Plastering over brick fireplaces with Lime plaster

Plastering over brick fireplaces with Lime plaster.
Plastering brick or block fireplaces.
In this video, we explain and demonstrate how to transform a brick fireplace with lime plasters.
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As a rule, Ole Kirk “won’t” spread this Ekoplast 50 without adding or using the calcium formate as an accelerator, as Ole Kirk does not have the patience to sit around and wait.
I wait for no plaster or stucco to set. Thus, We dictate the dry time using accelerators.
But I suggest the average person apply a basecoat, then apply a finish coat on a separate or later day.
Ekoplast 50 is a Heat-insulating Plaster, Lightweight/Micro-glass Polymer Modified, Mold and Mildew Resistant, Class 1 Fireproof, Exterior or Interior, Sound Dampening, and has a few other benefits. However, it’s produced and used primarily in Europe; thus, it may cost more as it has to be shipped to the USA.
First, if you do this, clean the bricks. Note that no bonding agent, cement board, or even stucco netting or wiring is necessary; that would be counterproductive.
Nothing adheres longer or tighter than a natural mechanical bond.
If the bricks or blocks are painted, apply a bonding agent like Larson's "Weld-Crete" or "Quikrete." This is called a chemical bond, which also permanently adheres new stucco to painted surfaces.
That means the bricks are porous when a wet cementitious product is applied or spread; it bonds instantly and permanently.
If interested in this Ekoplaster-50 plaster, call my pal, Hickman, at [phone]
Alternative products are below.
Folks, we like to provide options if you can’t find this material or feel it dries or sets too slowly. View this video as another alternative.
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[@PirataEscondido]

Dude I'd be winded and he's just narrating the whole time. You're an inspiration kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Pirata, LOL, You, are too kind, thank you for that positive comment. The fact is I get pleasure out of a cardio workout and rambling aimlessly about stuff that don't amount to nothing. The life of a simple man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol6YkoOErdtgprc/ 😉

[@jeffconley819]

What timing . I have an ugly brick fireplace that needs covering up. This is exactly what it needs. Only difference is my brick is a chipped brick surface so it’s REAL uneven and very deep mortar joints. Guess that means I have to probly do two base coats then a top coat with the lime. Thanks for the how to !!! Now I gotta fine that chem Tex here in ohio.​@@StuccoPlastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jeff, in the description, are two many other base coats that also can be applied that set just as fast. I like the Quikrete Greencor USA high-yield cement stucco as it has lots of lime and fine sand and is found at most home depots.🕵🏼

[@jeffconley819]

@@StuccoPlastering agree . I’m not close to a plaster supply distributor so being able to get at HD which is 5 miles from my house is great.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jeff Dude, exzackory, I realize this; thus, in my description explains a simpler option for those who want cement plasters fast. 🕵🏼

[@buffalosoldier7360]

That hawk spinning was a boss move…

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Buffalo Solider, here are a couple more videos for your amusement, I have been a nunchucks expert for as long as I can remember. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ3HqYJ6g9WlhpI/. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jl6aqKRobaiqqLc/ Nunchucks builds-hand eye coordination and Spinning a stucco hawk on a trowel.🍻

[@clintprice2123]

Excellent demonstration Kirk. I just called my friend in Georgia after your story and asked remember when we did xxx and he said wow what were we thinking we were so lucky nobody figured that out we did that. Only he and I know and it’s been that way for almost 50 years now.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, Clint Dude, Lol, that my story had been locked in my subconscious for nearly or actually the same amount of time. I tied to block it out when this jerk-off hit me. I thought he must have shot me, as my head did seem to explode. My ears rang for a month. I would have given a lot to be his size and not a child. 🍻

[@randykalish7558]

I'm a stucco man, always interested in learning why things work and why they don't, addicted immediately to these videos!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Randy, there are worse series to be addicted to. Leaning stuff is always on the plus side, thank you.🕵🏼

[@murphtahoe1]

Love how Kirk makes it look so easy, but that’s years and years of knowledge and hard work right there. Lucky homeowner!

