The right stucco for your home.

[@altprlife]

Thank you for these videos. I am learning a lot from them. I truly appreciate them. My mom's basement's wall is crumpling and other areas are cracking. Because of her low income I will assist her by repairing some areas on my own. I am a female and the videos have been very useful. I take notes while you talk so I can later go back to them. I plan on working on my mom's basement in the next few weeks so I am watching all your videos to learn from. Keep up the good work and I wish you in Delaware because we could use honest companies like yours. Thanks for these!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Aidigita, thank you, we are really transparent as a plastering company as it's common courtesy and wish to advise well. If you're low on funds as most folks are worldwide, the good news is cement plaster vs wood is extremely cost effective, or cheap to purchace. The real deal is learning how to apply and what kinds of cement plasters are best for your needs, Googling what you're doing should answer all those questions. I'm sure you will do well as both of my daughters caught on fast enough, tip your arm will feel like it's going to fall off within 15 minutes, this is normal, stop for a while then start again when your arm and shoulder feels rested, A cardinal sin is to think you are too weak to do this work, Even big men with arms the size of my legs when first starting can only spread stucco for about 20 to 40 minutes without feeling their arm is imploding, if this happens and it will, relax, then start again. Cheers, kirk giordano

[@Budwe15er]

I feel my comment was some what out of place for which I apologise .As what many can see your a skilled man who appreciates good workmanship.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Budwe15er, no worries brother, I'm also prone to judging a book by it's cover, theres no disgrace in this. A disgrace is not opening the book to read a page or two to see if this thought is justified, truth is sometimes it is. Cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@bumking4]

Undoubtedly a master of your craft, thanks for the constant uploads Kirk and family! Have been watching your stuff for years and really helps me better understand the trade and the materials that go with it, your dedication is not unnoticed!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening A R Diaz, thank you, strange to think we have been posting these how to video's for 6 years, man, time sure does go by fast, sort of like toilet paper the closer you get to the end the faster it goes. But, before i pop me clogs I'll show all I know about plaster and stucco for the next generation. cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@michaelnasa5102]

You're a legend Kirk. Keep up the good work!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Just Creative, this coming from such a creative person is a super groovy comment, thank you, kirk giordano Plastering

[@OCCUPYRENOMAN]

Thanks Kirk for the info, you have taught a DIY a lot. Keep making the videos, it is helpful.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy SURFER HIPPY DUDE, no problemo, Cheers, Kirk giordano Plastering

[@michaeld9629]

you're absolutely right Kurt if you have an unstable Foundation or place you're going to have stress fractures in NE Portland type cement you render lime plaster is a little more forgiving especially with the addition of fibers. one of the industry's remedy to this age-old problem was the EIFS systems. however these products take a tremendous amount of energy and resources versus yield and sustainability aspects. and then you have durability issues so where you may gain an advantage with EIFS compromise overall structural strength. many contractors here would either mechanically fastened or clad through a polymer-based adhesion extruded polystyrene to the block to help remedy these issues. I could imagine any type cinder block stucco application in the state of California would be risky my goodness with all the earthquakes you guys have out there I'm surprised there's a stucco home doesn't have fractures and cracks but I bet it keeps you guys busy. :) cheers Michael D

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Michael D, yes, this BMI cement plaster is the way to go on some homes that I can see are on faults or are moving for what ever reason. Usually it's underground streams that move them like what you see in this video. Alameda has many of these streams under homes, sometimes I just have to see the degree of hairlineing to realize this is going on. Here in California they a few brick or cinderblock homes built in the last 100 years, no doubt from the S.F. earth quack of 1906, but I have stuccoed my share that were pre that time. Here in California all that is necessary is to clean the bricks or cinder blocks apply a bonding agent if painted, than apply a coat of stucco. Best wishes, Kirk giordano

[@M6MDR]

Brilliant videos. Every one of them. Thank you for taking the time to make and share them. I'm about to build a concrete block wall so these are very helpful!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hello Tumbleweed dude, thank you,best wishes with that wall too, kirk giordano Plastering

[@drmorb]

