Plastering interior ceiling holes

[@sheldonharvey8306]

Awesome, seeing you at work. Thank you for the video. Keep up the good work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

You Sheldon, are too kind, thank you for that positive comment.

[@paulleavitt9550]

Hi Kirk great job. Thank You for showing us the reality of a particular plastering situation. You showed us how a professional handles the speed bump and completes the job-while on camera. Awesome.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Paul Dude, no worries, happy to be of help, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@EJConrad]

The suspense of waiting for 10:48. Awesome vid.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening EJConrad, what suspense? Made me go back to 10:48 to see what you meant. Thanks for watching and have a good evening. kirk giordano plastering tips

[@EJConrad]

Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips You gave us a warning at 4:55 that it would set quickly. Stucco shoulder press style.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy EJ, being a normal guy I was trying to look stronger than I actualy am, I feel I pushed the equivalent of lifting a 30 to 40 pound dumbbell, I just didn't want it to appear that way. My shoulder was a bit sore the next day form this measly 5 minute struggle to make it work, sort of goofy but, forgot how fast that stuff sets and how hard it is when set. Have a good evening. kirk giordano

[@larrykarr1968]

Kurt thanks for tip on cutting edge on plaster I've had one of those tools for years never though of using it for plaster repair I've been doing plaster repair in my old house it's about 110 years old watching your videos I've learned a lot I'm a try to diy guy the more you do it the more you learn thank you keep videos coming!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Larry, thank you, my friend. Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world

[@SpencerKelly93]

I honestly believe that nothing...and I mean NOTHING, in this trade is WORSE than stiff mud on a soffit. That truly will test your strength, patience and skill. Whenever I'm working with my father, he gives me crap if I complain about stiff mud, gives me all the lines to go with it too...but what can I say? He's been doing this for 35 years. haha Great job Kirk and keep the videos coming!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Spencer, stiff muds a drag, but so is being hungry. cheers, Kirk giordano

[@mostlikelywedoitservices9743]

Kirk what I use on stucco is the carbide tipped blades. The blade is meant to cut through nails and such. It works great at cutting stucco. If it is really old stucco I will drill some holes outside the cut zone and put screw and washer to help steady the stucco while cutting. And if its really sketchy I will drill hole and do prep and inject polymer sealant in the holes around the repair zone apply screws and washers to give ever a little squeeze of pressure. Then come back a day later when sealant has cured. Now everything is good and firm. Remember Kirk it was your teaching that got me into repairing stucco. Thanks, my Brother.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy my fellow plasterer, good tips my brother, now get out there and earn some cash. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@mostlikelywedoitservices9743]

@@StuccoPlastering You rock Kirk. Really enjoy your style.

[@johnzo70]

hi kirk and jason .man that ceiling took some muscle .losing plaster is bad enough on a wall let alone above your head nice job in finishing it .working on your own is no fun we've all done it .and swear never again but we do .two or more men make it so much easier depending on the job size ,but i think with age we get sense .plus the pain starts to set in lol great video

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning John, I allowed this one to beat me up a little bit to try and prove a point to all the folks who think we get it right every time. Not so, most of the time we do, but certainly even with 30 plus years accelerators can beat a fella up. I sort of had some fun with this video. Cheers and have a fantastic New Year, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering techniques

[@fieldsofomagh]

Great video as usual and a wise man to acknowledge the input of the team.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Tom OConnor, thank you, if a fella tries to apply plaster by himself and a fella gets discouraged, frustrated, tired and begins to dislike the trade, teamwork is what it's all about. Without my son, Jason or my brother Looooou, I am useless like a fish out of water. Bests wishes, kirk giordano Plastering tips.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Which Plaster should be used for interior patching, DIY plastering tips Those 4 in 1 tools are great , never thought to use one like that ! TU Thanks Kirk . cheers

[@wmpopper]

It was very informative to see the use of the small circular saw to additionally incise the precise perimeter areas of to be removed plaster areas. That is a great option to know about when removing an area of plaster that is near existing plaster that is in good condition..Thank You Kirk and Jason for another most informative video...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening William, no worries, for projects of this size I usually use my utility knife as it's less dusty, but this dremel is easier. I thought some folks might prefer dust as opposed to hard work of a utility knife. Best wishes and have a Fantastic New Year, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tip

[@wmpopper]

..on most recent ceiling and wall lathe repair in 103 year old bathroom used a large water moistened sponge to remove and collect accumulated dust, plaster, etc.before application of USG Diamond Basecoat plaster layer in October while listening to Giants and still no cracks, breaks or fissures..Thank You for the information and inspirastion.