[@4Serviceplan]

Yes my dad was an artist and loved to hoppy stucco. If he was still alive he absolutely would love Kurt’s artistic knowledge

[@chrisg758]

Right! It’s so relaxing to watch a master at work. Bob Ross of stucco?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Kevin, Au contraire mon frèreis, it is us to be fortunate to have wonderful folks to work with, who place their trust in our abilities.😉

[@rodh2097]

New to the Channel, im a taper by trade and im hooked. The Bob Ross of plaster.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you

[@mynameIan]

Look at the preparation this gentleman uses to protect his client’s interior finish. Very respectful and the sign of an experienced pro. 90% of construction workers could do with a lesson from this expert.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Ian; thank you, that covering saves us any cleanup. 🧞‍♂

[@diydaydream]

got my hands on kemset thanks to this video! placed my order directly from the manufacturer I couldn't find anything else in my area that seemed as good. appreciate your videos!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Analisa, Diamond, or Imperial base coat and finish made by USG are similar. You would google, Plastering yards in my area to pick up these plasters.

[@ruftime]

19:02 Somehow missed this Tip mentioned on any YT video, this will definitely level up my drywall/plaster weekend game! Thank you again Kirk and team, greetings from SoCal 😎

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Canyon Racer Dude, the old wet-the-trowel trick works for this Ekoplaster 50 and Structo-lite as they are both gluey.🍻

[@roczilla6834]

Hey Kirk, not only did I learn more about plastering from this post. I also learned about your childhood when you and your buddy were knuckleheads 😂😂 I’ll see you tomorrow n the next one 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Roc, LOL, we were as goofy as the rest of the kids growing up in the slums., That story was underplayed, that creepy hulk of a man, slapped me so hard, my ear rang for a month.🤕

[@rainham1]

we painted over our brick fireplace in an old farmhouse white . looked quite good but another good suggestion. you're the man Kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans, Daddieo.thank you. 🍻

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Great video thank you Kirk. Nice to see you and your boys working together. Regards from Perth WA 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you my friend.

[@fnfal89]

Kirk Ive been following you a few years now and I gotta tell you, you never fail to impress 👌🏼 always learning a lot from you so hats off to you sir

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you for the kind comment. Cheers

[@estein21]

Amazing work, thank you for sharing your experience!

[@StuccoPlastering]

No problemo.

[@stevenj421]

Great job there. I done this to my fireplace . it was a last ditch effort. I used the diamond-lath and corner beading from HD only because some demo was needed. The plaster I used was Red Top. The plaster was actually a beautiful reddish- beige color after It set. Last I heard the mine was closed in NM were the redtop plaster came from. The company still sells it but it's not red anymore.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Steven Red top is used and sold in the UK, but no doubt sold in some areas here in the USA. It's the real deal, pure lime. I can't even find it.😉

[@bigpoo02]

I love your stories, I could listen to them all day long.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Big Pool, what stories? LOL. Thank you, FYI, my stories are more like rambling about past stuff.

[@patricksinotte5015]

Kirk is a black belt master of plaster

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@patricksinotte5015 That’s a fact, lol

[@theessexhunter1305]

Here in the UK There would be a good chance sand and cement scratch coat made flat with a straight edge then a skim to finish but we are old world lol Nice work as ever

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy my fellow UK plasterer; there are many ways to skin a cat. 😉

[@yencymartinez4138]

My God I loved this so much! Wonderful work and his sense of humor and personality are amazing! I loved it when he said “I’m matching my own work “ 😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you for those kind words.👨🏻‍🔬

[@ak907silvers6]

wow that came out beautiful. Nice job Kirk!

[@nmatthew7469]

Agree, timeless look that beats the stone veneers that everyone is installing over bricks today, they'll be ripping off those veneers in a few years when they go out of style and also those fake stone veneers look cheap and plasticy over time.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Ak Dude; it did impress as it was shiny and smooth, like a Cue ball. 🎱

[@rkgsd]

Amazing work once again and amazing, professional-looking video quality.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you so much, I'm just an applicator my son Jason is too, but also the camera man. 😀

[@richardpaulkirk3500]

Barely able to keep up here in the uk . Yet them basics like work it out as you go . Them basics in plastering be are like a universal language 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, Ricard, It's known throughout the world that UK plasterers are the real deal, so, thanks for the comment.

[@ChrisLee-uz4ux]

Incredible every time

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@ChrisLee-uz4ux Thank you my friend.

