Anyone trying this for the first time and copying your moves will find themselves unable to get out of bed the next morning. I've tried a little skim coating and it is unbelievably PHYSICAL! Love this video.

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Evening Thomas, this my friend is why I enjoy it so much, I always think, man, I'm getting a workout and getting paid for it, what a country. Cheers, peace, harmony & happy holidays Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

@briansardelis4774

5 жыл бұрын

as well as an art the plaster we work with is loose maybe a couple shades thicker then paint. first timers are gonna drop it all over the place kirk throws that wall on like a first timer. i throw a 12by 12 room on in about 20 minutes two coats. its much harder then it looks

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Evening briar Dude, when anyone starts to apply cement plaster at first, there are muscles in your forearm, wrist and deltoid and shoulders that you more than likely didn’t know existed. These muscles are rarely used in everyday living. Thus they will feel like they are on fire or swell up when you start to apply plaster, no worries, this is an excellent sign of unused and still weak muscles, not hurt muscles. then when that beautiful pain is gone, begin again. Your wrist, forearms or shoulders will burn, but that's o.k. For the average person, it takes a week or two to get those unused muscles strong enough to move mud where you want it. FYI, if you fall off a bike and hurt your leg, that's a bad pain or soreness, to strengthen muscles you didn’t know you had, this effort creates a beautiful soreness. The art of stucco takes practice. Best wishes, all

@jameszettelmeyer291

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I was awful with a trowel when I redid my basement. Got much better when I redid the first floor, and even better when I redid my second floor. By the second floor, I was pretty confident in my trowel skills, was making far less of a mess and didn't have to do any sanding. Ive been watching your videos and have learned nearly everything from them. The one thing that is by FAR the hardest for me to get, is just the trowel and hawk skills. How easily he just grabs a trowel of plaster off the hawk in one swoop is incredibly hard to do. Ive gotten quicker and smoother at it for sure, but I still have grab from the top of the hawk and slide off as opposed to coming up from the bottom towards the material. Everytime I watch your vids, it amazes me how easy you make that look. That's what happens though when you have done that move 4 billion times lol....

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

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

Kirk. Thank you or your advice. You're a good man to spend your time helping us. God bless you and your family.

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Howdy mate, thank you and now worries. cheers, Kirk and Jason’s endering videos

You are a real professional Kirk. You know about your products and you explain it well

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Howdy, just to make this home of ours a betterworld for all. Best wishes, Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering

I love that you answer every comment.

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Rand, Sipe, this is a hobby of mine as its one thing I know all the answers too, unlike life itself.😉 Bringing to all the worlds most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

Wish I had watched you plaster before doing plaster repairs in 3 rooms of our 121 year old house. Each room I did looks a little better than the last but I did use the existing lathe once I removed the failed plaster and I couldn't believe how thick some of that was. My plastering has held up to 19 years of time so far but now years later I have a few more sections to redo that are the original plaster horse hair and all in the base coat. Thanks for all the details explaining how and why you plaster.

All the plaster in the area I live in is this plaster system. This is exactly how I was taught to do it by a old timer. I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your talent.

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Steve, I also learned much for old timers, now the shoe is on the other foot. This channel provides me the opportunity to pass the torch to the you bucks before I pop me clogs, as I'm no spring chicken. cheers. Kirk giordano rendering

I do enjoy watching almost all your videos and I have found I am improving in my work as part of the source of my extra income. Many thanks from Indonesia Kirk..best.

@StuccoPlastering

2 жыл бұрын

Evening my Indonesian plastering brother, thank you, glad to hear this.😏

I love the look of lime/marble plaster. I have used it on a few walls and polished it to a mottled sheen. If you blend colors it looks like marble. Georgeous!

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Greetings Rand Sipe, my fellow plasterer, it does take a lot of elbow grease to make the walls shine. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of Plastering. 🌍 The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Over 850 videos 🎭 👀💃

Thank you. I've learned a lot. My house has plaster. It was built in 1950. I do see the board in there with the paper, but I noticed when working on the stairway that board plus plaster is almost 1". It isn't a lath like my grandparents used to have that I can tell. Growing up, I lived in a house my parents had that was wallboard. There is no comparison. I'm thinking about doing this over OSB though. I decided to do my garage in it and paint it, but I changed my mind and I sheeted the walls with the mill stamps all aligned and coated it with urethane hardwood floor, and did all diamond plate outlets and switch covers. I can mount anything anywhere without regard to where studs are, and the pattern is so random that if I move something, the pattern is so random that I can't find the hold back to fill. Now I'm thinking in the basement, I don't want to finish in wallboard at all. I'm going to try thin-coat over OSB except I'll be going for smooth as possible like my oil-painted plaster walls upstairs.

Just wanted to say man appreciate your videos and 31 and sometimes man just seeing your enthusiasm gets me through the day

@StuccoPlastering

Жыл бұрын

Morning Jeff, thank you brother, my enthusiasm stems from seeing the finished product. This takes like all things, time. Best wishes, 🥳

you have the most amazing catalog of videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Matthew, thank you I Like the "Amazing catalog of videos comment," but we do try and cover all bases, never know when I might just "pop me clogs," Best wishes, Kirk & Jason’s plastering repair video’s

Very excellent explanation and technique. I was trained with an 18" trowel. I never thought to use a pool or cement trowel. However I am going to give this a try. I can understand the reason for a partial radius toe and heal for the float. I think this will in the future, speed up my float coat by riding the high and low with out trying to change pressure toe to heal of my square trowel and refilling when the timing is proper. I like your technique and experience. I have been called one of the best in my city however I never claim this. I have been doing this 35 years and I am always learning new techniques I am willing to try. There is never the best tools or proper way. Only an idiot will say my way is the best way. I believe what makes a pro is simply this. They have made many mistakes and knows how not to repeat them. They dont cut corners (take shortcuts) or skip details. They take pride in their work and meet or exceed building codes. They are willing to teach because they love perfection. They are unbiased because they love to learn new ways and are willing to expand. Most of all they are impressed after the job is complete. They tend to look around a few times before they leave with no imperfections found. Big smile of satisfaction as they present their finish to the customer ;) Well done brother. I have subscribed to your channel with great enthusiasm.

