• Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Kirk Giordano Plastering

Stucco Plastering

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Videos
  • Textures Finish Colors
  • Tools of the Trade
  • Art of Stucco
    • Stucco Siding
    • Stucco Homes
    • New Homes Stucco
    • Second Story Stucco Addition
    • Stucco stairs, porches, & rails
    • Styrofoam Shapes, plaster repairs, cracks
  • Contact Me
You are here: Home / Videos / Step by step stucco applications, Plaster big holes in stucco fast

Step by step stucco applications, Plaster big holes in stucco fast

March 19, 2011 By Stucco Plastering 61 Comments

Step by step stucco applications, Plaster big holes in stucco fast

Howdy folks, the building contractor repaired a leaking pipe in the bathroom inside this plaster home. I was hired to lath and apply two coats of plaster with a finish to match the existing plaster texture.
I used a product called Rapid Set Cement; it’s a High Performance, fast setting Cement. EISENWALL, can be placed in thicknesses from 3/8 in. to 2 inchess in one coat. I don’t recommend anyone other than a licensed certified installer use this product. (That means you have to go through the training seminar for a certification). Although I have seen these product now in home depot which are more user friendly, and they don’t require certifications.
After the stucco had a chance to cure properly, (30 days) the home owner then painted as usual by first applying a primer sealer and then a second coat of paint. He used Kelly Moore elastomeric paint, which is great for all your exterior needs.
Proportions are clearly spelled out in ASTM C 926, Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster. [www.astm.org] Scratch coats are mixed at 1 part cement to 2-1/4 to 4 parts sand, brown coats are mixed at 1 part cement to 3 to 5 parts sand, We usually mix this ratio but will sometime double the amount of cement if we are applying stucco to ceilings. (Helps the stucco adhere better and faster while hanging upside down)
Step by step stucco applications. Lath and plaster big holes in stucco walls.

Calcium aluminate cement is the technical name of this cement accelerator. We call it luminite. It sells for about 60 bucks for a 94 pound bag. If you’re not a contractor and just need a little bit you are better off buying the rapid set at home depot. This way you’re not paying for a product that you only need a handful of.

Please also see our web site at http://www.StuccoPlastering.com
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
Thanks for watching and have a great day!
Kirk & Jason Giordano’s DIY plastering network
expert plastering advice, plastering guru instructions

Step by step stucco applications, Plaster big holes in stucco fast, Eisenwall hydraulic stucco system, Eisenwall hydraulic rapid set stucco system, rapid set construction cement,
Eisenwal cement, Eisenwal cts cement

  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr

Related

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Apply stucco scratch coat, Basic plastering skills, DIY stucco, fast plastering, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network, luminite cement, plastering techniques, reliable plastering company, Stucco Home Tips, Stucco Siding Application

Pages

  • About Kirk Giordano Plastering
  • Contact Me
  • Home
  • New Homes Stucco
  • Second Story Stucco Addition
  • Stucco Homes
  • Stucco Siding
  • Stucco stairs, porches, & rails
  • Styrofoam Shapes, plaster repairs, cracks
  • Textures Finish Colors
  • Textures Finish Colors
  • Tools of the Trade

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:11 am

    @damarismomo11
    well even the best of us guy's drop stucco, I filled my hawk twice as much as usual because of going up and down the ladder and it was the end of the day, Plus, I'm no spring chicken you know. Than for the kidding. Mate!
    Kirk giordano

    Reply
  2. hokushin99 says

    April 24, 2011 at 12:20 am

    I'm getting ready to do a stucco patch. Your video is very helpful. I have one question though; Is it not important to do a scratch coat?

    Reply
  3. Tom Hall says

    July 24, 2011 at 5:02 am

    You are a gifted teacher, thanks.

    Reply
  4. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    July 25, 2011 at 6:52 am

    thank you halltom.
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  5. beerman1957 says

    July 25, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Do you recommend Elastomer Paint? I have read differing opinions. Great job you did here taking care of your customer.

