Stucco scratch coat everything you need to know

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Stucco scratch coat everything you need to know.
How to use stucco hawk and trowel for cutting in.
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This video explains plastering's first coat, the scratch coat for beginners.
So, what is a stucco scratch coat for? It's the first coat of cement stucco.
FYI, is anyone interested in why the red tape is on end? The answer is in this video below,
• Stucco scarifiers or s... .
This video explains how and why scratch lines in the first coat of plaster, whether wavy or horizontal, with a Scratcher or Scarifier it makes a difference. • Stucco scarifier or sc... .
One fact does make a difference. The scratch line should never be vertical, only horizontal.
Why? That is an excellent question; glad you asked.
This horizontal scratching provides what we call the plastering industry a key to creating a natural mechanical bond between the scratch coat and the brown coat, or what is referred to as the second coat of stucco.
• Stucco Scarifier racks... What is a scratch coat?
• Stucco scarifiers or s... Stucco Scarifire.

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@Wettspot1 Жыл бұрын

You really are a great "teacher", and probably the best stucco guy I've seen. I love how you explain every detail. Watching your videos and doing my own stucco has saved me tons of money! Thanks so much!

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Howdy Margaret, wow, that comment makes you my newset and best pal, thank you.🥂

@Jpcabinets 24 күн бұрын

1000% experienced, relaxed, efficient, great attitude and informative. Good job sr we need our new generation to be more old school. 💪🤙

@StuccoPlastering 23 күн бұрын

@@Jpcabinets Lol, I do have three sons with this attitude. They enjoy also getting paid to workout, 😉

@markvanvalkenburg7815 6 жыл бұрын

You an your information is fantastic, I've learned allot from your videos, and just wanna say thank you. You and your crew are awesome. I'm working on a hoarders home a ground zero fix up. I've learned from doing almost all the repairs, myself except for electrical. Have too install a wall with french doors and raised flooring. Thanks again

@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын

Good Afternoon Mark, atta boy, you take the credit as you are the one investing tons ot time to watch, comprehend, they apply that knowledge. Live long and plaster Teaching the world how to plaster one video at a time.

@cipher2 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the classics on this channel, Kirk at his best!

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Cipher, man, I like your style. Best wishes, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

@hughjones6300 3 жыл бұрын

I was not a plasterer, but worked construction for 50 yrs or so. Sweet job and someone who loves his work. You feature a great variety of jobs and solutions. Thanks to you and all of your helpers in front and behind the camera. I noticed a couple redheads working too in one video. Must be yours.

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt they are mine, their mother was also a redhead, so they had little choice. in the matter.

@leproboscis8767 8 жыл бұрын

" like a cow crappin on flat rock" Classic Kirk Giordano. Luv ya vids, Cheers

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

evening le proboscis dude, man, you sure do pay attention, thanks for the bone. kirk Giordano

@raynizzle143 6 жыл бұрын

Kirk is a true master at what he does. GENIUS!

@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын

Howdy Ray, thank you Live long and plaster Answers to life’s stucco and plastering questions

@JoseAguilar-zm4gk 5 жыл бұрын

I like the way you make it sound easy, I have a similar project I want to work on and your enthusiasm is encouraging!

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Atta boy, Jose, get her done. Live long and plaster Teaching plastering do’s, don'ts and reasons why

@electriclife158 3 жыл бұрын

This is hands down the best guy in the industry worldwide. Good stuff man

@raynegron5153 5 жыл бұрын

Great job on this video, learned a lot watching you demonstrating how to apply the stocco on the wall. thanks.

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Ray, no worries my friend Best wishes, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

@therealsparkman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this and your other demonstrations Kirk! Appreciate your insight and experience to pass along to us DIYers. Cheers!!

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Spark Man, we have to pass the skills to the new plasterers.😉 Kirk and Jason Giordano, 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 🎭 👀💃

@kingofslotsmillion3263 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh u make it look eazy. After watching so many of ur video. I was convinced I can do my own. Room addition. 😅. Nope. I ended up contracting out the stucco work. It takes yrs of experience. Not just videos. But your videos are awesome

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend the most common error is too much sand, That's makes applications tough, but on a positive side, at least you tried, congratulate yourself brother. I fail at lots of things but alway say those words to myself, at least I tried😉

@josecanisales3491 5 жыл бұрын

Kirk, while watching your video I told my wife that I wish I had been a plasterer. Enjoy your videos and I learn from your videos. Thanks

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Morning Jose, too funny. Kirk Giordano

@wolfgangsven1067 2 жыл бұрын

Kirk thanks for all the hours of great advice . I've really learned some killer tricks that really helped my skill set . You're the man !