@StuccoPlastering

6 жыл бұрын

Howdy Ibanez, thank you, I like your style my fellow plasterer. Live long and Plaster Teaching the entire world how to plaster one Vimeo Video at a time.

Kirk, I am a livestock guy. Different profession but same approach. I recognize men who who love there trade and pour their souls into it. You clearly have put your 10,000 hours in that it takes to become an expert and i want to commend you for it. In this day and age of instant gratification , it is getting more difficult to find guys that pay their dues to become true experts. I believe your video's have given me the knowledge and courage to take on a small bathroom project. If it isn't perfect, I will tear it out and do it again, but I will get it right. I may lean on you for advice. Im in the central valley and construction has fallen off in quality. I suppose that's due to the lowest bidder awards that have become the standard, so I believe That I care enough to get it right. Your videos explaining process and approach are a huge help. Kindness and gratitude in all things!

@StuccoPlastering

Жыл бұрын

Howdy Mr. Green Genes, Thank you for the kind words. FYI,There are many more videos of similar applications in the description for kitchen and or bathrooms.😉

As always,another great, informative video. You are the very best of the best ! Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise !

@StuccoPlastering

6 жыл бұрын

Howdy Fred Dude, no worries my friend. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s

Hey kirk, I love your videos! I'm a bricklayer by trade but admire all kinds of workmanship, my uncles and brother are plasterers, Based in san fran also!. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪.

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Evening Brendan from Ireland, thank you. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of “Plastering.” 🌍 The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Over 800 videos 🎭 👀

Pool trowel are great for me as well. Material knowledge and and practice, very important. Love your movement!

@StuccoPlastering

8 ай бұрын

Yes! exzackory, thank you!

Love watching this stuff. So mentally relaxing. This guy is what america is all about. I wish i worked a job where ii actually made something real.

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Recon, thank you, my friend, certainly I can't do what you do, either. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of, “Plastering.” 😏 With over 800 educational and free KZread videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me,” and my son, “Jason,” the bearded plasterer.😉

I'm about to do my first pigmented plaster veneer.., your videos answered my questions about materials and technique! Thanks so much!

@StuccoPlastering

4 ай бұрын

Howdy Chris, you are welcome. There is no difference when adding pigments or color. Getting the exact color is another story.

Listen people, I'm a 28 yr master plasterer from Brooklyn NY, this Guy Kirk knows his biz, stop knocking him, unless you got the nuts to make a video, and show us what you got. I'm appalled at youse negative people. The Mad Russian

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Evening Jess Kuznetzoff, thank you, my fellow Russian plasterer from Brooklyn. I must say, I do get a smile off any rude or whiny comments, they, in fact, most times anyway make my day. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Bringing Plastering tips to the world one video at a time.

@richnflow3708

4 жыл бұрын

i couldn't have said that better my self.

@coldhardysucculentswithkdw4988

4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy, and this veneer is some awesome stuff. for sure Imperial is top notch. As for anyone saying negative things about Kirk, well I wouldn't respect them if they did. I put 16 years in with the OP and CMIA and Kirk rocks. every time I watch him I can hear my old journeyman in my ear. for sure. it's never easy being the spokesman between the old timers and the cub's (as they would say...probably about all of us if we're under 95. lol.) anyway gotta love this man and his family they rock. I still swing a trowel for my own work less and less as the years go by, and maybe for a few friends but Kirk has made his living doing this for going on 30 or more years. Plaster is not an easy craft, Kirk has the all around knowledge that helps to keep our trade alive. don't forget what you learn here. It won't be long you will be glad you did. always impressed. Thanks Kirk

@carlpledger8719

4 жыл бұрын

yeah jess, all those negative folks obviously came here to learn something. they are likely not as successful as they'd like to be so it's fun for them to make a punching bag out of kirk. those of us out there hustling don't have time to stop and pick fights. kirk does a lot of thing differently than i do and that's why I come here. If someone is going to show me an easier way, I am going to shut up and listen. no time to fight about the old way of doing things.

@toscanoplaster5603

3 жыл бұрын

Kirk is a true artisan

This is impressive. Even if I had your talent...I couldn’t take the time to talk and explain my way through the process, while working at the same time. It would slow me down too much! Well done.

@StuccoPlastering

2 жыл бұрын

Evening Kevin, I like your style, thank you. No doubt I can't do what you specialize in either.👍

@jqdurango807

2 жыл бұрын

Si much experience but just one question hoy much time between first and second coat??? Also why some guys put water with a brush after the second coat is it necessary???? Thank you so much

Thats the funniest yet honest line I heard all week, "I hate sanding stuff," lol So do I Kirk! I hate sanding the compound on drywall and thankfully don't have to do it too often. You are one of the best and much easier and more entertaining to watch than some of the other people on KZread, thanks for all your videos and you should have your own HGTV show, you're better than Bob Villa!