    Reply
  6. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    July 26, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Hi and thanks for the e-mail, yes I recommenced this product so much I should be one of their Reps. Kelly-Moore Elastomeric primer and paint. It's a great product. Cost a bit more but it's worth it.
    kirk giordano plastering

    Reply
  7. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    July 26, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    Hi, It's a great idea to always do a scratch, I use allot of products that I either add accelerators or you can apply coat after coat like rapid set up to 6 inches. (why anyone needs to add 6 inches, I don't understand).You can see the video on rapid set where the guys is in fact doing this 6 inches back to back. For a home owner with only a small patch it is best to scratch then wait 2 days, then apply a brown coat. Less chance of cracks and or being too wet or dry. good luck.
    Kirk

    Reply
  8. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    September 21, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    hey Kenney, what do you mean (looks like he shitted out a glove)?
    Kirk

    Reply
  9. gtilapias says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Gracias for sharing.

    Reply
  10. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    September 30, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Your welcome,
    kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  11. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    October 20, 2011 at 4:09 am

    Thank you, for the compliment and have a good evening.
    kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  12. Kevin Lennon says

    November 1, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    i would recomend using propper lath,(self furring wire) over chicken wire, scratch coat, finishing trowel instead of a pool trowel that you could plow snow with, and please cover those glass doors. Poor laborer has to clean that up.

    Reply
  13. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    November 1, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Thanks for the tips, But I am the poor laborer.
    Have a groovy day!
    kirk giordano Plastering

    Reply
  14. dozdeshabb says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:45 am

    great finish and demo. how much time is needed to paint on this stucco compare to speed set.?

    Reply
  15. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:28 am

    @dozdeshabb
    Hey guy, I usually tell everyone 28 days for the stucco to neutralize (cure), that way the paint wont blister. There are however many stucco products that say you can paint sooner, but if a person can wait they are better off with the traditional 28 days.
    Thanks for the question and have a groovy evening.
    kirk giordano plastering

    Reply
  16. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    February 20, 2012 at 5:13 am

    @EifsExpertsIndy Hey Eifs, expert, that is a wonderful, meaningful compliment, especially coming from a fourth generation plastering expert, whom has watched many plastering and stucco videos on the web.
    Thank you very much. I'm going to have to share this compliment to my family and friends.
    Thank again for the encouragement.
    Have a great evening.
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  17. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    February 20, 2012 at 5:47 am

    @EifsExpertsIndyHey Eifs expert, how many times have we seen our work turn white and have to use all our strength to bring it under control? Kind of makes a half hour seem like ten, and when you’re done it defiantly drains your strength. I prefer to use wisdom than muscle, but every once in a while I still get beat up because of distractions as I am constantly multi-tasking.
    Have a great evening.
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  18. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:07 am

    @czogg99 Hey cgozz,You can't put color it in the base coat, and YES, I have tried.
    However, La Habra stucco colors have been around since 1926 and Western stucco colors around 1932. There’s many other Stucco and plastering brands but these two are the most popular in the San Francisco bay area.
    And of course different states have other known quality stucco color suppliers.
    Best wishes, Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  19. Mark Le says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Are you serious man ? finished ? I can see a big oval curve right there,,,, I would use a straight 2×4 wood, and I would "cut" the cement from bottom to the top. By doing that, it would leave all the holes on the"even" surface. Then, I would apply another coat on the holes, and I would use the 2×4 to "cut" the surface again,, until one flat and evenly surface appears,,,,then I would use the float to smooth it out,,,,thanks for the video

    Reply
  20. Mark Le says

    May 20, 2012 at 4:23 am

    Can I be your helper ? I want to learn your skills. Thanks Kirk

    Reply
  21. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    May 20, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Hey Iamark, I would love to share you my skills with you because that would mean the economy is improving, where I can hire other guys. My skills are the same as in any other trade, it just takes practice. I love working with guys who are better than me, that means I don’t have to work so hard.
    Best wishes and thanks for the compliment.
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  22. indigoTALK says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:25 am

    u lost a lot of cements (concrete)…
    is that a purpose on it ..?

    Reply
  23. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Hey Ismark, are you saying I dropped allot of cement? If so, sometimes I do drop plaster especially after 10 hours of working. Or are you saying I used allot of plaster, sometimes we have plaster walls 1/2 thick, while some plaster walls are 1 1/2 thick. I fill them as I see them.
    Best wishes, and have a great day!
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  24. Colin MacKenzie says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Great videos. Best stucco vids I've seen so far on youtube.