[@suzylarry1]

good comments even in a troubled mix of mud. Nice to see that even a professional can and does have off days.these days with TV , it always works the first time, thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Suzzy, your right but that's only in tv, where a fella can lift cars and have 100 fights without tiring, in real life, that a bit goofy, were good but far from perfect. cheers, FYI, all of us here at the giordano plastering channel wish to thank all our subscriber and those of you how accidentally stumble on our channel a happy and prosperous new year's, kirk giordano plastering

[@dnorris654]

Thanks for posting this video. For someone who has never tried plastering, without seeing this video, if this happened to me I would probably get frustrated and quit. Usually you guys mix it up so perfectly it looks as easy as slapping creamy peanut butter on toasted bread.

[@StuccoPlastering]

David Norris Hi David, I like that saying, I'll have to use it in my next video. (the peanut butter thing) You're right, usually we do mix well, but not always, mixes that set to fast or are like soup brings excitement to our jobs in an unpleasant sort of way, But, O well. We always make it right at the end, no exceptions. thanks for watching and have a groovy day! kirk giordano plastering

[@cwc8979]

Good job Kirk and Jason!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy OTC, thank you cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@jayman6905]

Good job on saving it. I did a similar job on a hot summer, sun hitting the wall I was plastering, damn was drying so quick, but saved it . Rule no.1 don't panic that's when things go seriously wrong, rule no. 2 make the mix to match the conditions....and learn.

[@StuccoPlastering]

exzackery.

[@SuperSte1978]

After working for myself for 2 years now I have finally decided to get a extra pair of hands for mixing up it's getting too much now to do everything not enough hours in the day really liking your videos really interesting and informative Kirk live long and plaster

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Stephen, congraudlations as plastering is a two man operation. Peace, love, and happiness being plastered Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@MrSaint0007]

Great job Kirk ،I love your personality،God bless you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Mr Saint's dude, for that remark you are my newest and bestest pal. Thank for watching and have a great evening. kirk giordano Plastering tips

[@thundercolt913]

We are doing a bunch of these patches on Fort Leavenworth in Kansas old barracks loaded with wood lath plaster. I hop up my structo-lite on my hawk with just a sprinkle of acclerater, for bigger walls I like to use a mud board with a piece of black paper on it so you always have a clean batch when needed.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Robert Bressem dude, exzakery, great minds think alike fools never differ, Best wishes, kirk Giordano

[@blh3741]

another good one from time past. For homeowners watching, the electrical wiring in this video is known as" Knob and tube" and it is designed for use in free air space not with insulation laying over the top or under it. The wire is not rated for the heat that builds up because of the insulation. House burns down, insurance will "probably" not cover it.

[@karenflowers9711]

I have that in my home, not hooked up to anything. They just let the lines laying around. Ugh, the pleasant things one finds in an old house.

[@DavidTermini]

Nice job Kirk,Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening David Termini, no worries, I had a good time doing this video, the fact that the mud set prior to my finishing was the icing on the cake, as I wish to show that plastering is a two man job. One to spread, one to plaster, teamwork! best wishes and thanks for watching. kirk giordano plastering tips

[@tmish969]

kirk, another great video! Thanks, I have done plenty of sheet rock and mudding, but when people have asked if I repair old plaster walls, I have actually shied away from it. I would like to see a video from you about the different types of interior plaster and their uses. Thanks anyways for at least touching on this a little bit in this video. I haven't been able to find much information about old plaster wall and the products that are out there.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening tmish969, dude, if you can mud you can apply fast patch drywall compound, you just have not tried it yet, Give it a go and you will see how easy it is. Cheers, Kirk giordano

[@nickmaz6412]