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

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

I have so much respect for you sr. thank u for ur educational videos ,let me tell ya u are a good teacher

@StuccoPlastering

8 жыл бұрын

Evening Luis, thank you my friend, have a groovy evening, kirk giordano Rendering

I came across your channel a few weeks ago. Trying to watch every video you have made. You are one of the few true professionals. Your videos are well made and full of good solid information. I learned something new on every one. As you have said "The MONEY is in the details" I say "The DEVIL is in the details" I don't know if it has been suggested to you before, but I would like to see you use "critical light" to accentuate the DETAILS. You are correct when you say the camera does not pick up well on white surfaces. If you could "wash" the wall / ceiling with light it might better show the way you are spreading and smoothing the "mud". I think it would show your technique for eliminating the trowel lines better. Keep up the awesome work. Thank You STEVE

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Evening Pearce, thank you, my friend, for the kind words. Cheers, peace, harmony & happy holidays Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

Man! This is hard work. I bought the stuff, started last week, it's looking good. The trick is the fat. And a little water. Until ot gets like clay. Then smooth it, like glass.

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Evening Jerry, exzackary, you're on the ball, the fat helps big time, for those who may be reading and say, whats the fat mean? lay it on a little thicker, that way you can much the fat to where needed before it gets rock hard and can't be trowled or worked anymore. As far as hard work, When anyone starts to apply cement plaster at first, there are muscles in your forearm, wrist and deltoid and shoulders that you more than likely didn’t know existed. These muscles are rarely used in everyday living. Thus they will feel like they are on fire or swell up when you start to apply plaster, no worries, this is an excellent sign of unused and still weak muscles, not hurt muscles. then when that beautiful pain is gone, begin again. Your wrist, forearms or shoulders will burn, but that's o.k. For the average person, it takes a week or two to get those unused muscles strong enough to move mud where you want it. FYI, if you fall off a bike and hurt your leg, that's a bad pain or soreness, to strengthen muscles you didn’t know you had, this effort creates a beautiful soreness. Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

THIS is the video I have been waiting for! I am certain now that I need to hire someone who knows what he is doing. Many thanks.

@StuccoPlastering

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Herschel, thank you, The most time consuming part of this project is understanding veneer plaster would be what they are, why they are, and do the benefits outweigh the cost, for example if this veneer plaster sets on an unused trowel or hawk for say one hour, one would now need a very sharp chisel to remove it or if on a wall is not at a level that was chosen you must respread the area as you cannot sand veneers nor can a stone be used to sand it, veneers are that tough. I feel a plaster of at least ten years, would need an additional two years in to learn how to apply veneers mixed with the additional learning of what all the base and top coats are used for and different levels of finishes are and how to achieve before losing a wall. (getting too hard to work with) FYI, although we make applying Stucco, Plaster Render and Veneer plaster systems appear easy, it usually take about 10 to 20 years of hands on experience to understand how to apply Stucco/Plaster/Render properly. Cheers, Kirk giordano

Ibdont know why I'm here, but I watched the whole video and it was awesome! Keep up the great work!

Hello Kirk, enjoy watching all your vids from here in England and love seeing your techniques and ones like this. Like your humour as well! A lot of your ways are similar to us here. If you ever come over, gives us a shout and do a day or two in England just for a laugh Keep it up

@StuccoPlastering

6 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Jonesy dude me fellow plasterer thank you, will do Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

Always learn something new from each video,thanks Kirk!only that that is constructive grows!

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Jose, thank you. Not only constructive things grow, but the deadly plant, "nightshade" as this that grows can kill anyone if ingested.🤔I had to just get that negative stuff in.😏 Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread with over 800 videos.

Very good. In the UK and Ireland we mix it with more water. Spreads easier and can get it on much quicker

@StuccoPlastering

6 жыл бұрын

HowdyEoin, I'm pretty good but my skills cant compare to the skills of most UK guys who invented lime plastering. Best wishes, Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks

Love your videos kirk I'm a spread from Scotland and I never see you wet your tool before hand or I might have just missed it lol 😂😂

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Good evening Jamie Dude, man, that just means it's second nature, and I'm fast. As we both realize, a dry trowel will drag most interior plasters.😉 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

I agree about taping mud , did a room addition and the drywall and when I was done sanding the crap I swept up looked like I had a key of coke at my feet and I looked like frosty the snowman. So, yeah taping mud is a PAIN in the you know what. Great video .

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Duck Dude, nothing worse than sanding taping mud. Live long and plaster teaching plastering video’s

@kirkdunn1379

5 жыл бұрын

Good drywall tapers sand very very little, it's more like a dusting.....

I learn something every time I watch u. That you very much. Oz

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

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

Bead first then tape. Then run the field . 12 in trowel keeps your shoulder from injuries. Great information on the material 👍 👏

@StuccoPlastering

Жыл бұрын

Howdy, my friend, I prefer an 18 to 20 in h trowel, personally but feel the size preference is an individual thing. I believe the more the body is used, the stronger it gets and protects again injuries, but again that is my mindset. 💃🏻

This does separate the men from the boys as we would say. Love your videos. Its nice you don't have to slag your lime these days. Wet brush and sharp stainless trowel, gives you a great burnished finish.

