Stucco concrete retaining walls.
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Stucco concrete retaining walls.
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Hello ladies and gentlemen; we were called out to stucco over this concrete retaining wall to help remove most of the form board lines and other imperfections.
We spread a hydraulic plaster called Eisenwall to give the color tan to these exterior walls.
I am explaining the thickness necessary so that when it rains and saturates the walls, almost all of the imperfections in this concrete wall will no longer be visible.
Also, there’s no need to attach any stucco lath or nettings, as this concrete wall is porous.
For example, red bricks are porous. When it rains, they darken when wet as they absorb the rainwater; when the dryer condition returns, the brick dries again to its natural color.
Stucco adheres best to clean porous substrates like concrete walls by a mechanical bond; that’s where two substrates bond together.
Like the existing cement retaining wall in this video is moist or wet, by a garden hose and the new stucco, which is also naturally wet aboard into one, this is proven by the test to time to be the strongest bond known to man.
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@mynameIan 2 жыл бұрын
You’re teaching an entire planet. Excellent work.
@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Ian, that's the idea as ole, kirk ain't going to last forever, we need some new blood.😏
@ericrankin4666 Жыл бұрын
@@StuccoPlastering I’m having an issues stuccoing a concrete wall. After about 90 mins I noticed about 25-30 bubbles blistering under the type s I used. I prepped the wall as normal with my pressure washer and I soaked it down really well and I added a few cups of lime to each 80lb bag of premix type s (just add water type). I even used some quikrete bonding agent and Lehigh type s with a little extra lime on another wall and the same thing no happened . Any ideas? I’m not sure if I soaked the wall too much or what it is.. after the stucco dries those blisters split open and now I have to patch them all. The other thingg to note is that it’s s brand new house about 4-5 month old concrete foundation about 8 feet tall on the back of the house. 3’ on front. Would the newer concrete walls create an issue like that? appreciate your help and I watch all your vids.I’m a brick mason but not an everyday stucco guy as I’m in the northeast in Massachusetts and it’s not super prevalent out here.
@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын
Howdy Eric, two ways to guarantee brown or skim coat bubbling. If the walls are too wet, plus when the stucco was applied, there was not enough pressure when you troweled it on. This causes the plaster to sag or not adhere. Then when you hit it with a darby, the trapped air creates the bubbles. However, the good news is when you get this bubbling going on, leave it alone for a while, the weather dictates how long. Then hard rubber float the wall with either a hard rubber or polyurethane float. This compresses the stucco pushing the excess air out. Naturally, you applied the bonding agent to the wall and not in the mix? If necessary, type in how to hard rubber float a wall on our channel.💃🏻
@ericrankin4666 Жыл бұрын
@@StuccoPlastering thanks for the advise I really appreciate it. I’ve stuccod foundations before and never had an issue like this. It’s almost like quarter sized bubbles start appearing everywhere after about an hour. I was thinking maybe the newer concrete foundation was releasing gas or something lol. And I applied the paint on quikrete binding agent and after seeing the bubbling I went to my local masonry yard and picked up the best bonding agent they had because they didn’t carry weldcrete which I wanted. The same issue still occurred. Both products I applied and let dry for a few hours and I even tried to put some k88 acrylic admix into the mix which just makes it a bit stickier and workable. I tried it with and without that admixture same issue. Do you normally apply bonding agents on to your concrete walls before you stucco or only under special circumstances? I will definitely try the hard rubber float technique. Lastly, if you applied bonding agents what is the water protocol ? Do you still mist the walls over the weldcrete ? Do you mist before applying weldcrete ? The quikrete bonding agent just says to apply and let dry before applying your stucco.
@hatzlmike1 4 жыл бұрын
When I get frustrated with all the other politics, fuss, etc.....i click to Kirk to get my soul back to work flow. Plasters own thines nature, then cures to hardness. It is like explaining feeling in therapy.
@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Mike, I sho-nuff like your style, Plastering is sort of Zen-Like to me at the end of the day, sure I'm often tired, but relaxed from everyday nonsense that dont add up to nothing important. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZfaq with over 800 videos.