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Wolfgang, our pleasure thank you.🍾

@TotalServicesShows10 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing how I can do my stucco work. Keep up the good and informative videos.

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays Jim, thank you, and no worries. bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s

@johnnyfeathers2567 8 жыл бұрын

I love the videos and the way that they are family oriented, I have a whole new respect for the art of plastering..

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Evening Johnnie, thank you, cheers, kirk giordano

@ferdinand0541 3 жыл бұрын

Very professional videos. Likewise the way you explain Kirk. Thank you for your school that you have for us.

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Evening fernando dude, I'm no spring chicken, so this is our way of giving back to the community, best wishes and go out there have some fun and earn a legal living.😉 Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZfaq. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

@dinoanthony8263 6 жыл бұрын

Love stucco with brick or stone next to it. Thanks for the tips Kirk

@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын

Howdy Dino Dude, no worries Live long and plaster, The Sultan of Stucco

@KG-bp3qp 8 жыл бұрын

I am a landscaper by trade...Your videos are awesome! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos sir.

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Umesh Gunasekara, thank you and no worries, Just trying to share the knowledge to anyone interested. Happy Holidays, kirk giordano

@johnbarker6703 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Kirk, have watched quite a few of your videos and they definitely give the amateur the confidence to have a go. I'm very jealous that you have access to soft sand because here in Spain we can only get really gritty sand, but I gave it a go and am really pleased with the results. No where near your results but perfect for my old cottage. John

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Howdy John, my daughter is also in Spain, teaching English, Here's a tip for you my brother,trowel down the rough sand once or twice and hit it with a dry green sponge float, I can use any course sand available and still give a light sand finish, this skill take practice. cheers, Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos

@johnkay8778 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear from you .Enjoy your weekend

@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын

Howdy John, thank you, same to you brother. Best wishes, Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks

@johneric3886 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Kurt always enjoy your videos!

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays John, thank you, my friend. bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s

@joedonzi9552 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Family , Congrats Kirk, "You may meet another man who has more money than you, but you will never meet another man who is wealthier than you" God Bless the Giordano Family.

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays Joe, man, that's just beautifully honest, thank you. bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s

@chadmyers4432 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome brother- you are a lucky man to have such a solid family. LeAdership from Pops I would guess. 😎👊🏻

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Evening Chad, thank you. We try, does not always work, but most of the time is working Live long and plaster Teaching plastering do’s, don'ts and reasons why

@davecornette6188 8 жыл бұрын

Always informative. You have taught me a ton. Thanks for taking the time to teach. Trowel on!

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

+Dave Cornette, evening bid daddy Dave, thank you and no worries, kirk Giordano plastering

@Jose_Trinidad Жыл бұрын

Great job Kirk!! I’ve learned so much from your experience 👍

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@hughjones6300 3 жыл бұрын

What a sweet job. The work is right in front of you and no scaffolds to teeter around on. Hod man bringing plenty of mud. Even a rose bush to add some charm and color.

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

welcome Hugh Jones my plastering friend, how long you been a plasterer? I'm thinking a long time to realize how easy this day was for me.😉

@PM-xy5yg 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos Kirk. Thanks for sharing!

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Good Evening P M dude, thank you. Kirk and Jason Giordano, 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 🎭 👀💃

@chromedaddy5279 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos , your a good teacher bud 👍🏽, I bet your a good cake maker with those skills

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Exzackory! Get Plastered with Kirk and Jason Giordano Plastering

@levibarros149 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks Kirk! Man I had an amazing plastering experience last week! I used a thick tarp to roll-mix together 5 parts sand, 1 part clay and 1 part cement. I then applied it using a hawk and a brick-laying trowel (t'was all I had) and then I skipped the part where I'd normally darby it, and I just hard plastic floated it. I was surprised! It turned out great! :)

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Evening Levi Clays, thank you, there are many way to plaster a wall, I have just touched the surface of some techniques we use, Great story. Cheers! kirk Giordano Plastering

@race5050R1 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate all your help!