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Greetings John, this slaking or not was not my choice, It's daily used let alone sold here in the USA. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of “Plastering.” 🌍 The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Over 850 videos 🎭 👀💃

I want one of those big trowels-Kirk a man after my own heart

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Kim Miles, they do kick Arse. The video below explains my preferred choice of trowel for interior or exterior plastering. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipOHtNuNebmzkrg.html/ It’s all about hand-eye coordination 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

Good job 👍..... very professional plaster skim coat

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Good evening nester, thank you. Welcoming, peace, love, and brotherhood, back into the 🌎 of Plastering. Bringing you the most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

I love this guy and his whole family.I appreciate that he is so informative .He has some detractors but so did Jesus,haters gonna hate.Keep up the good work, educational videos and supply lists.

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Howdy Albert, thank you, my friend. We have 98% positive comments, I prefer some rude stuff just to let me know I'm alive. Peace love and happiness to all. Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

You are the man when it comes to answering KZread comments because you get back to us right away - what I am saying below is what costs more money? To do this to code system or to just come in the joints of the sheet rock?

You make it look easy these are great videos so much info thanks alot.

@StuccoPlastering

8 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Lucas, You are correct, although we make applying Stucco, Plaster Render and Veneer plaster systems appear easy, it usually take about 10 to 20 years of hands on experience to understand how to apply Stucco/Plaster/Render properly. Cheers my friend. Kirk giordano Rendering

true craftsman Mr. Giordano 👍

@StuccoPlastering

8 жыл бұрын

Evening Williams, dude, I like your style, kirk giordano Rendering

Great job Kirk..... YOU made it look easy.

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Charles, I have time in, plus guys who mix very well. Welcoming, peace, love, and brotherhood, back into the 🌎 of Plastering. Bringing you the most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

@charlesduzzie9811

4 жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering .... I see you have the whole family doing plaster.... That says so much. Good for you.

corner bead: spray/roll contact cement first, and like you said, bonding agent on top of the bead. i have found this prevents the bead from 'skidding'/'giving' and therefore prevents the plaster from cracking along the bead line when dented in the future, eradicates fasteners

@StuccoPlastering

2 жыл бұрын

Exzackory. 😉

Kirk. I have A confession to make to you: after watching about a dozen of your videos, video below yours popped up and brought me to a plaster expert in Scotland and he was using a bucket that I thought was pretty cool - a soft sided plastic/rubber bucket that you would find in the dollar store or hardware store - and what I liked about it was that it was big on the bottom so that I could clean out my 10 inch - 12 inch taping knives which is always a problem cleaning in a smaller standard compound bucket. So, I bought a couple of them and my birdcage paddle attached to my drill is scraping the rubber and putting it into my plaster. So I was hoping you, the expert - I love your work - which simply show us a video and tell us what you are mixing this stuff in because obviously, you do not have this problem

@eoinob

6 жыл бұрын

Bird cage paddles are crap

I love the diamond veneer nice sound deading properties

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Judgement Day Dude, no doubt.😉 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

This guy's good gets alot of business doing what he's great at good job

@StuccoPlastering

2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Jamie, that's the idea of these videos, to inform folks, we know what we are doing.🍻

@jamiewatkinson4123

2 жыл бұрын

I wish u were in my state I'd hire u in a second excellent contractor

Another Masterpiece thanks a lot for the info yeah diamond and unical this is what people use in the Northeast to Boston Massachusetts sometimes people use Dura Bond 90 Brown coat top coat to easy sand 90

@StuccoPlastering

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Once again, you crushed it!

@StuccoPlastering

Жыл бұрын

Howdy, Rain man dude, thank you. 🍻

My in-laws bought a house from the 20's that has lime plaster. It has a lovely texture--even with paint. Only problem is, the plasterers used a very unusual finish. It has gentle undulations to it, and, they dragged their fingers through it at intervals to give it a texture. Probably sounds weird but it's so soft and matte looking it gives you a very peaceful feeling. Now I know it's lime plaster, but several years ago they had a pipe leak in the ceiling that required a long hole be cut out. It was impossible to match it with drywall mud and paint (now I know why). I made some lime plaster from quicklime that's slaking (3 months at least) and I used a metal pan I use for crafty type things. I guess I thought it would dissolve like drywall,, but it is on there like glue. Very, very, *VERY* hard glue.

@StuccoPlastering

8 жыл бұрын

Evening Lisa, the slaking of lime is no longer necessary as in the centuries before, in the wording under more vies I did an hour long video on Real Lime Plastering that explains the history. Now days, you just basically add water to the powders and it's ready to go. The finish you are referring to is as normal as peas in a pod, in europe, they consider one's imagination the real test of skill and professionalism. Here in the U.S. if the walls aren't perfect as one's teeth it's consider a cardinal sin. Cheers, kirk giordano rendering

Thanks for sharing. nice 10 minute video. worth every minute.

@StuccoPlastering

8 жыл бұрын

Evening Christian, thank you, cheers and enjoy the rest of the 3 day weekend, kirk giordano Rendering

Mr Giordano, I'm a handyman in Northern California about 4 Hour Drive North of San Francisco.. Back in 2005 I was approached by a customer with a newly constructed home. They wanted this entire home finished with smooth walls. (I'd never say flat.. ) lol. I flew to Peoria Illinois and spent 2 weeks working with a professional Plastering company out there for a crash course like you wouldn't believe. Long story short. Sorry for rambling, since I came home and slam dunked that job in 2005 jobs requiring that skill-set have been few and far between. Veneer coat plaster is not done in this neck of the woods. I've even seen Tradesmen working for the Historical Society charged with restoring hysterical structures in the city of Eureka with all purpose drywall mud over lath and plaster. Am I the only one insulted by that? It's sad. My point.. I would like to use these skills in my personal home. But I can't find the materials. People look at me like a deer in the headlights. No one has ever even heard of blue board and they try to sell me all purpose every time I'm looking for plaster. Would you seek out the blue board and a pre-made mix or would you go back to hanging lath and make your own plaster with the lime and gypsum?

