That comment was from "cat on a hot tin roof" starring elizabeth taylor and Paul Newman. Cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@g-man5809]

Looking at your tricks and tips, I remembered the last time I tried a one coat stucco patch it would break and fall at the seam, I probably kept pulling from the old to the New wish I Knew then...lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy G-Man Dude, better late than never, next time.😉

[@szymonkowalczyk5217]

Love what you guys do bro!! Thanks for the videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Szymon, thank you, my brother. 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.💃

[@jamespettinicchio3265]

You do great work Kirk keep it going man

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Morning James, thank you, my friend. Welcoming, peace, love, and brotherhood, back into the 🌎 of Plastering. Bringing you the most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@andrewtovar9958]

kirk i love your vids and such a beautiful family

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Andrew, thank you. Bringing to all the worlds most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@chrisq50]

Excellent video Kirk. Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Cari, thank you, kirk giordano rendering

[@elwrencho8189]

Kirk I like your videos first hand. I have never done this nor seen it done. I am doing a wall patch section that me and friends broke out to install upgraded power box for my house. I would like to see a setup video from trimming the patched area to paper and wire before putting on mud. Hoping to see on or do you already have one?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning El Wrencho, type in how to plaster around a new electrical panel, a few video' will magically appear to show you in detail how's it's done.💃 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@franciscomaldonado6860]

you rock brotha !!! Thanks fo all tha advice !!! East Bay Area All Day !!!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Francisco, thank you, my friend. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@blueyegirl]

Question: Do I have to apply acrylic sticky to existing plaster? Thanks for your time and all these GREAT tutorials.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Tracy, no, acrylic stucco finishes can be applied over existing stucco but as an additive not necessary. If one would apply a stucco acrylic stucco finish coat, the rules are from corner to corner not in between such as this simple patch. Cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@bbbk53]

u said sweat out the alcohol, and hit the joint?...u got it boss! nice vids!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Btok, it was a bit ironic, cheers, kirk giordano Rendering

[@driger888]

profound point that you stressed you had someone mixing for you. diy-ers get in trouble using rapidset while not having someone mixing for them. they get behind, don't get it smooth in time, and it sets too fast and hardens bumpy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@driger888 Exzackory, in all my years in I’ve learned it’s a cardinal sin to mix and plaster yourself. 😉

[@stuartwebb6159]

Good jobs kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

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

[@Mike-v9z4l]

Kirk, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have very well built concrete 8" thick, 4' H retaining walls. The scratch coat was created by dragging a metal garden rake across when the forms were removed. Some say use metal lath, the scratch is at least 1/4" deep. Do I need lath? or just brown and finish. In Colorado 6k ft elev, the house has decades old perfect stucco on concrete board with lath. Thanks for any help

[@StuccoPlastering]

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[@Mike-v9z4l]

Thank You

[@SLKR-ek9hj]

Where are you located Kirt ? I’d like to get your services one day around the Salinas area

[@yrulooknatme]

nice lookin mix of mud there!

[@StuccoPlastering]

The mud in this video was like the 3 bears fable tale, one was to hard, the other to soft, the last batch was just right. cheers, kirk giordano Rendering

[@FriendM2010]

This is called, a guy who has mastered his craft 👍. Do you seal patches with a clear Luxon type sealer before painting or not necessary?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Lovin and living life dude, thank you. I would recommend Sherwin Williams primer and paint for sealing all stucco and even wood, sure it cost close to three times as some stores. However, it does what the can says and the longevity, in the long run, pays for itself.😉 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 🎭 👀💃 A good how-to video should be like a woman's skirt, long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest.😉💃

[@Chungustav]

I've learned from watching your videos that it's better to pay more and hire a guy who does this for a living than try and do it myself. I think that's the takeaway message. Don't get me wrong I've done a lot of things around the house but most people wouldn't attempt but when it comes to something like this there's no substitute for experience

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory. 💃

[@mikemike7397]

Man you are a bad ass! Thanks man make learning really fun.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Mike mike, thank you, brother. 💃

[@harrykourm2462]

Ya I don't drink unless I'm with a friend or by myself too, that was good

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Harry, cool beans, Also, I don't trust a man who doesn't drink? 😎 Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@g-man5809]

Thanks kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

No problemo.