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!😏

@spencercolgan 7 жыл бұрын

awesome, awesome awesome craftsmanship - this stuff is better than a good movie my friend.

@ckharu 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing 👏 Thanks Kirk

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Hi ryan, Glad you like them!

@EdsGaming 7 жыл бұрын

hi kirk im from uk,i love the videos,they are very helpful,keep em coming

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Eddie from the UK, thank you Always nice to hear from me fellow plasterers. cheers, Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos

@CarlosFlores-qo7se 4 жыл бұрын

simple, clean i guess i can do stucco 🤔 thanks for the info 👍👍

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays Carlos, you can do it. 🤓 bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s

@JasSinghGrewal 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and entertaining at same time. Confidence

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Jas Dude, just practice my friend.🍾

@rorybellamy2533 3 жыл бұрын

This is WORK! skill , ability , determination ! persistence ! pay attention !

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening, Rory Bellamy my friend, thank you.😉You forgot to mention fun too.🤔 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 www.bayareaplastering.com

@stephen95b 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos. You do a fabulous job of teaching.

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Stephen dude, thank you, my friend. Kirk and Jason Giordano, Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of KZfaq. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 A good how-to video should be like a woman's skirt, long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest.😉💃

@Rideniss 7 жыл бұрын

I am not a construction worker at all, Im a real estate Broker in California who likes to explore and know how construction is done the right way... I have to say I am addicted to Kirk videos, Is like listening to classical music.... Great explainer/Teacher and great personality.. Thanks for sharing Kirk....

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Evening Cesar, you my friend are on fire with that comment, a true poet in fact, Cheers me pal, kirk giordano plastering

@aleks-wp5sl 4 жыл бұрын

Love the vids 👍 always so informative, thanks keep up the great job always professional looking job wen finished thanks again

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Alexs dude, thank you Kirk and Jason Giordano, 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 🎭 👀💃 A good how-to video should be like a woman's skirt, long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest.😉💃

@HektorBandimar 5 жыл бұрын

Kirk has good old fashion common sense, and he's a very skilled spread.

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Mr. Uniman, that attitude is working my friend, thank you Best wishes, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

@martinulloa696 8 жыл бұрын

Tried my hand at stucco repair. Looks good, a bit of a challenge. Now I just need a pro to come in and match up the rest of the house to my style of stuccoing!

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin Ulloa, yea, the first coat is not so difficult, matching textures like anything takes a bit more practice. Best wishes, kirk giordano

@CCROSS5882 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to have someone mixing the mud, that's a pain for me nice work as always

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it

@m.a.p.4hp737 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Most people don't know how difficult it is to do what you just did in 5 minutes.

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Howdy my friend, it does take a bit of practice.😉

@jfarinacci0329 3 жыл бұрын

good info. good filming. good audio. thank you.

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Evening and thank you my friend. Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering, sharing well over 850 free Stucco/Plastering videos for your education. Together we have created the most comprehensive encyclopedia of Stucco and Plastering videos ever produced globally, all by your favorite plastering messengers of KZfaq. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🎭🏝🎆 www.giordanoplastering.com/

@alforliniteaching5670 7 жыл бұрын

That is a nice consistency ,as in moves well on the wall.

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

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

@helenplathe2709 6 жыл бұрын

Best teacher. Maybe, open up a summer school.

@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Helen, our school is open 24/7 online on youtube, happy holidays Live long and plaster Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering tips

@zealthsteel7542 6 жыл бұрын

Kirk Giordano i love your video i was pore now that i watched all of you videos i am in bizness good job unversity of youtube

@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Zealth dude, congratulations, you have invested the time and energy in a good direction, There is a good honest living for those who wish to earn cash in this trade, best wishes Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

@zealthsteel7542 6 жыл бұрын

i was pore now that i watched all of you videos i am in bizness good job unversity of youtube

@martinulloa696 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Howdy Martin Ulloa, no worries, I was having fun, just needed a witness. Best wishes my friend. Kirk Giordano Plastering

@MrTooTechnical 8 жыл бұрын

great video. Please continue to make these informative videos. thanks.