I've been plastering for a long time and I never knew it was possible to not put a finish coat of either drywall compound or a lime & gauge plaster over structolite/gypsolite when doing a patch such as the one on this video. Just didn't think those products could be used as the final coat because of their porous nature. I've always troweled a tight finish coat of either Dura-Bond 20 or gauged lime.... Definitely gonna give it a try... Thanks for the tip.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Nick Maz, almost any base coat can be trowel smooth if you want to do this, for this patch it's easy. For a complete bedroom I would apply base coat then come back with a finish coat. Have a great day. kirk giordano plastering tips

[@petergriffin1546]

@@StuccoPlastering so going over structolight without it being dry or not using plaster weld on top doesnt crack the top coat? Ive seen a plaster recoat a unikal plaster ceiling a week later because of cracks (guessing should have eaited 30 days) and it cracked again because plaster didnt use plaster weld. The 1st coat sucked up all the moisture from second coat too fast.. So now two skim coats of plaster that have cracks...unikal says go over again but use plaster weld. You think 3 coats of plaster skim is ok for blueboard or start over? Thanks for videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Nick, my fellow plasterer, structo-lite is gluey, but if your quick or keep wetting your trowel with your sponge float, a topcoat of diamond, or any other plaster is not necessary. structo-lite has sand so it's tougher to get it smooth, the key is a wet trowel and some elbow greese.

[@jm11740]

Kirk, easy too see you love what you do,,, Question, I am about to skin coat a 100 year old plaster living room (ceiling and walls) Primarily to kill the heavy roller texture from years and coats of paint. the walls have old latex flat paint on them now, if I use a 40 min mud do you thing it would bond well directly on the latex flat???

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Joseph Minutella, I use a bonding agent for all plasters and or drywall compounds. Excellent question. Best wishes and have a great evening. kirk giordano plastering tips

[@jm11740]

Thanks!!! BTW What product would you chose to lay a 1/8 " skin with ease and minim sanding ( I have been mixing joint compound and plaster for 30 years and it appears you rarely do that based on your videos) I see you doing this room in half the time i would take, and I dont think you even need sanding, your works looks ready for prime after drying. Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Joseph, I would recommend either Diamond or imperial veneer finish coats. You're right I have never sanded a job in thirty years, If I do a job and I have some holidays I can go back the next day and spend 5 or more minutes with some red devel lime and fill any cracks or gaps, as I do not sand. Best wishes, Kirk giordano plastering

[@jm11740]

Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips Thanks, I am gonna try it for the first time. Looking forward to eliminate messy sanding stage of compound dust!!! Thanks again JOE

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Joseph, you can do it! best wishes, kirk giordano Plastering

[@peterhunt5890]

Very impressive. Thank you

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Peter dude, thank you. 🍾

[@spencercolgan]

Ok kirk...you're teaching us a lot. Question: you used structolite. But, why not imperial veneer/diamond veneer? Sorry if you've answered this already.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning I could have used either, but this patch was sort of thick, the structo-lites is great for thick patches although it's tougher to gauge when it's ready for a finish coat. cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@travisbracha9728]

Hello Kirk, I learn so much from your videos. Thank you! Here in the midwest we'r have a product by USG Easy sand 15, 20, 45 & 90. Will that work for repairs like that? Also, I find it a challenge to know how to estimate a cost to the customer. Because occasionally more plaster comes down even after scoring. Any advise on how to provide an estimate for small jobs like these where it's 1 or 2 does that need repair. Thanks again for taking the time providing top notch training and educating videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Travis, yes Easy sand will work, as far as removing stucco, we never know how much is really going to come off, but just give an idea, to others, I usually find that by tapping while listening for hollow sounds then scoring I can contain the loose plaster.😉

[@earthhousestudio7333]

Great info! Gives me confidence to work in older homes! What lime plaster finish coat products do you use?

[@StuccoPlastering]

LIme based? I'd use what's sold here which is USG's Imperial or Diamond base or finish coat. For this patch, I may have used a 20-minute joint compound.

[@earthhousestudio7333]

@@StuccoPlastering Thanks for the info! I used to use a specific limestone plaster product line but have found some of their marketing practices a little shady. “Greenwashing” so to speak. It’s nice to know our straight up imperial plasters can be just as beautiful and effective. Thanks for the info!! Really enjoy watching your videos!