@carlosavila.291 Ай бұрын
Truth
@D0csavage1 7 жыл бұрын
My grandfather who was a carpenter used to say "The sign of a good tradesman, he always cleans up after his mess." Nice neat job.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Good evening Savage dude, your grandfather was a very wise man Live long and plaster teaching plastering video’s
@rokpodlogar6062 6 жыл бұрын
much respect for hard working guys out on the field. people tend to ignore how much toll does this take on the body over the years. lookin fit. stay healthy.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Rok Dude, this was easy peasy lemon squeezy Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering info to all interested
@EXTREMEPRO_PL 7 жыл бұрын
And hallo from Poland! 🇵🇱 Thanks for all your videos.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Pro Dude from Poland, no worries and thank you Live long and plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s
@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb 7 жыл бұрын
The cracks are not stress cracks from pressure of the backfill. They are shrinkage cracks caused when the concrete cured. The wall has insufficient control joints, so cracking was inevitable. Same principle applies with any concrete structure.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Arthur, dude, exzackory Live long and plaster how to repair their number 1 investment
@charlievanwinkle9681 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kirk I refinish recap concrete as part of my trades. I ve been literally pacing the floors because a customer approached us when we were working at her home. She was around us quite a bit. She texted me after work she is covid positive. That's another story and I pray for her and my crew. Needless to say I am anxious and can't work until my crew and me get our tests results to clear to go back to work. I started watching trades videos and landed on your family's videos. It calmed me and lifted my spirits I too like my trades and my family of brothers I get to work with. Thank you for sharing and God bless your family and crews Charlie Van Winkle
@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын
Evening Charlie, my brother, thank you. A homeowner with covid hangs around you all day, then texts you after you're done for the day with this news. 🤷😡 I wouldn't worry over it, be aware and concerned, sure. We're cement men. Our lungs are so full of other toxins there no room for covid.😏 Seriously, if you strong enough to do cement work, you more than likely have a healthy immune system. Your healthy red blood cell should grab/handcuff the covid virus and takes the germs directly to the colin to be sent to the sewer where it belongs.🤔 Note: to all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk Giordano Plastering
@manjichromagnon5480 2 жыл бұрын
99.98% chance of recovery is nothing to be scared of. Be more healthy and worry less and you'll be good
@jjooeegg1 7 жыл бұрын
I'm not even doing any plastering but watched a few vids because the Kirk guy is such a good teacher and so likeable . I even subscribed .
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Evening JJ Dude, thank you, I definitely like your style. Live long and Plaster Giordano’s plastering and stucco wisdom videos
@Guardducks 7 жыл бұрын
I know someone who slept like a baby that night . Great work as always props to all especially Louuu who was doing all the mixing .
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Duck Dude, Louuuu always has to work the hardest, life of a plaster tender, I tended plaster myself for many years myself, so been there Live long and plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s
@MaxPowers 4 жыл бұрын
With all his tools, Kirk is like the Terminator of Plastering.
@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Max Dude, I like that expression, thank you. Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of KZfaq. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 Kirk and Jason Giordano Plastering
@Factory928AC 6 жыл бұрын
KZfaq plaster god. I remember these good ole days of plastering and when you said your not setting up scaffolding I laughed! Mixing mud, floating and being the lower guy on the wall, I hated it all untill I got paid and stepped back to be proud of what we did. Good job Kirk. 99% of people always forget to mist the wall when starting! Main reason why u always see the joint lines. You guys killed it here !
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Andy Cruz, dude, I like your style. Your right the necessity of creating a mechanical suction bond is more important than getting it done, as no mechanical bond created by the water misting all our pretty work falls off in under ten years then old Kirk has to go back and plaster it again, but this time for free. Plus your spot on, the joints do ghost through, you have a true plasterers gift for knowing stuff that matters. Live long and Plaster Teaching the world how to plaster one Vimeo Video at a time.
@165Dash 3 жыл бұрын
Kirk! The rare man who can talk and chew mud at the same time! I always learn something.
@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын
Good evening Dash dude, I thought everyone could do that, LOL.😉
@kristinekoski7345 3 жыл бұрын
Haha ,,,so right
@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын
@@kristinekoski7345 Too funny my friends, I believe the word is gum. Stucco tastes horrible and yes it's gotten in my mouth a few times. 🍻
@randyolsen4050 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kirk for putting your videos up for the world to benefit. Any easy tell you’re a pro is you choose to wear a white shirt while working with building materials and never get a speck of dirt on yourself.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Randy, thank you and cheers, Live long and plaster, Teaching plastering tips with proper techniques
@helenplathe2709 6 жыл бұрын
Very smart and it shows he has tons and many years of brilliant experience. The BEST TEACHER.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Helen, your the best Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano
@toddedmondson7987 6 жыл бұрын
Don't be afraid to put additional ads in long videos like this one. Your videos are great!
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Todd, we don't place ads in our video's, or do you mean at the end where we talk about the Amazon site? Live long and plaster Do’s and don’t of plastering’s leading expert
@toddedmondson7987 6 жыл бұрын
I was referring to KZfaq ads. I know KZfaq pays you more when ads play intermittently during videos. I figure you already know, just encouraging you to not be afraid to add an additional ad somewhere in the middle of a 20 min video. In a way it can break a video up, which can be a good thing. I am use to seeing the ads in videos and I like the idea that you have the potential to earn more income when I view an ad. Either way, keep up the good work! You guys have stepped up the quality of your videos and it is showing. God Bless! (Encouragement) Keep your eye single brother, so that your whole body will be full of light!