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Chad, as I do any and everything. when asked for this interior finish, I say no worries I can do that, however you are right, not a big calling for lime plastering in my area too. Good thing I prefer working outside with stucco to fill in the gaps. Welcoming, peace, love, and brotherhood, back into the 🌎 of Plastering. Bringing you the most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

You are an awesome teacher!

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Jordan brock, thank you Best wishes, and have a good evening Kirk and Jason’s plastering & stucco video’s

Thank you I'm excited to get started.

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

No worries Al, best wishes, 😉

What I like to do is mix the base mix with the finish mx and do 2 coats. I think I was doing about 1/3 base to 2/3 finish. I like doing the cat-eye finish which gives the finish some depth and you know it's plaster.

@StuccoPlastering

7 ай бұрын

Your house your rules.

Really good information. Good video. Good audio. Thank you.

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Farinacci dude, thank you. 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

In the land of oz in my area, we have solid plastering and drywall. I notice in britain they skim coat all their drywall to eliminate those ugly joints in walls and in particular, ceilings. Solid plastering here is applied over a sand, cement, lime render in two coats. We mix gypsum plaster and lime to a ratio between 50/50 and 75/25 with th gypsum plaster being the dominant. I am involved in renovation/restoration of older buildings, and find that 50/50 is as strong as you need to go with the skim coats. Sometimes we will use more lime than gypsum plaster to reduce surface shrinkage. Guys who see you putting on skim coats need to realise it take years of work to achieve the "feel" for setting or skim work. You learn to know by feel how much you are applying. Skim or setting is a true craft that not everyone can do perfectly. It takes a long time to perfect. You learn buy doing, books are a guide, your vids tell the job from a proffessional perspecttive. But only practice makes you perfect. The darkening of the coats is so true, you put it on pure white, then in time marks and lines of dark colour begin to apear.

@StuccoPlastering

6 жыл бұрын

Howdy Grey Haired dude and me fellow plasterer, we have much in common, I too feel what we teach or say in any of our videos is just the tip of the iceberg, as nothing replaces years of success and a few failures, to achieving master craftsmanship as a plaster. lots of ways to skin a cat Live long and plaster Kirk Giordano’s Plastering answers to life’s issues

Nice job kirk as you probably know from your trips to the uk this is the preferred method for interior finishing in the uk and Ireland .

@StuccoPlastering

8 жыл бұрын

Morning Brick by brick dude, I realize most of the really good plastering systems originate from the UK. Even the Dryvit system. Here in the U.S. we have many forests so at this time wood rules, for how long who knows. As countries like France, where in the city of Paris they discovered gypsum one of the largest mines in the world such as the Gypsum mine which started Plaster of Paris which is still used worldwide for casts for broken limbs, this gypsum sets fast and hard. Cheers and have a happy Labor Day, if they do that sort of stuff in the UK. Kirk giordano rendering

@brickbybric

8 жыл бұрын

+Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. your spot on kirk. All the skim coat finishes and plasterboard we use here in Ireland is manufactured in Ireland by French company Saint-Gobian .

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Brick Layer, Technically as you appear to realize here in the U.S. plastering, render and portland based cement plaster are new, about only a hundred or so years old where in the UK, the lime plastering systems are easily 10,000 years old, such as the great wall of China, the Roman day gladiator stadiums, pyramids churches the list is endless. Cheers from the U.S. kirk giordano Rendering

Great video Kirk, your the man 👍✌️

@StuccoPlastering

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

You work smart it makes for a easier day

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Howdy Larry, thank you Peace love and happiness to all. Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

An Artist. Thx Kirk.

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Good evening Robert, thank you, my friend. 😉 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

Thanks Kirk for all the effort to share expert knowledge gained over so many years. A true pleasure to watch and learn from your videos! I am stoked on the health benefits of lime plaster and plan on doing a fireplace and bathroom. Is alkali-resistant fiba tape necessary on cement board and if so should it or the plaster weld be applied first? Also do you have an opinion of Vasari lime plaster? How smooth of a finish is possible with coarser marble grains in a Carrera finish? Thanks again for so many awesome videos, they are a real treat! Big Fan, Will

@StuccoPlastering

6 жыл бұрын

Evening Willaim dude, thank you, I use fiber mesh tape on my joints and plaster weld so that any of the plasters I use adhere properly and forever. Almost all interior products can be troweled down very smooth with enough elbow grease, some have much finer sand grains which of course take less effort to trowel smooth. Live long, and plaster Plastering tips and techniques

Jeans and a shirt plastering! Lol love it

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Howdy beangag, the beauti of wearing what i wish to wear. Best wishes, Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering

@kevlarrapps6368

4 жыл бұрын

Most people wear pants and shirts when working!!💀

Always using the best materials.if you want a good job use good materials my dad would say lol

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Evening Miguel, your dad was a smart dude, as most get what they pay for. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Bringing Plastering tips to the world one video at a time.

I'm doing my first interior plaster on sheetrock ceiling. I'm going with bonding and diamond plaster.