[@Frandalicious66]

Being a DIY’er I’m ashamed of the fact that I’ve used my HAWK several dozen times and always called it my mud twirl. 🤦‍♀️ for shame. I’ve been experimenting with plaster, glad I found your channel 👍🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Oh no, that’s a cardinal sin, lol, you can call it whatever you want.

[@als1023]

I called Kemset after this video, it's in Wash state, not in Canada, yet, Nice folks to talk to. Will drive down if I have to from BC, gonna try this, a lot of folks are tired of their boring old brick fireplaces ,, Yes, I screwed wonderboard over brick and finished it like drywall ,,, Great video !

[@StuccoPlastering]

We simply call and have the materials trucked to our home.

[@DangerousDaveSlater]

Thanks again Kirk.. live long and plaster 💪🖖

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Danger Dave Dude, thank you.

[@thomasnn]

Beautiful work

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you.

[@als4817]

Fascinating, thank you for the excellent detail, learned a lot. No Kemset in Canada, he is looking for a distributor up here ,, if anyone is interested and handles stucco and concrete. Would love to see more example of this being used. The column video was very good as well. Thanks again !!

[@StuccoPlastering]

You can use Structo-lite with acellerators. I can’t tell the difference in either product, use calcium fluoride as the accelerator.

[@hankgs]

Another Great Vid...! Wish you guys were closer to the Central CA Coast!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy my friend, LOL, so do we. 🍻

[@hankgs]

@@StuccoPlastering Move down to San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara... Get OUT of the Bay Area while you can...!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@hankgs Howdy Hank, I'd love that, but finances won't allow it at this time; Cheers.

[@JohnLee-im7iu]

Kirk is the bomb. Thank you Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John Lee, we are a team, my sons and I. I get the glory, they do all the hard work. 😉

[@Tierone1337]

Daaaaaamn that looks so good! I hired a pro/ licensed stucco company and my fireplace doesn’t look like this !

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Tairone, sorry to hear this. 🤔

[@jamesjahoda1613]

I love brick. If it's got some character and variation I love it. Bland, uniform brick deserves this treatment. This looks nice. Much better.

[@StuccoPlastering]

I like bricks or rocks personally too. The more imperfections the cooler it looks to me, if the person who hung it had talent.

[@alicebacon5612]

I’m so glad they got you out to do this job! And thanks for all the videos so I could do my own house! - the sister

[@StuccoPlastering]

They said, " Howdy Alice, you were their inspiration; you watched and had the talent to do it yourself; maybe you should be doing how-to videos? Happy New Year.😉

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

It’s interesting how things are done differently in different places. In England, we would put the beads on, put the base coat on and leave about 2-3mm of the bead showing which leaves room for the finishing coat to fill the bead in plum. Regardless great job Kirk, looks spot on

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Nik my fellow plasterer from the UK, We or you can achieve this same type of finish at least 10 different ways with quite possibly 20 different materials. What I have done in our last 15 years on video is try and show the different methods to accomplish the same goal.

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

@@StuccoPlastering of of course mate, like I say, I find it interesting seeing how it’s done in different countries. Even the difference between how it’s done in England and Ireland is noticeable

[@hikak6035]

Kirk another great video. Very informative and makes me think of becoming a plasterer.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Hik dude, I hear the world needs more plasterers. 👨‍🎓

[@marclalogia7216]

Thank you Kirk! Amazing work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@nekmiftari9635]

Interesting, very interesting! Thank you Kirk Family

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Nek, our pleasure!🍻

[@choleaoum1383]

Love the video. Wish I saw this video sooner, I ended up framing 2x4 around the fireplace and using cement board & drywall.

[@StuccoPlastering]

That also works.

[@stkbkr1]

Dig the stories Kirk, thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans my friend.

[@metallitech]

Looks good. I can understand wanting to plaster that brick; it looked a bit goofy. Plenty of key for the first coat too.