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Todd, thank you my brother. Live long and Plaster Teaching the world how to plaster one Video at a time. Images of Kirk Giordano’s plastering work
@RajaTheBengalCat 6 жыл бұрын
This man knows his plaster..👍👍
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon raja, thank you, it's all about time and a love the trade. Best wishes, Kirk and Jason giordano
@Sharkizzmom 7 жыл бұрын
You make everything look so easy! You're very knowledgeable. Love your videos!! I'm a woman who could watch you work all day, kind of therapeutic almost. Thanks to you, I made and plastered my own 10 person seating wall. Looks awesome by the pool. Please keep teaching us, love ya Kirk!
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Shark mom, thank you, sound like an invitation to a pool party, Live long and plaster Stucco/Plastering images and teaching video’s
@richnflow3708 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kirk and family ,i have just a couple of things i have learned from 30 years of construction is that when you work with concrete you have to control the curing time so it don't cure to quick because if it cures too quick it will crack due to shrinkage ,so we have to maintain a certain amount of moisture content until it is cured (from green stage to cured) and when i was an apprentice bricklayer i was told not too mix the mortar (mud) to long because it would introduce too much air into the mixture compromising the strength ,i really enjoy watching your videos i love to learn more about the use of materials and the method of application, keep em coming :)
@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын
Howdy Rich and flow Dude, all true. For us, plastering is 30% of the picture, the other 70 percent is material knowledge and set times mixed with current weather conditions. 🍺 Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to ”Plastering .” Created by Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing over 800 free, “how-to videos.”
@chadmyers4432 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro- can’t get enough of your style and class~ Grazie!
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Evening Chad, man, that comment is working, thank you Cheers, peace & harmony Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks
@jkoorts 7 жыл бұрын
you are a master builder. Cheers from south africa
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Jacques Dude I like your style with words Live long and plaster Stucco/Plastering images and teaching video’s
@josebenitez3732 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. You make it so matter-of-fact and doable for everyone. You are so right, drainage is really the most important part of retaining wall construction. It's importance can not be stressed! No matter how you engineer the wall, you are betting on overturing failure or slippage. I recommend something like Keystone blocks. If it fails all you have is some dirt, stone, geotextile and blocks to pick up as opposed to a full on concrete wall, footing demolition and rebuild. I'm sure I'll get hell for this, but to each his own. Again, kudos on the video. Enjoy.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Jose Dude, thank you, you and I are only as good as what we have to work with, best wishes, Live long and plaster Kirk and Jason’s plastering pearls of wisdom
@dadatv1961 6 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. Great work. It's heartening to hear a craftsman take such pride in his work.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Dada TV, thank you my frioend. Live long and Plaster Stucco Stuff by the plasterer who can fix any disaster
@gulllllll1 4 жыл бұрын
I need to get myself to the US to Do some plastering . Easy money . In Australia we have to rule every wall flat with a straight edge within 3 millimetres . Float and then sponge to give it a completely flat look even in the side light there is no blemishes , hard work . I like these rolling walls with a hacienda look , kinda like how they do it in Venice . Looks cool .
@tonytony7143 7 жыл бұрын
great outfit Lou!!!!👍👍👍
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Tony, that's big louuuuu's going out look also. Live long and plaster stucco images and teaching videos
@peevxwm1203 5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love to watch this guy’s video every time. Great explanation!
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Evening Peev Dude, thank you, that camment makes my evening. Cheers, peace & harmony, Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks
@michelelanni9205 6 жыл бұрын
You guys were lucky working in the shade on a beautiful californian weather Beautiful job by the way
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Michele, indeed we are fortunate with weather on our side. I have also worked in the snow and extrem heat, just not this day. Live long and plaster Plastering and repair tips for your home
@michelgagnon427 6 жыл бұрын
Nice Jobs guys. I am a cement finisher in Quebec City, QC, Canada. I have my small company ''Crepi Michel Gagnon'' and I do stucco, acrylic all summer long. I do mainly acrylic on house foundations. I use Dryvit products for base coat and finish. I use also some product from Adex. Thank You for all these great videos! You are doing a great team.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Michel Gagnon, thank you, coming from another plastering expect that's quite the compliment. I've been in this trade so long I can tell an expert just by his words, and you my frind are that expert, best wishes with your plastering busimnrss. Live long and plaster Kirk and Jason’s plastering pearls of wisdom
@shogunMR 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your videos ... I learned a lot from your videos now im about to do the wall on the house from the ground up to the siding 3ft by 30ft wide its chipping off of the block, ive chipped it all off and then power washed it. used an adhesive now im wating for it to dry and im following your instructions .... I appreciate the help. thanks im Mike. Oh My cousin said you look like Gordan Ramsey :)
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Shogun, thank you and best wishes, Live long and plaster Plastering and repair tips for your home
@jjjj5452 5 жыл бұрын
i like board formed concrete, has a rustic yet modern feel to it
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Aloha JJ, atta boy, I too like that look as it's far from perfect, but cool looking with old world charm instead. Getting plastered with Kirk Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice
@heckjustdoit.6934 3 жыл бұрын
Kirk, Silver surfer here it was pleasure to let you used my board as a trowel, just make sure you bring it back!!..
@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Hector, no problemo. 😉 Our unique plastering Tip: all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering
@soupinabasket1 7 жыл бұрын
Kirk try rendering ( applying mud ) from right to left (left to right for southpaws). What we call "Setting" ( think you call it veneer, skimming ...)left to right. When rendering you will always be pulling into your previous render, basically reducing the amount dropping onto the floor considerably. I weep when i see the render falling on the floor. Love your vids, from another plasterer that never stops learning.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Soup in a basket me fellow plasterer, I hate to say it but I have had to let guys go who had the habit of dropping more mud than they could apply, I used to scream sounds like cows shitting on flat rocks, man that makes for a long day as I also do clean up and nothing worse that having to pick up plaster from journeymen who haven't learned how to keep the mud or muck on the walls. On a radius I can understand dropping some mud as the trowel is used diagonally but on flat wall where a trowel is used horizontally there's no excuse for dropping mud. Live long and plaster Stucco/Plastering images and teaching video’s
@kylesmith7345 Жыл бұрын
Looooooou! Kirk is so enjoyable to watch while he teaches you. Thanks for sharing your skills with us!
@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын
Howdy Kyle, man, that comment is working, thank you. 🍻
@frednowicki7355 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video from you Kirk ! Thank you for sharing your skills !
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Atta Boy Fred, thank you Live long and plaster Do’s and don’t of plastering’s leading expert
@blairwise3339 6 жыл бұрын
As always I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos. With some guys when you watch a long video you want to cut your own head off because you're thinking wow can this guy say absolutely nothing in a thousand words or more, on the other hand I love the length of your videos because they're constant information. I am mostly a painter interior and exterior but I have to make repairs on stucco and plaster and whatnot on occasion and I always search through your videos to find what I need. Thanks again.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Bliar Wise, you are indeed a wise man, by that comment you have beccome my nnewest and bestest pal. Live long and plaster Teaching do’s and don’t of plastering and stucco work
@crochetcomfort1654 7 жыл бұрын
thanks for your reply. after i messaged you i realized how many people must message you. so thanks for taking the time to answer me. my husband and i are making our daughters double garage into a studio apt for us. and discovered some stucco issues. i will research your archives for direction. thanks again, jeanniep
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Crochet, no worries, happy to be of assistance. Live long and plaster stucco images and teaching videos
@franklempka2159 5 жыл бұрын
I can do many things in construction, to fussy to do what you do, it is mesmerizing, great job kid!
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Frank, funny, this is my favorite thing to do. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sharing stucco wisdom with Kirk Giordano plastering
@Jimmy-sp2dy 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a taper for 20 years , and I learn how to do stucco work and how to use hawk and trowel lol , you are bad ass ..
@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын
Howdy Jimmy, thank you.😉
@andrewgallagher3764 6 жыл бұрын
Accidentally deleted my original comment about the limestone retaining wall. But luckily a decided to screen shot your reply haha Thankyou for your reply!
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Andrew, cool beans daddio plaster it’s everywhere you want to be Sharing DIY Plastering tips from Giordano Plastering
@ronsakamoto9106 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job as always Kirk.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
HowdyRon, Dude, thank you my friend for those kind words Live long and plaster Kirk’s stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@CuntyMcGinty 5 жыл бұрын
Came for a LOUUU!!, wasn't disappointed
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Pete, big louuuuu was working his arse off in this one. Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips
@dannyg.781 7 жыл бұрын
Man!!! Great job guys!! Best plaster videos!!!!
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Dan Dude, you my friend have a great style of words Live long and plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s
@SidneyPratt 6 жыл бұрын
Very good, thanks.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Evening Sid, thank you Live long, and plaster Mastering Plastering
@stuffa01 4 жыл бұрын
WOW, Your a true Master of your Craft! Amazing!
@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Adam, thank you, my friend. Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of KZfaq. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 Kirk and Jason Giordano Plastering
@friskelglass7676 6 жыл бұрын
thank you
@cipher2 5 жыл бұрын
Captain Kirk, live long and plaster!!!
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Cipher, thank you will do. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sharing stucco wisdom with Kirk Giordano plastering
@davefreeman1499 3 жыл бұрын
Hey kirk love your videos bro.Keep the good vibes flowing.
@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Dave Dude, thank you, will do.😉 Our unique plastering Tip: all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk & Jason Giordano Plastering
@mikejustice1196 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Kirk. Muriatic acid etches great and cuts the oil off too. Actually is better than power washing as far as what I described but a power washer is necessary in certain applications. Being your in California I’m sure your laws are different than here in Texas. Awesome videos, keep them coming.😊
@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын
Howdy Mike, I try not to use Muriatic acid. However, I have used it in the past for etched bricks. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to ”Plastering.” Created by Kirk and Jason Giordano Plastering, sharing over 800 free, “how-to videos.”
@guillemodred3938 3 жыл бұрын
Well done sir. Skilled tradesmen are the best.
@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning Guillermo dude, thank you, my friend.😉 Kirk and Jason Giordano, together we have provided to all folks throughout the world the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created online. The plastering surgeons of KZfaq, with well over 850 'free' self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🏝🎆
@preferredstucco 7 жыл бұрын
Kirk been watching vids for a while, i like your enthusiasm for the trade and your knowledge. I embed eifs mesh in one coat and scratch and brown and silicone hairline cracks before topping with dryvit. I recommend this method for crack suppression. My houses 10 years later have very minimal or no cracking in the Rockies. Anyways thanks and cheers.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy preferred Stucco dude my fellow plastering contractor, good tips, you are probably booked solid for this type of preferred thinking and applications with is synonymous with quality. Live long and plaster stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@jfarinacci0329 3 жыл бұрын
Good work. Thank you.
@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын
EveningFarinacci, thank you, my friend. Note: to all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 Kirk Giordano Plastering
@doejohn4536 6 жыл бұрын
Dude! Your the bomb! every video helped with good info. Thank you for sharing ur Knowledge.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Plumbing dude, thank you my brother Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano
@ikral172 5 жыл бұрын
Cool and educate video thanks Kirk,hello from Croatia!
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Ivica, thank you, my fellow plasterer, from Croatia. Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips
@vivik.1159 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making all these awesome informative videos! I have been absorbing the info like a sponge. You and your team make it look so effortless. Watching your videos has motivated me to stucco all my retaining walls. In the prepping process now. So it's your fault that instead of doing leisurely activities on my free time I want make my walls fat and ugly :)
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Vivi Dude, Cool Beans Daddieo, happy to be of help, Live long and plaster Kirk's teaching video’s
@forestqc69 6 жыл бұрын
Pretty neat videos! You guys are amazing! ;)
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Good evening Forest Dude, thank you, another day ar rhe office. Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering knowledge
@perseomedusa5844 3 жыл бұрын
Job very simple
@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын
Evening my friend, I agree.
@j.d.1488 Жыл бұрын
Brother you make us old guys look good. Broke a nice sweat. Talking and working and taking some breaths lol. Great video.
@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын
Howdy JD; Im no spring chicken, but I still do this easy stuff all day long. 👨🏻🔬
@anthonydowd8180 7 жыл бұрын
Yo Kirk I'm a site engineer in England i don't normally comment on here but the vids are great. I liked the lime plaster video keep us updated on that I'm interested in getting that done myself and live long and plaster brother.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Anthony thank you, will try and do more lime video's but a client would have to request it. Best wishes with your projects, live long and Plaster Kirk giordano on teaching plastering
@stuartwebb6159 5 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍🏻
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good morning Stuart, thank you my friend. Cheers, peace & harmony Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks
@localcrew 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another very informative video. I enjoy them all.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Local Crew Dude, no worries, happy to share the knowledge Live long and plaster Kirk's images and teaching video’s
@SilverCreekMotors 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make these informative videos. Very helpful.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Silver Dude, no worries Live long and plaster Kirk’s how to plastering video’s
@serge.crispino418 7 жыл бұрын
Great work !! Greetings from Australia
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Serge from Australia, thank you Live long and plaster Kirk’s stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@RealRiders 5 жыл бұрын
Live long and plaster! lmao That's awesome! Thinking of building a couple of seating walls/elevated gardens along our concrete block fence. I still haven't decided whether I should do them with concrete block or form board concrete. Either way, I sense I'll have to plaster them.
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Greetings Francisco, either way, will be fun. Look at the work as going to the gym. Cheers, Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks
@PeterAgostiniJdcap26 7 жыл бұрын
Its clean as whistle with gas powered washer 3000 PSI etched an no dust ... yep cracks are terrible can't stop them ... have no fear Kirk an crew are there !
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Peter between your tips and repairs and mine folks can't go wrong. Live long and plaster Kirk’s stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@haslettb11 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a bit of your preparation. Like putting down a plastic sheet and such to keep the fallen product off the ground. Any other prep type steps that a novice wouldn't know. Great work. Thank you
@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын
I'd say pressure washing the wall prior, to sort of micro etch it so it's clean enough to eat off, is kinda important. 🕵🏼
@davidmccartney8398 7 жыл бұрын
great vid kirk. I was watching your vid on bmi silos and now I use silos. your fellow plasterer from glasgow Scotland.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy David from Glasgow Scotland, Cool Beans Daddio, they are quick and save the hod carriers arse, plus the cement is really strong. Live long and plaster stucco images and teaching videos
@stevenanderson3386 4 жыл бұрын
California Kirk u da man! I work construction and know exactly what u mean about working hard and sleeping good lol. Love ur style and work ethic, not much of it around anymore:/
@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын
Howdy Tint Time Dude, you sho-nuff have a witty way with words. Thank you. Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of KZfaq. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 Kirk and Jason Giordano Plastering
@denisamplifire1921 7 жыл бұрын
You guys are simply amazing, nough said.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Dennis, thank you, it's simple and pure teamwork, no one can do it by himself. Live long and plaster Kirk’s stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@seventiesandbeyond 7 жыл бұрын
love your videos Kirk, good stuff
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Huggy Bear Dude, Cool Beans Daddieo, happy to be of service Live long and plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s
@Barnekkid 7 жыл бұрын
I love these vids.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Barn Kid Dude, you must be a plasterer. Live long and plaster Stucco/Plastering images and teaching video’s
@phildonohue8164 7 жыл бұрын
That's artwork.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Phil Donohue, the famous talk show host, you my friend have a wonderful way with words Live long and plaster Kirk’s stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@halfglassfull 5 жыл бұрын
awesome work in the land of high I.Q. and innovation. Wish you guys worked in Texas lol.