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Hello dave daved dude duded, no worries as I have to do the work anyways, and my sons knows how to film and upload, so it's a win, win. cheers! kirk Giordano plastering

@WS-lh8fh 7 жыл бұрын

ĺove all your video Kirkk keep up the good work mate

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Mate, thank you cheers, kirk and Jason’s plaster rendering videos

@Nickpaintbrush 8 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Kirk, keeps my interest going, nice to see your family all getting involved and to hear about their interests.Hope you took your wife that rose!!....cheers..Nick.

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Morning Paintbrush dude, thank you, and I did get that rose, after the owner said it was cool. best wishes, kirk Giordano

@Nickpaintbrush 8 жыл бұрын

+Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips Glad to hear it Kirk!

@randydaigle Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing this. I am just about to put some stucco underneath my siding and I was wondering how I was going to get it in under the Z flashing

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@BEasay 10 ай бұрын

Love this channel. Thanks!

@StuccoPlastering 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@manazamanaza2442 6 жыл бұрын

i like is very much your plaster work

@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын

Howdy Manaza, thank you myfriend. Live long and plaster Teaching do’s and don’t of plastering and stucco work

@BazColne 7 жыл бұрын

Love your family.

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Howdy ColdWater Dude, thank you my brother, Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips

@jameskelly2777 3 жыл бұрын

You are the man!

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening, James, I wouldn't go that far but, thank you.😉 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 www.bayareaplastering.com

@paulwamalwa6845 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing, will do this on my earthen house here in Kenya

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Paul, man if I were there I'd help you for free, best wishes, FYI, all of us here at the giordano plastering channel we wish to thank all our subscribers and those of you who accidentally stumble on our channel a happy and prosperous new year kirk giordano plastering

@redkevlar 4 жыл бұрын

Would like to see how you matched the existing pinkish- color with your pigment coat.

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays Red Kevlar. I merely applied the stucco. The contractor painted the stucco. bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s

@jasonfallon4014 7 жыл бұрын

butt MIG welding is the same technique !!! great work and video

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Good morning jason, thank you Live long and plaster teaching repairing your number 1 investment, your house

@DragonsInTheSkyy Жыл бұрын

I love this guy 👍

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Howdy my friend, thank you, brother. 💃🏻

@javier198075 8 жыл бұрын

me gustan tus videos.. eres uno de los mejore plaster que conosco ..saludo y Bendiciones en tu trabajo.

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

+javier garcia Gracias mi hermano. Tuve que usar google, traducir, a diferencia de mi hija, que está en España en estos momentos la enseñanza de Inglés. Los mejores deseos, Kirk Giordanoo

@jasonturner269 Жыл бұрын

You're the best!

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jason.

@michaelbaker9746 4 жыл бұрын

thank you good hand wrist coordination because they work God honors work and bless them in there sports

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays Michael, thank you my brother. bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s

@speedboatbuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Kirk, great videos. Can you give some more details of your red scratcher? Did you just apply the red tape on it yourself or did u buy it that way? Plastering my 40x20 blockwork garage at the moment!

@thehandiemon3114 4 жыл бұрын

speedyboat he adds the tape it gives a smooth finish

@stevie12 5 жыл бұрын

fab work ,your the guy to see for any type rendering e,t,c ,a,t,b you yours , stevie fae scotland

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Stevie, my fellow plasterer from Scotland, thank you Best wishes, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

@bigdadynickable 2 жыл бұрын

Your too good dude !

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Evening Marston, thank you, my friend.

@lsellclumanetsolarenergyll5071 5 жыл бұрын

on the mesh you have there can you make a video about it which mesh type and gauge you prefer for what type of a wall?

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Evening LSE, did that already. Type in different types of metal lath or stucco nettings. Live long and plaster Teaching plastering do’s, don'ts and reasons why

@Flyingdogturd 5 жыл бұрын

You trowel in the reverse letter P motion, up, then into a circle to the left, when troweling under a ledge etc etc

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Hi SB, this matters little to an experienced plasterer. as long as a person can get the plaster to adhere, they're doing well. Kirk Giordano Plastering

@cirosochyesposito9443 4 жыл бұрын

What type of mud for scratch coat do you recommend for a kiva lath framing around fireplace.? Thanks so much for your excellent video and for always sharing your knowledge & experience to all!!!