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, I do what folks wish to be done; I think most bricks look good but like to give folks what they desire if possible.😉

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

We have it made here in England Kirk, for our multi finish plaster (skim coat), we have a British gypsum product that sets in half the time, or we can use a product called half time, the more sachets you add the quicker you can set it and finish! I did a patch the other day from scratch in 20 minutes! Same with our backing plaster bonding or hardwall, we can add the same accelerators to it. We also have the reverse called extra time if you’re doing a big ceiling for example

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy my fellow plasterer, from England, There are many products here also that can be used for the base coat such as Green Cor, Rapied set, Structo-lite, Diamond or imperial lime base coats, and quite a few others, We show every porduct know to man, Cheers. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@mattaudia4968]

Work of art. Thanks for sharing

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening matt; thank you, my friend.

[@RamBo-we9ii]

Damn... whatever camera you're using is FIRE!!! Quality looks like it can be on HDTV.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rambo, there's one man dead it's not my fault, I don't want any more hurt. I'm an applicator; my son Jason is too, but also the cameraman. My Rambo imperanation, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnvGnn2sgdOrjcU/🍻

[@dans9228]

Great job! Looks amazing!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Dan, thank you! Cheers!

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Lovely finish, a Master Class lime finishing 👏

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Joe, thank you, my friend. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@samsonvallely7759]

love the stories, God bless you .. keep up the good work

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you, my friend.

[@brianbean7024]

How does the lime plaster hold up outdoors? And thanks for taking the time to teach your craft.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Brian, this Ekoplast 50 is formulated in Europe to be applied or spread on exteriors or interiors. Ole kirk's just an applicator, not an engineer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/en3NcnlnpquUr9E/ 😏

[@jaimegandara3600]

Like always nothing but professional work best to y'all

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory.🕵🏼

[@ted2314]

Hi Kirk. I have enjoyed your videos for years now, and I think it’s awesome that you share so much important info to weekend warriors like myself that will try to take on just about any project we think we can do as well as the pros like yourself that have been refining your knowledge and skills for decades. I have a request that I haven’t seen you present in one of your videos yet. You did something similar in a video several years ago, but not quite the same pattern as what I am needing help with. I live in South, and I have an early 1800s stucco over brick home. Two hundred years ago when the stucco was applied to my house, the stucco was ever so slightly etched to give it the appearance of I believe it’s called ashlar. The etching is so slight that you can barely feel it with your hand, but it’s there ever so slightly enough that a pattern is there if you look closely. I’ve seen this same pattern on part of thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, and a just a few other old homes over the years. I am in Tennessee, and I can’t find ANYONE with knowledge of how to do this. Through lots of years and talking to lots of contractors, I’m afraid this is an all but lost art (in Tennessee anyway) and you are probably one of the few artists that is capable of replicating something like this….I would appreciate any info or contacts you might have in the this side of the continent that could give me some guidance/help in finding someone…..and THANK YOU if you read all of this…..I tend to babble. 😂😂 PS Only a small portion of my house still has this original stucco and pattern remaining, and you can well imagine that parts of it need repairing, and I really would like to do it just like it was done originally.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Ted, I would need to see what you currently to advise? Thus send me a picture. 😉

[@meyer7312]

Love the decorative work light you got going Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

That's improvising, the most important trait of a decent plasterer.🕵🏼

[@alwaysskeptical7221]

It’s the Bob Ross of plastering.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@alwaysskeptical7221 Good morning, coming from a Skeptical Dude, that’s a might fine compliment. Thank you.

[@leebarber3062]

Thanks kirk ,love your flow. Can I plaster over a plaster wall that has been painted? Can I venitian plaster over paint?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Lee, of course, you can; apply a bonding agent like Quikrete over a clean surface. Quikrete is sold at Hd or lowes and all the other hardware stores for about 10 bucks a quart. 😉

[@leebarber3062]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks man, love from alberta canada

[@capoBon]

Nice story 😁, good job.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you.

[@henryayala9657]

Great video. I love the stoties.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Henry, I like your style, thank you. 💃🏻

[@debbieplajer9654]

Looks great! I painted over my non working stone fireplace wall last year. Looks allot better but I'd like to change it to look all smooth. What can i use that will stick to the paint& fill in the deep grout lines& make it all smooth or somewhat smooth please?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Debbie, the fastest and easiest would be to use a twenty-minute joint compound. That's actually taping mud with accelerators. Clean your painted surface and paint with quikrete bonding agent, found at Lowes and Homedepot, for about 9 bucks a quart. Then you are ready to mix the joint compound and plaster it as smooth as a baby's butt. In this video, joint Compounds, Westpac Fast Set, or USG Easy Sand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWjXdmlrZ9aCfpqVt/ 2:26, I show the two types of gypsums, Westpac and easy sand. Cheers. 😉