    Reply
  25. Colin MacKenzie says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    Btw: How can you wear that bright white dress shirt and get away with it? My wife would kill me. lol

    Reply
  26. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Thank you Guru,
    Have a great day!
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  27. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Hey Guru Dude, We used to have to wear protective shirts, high boots, scarfs that cover our complete heads when I worked behind a plaster pump. I stuck with the white shirt as I buy them from the Salvation Army usually about 10 at a time for about 3 bucks each. The long sleeves Protects the arms from the lye in the stucco.
    Best wishes,
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  28. KarasCyborg says

    July 25, 2012 at 9:30 am

    I would be so livid if you didn't put plastic/canvas to protect my window, screen, sill and area below from dropping mud .

    Reply
  29. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    July 25, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Hi Karas, I had to look up the word (livid), no worries. The fact is the ground was covered and only the window sill had stucco on it, which wiped right off. My conversation with the owner prior to stucco was, (Kirk, don't worry about the sill we are going to paint the entire home.) You have a great eagle eye for detail.
    Have a great day!
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  30. Dana Berman Duff says

    August 1, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    This is great — but don't you have to use the three coat (scratch, brown and finish) when doing a big repair? I'm about to fix a wall and don't know if I should go to the trouble of doing all three mixes and coats.

    Reply
  31. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Hi dndff, no, 3 coats are not necessary. This was a two coat job when the original stucco was installed. Technically a 3 coat system is a color finish after the second coat has cured for 2 weeks. However some cities say a third coat can be the texture we use when matching existing finishes. A better example would be at (Step-by-step about how to plaster.) on YouTube. Have a great day!
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  32. karrskarr says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:19 am

    Always our thanks, for your time in upload!!

    Reply
  33. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    September 28, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    Hey Karrs, Jason say thanks, as he is the one who video's and sorts through my jargon before he posts these stucco tips online. I'm just an applicator that happens to know the dos and don’ts of this stucco trade.
    Best wishes and thanks for the bone.
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  34. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    October 11, 2012 at 1:41 am

    Hey paddy, Thank you. I have to say I have worked with many stucco guys who are just as good and some who are much better. I also happen to love what I do. Being good at anything just takes practice and a love for what you are doing.
    Best wishes, and thanks again for the bone.
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  35. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Thank you much visvire,
    And thanks for watching and have a groovy day!
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  36. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    November 29, 2012 at 2:22 am

    Hey ebowaxx, thanks for the bone.
    It's raining here so I'm messing around on you tube myself.
    Have a groovy evening!
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  37. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    February 4, 2013 at 1:33 am

    Hey big guns, I wouldn’t go that far but thanks for the complement.
    I guess I’ll be getting back to the super bowl game, now that half times over with.
    Have a groovy day!
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  38. Lvduggo69 says

    March 20, 2013 at 7:50 am

    Thanks for the vid.

    Can someone tell me how long I wait to put on the second coat of stucco , after the scratch coat ? And can I texture as soon as I smooth out the sec coat ? Thanks. ASAP.

    Reply
  39. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    March 20, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Howdy lvduggo, with traditional stucco you wait 48 hours to apply the second coat of stucco. If you are applying a skip trowel finish it's best to wait until the second coat is hard (could take minutes to hours depending on many things) if you are doing a float finish in the second coat you can float while it's still wet.
    Send me a picture I can be more specific.
    Best wishes,
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  40. miguel pirro says

    March 26, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    WAIT,WAIT YOU NEED TO COVER THE WINDOWS WITH TAPE AND PLASTIC FIRST,DONT BE LAZY,AGAIN THE GREEN FLOAT

    THE LATH YOU PUT IT IN THE WRONG WAY,SMARTASS

    THE REAL PLASTERS ARE MEXICANS

    Reply
  41. miguel pirro says

    March 26, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    WTF

    Reply
  42. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    March 26, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Miguel, there you go again, flexing as usual, How about I just agree with you and call myself a bad boy?
    Lighten up and have a groovy day!
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  43. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    March 26, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Miguel, there you go again, flexing as usual, you do realize, if watching these video gives you so much pain you don’t have to?
    Instead, go outside and have some fun. Or better yet make some videos of your own, you have 17 years in the trade, you may be an inspiration to us all.
    Best wishes and have a groovy day!
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  44. Arti Jern says

    June 10, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    would you not rule off the stucco with your darby or straightedge to get it flat before floating it with your sponge?