[@CCROSS5882]

always inspiring!

[@StuccoPlastering]

I appreciate that!, my brother.😏

[@davebeck3157]

The patch joint on both sides was clearly visible. the only sure way to hide the joint is to float the entire wall.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dave, the video's are to show a bit of what we do, It's not necessary for me to achieve perfection to get the idea across to those interested. However perfection is necessary for me to get paid, do you think I left it like that? I am unfortunately a perfectionist. BTW, I don't agree with floating the whole wall in certain circumstances as this. Cheers, kirk giordano Rendering

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Yes, I saw that too. Maybe he did go back and get it, but another ten minutes and it would have been to significant a transition to float out. Floating the whole wall is ideal, but a good patch is nearly indistinguishable to everybody but a plasterer.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kevin, that's the facts jack, I can see a patch no matter who does it, including me. Cheers, Kirk and Jason giordano’s stucco videos

[@adanewsondecor.1644]

You are good.God bless you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Ada darling, thank you.😉 Just take a bit of practice and guys who can mix me good mud, as I'm part of a team.🤔 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@lesstarling9806]

good plasterer trys to be considerably cleaner.....use your hawk to catch the mess Kirk , your labourers will love you more

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks for the tip,

[@crumplezone1]

Hey Superstar its your new best friend again lol, you say when you worked `Union` what does that mean Kirk?, oh and my wife said you have fantastic hair too dude !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Jeff, thank you and your wife, my days working with the union means I signed a contract with a union which finds us work, whatches our backs and much more to list, they were groovy days with no worries, just get up and go to work do your best and go home and have fun with the kids, Before getting my own contractor license and making certain projects are done correctly, Cheers and happy Labor day, Kirk giordano Rendering

[@GSMSfromFV]

Kirk, were you a member of old Plasterers Local 112 in Oakland before it merged to become the current Plasterers Local 66? My dad was the Financial Secretary of Shipwrights Local 1335 in Wilmington during WWII. I've spent the last 37 years providing audit services to labor unions, mainly carpenters and painters down here in the L.A. area. As usual, great video.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening GMMS, thank you and yes, how do you know these boring facts? The business agent was my al Tom Savage, his son also Tom and I were pals too. BTW, I'm too poor to audit, you can just look in my tent to see my belonging. Cheers, and have a great rest of this labor day. Kirk giordano rendering

[@GSMSfromFV]

Kirk, I know these boring facts because of the link to the Local 66 website:__ www.plastererslocal66.org/history.html __ ;o))

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening GSMS, wow, as spock would say "fascinating" so much in fact I found one of my old cards from the (Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons) Locall 066 from 08/30/1984, dang, I have been doing this stuff a long time. That means I'm catching up to you, which also means I have to buy the pints, at the nearest pub. Have a great rest of this Labor day, Kirk giordano Rendering

[@joevelasco8381]

Wow. Very nice tutorial! I’m getting ready to do a sm patch on the side of my home. 25’ by 31’s. I have to work around some piping coming out of the wall. Any tips?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Joe, I have done walls with 30 or more pipes, I pretend they are not there and just plaster around them. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@rorybellamy2533]

i was watching videos of guys in Philippines doing this work and black mason , they keep the Mud on the ground , so all day long bending over to pick it up and lift it up , Be like Kirk ! work smarter not Harder ! get a table !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Rory Bellamy; thank you, my friend.😉 It's too bad, they are killing themselves, I have forgotten a mud stand about 20 times, I set up garbage cans or two a-frames, the fact is within ten minutes I will find something to get the board full of mud off the ground, or we will be though before the day is through.🤔 More than once, I had my brother shovel the mud to my hawk straight from the wheel barrel. 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

[@rogeroy909]

Love this video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Rogelio dude, that's because you have style, thank you, my friend. 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 🎭 👀💃 A good how-to video should be like a woman's skirt, long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest.😉💃