[@thetruththewholetruth6197]

Great KZbin videos and information! Thank you for all the helpful info. There was one thing missing in the video on lime-plastering a fireplace...there's no info (unless I missed it) on what wire mesh you used for corners, where to get it and how it is attached to the brick? If the brick is painted, does it need to be stripped before applying the lime plaster? My fireplace only goes 3/4 of the way to the ceiling. Do I brick it the rest of the way and then lime-plaster coat it? Or can I frame in wood, to the ceiling and plaster coat the wood? Any advice is gratefully appreciated!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Truth Dude, If you want your fireplace to go to the ceiling, yes, frame it in the rest of the way. Why go to the ceiling? The corners are on, they are called, "stucco corner aid," sold at HD or any plastering yard such as westside building materials. No bonding agent was necessary as this was unpainted bricks, thus pouras, the plaster adheres to it by suction, as long as the existing is wet or moist. If your bricks or blocks are painted roll or paint on a bonding agent such as Plaster-Weld by Larsons or Quikrete. Cheers👨🏻‍🔬

[@thetruththewholetruth6197]

Greatly appreciated! Thank you Kirk! @@StuccoPlastering

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

dang...those are nice bricks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@PrettyGoodLookin They were past nice they were bordering on beautiful, as far as bricks go . 👨‍🎨

[@MrElemonator]

Kirk is my hero

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Eliminator Dude, LOL, thank you, my friend.🕵🏼

[@diydaydream]

Looks great!! I'm wondering where you get the corner joints you had applied on the brick before the plaster. What are they called?

[@KoldKillaC]

Go to Lowes or Home Depot and ask for stucco corner bead. It’s going to be in the pro section!

[@StuccoPlastering]

There called corner aid and sold at plastering yards or big chain hardware stores like HD or Lowe’s.

[@vivilxw]

Hi Kirk. Thanks for the wonderful video. I'm planning to tear down the tiled gas fireplace and reframe it. Can the Ekoplast-50 be applied directly to the cement board? Thx!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Yes, absolutely, but use a bonding agent on the boards such as Weld-Crete or Quikrete.🧑🏻‍🏫

[@slockwood83]

We do this all the time. Great video!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Steve, It is kinda fun.

[@Guardducks]

Cool beans on the video. Question about mixing two concretes together Portland and plastic cement, do they fight is it recommended ? Never done it but have seen it done on a block wall.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy guardDuck dude, both are comparable. like peas in a pod.🍺

[@josearuglia7622]

Hope i’m not bothering you at this point… I went through all the questions, and not one answer…I applied the ekoplast, came out great..we’re thinking about just painting it and moving on, primer + paint what do you think? It seems as if you could almost sand this stuff as it resembles a chalk-like finish!! Thank you in advance!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, if your happy with the finish then move to painting, this plaster is like Structo-Lite, which means it's complicated to make it smooth without the top dragging. I can make it smooth with a trowel and lots of water, but it is gluey, thus some folks don't understand how to make it smooth. This plaster hardens to strong to sandown. If it's not as perfect as you like you can apply any finish coat over it 👨‍🏫

[@Rayram555]

I plastered my whole house with Kem Set. I am never going to paint it. It is not as hard as stucco but no one is going to walk on the walls its holding very well so far.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory, cool beans, Daddieo.

[@michaelskalka2112]

Hi Kirk: I need your help. After watching this video using Ektoplast 50, I ordered 4 bags of plaster to be shipped to me so I could do my interior, brick, never been painted, or coated 100 sq. ft. fireplace. A few questions. 1. Do I need to apply a bonding primer to the brick to assure the Ektoplast adheres properly. The guy at Kemset in Wilmington said I did not need a bonding primer on raw brick. 2. I want to end up with a smooth, natural white finish as you did in the video. What smooth, white plaster product will bond well to the Ektoplast 50 and when should I apply it? Also, I am a DYI homeowner and will not take any risks and mess with any additives in the Ektoplast. I would have you do my project but I live on the East Coast.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Michael, no you don't need a chemical bond when applying ekoplast or any other interior or exterior plaster to any porous surface. Not sure if it's porous, wet it, like a brick if it darkens no doubt it's porous, I used Diamond lime plaster as a finish plaster. In the description there are many different base coats that can be used also.👨🏻‍🔬