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

Morning Ciro, any cement plaster will work, the key is to make it really sticky. This can be achieved by adding half the sand as one would normally. And or by adding some fiberglass mesh into the sticky cement plaster. Fiberglass mesh comes in bags buy one once to many pounds. They are sold at the Plastering Material Yards. I am not referring to rolls of fiberglass mesh! I'd call around first or go to Amazon and type in Fiberglass mesh to add in cement plastering. If your mixed cement plaster is too soupy, it will fall through the mesh wire. If it's too thick, it can smash the metal netting. Copy and paste the link below into your browser to show the mesh I'm referring to. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back into the world of plastering. The University of plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

@cirosochyesposito9443 4 жыл бұрын

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. I do appreciate your quick reply, thanks so much! What do you think if I use this SPEC MIX Scratch and Brown Fiber Reinforced Stucco, at least 2 coats and as the last, a finished plaster coat? I’m trying to look for more savings on mixing because I have no experience but I want to make my fireplace right at the same time. Thanks again for you advice and I’ll keep learning from your excellent videos!

@nbarnard 7 жыл бұрын

hey Kirk Nathan in Canada, east coast. Love your videos and family business! I want to cover my interior fireplace which already has cement board. I'm considering doing a stucco 100% acrylic base and wondering if I should embed fiber matt for the whole thing, especially the joints? also can I do a foam pad finish on this base or do I need to do a finish coat? don't think the base has aggregate... cheers

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Nathan, the below video's is what I recomend, Cheers and have a good and healthy new year, Kirk and Jason giordano's plastering video's kzfaq.info/get/bejne/as-bpst6zp3enWg.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g997m8agp5q5fnU.html

@geraldroypanter8890 7 жыл бұрын

your videos are very I like watching these videos for some one what needs help ore doesn't you are the best

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Roy Dude, no worries, happy to be of help, Live long and plaster images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s

@waynefrazier483 8 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos. Please keep them coming. question? Do you add lime to your mix and if so how much?

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Howdy Wayne Frazier, most of the cement plasters (Also called stucco in the U.S. and Render in the UK) these day have lime added anyways or what they call a plastic additive, similar for spreadability? Lime makes the cement plaster spread a bit better and add permeability, .bit is it necessary? I buy Lehigh's portland cement plaster as it has common for strength and plastic added spreadability. No lime is needed with plastic cement because it is complete as formulated. FYI, the hydraulic portland plasters that are same day, applications that are so popular in Home Depot and or Lowes even have sand, you just add water. Rapid set, Quikrete, sakrete, makes these same day back to back products. For the BMI, reinforced fiber mesh same day cement products you have to go to sikaflex web site, they sell this material in silos and bags that a fella can mix with their machine. Opps, too much info, got carried away. Best wishes, kirk giordano

@waynefrazier483 8 жыл бұрын

Lol! Thanks for the "slip up" of info. I will be tuned in to pick up the next nugget you drop. Have a productive day at work today if you are working today!

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Evening Wayne Frazier dude, Man, I like your style, Cheers! kirk Giordano

@bmwrepaircrew8848 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Kirk! One question- does anyone there use the expanded metal (i.e. Like Clark Dietrich 2.5 SF - looks like a diamond pattern), seems like everyone on the east coast is using that and no one uses the 17-18 ga rolled wire like you use (but everything you do still sticks to that and holds), maybe it's easier to use than the other and you're just more skilled and can use the 17 ga wire, or maybe more on the west coast do it that way? I swear I heard someone mention they only use the 27" sheets of diamond shaped lath for ceilings and rolled ('chicken wire' looking) wire for verticals. Anyways thanks so much for making so many great videos and giving such awesome tips and advice!!

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Morning BMW dude, we also use Diamond 3.4 mesh wire or rib wire for ceilings. all the walls require 17 or 18 gauge wire in our state. Kirk Giordano

@bmwrepaircrew8848 5 жыл бұрын

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thanks for the reply kirk! You're a legend man!

@sarahcobetto5613 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to do a stucco project and have been watching your excellent videos. It would be a nice gesture ,but, don't take the rose!

@carlosarmijonm 4 жыл бұрын

"cow crappin on flat rocks"...love, going to use that somehow.