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Good morning Albert, atta boy, there are two ways to do this, best way is to apply a base coat 1/16 thin allow to dry then apply a finishing coat which takes a bit of practice. Tip when the finish coat starts to darken you have less than 15 minutes to water trowel it down, If it get away meaning it's too hard to brings back to life and trowel smooth, leave it alone and mix some more finish coat or even tapping mud then thinly apply over imperfections or what we call holidays, this will suck up fast as now the newly applied finish coat is absorbing the moisture out of anther new finish coat. Another way is to apply just a fat finish coat such as 1/8 of an inch, however this also takes a great deal of skill as since no base coat was applied first, the one coat can blister, spider check or pop off in areas by over troweling. Tip, if the finish coat does indeed spider check this means too much troweling, like everything new it just takes practice and a good attitude minus any fear as if you make a boo boo, it's easily correctable. Live long and plaster teaching repairing your number 1 investment, your home

We use completely different products in the UK it's interesting to see American products /techniques

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Howdy Beanbag, I'm aware of the product in the UK, they are the same materials as sold here your Unical and Thistle are sold here too just by different companies. Best wishes, Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering

Great to a pro at work, so awesome inspiring

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Greetings Leanard, I like your style. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. 🌎 The most complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread.🧞‍♂️with over 800 videos 🧘🏻👀💃

Awesome craftsmanship!

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Morning Spencer, thank you, kirk giordano

Kirk you're the man!

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Howdy Ryan, thank you, my friend. Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world. Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner or the Professional Plastering experts, With over 800 videos

Mad skills . Very good job. I would hire Kirk if he was available and willing to travel for 4 hours round trip.

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Evening Ray, thank you, my friend. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Bringing Plastering tips to the world one video at a time.

Hey Kirk you are a great teacher!!

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Danny, again, thank you. Welcoming, peace, love, and brotherhood, back into the 🌎 of Plastering. Bringing you the most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

@dannyz.335

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@dannyz.335

4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to stucco finish. I want to learn how to apply smooth santa Barbara finish. I wish I lived in the Bay area so I could go on a couple of your jobs so I can learn your skills and the process of this trade. I'm in Bellflower ca, So. Cali

Thanks Kirk, you are my hero. Any tips for removing wallpaper from dry wall and then plastering?

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Hello Rannah McIntosh, thank you, sure I have removed wallpeper more times than I care to admit. The simplest way is to spray soapy water onto it from a hand held spray bottle, allow to soak, sort of like a pan with oatmeal left in it overnight (allow the water to do the efforts) after the water has penetrated use a putty knife or trowel to scrape off, this can be repeated a few times, usually the seams will loosen first. Or if it's a small area you can use a wet sponge or rag. Often when we used to remove popcorn ceilings we would bring in a 5 gallon hudson sprayer or the backpack spray pump, soak it, allow to set a few minutes, then use pole scrapers to scrape it off, this was a drag, but was fast. Another way is to use a heat gun but the fumes and the chance of burning down the home outweigh the benefits plus the fumes are bad to inhale. When the nasty chore of removing this wallpaper is complete, use can either skim with taping mud or do as I'm doing in this video, without the basecoat just the finish coat. Best wishes, kirk giordano rendering

Nice work! You can tell you're a good mechanic because you have trowels in your back pocket...:)... But man, Up and down a step ladder gets brutal over time...For the last 15 years I like using two of those platform ladders "Gorilla"...I bring an 8' 2X10 or longer if the walls are long...They really save time, once you set up...Or two mud buckets and a plank, but then it's that big step...It does keep you in good shape getting up and down though...:)

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Greetings Rob, As a rule, I do use planks, but sometimes a ladder.🤔 If I were to use a plank in this video, then I'd have to tear it apart to finish the show. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of “Plastering.” 🌍 The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Over 850 videos 🎭 👀💃

4/27/2019, man you make it look so easy!

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Evening Jose, it just takes practice and knowledge of materials. Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube

I am going to try and do two coat process to my dining room ceiling. I’m assuming I will be slow as I try and learn this process, if the base coat plaster sets up too much and I haven’t finished, can I just stop, let it setup and come back next day and finish basecoat. Just water it down and make sure the overlapping sections are flat? I love learning new things so thanks for putting these vids up. There isn’t much out there on the American version of plaster veneering walls/ceilings.

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings Curtis, it's best to apply wall to wall or corner to corner, with both coats.😉 You can do it. 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

VERY NICE WORK BROTHER !!

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Howdy P Gus, 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 KZread. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

Love your work brother

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Danny, thank you, my friend. Welcoming, peace, love, and brotherhood, back into the 🌎 of Plastering. Bringing you the most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

We use either thistle or carlite in Ireland mostly wouldn’t mind going to states for a while to work and try some your products

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Good Evening Alex Dude, if you came here and used the products that are popular here in the USA, you would simply learn that you or I can't tell the difference in applications or benefits. I have applied all the veneers that have been manufactured and almost all are the same. There is one that sucks but since this is a positive channel, I won't mention negative stuff like that. Best wishes, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

This interior plaster is a new item for me,and I hope I have a small one to do. I very rarely hear of plastering here , as it is not commonly done .

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Good evening Al, plastering applications are similar to applying taping mud, just takes practice. Live long and plaster teaching plastering video’s

Kirk, you are an inspiration for those of us muddling through our old homes trying to patch them up and learning the fun of plastering! Here's my question: I have an American Clay over drywall but I don't find that it's been all that durable and I want to refinish with Diamond. Should my plan be to use weld crete first and then basecoat, etc? Is there anything different about plastering over an American Clay type of plaster with Diamond? Thank you so much for sharing your expert knowledge and willingness to teach.