[@michaelskalka2112]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank you for the reply. This will help greatly. One other question. Should the Ektoplast be totally dry when applying the Diamond? I will most likely wait a few days or more before applying Diamond, unless you tell me to do it at a specific time after the Ektoplast is applied.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@michaelskalka2112 Hoowdy Michael, yes, it should be dry. I applied in many areas two to three inches thick but had them boys of mine add a lot of accelerators, thus was able to apply the finish the same day. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@werwer___]

Hi, can you please let me know what corner beads you are using for the fireplace and where I can buy them? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@werwer___ They are called,“stucco corner aid” sold at H D or at all plastering yards such as Westside building materials.

[@vanceflannery4034]

Hi Kirk, your videos are fantastic, and have helped me a lot. I have a similar situation with wanting to do a Lime finish over red brick, that has been painted with latex semi gloss. Should I dull the surface by sanding, and then apply Plaster-Weld before the base coat? Many thanks.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Vance, Dude, there are many ways to skin a cat. Clean the painted surface apply a bonding agent then plaster away.😉

[@DomPerignon0]

Hello Kirk, Enjoy your video clips of advice, reminds me of my days working for joe Meiswinkel in SF. I moved on to be a GC in Marin. If you catch this I have a Question, Do you know any reason why you couldn't add color to imperial white coat?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Dominick, I know of Meiswinkle; last I heard, my boy, Paul Gueteriz, was a foreman with them? Just so you know, any color can be added to any lime plaster or joint compound; I have done this many times at no cost, as I tell folks I can add color but can't guarantee it will come out that exact color. I know how to get the exact color, but I'm not willing to do it. However, I do have a video of how to do it. Some things in this trade are just too boring to repeat.

[@brandonterzic]

Hey Kirk. I have a brick fireplace that has been primed with waterbase paint. Can I use venetian plaster (vasari) directly on bricks? Or do I need something different for the first coat?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@brandonterzic nothing adheres to a painted surface unless you first apply a bonding agent. I recommend Plaster-Weld by Larson’s’

[@brandonterzic]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks Kirk! On the Vasari website is says their plaster will bound to primer or latex paint on drywall...should I ignore that and put on a bonding agent as well? (I am doing my fireplace and the walls of my bathroom as well). thanks!

[@brandonterzic]

@@StuccoPlastering hey Kirk I bought the plaster weld. Can I smoothout the brick fireplace with a couple layers of fast drying drywall compound then apply the venetian plaster? Thanks!!!

[@dylangreen9914]

Hey guys! What would you recommend for a product to seal/paint over the ekoplast? Both to prevent cracking and give it a less stark white color. Any feedback would be great, thank you!

[@StuccoPlastering]

I har Sherwin Williams is a quality paint.

[@ezdeezytube]

Hey professor, have you ever worked with Tadelakt for showers? I want that look in the bathroom, tired of everyone doing glass and stone

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@ezdeezytube I have worked with every lime plaster there is and don’t recommend its application in a shower, it’s prone to molding. Stick with tile.🕵🏼‍♀️

[@ezdeezytube]

@@StuccoPlastering Thank you professor

[@dylangreen9914]

Howdy Kirk and Jason! I’m doing a very similar project but found that two bricks had been replaced with chunks of wood to mount the mantle (which are lodged between the bricks). Can I stucco over these? What would you guys recommend?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi, attach some 3.4 stucco flat mesh wire over the wood at least 3 inches past the wood in all directions, then stucco as usual, as Plaster or stucco won't adhere to bare wood. At least not for long.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Apply a bonding agent over the wood like plaster weld by Larson’s or add wire over them, this way you’re sure the plaster adheres forever.