[@roncerosky6258]

Kirk can you use diamond over 20 min mud? I use allot of 20 min for patching but love how easy diamond trowels to a finish. Love you videos.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Ron, thank you. You can if you apply a bonding agent on the compound mud. love, and happiness being plastered Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@Voltage06888]

Very helpful👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Brian, thank you, cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@StuccoPlastering]

[@garmihamid768]

Worth seeing

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you Garmi, Best wishes and have a Fantastic Day, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

[@TheMonkeyface69]

Brilliant, thank you

[@macplastering]

great video as always sometimes it is easy to forget and or be lazy and not use dust mask and goggles but like you show here it is always worth protecting your self :)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Mac Plastering, if you're like me we both forget then cough rest of the week. best wishes, and thanks for watching. kirk giordano plastering tips

[@misterdave2108]

Great videos Kirk. What is the best scratch or base coat, how thick can you apply it and how long do I need to wait between coats. I was using easy sand 5 for a base but I had bubbling on the second coat. What did I do wrong?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dave, any patching compound will work like, "fast patch 20-minute compound."😉 What you did wrong was, after your first coat set, you tried to apply the second coat without wetting the first coat, thus the second cost as soon as it touched the surface of the dry one, the moister was sucked out much too fast. So it lost the ability to adhere. Next time wet your first coat, then push hard. The two will form a mechanical bond. Here’s wishing you and yours a happy new year. From the entire plastering Giordano Family

[@alforliniteaching5670]

Great info!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Al Dude, thank you Live long and plaster teaching repairing your number 1 investment, your home

[@williamevans7932]

As someone who used to work on commercial fire alarm systems, taping the smoke detector vents with painters tape is mandatory when doing dusty work like this around them. Otherwise you risk activating the alarm system and having the fire department respond. Even if you're able to finish your work without setting the alarm system off, the dust that settles in the detector will cause future false alarms until the smoke detector is pulled down and cleaned out.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings William, this alam didnt work according to the home owner, but thanks for the tip. Peace, love, and happiness being plastered Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@memongman]

hey kirk great vids thanks- no need to use mesh tape? will the perimeter lines show? thanks live long and plaster!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Johnny, I didn't use mesh tap as it was not necessary, I pull my mud tight and finish the patch at one time, besides often with interior perimeters the extra build up of the fiberglass tape can indeed show through. For sheetrock mesh tape is necessary but for plaster or drywall compounds mesh is simply not necessary. Best wishes, Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks

[@johnbelliveau4704]

Hi Kirk, How do you keep the plaster from sliding off the hawk? Thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy John, it does not slide unless it's too wet or what we call soupy.😏

[@stoo234]

hey kirk ..i worked on my own for 14 years spreading gypsum and render 3 sets a day 30 square meters plus ,..mixed all my own 'mud 'as you say ;][gobbo or pug we called it], put it all on the wall, did all the cleaning and the office work..all the pricing up all the gathering of materials ,all the rip out, all the boarding out,everything, a gypsum skim done right is two coat work here, thats 60m spread. your are bang right,i was stupid and stubborn..this is at least a two man job...best if three of you share the load! maybe i wouldnt be in so much pain if i d of been more reasonable towards myself. thats it for me these days..40yrs an and im done.wrist n body joints collapsing and nervous system pain . no help .no assistance. all you young guns beware..this job will distroy you, when your young you think your bullit proof....no...your only human.;] look after yourselfs . get an office job..or a role in banking , something profitable and dust free! making things for a living will kill you, and nobody cares in the race to the bottom dollar. even working like that i have no assets and no where of my own to live today..... theres a lot of nice places for others to live in tho ..where my work will be there long after im gone. for others to enjoy...people with money.those not like me. plastering as part of a property is sold for increasing money year on year . while the plasterer struggles and declines. wages are at the same rate as ten years ago here..sometimes less.. . mean while cost of living in that ten years has trebled.... big respect to all the spreaders out there... ya must be nuts.. i know now i was.;]

[@fieldsofomagh]

It is very easy to be wise in hindsight with all the experience,but when your young life seems different and the wisdom just aint there.Look at all the great work you;ve accomplished and enriched other peoples lives.Give yourself a pat on the back for trying to make this world a better place to live for everyone.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening stoo234, I have done too many jobs myself as a young man and have come to the conclusion that if you do this you will dislike the trade as it is a two man operation. No exceptions! So I hear you brother. I have always felt that to use muscles is to strengthen them, the fact that we hurt or feel pain after the fact of employing them is what I have learned in the last 3 weeks, Nutrition. My wife and I now Juice 20 pound of vegetables per day and drink, as I was too sick to handle the pulp, and do other things to remove the toxins. O.k. coffee eneimas and the pain will deminish and or go away, I'm 55 and feel much better than I did a month ago for this reason, Spreading the love. Best wishes, kirk giordano plastering tips.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Tom, amen brother, I'm having fun at this stage, teaching the new young bucks how to do stuff properly and getting a great workout in the process, O, I almost forgot and making a few bucks on the side to boot. best wishes and have a great evening. kirk giordano plastering tips.

[@stillsmallvoice4785]

i put some quick set mud pretty thick right onto the wooden lath of a narrow but fairly long section of a wall. now it is cracking like crazy. i don't know how old the bag was, but i think pretty old. can i just apply thin coats over it to fill the looong cracks, or should i just wait till it fully dries and chip it off the lath? at this point, i don't know if it keyed well. help?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Small Voice, let it set then moisten with water and apply a thin coat over it. Your cracking more than likely occurred as the mud was too loose or the wood lath was noot moist nor did it have a bonding agent on it. When plastering over wood lath, if dry or no bonding agent painted on it to stop the dring and help the mud set, it will suck the moisture out of the plaster way to fast. Resulting in.... you guessed it, Cracking. As long as it's adhered well and just ugly, put another really thin coat over it.😏 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

[@stillsmallvoice4785]

@@StuccoPlastering thanks for ur quick reply kirk! actually, i sprayed a fair amount of the bonding agent, quickrete, over the wooden lath prior to putting usg 45 on it. the other holes i patched on the wall cracked as little as well, but not like this larger section. i had to hand mix the mud in a small tray and maybe i put too much water in it? i had to mix up a few batches of mud so i was trying to make it a little creamier to elongate the time i could use it. the mud was a little softer than i was making before, but it definitely wasn't runny so that it would fall off the spatula when i turned it to the side or upside down. appreciate ur feedback n i'll try ur suggestion once it sets.

[@dnorris654]

hi kirk, I did some plaster repair around some bathroom electrical outlets for a relative who asked me to save money by using an opened carton of patching plaster. The plaster had some grape sized clumps but went back to powder form easily. The next day I checked the patches and they are dusty to the touch. No issues with cracking or adhesion to the underlying sheetrock or 1954 plaster. Any thoughts?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi David Norris, if it was opened, any clumps should be tossed as the air and possibly moister set it already. Doubtfully it a big deal, in other words I wouldn't worry about it. FYI, also, as a rule I never use any products that are premade for stucco, plastering or for any setting of tiles. Why? they unfortunately suck, no one yet found a way to make them of any real quality, regardless of the container holding these so called easy to use already premixed materials. This is my opinion. So I buy the powdered form, get a drill mix this dusty stuff into my bucket and drill, which is a time consuming and a drag, but this extra work never compromises the integrity of my products.. If a soft touch is all you have hopefully it's far out of reach to touch and not in a kitchen or bathroom where you will get moisture in the form of steam. Best wishes, Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@dnorris654]

+Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips Thanks for your response Kirk. Would you recommend a particular sealant or primer over these "soft touch" areas prior to painting? Thanks again.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, I would primer and paint as usual, here's a Kirk giordano special tip, I use exterior paint for all my interior painting as it's better and last longer. Of course i don't recommend interior paint systems for exteriors. :) Cheers, Kirk Giordano plastering

[@kennysandra1]

Hi Kirk & Family, Aye Kirk its good to see you'r vidio again,I know it must be murder working with your arms high on the plaster ceilings,it takes me a wee while to recover when working overhead,,seems to me the older we get the harder it seems but I will be 68 on my birthday but I still have a go inspired by you and the team.thanks again (I'm off to tune up my bagpipes now) hear you later. Kenny (from Bonnie Scotland).

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kenny from Bonnie Scotland, 68, wow you must have taken care care of yourself with proper nutrition, you are my newest and bestest hero, next to Napoleon Hill. If you're bored and have time type in Napoleon hill quotes. Happy to hear you still apply plaster, I will be doing this stuff until i'm 90 not because I need the money, I don't, but because I can, and more importantly it gives me pleasure to inform the new generation of young bucks. Best wishes, me brother from Scotland. kirk giordano plastering tips

[@josecanisales3491]

Hi Kirk, you mentioned "FixAll" what is it used for? When is it used? Thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jose, fix all is used for small patches as it sets very fast. Here’s wishing you and yours a happy new year. From the entire plastering Giordano Family

[@lippa2105]

Anyone can make anything look easy, especially if they’ve been doing it for a long time.

[@StuccoPlastering]

exzackory.

[@EvendimataE]

whicj masterial cracks less, is there something a bit flexible so it doesnt crack and doesnt have to be repaired again?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings Evendimata, I would suggest veneer plasters such as Diamond or Imperial, if you want more strength. You can buy these products at all plastering yards, Peace, love, and happiness being plastered Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@kidjetrecon7153]

My friend who usually mixes, I’ve found that he’s not in a good mood when the mud shows up to thick. Sits back with a grin on his face. I’m telling his pay check will reflect, I always lose batches when I’m on stilts. I tend to work alone way too much, peace music and no yakking is my favorite day.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kid, to each his own. I find if the mud is soupy, I tell my brother or son or whoever is mixing to simply tighten it up. If it's stiff, I say, add water to the next batch. Whatever is brought to me, I apply. I don't criticize. Instead, I advise for the next batch. Harmony and brotherhood for us make all of our jobs flow much better, mixed with a bit of laughter. Finger-pointing is a bad habit. 🤔

[@mxdoglives9133]

Is there a time limit after weld is applied that you must put plaster on?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy MX Dog, most bonding agents set in about 15 minutes, if it's still tacky that Okay also. Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world

[@darrylhaynes]

Another great teaching video why don't you post any more?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Darryl, thank you, we have over 800 and counting. I'm waiting for my son Jason to get back from Holiday as he films some of the repairs we do. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@supershev1888]

Kirk I'm from the UK. Have you ever used thistle multi finish plaster.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening John, yes I have used this veneer plaster before, it's more popular in the UK as it's made there. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@supershev1888]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thanks for your reply. I enjoy your videos very much. I like watching how things are done in different countries. I would like to see a video of your typical day. A day in the life type thing. Kind regards. John

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening John, we have a few of another day at the office, showing how we do indeed start the day out complete with going to the material yard and loading sand and cement. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@javalavva]

Hello! What's the closest US equivalent for Thistle Multi-Finish?

[@michaelinzitari5405]

Hey Kirk, I'm an electrician who is always-unfortunately-working on houses with lathe and plaster. Any tips on not making a mess when cutting in fixture boxes? Oh, btw, is that knob and tube wiring in that attic live?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Michael, I watch many electrical guys use Dremel's to cut the smallest cuts necessary, thus less patching. no, the knob and tube wiring was not live. best wishes, Sound advice for plastering issues from your favorite stucco geek

[@christo7105]

Kirk, how do you call the blade that you used?

[@StuccoPlastering]

alcapone212 Hi Al, the The vibrating Dremel Multi-Max I used had a Carbide Flush Cut blade on it. Best wishes, kirk giordano Plastering

[@christo7105]

Thank you very much

[@Ashroyer86]

Kirk, how can I prolong the life of a trowel? I will only do occasional work and do not want to spend $30-50 on a new trowel every job I do. Im concerned with them rusting.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, my friend. When done with it, dry it off and keep it in a dry location. It will never rust. Some guys apply a bit of oil on it, also.🤔 Here’s wishing you and yours a happy new year. From the entire plastering Giordano Family

[@philiposborn9141]

Any concerns of that plaster containing asbestos?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Phillip, I have no clue now or in the past, I do know it's not as bad as what's in stucco products, Lye.🤔

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Is this same technique for button board?😎

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Pale Rider Dude, the Button board is similar. The button board is simply sheetrocking with skins engineered to accept real plasters. The holes are for the plaster to mushroom through, for the sole purpose of making certain the plaster adheres stronger as it mushrooms through the backside. It was used a lot in the 1960's.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Rider Dude, it is. plus there are more videos in the description on this subject.

[@onesearcher100]

When you are working on ceiling you should be wearing safety glasses. Great videos!!

[@bobsum1745]

And test for asbestos, you moron you.

[@netzaruelas3071]

kirk im i plaster and alweis ask my self wy yuo dont use the square trowel tha is for concret and for finish back and the day maybe you guys use now the stucco is somting diferent but i like you video dont worry is my opinion due som diferent

[@StuccoPlastering]

Netza Ruelas Hello Ruelas dude, Good question, I used a square towel or technically a rectangular trowel for about 8 years then switched to the one you see me with in this video. I have been using this type for over 20 years, I like it thats all. Most plasterers around the world use rectangular trowel, The trowel In this video is made for swimming pools, concrete and or coved ceilings. I am possible the only fella who uses this trowel for plastering, no worries I have no need to be like everyone else but instead use the one I'm comfortable with, Again, great question. best wishes, kirk Giordano

[@irone93]

Thought Strutolite is only a base coat.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Irone, that's all I use it for, Cheers, kirk giordano Rendering

[@Excalibur-PR]

I would first fill the area with plaster gypsum wallboard then plastered....that will save time

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Evening Ben, thanks for the tip Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@wmpopper]

wallboard/sheetrock is not as fire resistant as plaster.

[@JB007SEXY]

Hay Kirk remember to use EAR MUFFS.!!! GREAT WORK THOUGH.;-)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Zeta, they would irritate me too much, but good tip Live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@wolfgangzeisig6313]

Add some vinegar to the mixture, it will slow down the setup.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Wolfgang and fellow plasterer, excellent tip, thank you. Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world

[@hardworker8048]

Good video, but you do not use mesh tape, soon you will see crack lines around the patching area, Just I am wondering..

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Hard worker dude, we are not using taping mud. We are using fast patch compounds, all needed is a bonding agent. Peace, love, and harmony to all Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

[@spencercolgan]

Kirk. In other videos, you refer to the boss of the company but, you start your videos with "...kirk Giordano plastering..." Aren't you the boss?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Spencer, actually the boss is me wife, I must earn enough to keep her in wine or I'm in trouble. cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@packleader1215]

When my remaining batch harden I just crumbled it again then added water to get it creamy again. SUCKS but I wanted to use all I've paid for. First time working with plaster powder.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, with gypsum, you can perhaps do this if it's not completely set, if it's on the wall you can spray water and bring the top surface back to work it a bit also.

[@markstanton2362]

why don't you tape the joints?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mark, there were no joints as there was no sheetrock, I did however hit the edges as well as the cedar wood fur strips with a bonding agent, to help the plaster adhere and remove any dust I may have missed with the vacuum. live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@jerrypolete5258]

Hello. I enjoy your videos but there is only one tip I would suggest. In pretty much every video you say several times How you can do it because your awesome etc. my only suggestion is to be a little humble, when people talk about how great they’re and know how to do everything it seems a bit arrogant. Besides that your videos are great.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jerry, thanks for the tip, Best wishes, Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks

[@kidjetrecon7153]

That alarm would go my way or the hard way.

[@StuccoPlastering]

It was in the way. next time I'll take your advice.

[@kidjetrecon7153]

@@StuccoPlastering I’m just enjoying your videos, I have very little plaster experience, I truly would love to learn more, I’m actually very good with any mud blade or trowels. It’s definitely an art. Trying to do jobs but myself isn’t easy.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Kid, it all takes practice.😉

[@kidjetrecon7153]

@@StuccoPlastering definitely you are best in your trade, My go to person passed away recently not 19, USG REPS aren’t what they used to be. You can read specks all day , can’t beat hands on experience, mine is conventional drywall