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Sound s like whoes on first with using the thick mud over the soupy mud but it makes sense for support ... Kirk compressed air better to get rid of dust before applying mud or water hose ? ,HOW MANY GUYS OUT THERE USE A POOL TOWEL LIKE KIRK? :-) cheers

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning peter, I prefer to use water as if I use air, I have to breathe that nasty stuff into my lungs until it settles which can take up to an hour. No glory in that, Cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@nothingsimpostleble1593]

Hey Kirk I love your videos Man you're one hard-working dude. I'm a painter by trade in I caulk the cracks on stucco with in the last American textured caulking? It's rated for stucco cement posture do you think it's a good product Sherwin-Williams makes it

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy if Sherwin Williams makes it, no doubt it's a good product.😉

[@allmotorhash]

is it me or the joint on the right door bottom needed a bit more feathering ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy hash dude, you are correctomundo, after we finished the video, I took an extra 45 seconds and fixed that transition, Good eye brother. Cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@allmotorhash]

I FIGURED thanks for your videos i've learned allot

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans daddieo, kirk giordano rendering

[@MrMac5150]

Hey Dude, another great quick job... You Better slow down before you have a heart attack.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Mac Daddy, I'm immune to those things, as I'm well over 6 foot and weigh a hundred and nothing soaking wet, much to skinny for blood to clot. Besides if that did happen I wouldn't have to get up in the mornings, got to look a the good side of things. cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@andrewpedley3221]

We call it a darby in the uk but not used alot here .

[@ljones396]

+Gee G you said it 😎. Too many cowboys nowadays!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Amen, brother, Kirk giordano rendering

[@mandatethis8024]

YOu needs the muscle to do this work as well bro, your upper body, neck and shoulders have to ache at the end of your day !!! Excellent videos

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Duplicator, thank you. My muscles ached only for the first few weeks of plastering, or if I take too much time off. Bringing to all the worlds most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

[@williamschuman4951]

Hello Mr. Giordano, I have one question I thought you had to hard float using a hard rubber trowel for the one coat system to pack it and then give it texture with the green sponge, I believe I have seen you hard pack one coat stucco before, just wondering why you didn’t do it this time, just wondering.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Will, in this video I had to bring the sand out to match the existing, thus a sponge float was needed. A hard rubber float would have compacted the mud, it would not have matched the original finish.😉 Our unique plastering Tip: all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering

[@fordsrule35]

I've been watching many of your videos. Thanks for posting them. I have a question though. I want to do some patch work on my house and paint it afterwards. What stucco do I use for the patching? I bought a bag of QuikCrete scratch and brown. Is that correct or should I use something like Dab all purpose stucco patch? One layer or two? Many thanks Sir.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Ford Dude, either product will work. There are more than 10 materials sold at the big hardware stores such as Home Depot and or lowes that will all work. The plastering materials yards, such as Westside Building Materials, have many more same days or one coat cement plaster, also. I'd recommend, Rapid Set Stucco, buy what you need such as 10 or 25-pound boxes, or bigger bags such as 55 to 94-pound bags, this cement plaster, needs no added sand, you just add water. Like all same-day cement plasters or one coat plasters, don't overmix! Why? Excellent question, Glad you asked If mixed over 5 minutes or more, this can cause the cement plasters when set to be weak or comprised of strength. How many coats? Until the new stucco is flush with the existing stucco, your duplicating. FYI, QuikCreat is also excellent for patchwork. I have not used Dab, so I can't comment. The complete plastering encyclopedia with more than 800 videos by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.

[@fordsrule35]

@@StuccoPlastering Awesome 👍🏻. Thanks for such a fast response. Should I apply a Bonding agent before I attempt to fix the patch work. Thanks again.

[@patriotsleepercell4060]

@@fordsrule35 Awesome answered my question too. Love your videos!