[@nathanbeam1759]

Great video Kirk. I am getting ready to do this to our fireplace- there is a 3’x3’ square in the middle of the fireplace where the brick comes out an extra inch compared to the rest of the fireplace (an old design choice). Can I just add extra base coat around this protruding brick to make the whole finished product flush? Thank you!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Nathan, of course you can.👨🏼‍⚕️

[@nathanbeam1759]

@@StuccoPlastering do I need to do extra multiple coats to achieve the thicker spots or can I do the couple inches of material in one coat?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Apply each coat depending on your skill level, say a half-inch or a solid each at a time allow to set, and keep applying as much as needed. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@nathanbeam1759]

@@StuccoPlastering should I wet the previous coat before applying the next coat?

[@jrsumetz]

Kirk can you please tell us what material/product you use- for the corners/edging on an outdoor block kitchen/grill area?

[@StuccoPlastering]

That info is in the description. Corner aid was used for all the corners. These can be bought from plastering yards or even HD. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@AnnaHenderson-j8b]

Hi Kirk! Any idea where I can locate some USG Structo-lite & Diamond in Utah? Its no longer at the big box stores, and I havent had luck with Googling plaster suppliers locally - thank you so much!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@AnnaHenderson-j8b try googling “plastering Yards near me” like, West Side building materials” most Home Depot’s don’t sell it although online they say they do. Best wishes.

[@navrbrda4647]

Can I put lime plaster over cement wall? 👍Love your videos! Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy friend, LOL, we did just that in this video; we used a finished product called Diamond Lime by USG, Google plastering yards near me to purchase some. Cheers. 🥳

[@navrbrda4647]

@@StuccoPlastering Thanks 👋

[@octaviaw8]

Came here for plaster tips and stayed for the stories.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Octavia, what a kind thing to say, thank you. There does come a lot of history when one's been in a trade for ever. As as most say, I sure do ramble a lot when playing with plaster.🥂

[@dylangreen9914]

Also curious how to determine how many bags of Ekoplast 50 I should get for my project - how much does one bag cover typically?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dylan, I don't know you would have to google the name for that info. for all my years in business, I've eyeballed everything including apartment buildings or even custom large homes. With this method I'm almost always correct, but just in case, I add a few bags or tons of sand in case, I'm not correct.

[@dylangreen9914]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks for the reply! Turns out kemset has a breakdown on their site that shows how many square feet a bag covers and at what depth. I ordered 8 bags for my project today from your friend hikmet

[@Arkenva]

I really love the concrete look after you were done applying the Ekoplast, before the stucco! Could it be left “as is” over the brick on a working gas fireplace? Or maybe add a light coat of actual concrete over the ekoplast instead of stucco?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning the possibilities are endless as your only limited to your imagination. Tip, the Ekoplaster is very similar to Structo-Lite, which means it's gluey. One must keep the trowel wet when working with it. It can be left alone or indeed finished with many different finish materials.👨🏼‍🎨

[@losthighway4840]

You're the best Kirk

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, I wouldn't go that far but thank you, happy holidays.

[@socutexoxo]

What do we seal it with once we put USG diamond veneer finish?? Can we use lime wash paint?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@socutexoxo Too many choices, since Diamond plaster is a lime plaster, when dry it becomes a limestone or mineral like a limestone rock, to pant rocks, stones, concrete it’s best to use a paint engineered for mortars. Sherwin Williams, Kelly Moore and ten other paint manufactures sell these paints.

[@socutexoxo]

@@StuccoPlastering if we want to keep the color of the usg diamond veneer finish, but just don't want it to stain or get water marks, is there a seal you recommend?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@socutexoxo yes, there are many, however I don’t know their names. Sorry.

[@Sactofilmz]

Kirk in your opinion, what looks better, a smooth stucco fireplace or lime plaster fireplace?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello, a bit of a shine makes all interior finishes look or appear more elegant or impressive. When, in fact, any lime finish can have a shiny look to it by applying that coat over an eighth-inch to almost a quarter-inch thick, but there's additional water trowling involved.

[@alexp340]

how soon after placing stucco can you go over with the lime finish? could i also use a tinted venetian plaster as the top coat? thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Yes, you can tint any plaster, I usually do lots of same-day stucco and plaster, so we're familiar with accelerators, As a rule, the plaster has to be set hard enough that you can't scratch it. 🕵🏼

[@alexp340]

do i need any sort of bonding agent between the stucco & venetian plaster or it can go straight on? @@StuccoPlastering

[@ericdelisle1793]

Great video

[@StuccoPlastering]

thank you.