    Reply
  45. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Howdy artisan, you are on the ball, good eye and great question. This home was done with Hawk and Trowel about 60 to 70 years ago, as the walls are wavy. If I darby this plaster patch and give this area a completely flat appearance in the sunlight at a certain angle it will show the difference, slightly.
    Thanks for the comment and have a great day!
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  46. SulaimanTheMainMan says

    August 3, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Good demonstration, very useful info. Have ever rendered using a lime mortar? Lime allows the wall to breathe, well that's what I've been told.

    Reply
  47. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    August 6, 2013 at 2:52 am

    Good evening fesal mohammed , thank you.
    Yes, I have used lime quite a bit when I was a union plasterer, we did a lot of work on hospitals and schools where we added lime to our interior plasters.
    These days most of the interior plasters and exterior stucco’s have the lime in the material and even the sand, a fella like me just adds water.
    Too easy!
    Thanks for watching and have a great evening.
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  48. alan mc grath says

    September 6, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Its slightly cowboyish..Miguel,all mexicans are real drug dealers you mean?? Surely no??

    Reply
  49. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    September 9, 2013 at 6:55 am

    Howdy Alan, you referring to my big tough guy buddy Miguel, I don't take that kind of stuff personally.
    Thank for watching and have a good evening.
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  50. DH4 Plastering says

    February 8, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Love watching a Master at work. One quick question. I am a qualified plasterer to NVQ level 2 in England and have nearly 3 years under my belt. Is this qualification recognised over there?    

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 9, 2014 at 6:10 am

      Hi Greg we call time in or levels, an apprenticeship program.
      For example a person may have anywhere from 1 to 4 years as an apprentice,  after your fourth year  you are technically called a journeyman.
       I have seen 2 year apprentices that are much better than a 10 years journeyman so the time in means just that.
      It does little to say if a guy a  good all around plasterer or he useless.
       Best wishes,
       Kirk Giordano Plastering

      Reply
  51. FUNNYBIRDS says

    March 12, 2014 at 12:12 am

    you know im waiting to watch you patch into a santa barbara finish. For some menopausal broad. Its commin soon enough im sure. haha. Ill wait.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 12, 2014 at 4:25 am

      Hey Chaddy dude, Santa Barbara should be corner to corner however I have patched some areas where the finish is really varied in color. I did a patch three years ago that would have made you proud.But we didn't film it next time bro, Cheers! kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
  52. FUNNYBIRDS says

    March 12, 2014 at 12:16 am

    "Gravy lick's"= plaster'er talk for easy money.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 12, 2014 at 2:24 am

      Hey chaddy dude, I thought so too, great minds think alike fools never differ!
       Cheers! 
       Kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  53. alfabdall says

    October 30, 2014 at 1:12 am

    Why no scratch coat? just one coat for a patch?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 31, 2014 at 1:32 am

      Evening Alfabdall, we use an accelerator is the mix which allows both the scratch and brown to be completed at the same time.
       (luminite)
       Thanks for the question,
      Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering channel 

      Reply
  54. Mad Mac 66 says

    February 10, 2017 at 5:37 am

    Very helpful. Thx Kirk

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 12, 2017 at 3:13 am

      Howdy Mad max dude, thank you
      Best wishes with your projects,
      Kirk giordano plastering on small repairs

      Reply
  55. Thomas Broking says

    January 15, 2019 at 12:15 am

    A good plumber will square his holes, it just looks neater until its repaired..i would also have taped plastic over it

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 15, 2019 at 6:27 am

      Evening Thomas, I agree. Peace, love with happiness to all. Kirk Giordano plastering tips-mixed with sound advice

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Primary Sidebar

  • CA State Contractors License #730258
  • 5 Star rating on Yelp!
  • Numerously mentioned on Berkeley Parents Network
  • Choose a Licensed Contractor
    Choose a LICENSED contractor!

    • stucco patch and repairs, stucco remodels, stucco add ons, stucco additions, lath scratch and brown coats with stucco finishes to match your existing finish
    • Colors can vary from traditional earth tones to custom colors
    • Textures can be light or heavy sand finishes, smooth or all types of skip trowel
    • Expert matching on all plaster and stucco finishes
    • Quality work, reasonably priced
    • Small stucco jobs welcome

    Footer

    Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc
    2318 Eagle Ave
    Alameda, CA 94501
    (510) 521-9546
    kirkgiordano@gmail.com
    • Home
    • About Kirk Giordano Plastering
    • Contact Me
    • Videos

    Follow & Subscribe

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Google+
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Copyright © 2021 · Stucco Plastering Inc · Website Design by LegitWebs