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Carlos, LOL Kirk and Jason Giordano, 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 🎭 👀💃

@therealdeal26 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job kirk!! I'm guessing online I can find that hi horse mud board stand?

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

That is correctamundo😉

@hsmssouza 6 жыл бұрын

HI, I a fan of your bjorb, but Do you now how to apply parging to ICF block? wiht Mash ? and if it has been dameged how correct, a corner for exemple? Thak you fo r you r help :)

@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын

Howdy dude man, that's a lot of discipline. You can watch either of these video's as skimming blocks is exzakly the same. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gr1pd9qp0Zi7ZJc.html or kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lblxdJRi2JamgKc.html Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets, or common sense tips

@user-lp5tk7uc6y 8 жыл бұрын

I wish you good health and long life

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Evening Eameh Eameh, thank you my brother as that is what is really important in life along with love of family . Best wishes my friend, kirk Giordano

@ernestoperaltajr6572 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Kirk. I enjoy your videos. Just have a question for you. What do you think of new lath technology like (spiderlath)? or fiber re enforced stucco?

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Evening Ernesto Peralta Jr, good question, I like thier thumbnail picture, (a cool looking blue spider spinning a yellow web,) but seriously I don't know enough about this system to be a judge and or jury. The dry-vit system which uses a fiberglass mesh netting I do know, but this is fiber mesh is applied over styrofoam which does not have to have an inch of stucco applied. so again sorry, not enough info to judge. I would need 20 years of use of so called trial and error, to see for myself, I may kick the bucket before then or who knows live an addition 40 years and say damn, I should have tried it :) On fiber reinforced cement plaster, I have been using such products since the late 70' and even now. The fiber reinforced cement plasters today are almost unnoticeable, where in the early 80, when we did two coat systems with a float finish the fibers stuck out everywhere. today they are super small and made so that if floated without a third coat they are usually invisible, They work really well in fact I'm doing a job in two weeks where the product I will be choosing is BMI 690 with fibers as it also has lime and I need a bit of flex mixed with strength as the house is cracked like an egg as it had lots of issues. best wishes, kirk Giordano

@gfundaddy Жыл бұрын

Haha about your exes lol. I bought some quickcrete base and brown coat, and it was very rough like pea gravel and wouldn't stick to the lath. I'll look for the Greencor, or thought Id just mix some portland cement with sand like 3:1...

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why it would be thick like pea gravel? Try Green Cor super high-yield stucco sold at HD. www.greencore-usa.com/products/super-high-yield-stucco.aspx/ It has much finer sand and tends to adhere excellently. To paper lath or blocks walls. 💃I

@Ashroyer86 4 ай бұрын

Kirk, at it's base elements stucco seems simple, portland, sand, lime, etc ... But when trying to buy it's so difficult because info is limited online. When you say knowledge is what comes over the years you are so right. Now my question: i have an ugly porch foundation where it is going to transition into a wood porch frame. I plan to use metal lath over the wood and transition seam. I have roughly 60sqft to cover. What will be the simplest and cheapest coating system? I plan to level it the best I can and possibly rubber float it.

@StuccoPlastering 4 ай бұрын

Hello, you must first lath it, then apply the stucco. Type in 'How to lath" in our channel, we have simple directions on how to do it.

@juanizaguirre6847 7 жыл бұрын

were yo u Going to put the extra material its and the board .Are jokes I like your videos are very useful, I follow you in your channel, I live in hayward👍

@StuccoPlastering 7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Carlos my plastering neighbor, we alway find a place to use it, I can scratch as thick as I need to sometimes to to run out the mud, Or dump the leftovers in big Loooooos truck, so that he learned not to mix in excess. Best wishes with your projects, Kirk giordano plastering on small repairs

@RyanLynch2000 4 жыл бұрын

Master.

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

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

@robertcalamusso4218 3 жыл бұрын

A true Pro

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening Robert, thank you. Note: anyone 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.giordanoplastering.com/

@juanrafaeltosado1812 2 жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB, THANKS 🙏👍 ( YOU'RE SO FAST... = MORE PROFITS & JOB$).