[@tomvaldez4116]

Good hob teacher am learning whit your awesome work

[@brentwatier]

Quick question - I generally use wafer screws applying diamond mesh onto ICF block. What's your opinion on using air staples to attach the mesh instead. Of course it's faster and more efficient but will it hold over time? possibly do a video on ICF if possible Thanks, Brent

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Breant, odd question, we don't use any metal wire over cinder blocks, bricks or concrete, at most we pressure wash dirt and grime off then apply a bonding agent and apply directly to these porous surfaces, the new stucco or render which adhere by suction. FYI, although we make applying Stucco or Plaster Render appear easy, it usually take about 10 to 15 years of hands on experience to understand how to apply Stucco/Plaster/Render properly. Type in stucco over cinder block to see how we do it here in the U.S. of course codes in different countries may contradict what i feel is adequate. Cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@brentwatier]

+Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. i'm not talking about cinderblock I'm talking about insulated concrete forms ( ICF )

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Brent, O'ooo I see, sorry, I have not seen this process in action let alone have I used it, this is more for a general contractor's question, kirk giordannob Rendering

[@alexdekegel5358]

Hellow Mr Giordano , a simple question . Why do you use always a big trowel ? eache time I watch your videos , I see your working with that big trowel ! In my country (Belgium/Europe, country know for terrorists, LoL! ) I never 've seen people working with that big trowel , we use that more for concreet floors?and by the way, very good videos with clear language and clear explanations, I can say .that you're known in Europe , Greetings from Belgium, Alex

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Alex, thank you, My mom was born in France, she lived there until she was 22 in Paris, so the fact folks know us makes me happy, as I have relatives in France. she spoke 4 languishes but found English a bit complicated, so much in fact most of my friends could not understand her when she spoke, it was funny to witness. Those who commented "your mom is ignorant as she can't speak well" always brought a smile to my face as I would reply, how many languishes can you speak? the few I would say this too would think for a minute and understand she was far from ignorant. My wife parents line in England, Manchester in fact which we visit often as well. I use this trowel from the days long past 25 years or more when we plastered swimming pools, I find it an average size to see my really big rendering Trowel see the video below, it is 20 by 5 inches. keep in mind I have been plastering for well over 30 years and am a nunchucks expert which creates a bit of excess strength in the wrist and forearm, that I simply take for granted. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpC2g6yKfruAmLc Cheers and have a great Labor Day or do you celebrate with a day off work over there. If there's any holiday that makes sense to celebrate it's labor day as I have been doing labor since about 13, but most times I see it as paid exercising. Kirk giordano Rendering

[@alexdekegel5358]

Okay ?I’ve been wathing the video abouth te kind of trowels and I do understant now , that you work with a swimmingpooltrowel right!Thats why I never see them in our region . We don’t have a lot swimmingpools in our gardens .Usually the swimming pools are available in polyester or swimming pooltiles and they are not big(the pools) I am more of a hobbyist, and I have used 6000 pounds of clay/loam into our living room( the tickness is about an inch to an inch an a half) and my friends are amazed that I did all of that and they find it very nice to have something natural, I wanted something different than plaster, it seems healthier ??? and it regulates the humidity in the room. We have sometimes a humid climate in our region(like some regions in England UK). and the houses feel than a bit chilly. We wil see of it Works. , So your mother was French? Nice to know. I live on the frencheborder (northern France) .And I speak three languages. French, English and Flemish (it’s like Duths from the Nederlanths) In our little country we also speak German I can not speak verrywel the german language. Okay ! thanks to help me out. Have also a nice day (or night ???its now here 11 :00 Am in Europe ) Greetings from Belgium Alex

[@lukegriffin241]

In uk we call it staffed/ a staff or Darby If you have any questions about lime don't hesitate to contact as there is a bit of come back of the stuff and we try to use very traditional techniques 😉 Cheers

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Luke from the UK, good to know, I like the word staff better than a darby, sounds more like star wars, Cheers, Kirk giordano Rendering

[@mcechodjkidsta1048]

Hooked 😀👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Echo dude, atta boy, cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@fixit3108]

does the render you use come 15 minute set or do you add additive. If so what additive

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Fixit dude, I used home depots rapid set cement plaster for this fix, I can add luminite to it but it sets too fast as it is. Cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@mingthemerciless6855]

Awesome...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Mike dude, thank you, cheers, kirk giordano Rendering

[@mostlikelywedoitservices9743]

Kirk, what tape are you using to cover door frames and windows?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings service dude, echo tape, it lasts the longest. May Peace, love, and harmony find us all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@LOUGAZZARAOFFICIAL]

Thanks Kirk!