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Howdy Vince, high IQ's are we referring to to the same place? May peace, love, and happiness, find you and yours, always Kirk Giordano Plastering tips
@williamwade7059 5 жыл бұрын
I'm going to Menards,buying some of those fancy tools, a 1 bag at a time cement mixer and some isonwall. I've watches enough of your videos to show you who's boss.
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good Evening William, you're the boss, as there's little glory to the title. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sharing stucco wisdom with Kirk Giordano plastering
@Rockmachine99 7 жыл бұрын
That was a good watch
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Clinton Dude , thank you happy you enjoyed this foundation skim coat Live long and Plaster Kirk and Jason's plastering and teaching video’s
@vincenash1358 Жыл бұрын
I’m not a plasterer but love your videos 👍
@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын
Howdy Vince, thank you. 👍
@gsergolands8283 7 жыл бұрын
Hello from Greece.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy GS from Greece, my wife wants us to move there as she loves the weather and especially the people, vary laid back, like the village she grew up in Manchester except much warmer. Live long and plaster Kirk’s stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@ernestoestrada8092 6 жыл бұрын
great!
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Ernesto, thank you Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano
@andypaquin3294 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. What did you put at the base of the wall to keep the stucco from making a mess.
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good Morning Andy, excellent question, black paper it blends in with the tar, however, if you look close you can see all the red tape holding it in place. If I had not covered the tar, I would not have got paid instead the oner would have called the cops on me and had me arrested. Teaching plastering do’s, don'ts and reasons why Live long and plaster
@jimsjacob 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kirk. I have a cinder block wall I have to stucco, so your info here is very helpful. After watching this, maybe I shouldn’t plan on doing it myself! I have no recruits I can call on, but mine is comparatively small. Do you paint your walls after you’re done? I will have to try and match the house is the reason I ask. Regards,
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy James dude, no, as a rule, we don't paint, as the stucco has to cure for 28 days by then were long gone spending the earned cash in some third world country. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets, or common sense tips
@fixit3108 5 жыл бұрын
like the work, but we wouldnt get away with that in ireland. We wpuld have to leave it straight using a 6ft straight edge and rubbed up with a wooden float then sponged. That way it doesnt show shadows when the sun comes out
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Aloha Fixit, fair enough, so in other words when a client tells you he wants a hand-troweled old world stucco finish, you say, no? But instead, give him a modern day wall straight and perfect. These finishes are okay if your around 20 to 30, but some folks have different tastes and find this finish to be an expression to scream out to the world, "I am wealthy," while this is okay, often mature clients desire shadows and variations in color for a more charming effect. Getting plastered with Kirk Kirk and Jason Giordano’s sound plastering advice
@fixit3108 5 жыл бұрын
@@StuccoPlastering great. I was saying we wouldnt get away with it cause people over here havent seen it much. But i think your finish is better and wish we could implement that here. The sponge float finish you do is nice. Looks better in my opinion.
@MrDominick1958 6 жыл бұрын
You are a great teacher Kirk. I used some kind of membrane on a crack in my slab floor before I tile it. Would that work on those cracks of yours so the crack wouldn't transfer through the stucco? Thanks for the great video
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy dude born a year before me. There are no products I'm aware of that will stop a wall or slab from moving in the long run, Not Rapid set's "cement all" which has a strength of (9,000 PSI) when set, almost 3 times as strong as cement, nor La Habra's "Polybond which is great for sticking to anything cementitious, or any caulking, or even top quality epoxcy. I tell folks if a hundred ton wall is going to move, nothing will stop this action. Live long and plaster Sharing plastering information, as the world can use more teachers.
@thegoodguy7777 5 жыл бұрын
Live Long and Plaster!!!!
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Greetings Good Guy, exzackory Cheers, Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks
@michaelcourel7658 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Extremely knowledgeable. I am an Engineer working on a similar project where the existing stucco has begun to peel away. Once we have the existing stucco pressure washed off, would you recommend installing a new bonding agent? Also, my project is located in an salt air environment. Would any of the cement/stucco requirements change because of the corrosive environment?