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Good evening Tamara, American clay is similar to eco stucco, both are basically lime with whatever color pigmentation one wants to add. You can cover it by applying a stucco bonding agent over it then applying a Diamond finish on top of it. A base coat is not necessary. 😉 Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. Our goal is to teach those who wish to learn, thus earn a legal living to keep food on the table. We’re doing this one video at a time.😉 www.stuccoPlastering.com www.bayareaplastering.com

Hes got 25 years in and hes as good as me,,kirk shakes his head lol...Im a bodyman and sheetrock tape/mud nevrr impressed me..Now plaster does i just bought a 1900s house and keeping the plaster needs some repairs but dont want cheap sheetrock rather plaster

@StuccoPlastering

2 жыл бұрын

You should do both, attach the sheetrock then simply plaster over it with a lime base and lime finish. 😉

Hi Kirk, watching alot of your videos, great job. I am repairing a wall in my kitchen that was pretty tore up removing old phoe brick that my dad put up. I'm using Kal-Kote base coat veneer and X-Kalibur extended set veneer plaster. My base coat came out really good. but I was unable to finsh the whole wall last weekend now the base coat has fully set about a week. Do I now need to reapply plaster weld to the base coat before doing my finish coats withe the X-Kalibur since the base coat has fully dried ?. Thanks for your help keep up the great work.

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Tim Dude, no, you won't need a bonding agent as the two coat will adhere by suction, I would advise you to mist the base coat with water prior to the finish coat for better adhesion. live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

Sanding is extremely minimal with taping mud if the drywall finisher is at the same skill level as you doing plaster Mr plaster master. You and your crew are top notch, i have picked up a ton of useful skills and applied some to dry finishing, theres ALOT more drywall mud used compared to plaster living in upper east coast. I hope the young guys working with you take your wisdom. A pro in this trade always has a job. Thanks for the videos.

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Evening Rhyme, thank you, I like your style. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Bringing Plastering tips to the world one video at a time.

@coldhardysucculentswithkdw4988

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, I can't stand sanding taping mud. Plaster is so much better and this imperial is sooo hard it is probably 100% more fire proof, in a real world application. Plus it resists moisture from humid climates like the East Cost. Rademann, My old journeyman, told me it was originally one of the responses by the plastering industry to compete with the new Taping Mud (at the time) but this is an expensive product. prob 3x or more. I think Kirk mentions it in this vid. A good craftsman can put the quality in our everyday homes just like rich people do, but you still have to pay for material and that is not free. If you can afford it this imperial is the answer. it is actually faster than drywall and it is so much better. I am still waiting till I can afford this in my house. lol. Might have to give up on that. but I did plaster the garage and the stairwell, that was work. amount of sanding for that???zero! lol. knocked off the klinkers with the edge of a trowel and off we go.

I want to start working like Kirk. Over time, I've start to hate taping mud. I've started to like durabond, maybe I can move up to lime plaster.

@StuccoPlastering

2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Jorge, in the long run, it's far faster and superior, and eaier to apply than taping mud.🍾

i have gained a tremendous appreciation for these Giordano vids . . . . . good stuff in education for me the novice. what size Collomix drill was that (Xo1,Xo4,Xo6)?

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Evening Scott, sorry, I don't know the size paddle. Here I thought one size fits them all? The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Bringing Plastering tips to the world one video at a time.

What would you use if you wanted it smooth and not as course as this application?

Lots of talk about AI and Chat GPT... Artificial intelligence will never do this.. Real talent, real skill. The world needs real tradesmen and women like Mr Giordano.

@StuccoPlastering

Жыл бұрын

Hello, my friend from France, exzackory. 👨🏻‍🔬

good morning Kirk, amazing energies and resources here thanks in advance👍🏼 I've just finished with hardieboard in bathroom. wanting to do a 2 coat system that has old English look to complement some light walnut wood shelve niches and the Brazilian marble countertop. nothing glass smooth but not textured. also not looking to paint it. what are your recommendations for fast easy products off the shelf. box stores, common products to get this done nicely. I'd also like to add the color straight to mix✌🏼️

@StuccoPlastering

5 жыл бұрын

Good morning Pke, most stores dont sell products such as veneer plasters, not enough demand for it. Visit the nearest plastering yards in your area, such as Westside building materials, for products that last. Cheers! Kirk Giordano plastering tip’s

Kirk, love your videos. Can u add mesh to the wall and basecoate with imperial basecoat?

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

GreetingsJosy, it already has sand mixed with crushed lime, this is for strength. Sure adding cut fiberglass mesh could be added, but not necessary. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of “Plastering.” 🌍 The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Over 850 videos 🎭 👀💃

is great that you carry a headset mic on you so we can hear all the explanations clearly. even with the background noise around the sound signal comes out very clear

@StuccoPlastering

8 жыл бұрын

Evening Ronald, my son Jason forced me to start wearing it a few years ago, it was a good call, have a good evening, kirk giordano Rendering

Kirk, thanks for all the videos and the great work! When correcting uneven, wavy old plaster walls, should I apply a bonding agent followed by a few skim coats of a lime veneer, or should I apply a veneer base coat prior to the lime veneer because of how thin the veneer needs to be?

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Me personally I'd just apply the finish coat as thick as necessary, being careful not to over trowel it as that can losses the finish plaster from the wall, however, that is skilled work and beats the drag of applying a basecoat first.

Can you put the imperial basecoat on and apply the diamond veneer the next day? assuming using plaster weld?