[@accordfreak1]

Thanks for another great video Kirk! One question, do you need a bonding agent for this type of stucco wall?

[@accordfreak1]

Do you need a finish coat after this one coat scratch/brown?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening A-C Freak, no, the stucco adheres to the stucco netting while the paper sucks the moister from the stucco. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@elcuervororas5652]

Hey Kirk what is the name of that material so you don't need to use laminate to make dry

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening El Cuervo, it's called rapid set stucco sold at all Home depots and or lowes. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@burningheartsministriesmis1488]

Blessings ❤

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you to the Burning hearts Ministries.🤵🏻

[@yrulooknatme]

one coat stucco... how cool is that! ...We used to call that soupy mud "Mexican mud." It's all whats your used too . And I can tell your used to it all bro..... lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy looking at me dude, I prefer the last mud my Son Dan brought me but can apply stiff or soupy mud too, just takes a bit of practice. who's that band that sang "you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might just get what you neeeeed" cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@yrulooknatme]

rolling stones I believe...I like the mud a bit loose... member back in the late 70 early 80s when plastic was in short supply..can't recall exactly when but around there).... we were adding fish emulsion to fatten it up a bit. I was mixin mud when I wasn't lathing ...I could never please ol Al Greer...That 70 year old man worked my ass off... lol ..what an outstanding great man he was! rock on!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening looking at me dude, man, that stucco with the fish emulsion must of stunk up to high heavens. cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

This dude is like if Matthew McConaughey was into masonry.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings John, I like that comment. May Peace, love, and harmony find us all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@poker4080]

hay kirk, u ever think of opening up a school of your own and and certify people after they do a 6-12 month hands on course? u can make some money with all the knowledge u have plus u the way you explain the trade its easy to learn... just something to think about!!! "Certified BY KG"

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wizard dude, nice idea, but for now here is the school of plastrering. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering tips and techniques

[@Kanesgarage]

I love the rapid set stuff, but man it dries quickly and makes it hard to clean up tools and buckets afterwards. Is there another one coat stucco product that you recommend? Or is rapid set the best? Thanks Kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kane, next time buy some redardants to add to the rapid set, two bags is the max which will allow an hour to set instead of the 20 to 30 minutes, You may have to go to a professional plastering yards for the redardants. I am using Eisenwall another Rapid set product on this quick fix. Best wishes, Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks same day Plastering

[@ralphbischoff6979]

what can you add to your mortar to make it set up so quickly

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening ralph, many stucco set fast as they have accelerator already added such as rapid Set Stucco, sold at HD and lowes. With conventional cement plasters, you can't also add luminite. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

[@davidestate]

What do you do with all the waste that falls on the ground?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening David Dude, what waste? 🍻 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lath_and_plaster

[@koshabull208]

What's the standard thickness for stucco? I want a stucco finish thick enough to offer protection from a category 5 hurricane; in many tests, you'd see specialists shooting 2x4s at a wall going @100 MPH plus. Thanks in advance..

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kosha, I have no clue as to how to survive a hurricane, but as far as stucco depth, it's 7/8 of an inch.😉

[@robertsanchez6825]

GOAT!!!🐐🐐🐐

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Robert, sorry, for the last comment, I didn't know. the meaning of goat, thank you, my friend Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. With over 800 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me,” and Jason, my son, the bearded plasterer.

[@aaafarmclub4090]

@@StuccoPlastering Mr. Giordano, I believe that GOAT == Greatest of All Time. (I'm interpreting this as a complement). Cheers, TC

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Farmclub, thanks for setting me straight.🤷‍♂️ 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.🌍

[@timriley7295]