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Michael, If your in a cold climate or by the sea which is salty. I would emphasize, top of the line pressure washing with much force, then apply a proper bonding agent and plaster as normal. no stucco or bonding agent will stay on for hundreds of years if the bond is not the best possible under all conditions. Get Plastered like stucco Kirk and Jason Giordano’s Plastering tips
@kikokikeniko 7 жыл бұрын
top Kirk quotes...FEEL FREE TO ADD ONTO MY LIST--- MAKING IT FAT AND UGLY SPRING CHICKEN BACK WHEN I WORKED UNION COOL BEANS EASY PEASY LUMINITE ABSOLUTELY ANYHOW G-WHIZ SEE U ON THE NEXT ONE!!!
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Kikoki Keniko Dude, cool name BTW, sounds Hawaiian, what island? I told my wife your comment she and I both laughed at this as when you're right you're right. My favorite quote is Cool beans Daddieo, all my nephews and nieces repete it often too as they like it as it sounds cartoonish, in a cool sort of way. That really old movie, "Beach blanket Bingo" when I was a kid they said daddio a lot and another cool old movie "cat on a hot tin roof," they said Big Daddy a lot, this term is what all my contractors friend call each other. Sort of goofy stuff but makes for a smile. Live long and Plaster kirk giordano Plastering
@davidniblock1657 7 жыл бұрын
Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. "let me just get my handy dandy tool" love the videos!
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy David, they are handy now that you mention it I'm not sure what dandy actually means except it rhymes. Live long and plaster Kirk’s stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@kiwibird8441 7 жыл бұрын
My favorite repeat after me "aggregate is another fancy word for... *stones*" keep the quotes and the vids coming 😂😅😆👍
@box4power37 7 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@helenplathe2709 6 жыл бұрын
Kirks has a body of a model that makes him younger looking than his age.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Helen, I definitely like your style Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano
@MatthewsFabrication 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Greatly for this video. I'm about to stucco my Stemwall/retaining wall & the forms they used were horrible with lots of voids & plywood marks. I was thinking I needed to grind it all flat, but it looks like you guys just stucco over the form marks. Of course after pressure washing it. Will Lowe's Quikrete Profinish Mortar/mason mix Type-S work? Or is it best to mix my own sand & Portland cement or eisenwall? Sincerely, Matthew
@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын
Good evening Matthue, I'd suggest Quikrete as Eisenwall set too fast, Plus, Eisenwall is only sold at plastering yards.😏 Goole plastering yards near me, if you wish to find a plastering yard to purchase your types of cement. Our unique plastering Tip: all subscribers or anyone who stumbles on our channel with a question, type it into our Stucco/Plastering channel, and like magic, a video will appear to explain how it's done. This feature is miles ahead of any plastering forum. 🥳 www.stuccoPlastering.com
@giannisf 7 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend from Athens good work ok
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Giannis fro Athens, thank you always a pleasure to hear form me fellow plasterers around the globe. Live long and plaster Kirk’s stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@cbmjm1 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! you forgot to roll the hose up before you left! :)
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Good evening CB dude, cool beans daddio Live long and plaster, Kirk’s, plastering tips and techniques
@herculescolon3915 5 жыл бұрын
am also a part time musician,thats my real pasion peace bro.
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Evening Hercules, now that's a worthy passion, bringing joy to folks, you're a hero. Cheers, peace & harmony Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks
@Max-Bliss 5 жыл бұрын
Great video...how did you clean the tarmac when the job was done..?
@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Max, excellent question, we remove the black paper, look closely you will see it does indeed blend in but notice the red tape on the seams. Peace, love, and happiness to all. Sharing stucco wisdom with Kirk Giordano plastering
@Max-Bliss 5 жыл бұрын
@@StuccoPlastering Thank you Kirk, really enjoying your videos and commendable positive attitude. Now I see the protective paper, good job there, I have been in the Building game for over 30 years and I have still learned quite a bit from your videos, much appreciated. PEACE 4 ALL
@jimmyroberts3 7 жыл бұрын
sweet vid as always. just got done with a 20'w x10' tall wall. browned it in nice and started floating the cat faces. dam homeowner says, i thought it was gonna look like stucco. he wanted a swirl fine look. tried tellin him to put out more money for acrylic finish but he keep demanding on painting a floated cement. i went from proud to blahh in 20 seconds. people suck. sorry, just had to tell someone. lol
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy James, try what I do, I Tell folks sometimes twice what I'm going to do so there's no disagreements, I sometime even say what folks don't want to hear but better than simply do something and get tension, , remember no one can please everyone, not even yours truly. Live long and plaster stucco images and teaching videos
@vivalaquincebrigada 2 жыл бұрын
Did the Eisenwall + sand match the tan colour of the house in the end, as intended?