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Good evening Peter dude, of course, you can, you can wait a year or more if you wanted to. It's best to apply the finish sooner rather than later as the base coat may get dusty. Nothing adheres to a dusty surface.🤔 Tip, always mist your base coat with water before the finish coat for a better bond and easier finishing. 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

Hello Kirk, Thank you so much for your videos I am learning a lot. A friend of mine told me to use the diamond products. She said at times she would use the base coat and other times both depending on the desired look. What she did however was tint the product with color instead of painting. Any thoughts, ideas or comments to help guide me on this?

@StuccoPlastering

6 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Andrea dude, sure you can add colors, I don't anymore as it is a real science to get them exact, the folk who say, "I'd like some old world charm and exact match is not what I'm after," this I'll do. I tell folks "if you want a solid color, paint it" as that's not what these veneer finishes are about but more natural warm lived in looks, like in the UK Live long and plaster, Kirk’s, plastering tips and techniques

I love your channel! I'm really glad to see do some plaster (Venetian type) finish What I want to know how many of those white shirts do go through in a year ? After all the years I've been watching your vids - I've only seen you in a dirty shirt a couple times !

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Janine, not certain, when they get too filthy, I throw them away. Keep in mind I buy my white shirts at the Salvation Army, they rarely cost me over two bucks. Welcoming, peace, love, and brotherhood, back into the 🌎 of Plastering. Bringing you the most comprehensive encyclopedia of free plastering video’s ever put together, by the plastering messengers of KZread. Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 videos 🎭 👀💃

I’m up for the challenge. I believe I can do it. 1950s house. I’m a quick study. I can do this. I used to help my dad throw mud so this can’t be that far different except the drying time.

@StuccoPlastering

3 жыл бұрын

Howdy Jesus, you can do it, besides working with your dad has far more advantages than learning how to plaster. In fact beyond measurement in words. Anyone who can apply taping mud can apply these finishes. Kirk and Jason Giordano, Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of KZread. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃

@jesussaves4142

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever encountered plaster containing asbestos? If so, how did you proceed?

@Order-in-Chaos

3 жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering I love how you call him Jesus but I'm betting he's gonna need Jesus to save him on this one 😇

A true master 👍😊

@StuccoPlastering

6 жыл бұрын

Atta boy Red Rupert, thank you Best wishes, Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks

Great videos, Kirk! I'm here in Maine attempting to put a Diamond veneer skim coat over Structo Lite. Trouble is the Structo Lite is too long cured. The Diamond seems to dry out in about 10 minutes. I tried misting the Structo Lite first. My room is about 65 degrees, though with a very low humidity. I mixed the Diamond pretty thin, I thought, yet it hardened in the bucket before I could get it all up. Any suggestions?

@StuccoPlastering

6 жыл бұрын

Howdy Ellie dude, yes, I have had this happen about 10 times. You mixed the diamond in a dirty bucket and the mixing paddle was also dirty, this accelerates the set time on all interior veneers. This extra work can be avoided by using clean buckets and paddle, as diamond takes about 45 minutes to set. Live long and Plaster Teaching the entire world how to plaster one Vimeo Video at a time.

Hi Kirk. Quick question....what product do you use for interior plaster finish that has the fine sand finish? I am using the hot mud for the fill and want to match the existing sandy plaster. Thank you. Your videos are really great man. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

@StuccoPlastering

4 жыл бұрын

Good evening Kevin, look for any finish coats bags that say, 30/30 sand. that's the fine stuff, next is 20/30 thats medium sand and finally 16/20 is course sand. We just say give me fine, medium or course sand at westside building materials the plastering yard we go to in Oakland, Eric, knows what we mean. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of, “Plastering.” 😏 With over 800 educational and free KZread videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me,” and my son, “Jason,” the bearded plasterer.😉

another great job kirk! lemme ask you, if I were to attempt this..should I tape over the screw heads prior to applying the plaster? thanks

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Domenic, thank you, and no it's not necessary to tape screw heads. Best wishes, Kirk and Jason’s rendering & stucco advice

Well, at the end of the video you answer the question about why not compound? As I understand it - this stuff is much better and stronger - I want to try this

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Morning Spencer, not trying to discourage you at all, however, although we make applying Stucco, Plaster Render and or Veneer plaster systems appear easy, it usually take about 10 to 20 years of hands on experience to understand how to apply Stucco-Plaster-Render properly. On another note if you are a skilled drywaller, (mudder) you can do this, but the different setting of these veneer plasters will create issues that also require much time in. Cheers, Kirk giordano Rendering

Great advice/info. I was wondering is I could use plaster weld and vaneer plaster over top some not so greatly installed sheetrock/mud. My wife bought the house cheap but I'd like to flatten out some walls and make some things look more presentable before a possible sale...any advice would be appreciated...am hoping not to have to use plaster base coat which gets kind of pricey, if you know what I mean.

@StuccoPlastering

7 жыл бұрын

Howdy Mars, of course you can, you can even apply just one coat if you have the skill. Cheers and have a good and healthy new year, Kirk and Jason giordano

Hey Kirk, so that was a single coat of diamond Base followed by a single coat of Diamond finish right? And you said that you don't need to put the finish coat on right away that you could wait a day or two. Do you need to plaster weld the base coat if you let it dry completely?

@StuccoPlastering

2 жыл бұрын

Howdy David, No, however, whether or not you wait a day to a year to apply a finish coat, wet the base coat, or the base coat will suck the moister right out of the finish coat as fast as you apply it.🍻