Hi Kirk - do you do work in Sacramento, or do you have somebody you could recommend? I have a fairly small job I think - a stucco wall that is leaking above a window. I need to find somebody to tear the stucco out and find the leak, fix the leak, and then match the existing stucco texture. I tried DIY, and got more mud on the ground than would stick to the wall. And to add insult to injury - it still leaks. Time for a pro.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Tim, the best advise is for you to try the BBB or any other referral service in your area, get three bids and follow your gut feelings when choosing any contractor as some are tired, and don’t have much time in but need cash to put food on the table, thus say things he or she dose not intend to back up. Try to find someone knowledgeable, ambitious and qualified, if you talk with a few you will be able to distinguish who's right for you, sometimes it can be a full time job often to find qualified tradesmen. best wishes, kirk giordano plastering

[@Christian-nh1yb]

💚 the best 👍🏽

[@StuccoPlastering]

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

[@michaelbaker9746]

thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Michael, no problemo. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@Curiosity_Cars]

wonder if u could use felt and wire mesh. cant seem to find that black membrain stuff :(

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Antony, googly two-ply jumbo tex or 60 minute paper near me. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@lebronjameslol3521]

I just mixed rapid set for first time. Harder than it looks, not as easy as stucco at all. Directions say 4:1 ratio, I went over by some, half a quart and it was way thicker than yours. What ratio do you use for rapid set?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Lebron, Rapid set stucco is premixed you just add water.🤔 We used Rapid Sets Eisenwall cement stucco, this we did indeed add three times the sand to every one part Eisenwall. Note: eisenwall is only sold at plastering material years. You must have had a hard time spreading it, just the fact you could means your a better man than me.🏋️‍♂️ Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@benny9041]

I have a similar job needs to be done. How much did you charge for that patch?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Benjamin, sorry brother, I dont get into cost, politics, or religion. Okay, 800 bucks. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZbin. Over 800 videos

[@nigelhiggins4729]

£500 wow

[@SuperSte1978]

I call it a feather edge Kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Stephen, there are many names for Darbies. feather edges and slickers and rods are the most common. I usually say to whom I'm working with, "do me a favor and grab the stick off the truck for me." May Peace, love, and harmony find us all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Plastering experts

[@jamiewatkinson4123]

This guys good

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Jamie dude, thank you, for us this is just another day at the office.🥳 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZbin. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

[@jamiewatkinson4123]

Hey pal ty I enjoy your videos and ur knowledge ty again buddy

[@Dbulkss]

Do you know how to do EIFS Stucco???

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon my friend. I applied the Dry-vit and Stow sitcom for three years back in the 80"s so yes, I can do that simple system. However, I don't have videos of how it's installed, as most high rises or buildings such as kaiser hospitals prefer this stucco system, so they don't have to apply too much weight to their building. Basically, the paper on the substrate the nail on styrofoam boards are usually 1-inch thick and dry-wit. They use heavy panzer mesh fiberglass netting at the bottom of the building for strength against chipping. Yes, the company was designed for Europe. I'm guessing around 1960, it came to the USA around 1970 to 1980? And yes, the fiberglass mesh tape system was named after the German panzer tank to emphasize strength, the normal fiberglass glass mesh netting for use for the rest of the building. We coated them with La Habra poly bond to embed "3-foot rolls" mesh netting into the raw foam board. Poly bond is a cementitious adhesive that is strong as hell. After the poly bond was applied, it was coated with a stucco finish color. The Stow system is slightly different after the boards are installed; a really thin stucco netting of 20 gauge netting is applied. It gets 1/4 inch of stucco once cure; it also gets a stucco finish. I did the gas station across the street called "hotel California" located in Oakland on San Pablow, about 27 years ago with the stow system.😉

[@PierreMarcLegault]

your smart.

[@StuccoPlastering]

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

[@PierreMarcLegault]

I do parging and brick repair work in ottawa ontario. we have alot of 100 year old homes i like doing repair work.

[@derewwilliams1885]

What up Kirk I have somthing I want you to try wen you float the wall with that sponge float with the wood float show you all the sinks what is blind to your eye try it my buddy

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy my friend, thanks for the tip.

[@caesarsandoval3043]

You are the MAN!! Awesome!!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Ceasar my friend, thank you, Live long and plaster Teaching how to repair your home

[@ourfamilytravels7083]

I don't drink, unless I'm with a friend or by myself. LOL. Kind of like I don't drink any more.... or any less.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy C M dude, exzackory.😏 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 🎭 👀💃