Hello Kirk, thanks very much for your outstanding educational efforts. I have my trowels etc ready to give stucco a shot but as you say 70% is choosing the right material. I have a FL room in St Augustine that was an addition ie 2 walls wood and 2 walls old exterior block house which are painted. I demoed the wood walls which were compromised and just had cinder block columns replace that, as there will be 3 sliding doors installed. DImensions are 22' x 10' x 9'. The sliders and an open archway eat up a lot of wall and leave about 400 sq ft to be rendered. What I'd like to do is stucco the interior of the room ala a man cave/high traffic room as it will be the exit point to the patio outside. I haven't come across a specific video where you do this out of the about 10+ hours I've enjoyed:) From what I understand, I'll at least need a bonding agent over the two painted walls but likely not need any lath. My question is what reasonably priced material would be suitable and do I need to prepare the new bare block walls with anything? LLAP:)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Dude, thank you, if it were me I'd used a veneer basecoat plaster see video below Live long and plaster teaching repairing your number 1 investment, your home kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mQaqqdmL6Hhas

[@Squeegee_Gang]

I posted a question on another of your videos but this one answered it perfectly.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Morning Edward, thats our job as Plastering messengers. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@xristoszailis2436]

mister kirk congratulations for your creativity. I m enjoying to watching your videos. I can not understand everything you say ( my english is not very good) but the picture are thousands of words. I am drywall professional. congratulations again from Greece.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Xristos Dude my fellow craftsman's from Greece, thank you live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@brikkijim]

Been using that stuff for 26 years. Very durable!! Northeast. Yes basecoat behind acrylic stucco

[@StuccoPlastering]

Greetings James, thank you Peace, love, and happiness staying plastered Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts

[@williamskrainski8407]

Do you use a bonding agent with this stuff guys?

[@als4817]

Thanks for posting !

[@Alkame1]

Hi Kirk and Jason, I'm about to do a scratch coat on a adobe house. Would recommend bmi 690 over traditional scratch coat that's just cement and sand? I don't have a huge budget but want the best stucco possible for my home.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@Alkame1 this material is the best, one gets what they pay for.

[@neckarsulme]

you are an awesome teacher, I have learned so much from you....thanks!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Neck dude , thank you, you my friend certainly have a wonderful way with words Live long and Plaster teaching repairing your number 1 investment your home

[@als4817]

Same

[@meradu2]

Nice work and yes you don’t need to be in a hurry love your videos funny once I start watching it’s hard for me to stop looking ,good information

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good evening Radu, thank you, my friend. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of, “Plastering.” 😏 With over 800 educational and free KZbin videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me,” and my son, “Jason,” the bearded plasterer.😉

[@83MASADA]

Hi again, you just answer my question: Santa Barbara’s mission finish!!! Great.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Chef, cool beans daddieo Live long and Plaster Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@SuperBaggerboy]

the bob Ross of stucco

[@davemcdonald8790]

We’re gonna stucco some pretty trees over here!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mark, thank you, for those kind words.🍾

[@SuperBaggerboy]

@Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Hi Kirk! Do you do work in the central valley?

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@SuperBaggerboy Hi mark, I had to google that is, no, you're 4 hours each way, 🍾

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@SuperBaggerboy Howdy mark, sorry but no, it's a 4-hour drive each way.🍾

[@hirimabiff8030]

your the man love your vids, any tips for ICF parging havin a hard time finding solid info

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening hirim abiff, thank you, try watching these video's below they should give you an idea of how it's done. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYSkcmRnqJV1htU kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqe0iWuMpqaoo6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXqyZZeinNuXr6c Cheers, Kirk giordano Plastering

[@Atr42Greasemonkey]

Hi Kirk appreciate how you take the time to teach us your methods. I live in Guam and most property’s here are concrete. I haven’t seen the video or if you’ve made one. I’m removing popcorn paint from my concrete ceiling and the wood imperfection from when molded are very visible. Any techniques to smooth these finishes out? Thanks again.

[@eilselnnawilliams6157]

I have a stucco house in MN. Constant fluctuation from just the freeze thaw cycle. My house is showing verticals cracks thru paint down by brick which is the bottom base. I intended to paint but wondering if it’s gonna take more to cover. I guess I’m not looking to spend lots as I do intend to sell next year. But what I do I’d like to do well. I’ve been thinking about and toying with ideas like adding clay and plaster to concrete to make more pliable and able to smear on. Is that a thing? I’m a painter of acrylic on canvas and have don’t my own stuff on interior walls that worked. Thanks for a reply! BTW I’ve watched several of your vids which have given a diyer like me hope that I can do this stuff! Thnx

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Eilse, your welcome and best wishes, 👨‍🏫

[@eilselnnawilliams6157]

Have you ever mixed clay into cement?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Eil, no, as clay is much weaker than stucco; What is stucco? It's usually Portland cement mixed with sand. Whats Concerte? It's usually Portland cement mixed with rocks. What's Cement? Cement is the binder, or you can call it an "adhesive or additive" that binds the materials.👩

[@ernestogomez6075]

Hey Kirk didn't you show that house on another video? I think you were doing samples on SBMF

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Ernesto Gomez, dude, you have been paying attention, we did a sample 3 or 4 years ago on this home. cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@emananay1]

Good vid as always

[@StuccoPlastering]

evening emananay1, thank you brother, cheers, kirk giordano

[@betobeto7903]

been looking at your vedios and you do an awsome job! Question, not sure I it was clear on which stucco would be best for my house, I am assuming its the one on your this vedio but what would you use for your own house or what would you recommend a good freind to use without haveing easier and less work in mind? "lol"

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy, Sika's BMI stucco speaks for itself, they don't need my opinion. 👨🏻‍🔬

[@MrTruthislight]

Hi Kirk, why do I get streaks when using sponge float on skim job with dragging for rough finish. Not letting dry enough before hitting it with sponge? Wrong sponge? Mortar not course enough. Can't figure out. Can u tell me what could be reason. Also how often should you rinse mud from sponge?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy MrTruthislight, some finishes don't have the float lines, so when we are matching one of these finishes or I simply don't wish to leave float marks, an example would be matching a light dash finish there are no float marks. How you remove the float marks or lines is quite easy, first float as usual, then come back to the areas where you can still see the marks, clean you float well allow only a minimum or water on it, I tap the float in the inner bucket to remove the excess water myself, then with the somewhat dryer float lightly hit these areas again with a sweeping motions that barely touches the stucco to remove just the float lines, Takes a bit of practice. Cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@MrTruthislight]

+Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips Thanks very much Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

no worries, Kirk

[@tommy_tater9951]

Great videos Kirk! It's great to learn from someone with knowledge and experience. I wished you worked in Chicago; I have a nightmare job where I am thinking of doing some brick rendering on myself; because everyone I try to get out to do repairs looks at me like I'm crazy. I live in a building which is 100+ years old and so is the building next to me, which is only 13-14" away. Both buildings have and need some major brick repair. The buildings are 3 stories high, the worst wear is at the bottom of the walls due to water damage that has leaked down because of leaking gutters, which are now fixed. Any ideas or tips to do or make this job easier? I am planning on doing as far as I can reach on the bottom, maybe build a couple wooden 2x4 ladders, 12" wide and work my way up to the second floor. The problem is there isn't much room to work, I wish I was skinnier for this work. You can't bend over in this space, but there is enough room to bend sideways. I will probably start this next spring after making a plan of attack. So far, here's what I am thinking of doing. Remove loose debris with power washer, if I can get in there with it. Next, use some type of bonding agent and figure out what type of stucco cement to use. I know this is going to be a painfully slow process, but dems is da brakes! Thanks for any suggestions...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Tommy, I'm very fond of proper scaffolding myself, sure it cost but if you fall you're out possibly a year that is more than you would have paid for the proper staging. cheers, Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos

[@monizplasteringllcyahoocom]

real nice work done

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy [e-mail], thank you, always nice to here from my fellow plasterers, Best wishes, with all your projects, kirk giordano Plasterijng

[@frankdelvecchio686]

Hey Kirk just wondering about how long does it take for block joints to disappear after 2 coats of plaster with Portland /lyme/25 sand.it seems to be disappearing more and more as time goes on which only has been about 4days

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Frank, cinder block grout lines should become invisible when the skim coat dries, If you did two coats the same applies, If when wet they appear the coat or coats are too thin, Best wishes, kirk giordano plastering

[@eliascavadas4523]

Ηi Kirk !!! Could you use instead of lime, a resin compound in a ratio water: resin = 1:3 ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Elias, no clue as to what you mean, sorry.🍾

[@da1193]

Hello Kirk, THANKS so much for all your videos. I've been binge watching to find a solution and my head is spinning! Do you have a ratios for a mix that could be used to cover underground EPS foam on a basement foundation? The foundation is 1887 rubble (random rocks discarded from the still active mines- yes, we can still feel the blasts - like mini earthquakes) on a hill with heavy snow in the winters, in an area remote enough that products like BMI 690 are not stocked and shipping costs more than the product. Sand, rock and portland cement are readily available, and I can get most additives from the internet (often with your link on Amazon - but can't find aluminite!). I am also sending an email with details, pics and phone, since you said you would rather talk than write. Thanks so VERY Much!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good Afternoon, I'd recommend rapid set stucco it sets fast and sells at hjome depots best wishes, Sound advice for plastering issues from your favorite stucco geek

[@frankdelvecchio686]

by the way love the videos,great work

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Frank, thank you, cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@thomasmartinez3085]

hello kirk is it possible to install this product over a painted surface that is prepped and has a weld Crete bonding agent? thanks again kirk you are a true professional!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy thomas Dude, absolutely, Live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

[@ozgurlugeyolculuk3627]

ustam Çok güzel işin var ona birşey demiyorum uygulaman süper anca maşallah çok konuşıyorsun üstadım

[@StuccoPlastering]

Tolga Tekir, Yorumlarınız için teşekkür ederiz ve güzel bir gün , arkadaşım , Kirk giordano

[@ابوعادلالعيسى-ه5ن]

Thank you very much .. fallopian very useful

[@StuccoPlastering]

+‫ابو عادل القحطاني‬‎d fallopian here in the U.S. as I recalled reading once were the physical parts of a female, Not sure what the meaning is from your choice of words, However, no worries, kirk giordano

[@TarzanArmani007]

Question. Do you put da lime in da coconut? If so, then what?

[@StuccoPlastering]

You mix em both together, then you drink en all up, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJacaYicm8mBZ5o/. 🍾 Ya mon

[@Truth-Seeker777]

What would I use to skim coat over Permabase for exterior use?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mato, Permabase is a kind of cement board, this BMI 690 is the best for that as it has lime and fiberglass mesh in it. Google plastering yards near me such as, Westside Building Materials.🤙

[@Truth-Seeker777]

@@StuccoPlastering I don’t think I can get that in South Dakota. What about Quekrete scratch and brown base coat with mortar grade fiber mesh tape over the seems?

[@dimitrivergon61]

Great video..

[@StuccoPlastering]

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

[@macplastering]

used fibers in render here it does work well :)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy mac plastering, yea, i have found it cost about the same and does add some structural strength, the location of this home demands it, Cheers, Kirk giordano

[@Joebunkyss1]

3:33....the plank in the background is in no way safe being like that....it should be at least 6 inches over the steel beam in case id slips.....just sayin...saftey first dude. as for the cracked stucco.....thats an actual look....if its rocklime its strong as.....the cracking doesnt look like its running....i hate seeing every little house get rendered.....modern.....they lose their carachter....exept when they have none to begin with.....and there is no shortage of those......anyhow.....nice vid......informative as ever.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Scott dude, this is not the first time nor will it be the last time that the planks will be set more or less than perfect, that area was not yet set properly as there was only one plank, I need at least two as I hate working on just one. Cheers, kirk giordano

[@oneofmany1087]

When do you use a expansion joint?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Betty, if there is a wall with no openings every 10 feet. Cheers and have a good and healthy new year, Kirk and Jason giordano

[@kzarlopez1819]

LMAO idk what was funnier ..the expectation of him knowing the right answer or the shock you got to the answer he gave you lmao or both.... hahahahaha

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Kzar, LOL, that's my pal John, he's got an abundance of attitude, so naturally, I have to mess with him. There really wasn't a right or wrong answer.😉 Kirk’s 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

[@kzarlopez1819]

@@StuccoPlastering I kinda figured it was more or so something like that. Must be fun hanging and getting to work with friends all while getting tje job done . I appreciate all your videos and the amount of knowledge in them.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Kzar, no one is easier to tease than my pal old 'John" as he takes things s'ooooo seriously, to the point of it being funny as hell. Kirk giordano plastering

[@user-pwfus]

Aren't you suppose to wet the wall before you plaster it?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Yes, this helps with the mechanical bond.😉

[@johnfarren6173]

Does it got lime in it

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening John, yes, in fact, more than 80 percent of most cement plasters. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@johnperkins8895]

Can you add a little bit of acrylic paint to the mix to keep it from cracking?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening John, no, by adding paint to any stucco mix, you would destroy the integrity or strength of the stucco. In theory, it's a good question. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

[@2skulls415]

Hey Kirk can you give a ballpark figure for on how much is cost to do that job??? My house looks around the same size . Thx bro

[@veronicanino4827]

is it wrong to use stucco on a mobile home?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon Vero, yes it's a bit foolish for too many reasons to mention here. cheers, kirk giordano rendering

[@oskarbjornstad877]

I am shocked, SHOCKED, to find out something is outlawed in California

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Oskar, exzackory. Kirk giordano Plastering

[@michaeld9629]

pardon my typo (Kurt) Kirk.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Michael D, no worries call me anything just not collect or late for dinner, Cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thats a fact, or whats it's like not owning your own cell phone at 3 years old? It must be a traumatic mental nightmare to be in third grade and be harassed by the other kids for this reason alone. Cheers, Kirk giordano

[@esaocruz108]

. where you find that kind scaffold

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Esao, usually you find it at plasrtering material yards such as Westside or Cal Ply you can even order on Amazon Live long and plaster Jason and I will teach you, “how to render a wall.”

[@esaocruz108]

Thank you ,thanks for answer me.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Esao, no worries my friend Live long and plaster Plastering and repair tips for your home

[@CuntyMcGinty]

Just came to say.. 'LUUUII'!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Pete Holder, I'll tell big luuuu, you said howdy, that might bring on a rare and occasional smile. we all need a little bit of love. cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@CuntyMcGinty]

+Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips That we do:)

[@myronsmith2114]

just subscribed

[@joelruiz5282]

Why don’t you use mesh ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Joel, the cost of embedding mesh on any home is too expensive for 99% of customers in this area, so I don't push this additional work. 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.💃

[@Budwe15er]

God this guy can talk.I bet he charges for his time waiting.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Budwe15er, you would think so, however, my time for you and the 20,000 comments I have answered on this KZbin channel, and on my private e-mail are answered for free, nor am I paid by any companies whose products we show and explain how to use. My pay is the pleasure I get from my hobbie of teaching, this pay is far beyond measurement in money. Cheers, Kirk giordano Plastering

[@ابوعادلالعيسى-ه5ن]

أكثر من رائع ..

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning ‫ابو عادل القحطاني ‎ thanks for stopping by, Cheers, kirk giordano Plastering

[@luisperez-gj4ho]

vocal cords....lol...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning luis perez, John is a smart guy and technically he may be right, but it was a funny answer. cheers, kirk giordano

[@elalbatroz3639]

👍🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good afternoon, Albatroz, 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.💃

[@luisperez-gj4ho]

where's luuuuuuuu?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning luis perez, there was no more work to be done so he left with my other guy, Cheers, kirk giordano

[@thienphan5872]

Talk but get the work done "cause you have lots todo men.......

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Thien Phan Dude, man. you're a strict boss. Cheers. Kirk Giordano Plastering

[@shainbradford7946]

Err

[@StuccoPlastering]

I agree.

[@georgievvladimir]

100 year house in a 300 year country :D

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning dude, just the facts. Best wishes, Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

LOL :-)

[@StuccoPlastering]

+Peter “Jdcap26” Agostini, evening Peter, dude, is that a new look? it's working, Cheers, kirk giordano plastering

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

+Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips why yes , my dinosaur hunting gear , lol. ;-)

[@StuccoPlastering]

why can't they talk? kirk

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

cause they are dead.

[@StuccoPlastering]

exzackory, kirk giordano

[@shainbradford7946]

We e

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans daddieo. 🫘

[@myronsmith2114]

Unfortunately Trump is going to take your workers

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Myron, thanks for the heads up, Best wishes, Kirk & Jason’s stucco repair video’s

[@myronsmith2114]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thanks for spreading the knowledge

[@annikahardcastle403]

This is nothing compared to what i have.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cool beans daddieo, thank you for letting me know, I think.🍾