@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын
It was close enough for the owner.😏
@macplastering 7 жыл бұрын
Doing those wall here is a nightmare when the bank/hill is letting damp though :)
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Mac Plastering me fellow plasterer, I have been there before, it is a real drag to have a wet wall as the cement plaster will not stick let alone dry. Live long and plaster Kirk’s stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@allyouneed7815 6 жыл бұрын
hi Kirk... do you have a video that talks about difference of stucco ...concrete...cement...ECT...and the uses...If not, id love to see a video from you explaining this...thanks again for all ypur valuable lessons!!!
@kirkgiordanoplasteringinc.9613 6 жыл бұрын
Good morning Mrs. Wallace, not really as the only difference between stucco and concrete is the aggregate, meaning both use Portland "cement" mixed with water, however, stucco is mixed with sand while concrete is mixed with different size rocks. Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering knowledge Kirk and Team Giordano
@allyouneed7815 6 жыл бұрын
kirk giordano THANK YOU MR. GIORDANO... IM SO LOST ON MY ROOF AND PARAPET WALL SO I UPLOADED A VIDEO IN HOPE SOME WILL VIEW IT AND GIVE OPINIONS. I WPULD LOVE FOR YOU TO CHECK IT OUT AND GIVE ANY ADVICE I COULD USE. THANKS AGAIN IM ADVANCE...I LOVE LEARNING FROM YOUR VIDEOS!
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Mrs. Wallace, I'm sorry but I have little time for viewing videos and how to repair, answering these question is a real feat for me as is. Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering knowledge Kirk and Team Giordano
@allyouneed7815 6 жыл бұрын
Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. no worries...I'm aure your super busy...just figured it never hurts to ask...thanks for all your help
@1twozero1 6 жыл бұрын
Plaster Ninjas.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Two Zero Dude, we did have to first learn how to walk on rice paper without leaving a trace before learning to plaster. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano
@cryptohalloffame 6 жыл бұрын
To boldly go where no plasterer has gone before.
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Good evening Dsas Dude, man, I like that saying, I might have to use it it's so cool. Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering knowledge
@gdfggggg 6 жыл бұрын
In a Galaxy far far away..
@MegaHkon 6 жыл бұрын
How bout u come to Norway and stucco my house? I now can tell I’m no good at stucco.. but you have given me a lot of tips and trick. Have watched 3 hours of your vids yesterday and wonder how many to go?. Lovely family it appears!Best regardsHaakon Aune
@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын
Howdy Haakon dude, I can use the break, norway sounds sort of cool. Live long and plaster, Sharing so-called stucco secrets, or common sense tips
@fixit3108 5 жыл бұрын
@@StuccoPlastering did you get to norway.
@alexandrfomin2069 7 жыл бұрын
Kirk, hello from Russia!
@denisamplifire1921 7 жыл бұрын
Я тоже присоединяюсь к приветствию! И приветствую вас, Александр, кстати стал смотреть Кирка, по вашей рекомендации. Благодарю!
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Александр Фомин, me fellow Russian plasterer, thank you my friend Live long and plaster Stucco/Plastering images and teaching video’s
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy Dennis dude , thank you my friend you have a wonderful way with words Live long and Plaster Kirk's stucco/plastering teaching video’s
@blackbirdcycles 7 жыл бұрын
Thats a big days work Kirk.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy John Dude, no better feeling than looking at one's work efforts and seeing a job well done, plus the exercise gives me a great night's sleep. Live long and plaster Stucco/Plastering images and teaching video’s
@cjjdjcfdrci 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Kirk, I really enjoyed your video! Please don't laugh at me as I want to try something and I'm not sure of any of it. I want to do a German smear on my ugly brick fireplace. #1 There is not any mortar between the bricks. What should I use to ( is it point them) fill between the cracks and then #2 do I use the same product to do the smear. Do you have a video on this technique? Thanks in advance and God bless!
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Good evening Cindy, thank you, I'm getting the impression you need grout and want to cover the bricks , watch the video below and kill two birds with one stone by accomplishing both at the same time. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7mWd9dh3L_WYps.html Live long and plaster teaching plastering video’s
@3alarmlampscooter447 7 жыл бұрын
Does Rapid Set FIBER or another fiberglass admix work well for preventing those hairline cracks from forming? I found removing all soil and digging down to bedrock or at least a 'false bedrock' layer when building the wall is pretty effective, but that's clearly not practical everywhere.
@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын
Howdy 3 Alame Dude, we applied the strongest plaster that is sold in America, but this will not stop this wall from moving if it pushed in the opposite direction for months at a time by the weight of hundreds of tons of rain water, It will perhaps move only as much of an eighth of an inch, buht when drier conditions return, Thus Voila a hairline crack may occur which BTW, is not the end of the world. This wall did indeed have a french drain system installed and was engineered to the max, however nature does not care about these facts. Best wishes with your projects, live long and Plaster Kirk giordano on teaching plastering