Hi Kirk, I love this and plan to do this to an old fireplace. Where do you buy your corner bead? Thank you!

[@StuccoPlastering]

I buy mine at Westside Building Materials in Oakland CA. But often you can find them at HD also.

[@mastadutch117]

Can you do this on exterior brick and get the same sheen?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@mastadutch117 of course you can.

[@dkaloupis75]

I was thinking about you Kirk, why on earth I ain’t got a notification have no idea

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, are you suggesting telekinesis? Man, I have no superpowers; you're thinking bout these guys with Kroptonight powers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqHPZ6GZrt1_fdk/ 😉

[@carolynwolfe5023]

I'd like to see the installation of the corners and what fasteners you used to fasten it to the brick.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@carolynwolfe5023 Good evening, type in how to nail corner aid onto block walls. 😉

[@lawrencemckeon6802]

Lime plaster is the way to go. Turns out, you CAN make a silk purse from a sow’s ear.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Lawrence, thank you, we gave them what they desired, their brick work was brilliant as it was, but we do what is asked of us.

[@4Serviceplan]

Kurt what year GTO 65 and 66. 6 packs and 70 judges are worth big money today

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Sean, I've no memory of that. I do remember the speedometer showing i60 and being beaten up at a car lot. That was 50 years ago.🥳

[@tommywalton1974]

Love the outro

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you

[@bigdaddy7670]

Well done, how long before you can paint the chimneys?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Big daddieo, I'd recommend at least two weeks as we were over three inches in most of the bottoms. 🍻

[@ascension6142]

Love the stories sir 👌🏿

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Ascension, glad you like them!👨🏻‍🔬

[@santos8104]

Hey Kirk! I used diamond veneer over structolite yesterday, and was getting a bunch of bubbles on the diamond! Like I could literally pop the darn things. So I was just hoping hoping you could share some wisdom to help me avoid/mitigate this issue!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Santos, no problemo, The Structo-lite had not set solid yet;. And or you applied the Diamond and over-troweled it. You apply with five strokes or fewer, then when set and bonded, you can now go over and over it. It has to grip first. Your troweling loosened the so-called mechanical bond by troweling it too soon. It happens to the best of us. 🥳

[@santos8104]

@@StuccoPlastering Hey Kirk! thanks for the reply. The thing is the Structo-Lite had already been dry for a week! And the tiny bubbles were appearing as soon as I troweled on the Veneer. Almost sounded like I had opened a fresh Cola from all the tiny bubbles sizzling lol

[@napolitanotile2919]

GR8 INFORMATION, On a different note,My Uncle Vinnie and Uncle Guido had a car lot together and they said to my Dad years ago about some kids threw landscaping rocks through all the cars front windows except for one Pontiac black hot rod in the lot and found that to be odd!! Where did you guys do this at lol 😂

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, 🕵🏼

[@thetruththewholetruth6197]

Is there a 'trick' to plastering over painted brick? Also, my fireplace doesn't go all the way to the ceiling. What is the best solution for plastering up to the ceiling?

[@StuccoPlastering]

There is no trick, the bricks must be cleaned then a bonding agent rolled or painted over the brick so that the plaster adheres to the painted surface. If you want to add plaster to any surface where there is none, you can add sheetrock.👨🏼‍🎨

[@dcat663]

So cool! Love your videos!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Daniel, thank you, my friend.

[@Robotsllew]

I always “Kirk up” before I do a plaster job just to link in to the body language and the mood.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey, whatever works, thank you. Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to you and yours.

[@dylangreen9914]

Could someone link me to the wiring used for the corners? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

These are called "stucco corner aid" they can be purchased at HD or lowes. However I shop for stucco accessories at "Westside Building Supplies" They are a professional Plastering yard thus the quality is much better. And yes this matters.

[@DavidSanchez-ot3it]

So Kirk , will that crack ? Eventually? Should you have installed crack free mesh ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening David; LOL, mesh tape won't hold a ten-ton fireplace from moving.😉

[@DavidSanchez-ot3it]

@@StuccoPlastering lmao yah but I mean to wrap the whole fire place with crack free mesh !!!! Here in Colorado we mesh every brown coat , traditional job we do , all contractors ask for it