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Howdy Juan Dude, thank you, that's my normal speed.🥳

@al3jandrol184 4 жыл бұрын

Hello @kirk i am an entry level wanting to get into plastering stucco, what is a tip you have for me,

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, Jose, at the risk of sounding cocky, watch plastering videos, and pay attention. you will be amazed how this retained info makes you a top plasterer with your firm in less time than imagined.🧞‍♂️ Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of, “Cement Plastering.” 🌍 With over 800 educational and free KZfaq videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me🤓” and my son, “Jason,” the bearded plasterer.💃

@thefirmament1616 5 жыл бұрын

it really depends on the consistency of ones mud.. If the mud is right. The work is easy

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Morning Ass Dude, as a rule, we like perfect mud. however rather than send it back whether it's soupy or stiff, an experienced plasterer knows where to apply it. For example, if soupy mud gets to me, I look for an area either in the sun or just paper and apply it in a particular way so that the paper can and will absorb the excess moister. If I'm up scaffold I clench my fist tight that jester indicates to the hod carrier to stiffen it up. Kirk Giordano

@edardon16 3 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, my friend.

@Gmailkree 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of staple gun (battery operated, not compressor) can I use to do that job?

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Kenia, there is no staple gun that shoots the one-inch crown staples invented yet. So my son and I made a video added to such companies such as "Milwaukee," asking them or any tool manufacturing company in the world to produce one. I mentioned not only would I purchase one, and my son and I would show and explain it in a video. I received hundreds of replies suggesting there was such a gun. All were wrong. The question still applies to all makers of battery-operated tools, invent a staple gun for lathing that runs off a battery. My son, Jason, and I will promote it in a video at no charge.🤔

@gfundaddy Жыл бұрын

Im in Texas and don't know what bags to buy at the big box store for a scratch coat on lath. Im doing 30 ft of skirting...Thnks Kirk

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Hey Big Daddy, how coincidentally, all my ex's live in Texas. At HD or lowes, buy Quikrete or Rapid set; as long as they say stucco or one coat stucco, you're good; want a finer sand finish? Buy the Greencor USA made by Quikrete; it's also sold at most HD stores. 💃🏻

@negarakuistanaku3977 5 жыл бұрын

YOU SMART

@StuccoPlastering 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend, Kirk Giordano

@WhyYouAskingMe 4 жыл бұрын

When you're doing this. Please say things like “We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” and add happy trees into your work 🤣😁

@StuccoPlastering 3 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Matthew dude, I like that, will do. Kirk and Jason Giordano, 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 🎭 👀💃

@Gandalf4137 8 жыл бұрын

Hello, Kirk, I have a pretty bad question for you today. :D Does it actually matter where we start plastering? I tend to start from the bottom and work my way up. I am asking out of idle curiosity.

@StuccoPlastering 8 жыл бұрын

Good morning on big walls we start from the top and work our way down, on simple or small stuff like this it does not matter, Cheers, kirkk giordano

@servandolerma1769 4 жыл бұрын

What temperatures can stucco be worked on?

@StuccoPlastering 4 жыл бұрын

Evening Servando, I prefer 54 to 100 degrees. But stucco can be applied in much colder or hotter conditions. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of, “Cement Plastering.” 🌍 With over 800 educational and free KZfaq videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me🤓” and my son, “Jason,” the bearded plasterer.💃

@DGill48 2 жыл бұрын

Wish you were closer to Lake Tahoe....I want to Stucco my house, improve fire rating

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Daniel, I recommend you google “Plastering contractors” in your area. This may help you decide. This search may also bring up “yelp” Theirs is a paid subscription, so their reviews may be more biased than Google; however, you can scroll and read through the Yelp reviews. Hopefully, with the help of both reviews apps, you will find the best fit for your needs. If you’re still not sure, ask to view their completed jobs and or repairs and, if possible, speak directly with their past clients. Best wishes, Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.

@atkgrl 2 жыл бұрын

When I Google search for plaster, stucco, labor, plaster, lathe, Larsen’s etc why are your videos not coming up? Check your word inputs so they are tagging them in the global search.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Evening Playgirl, I'm not sure, they should appear, thanks for the tip. Ill look into it.

@johnkay8778 6 жыл бұрын

You don't use lime ? 1/4 to 1 to 3 sand

@StuccoPlastering 6 жыл бұрын

Howdy John, our cement plasters have everything already added in the bags, we just add water and sand. Best wishes, Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks