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Plaster over interior concrete and or drywall, drywall compound uses

July 10, 2013 By Stucco Plastering 133 Comments

Plaster over interior concrete and or drywall, drywall compound uses

Howdy everyone, on this interior garage wall we show how to plaster over interior concrete and or drywall, using a drywall compound.

In this video I am using a drywall compound, however you can use
Structo-lite then come back with a taping mud or plaster finish.
Or you can use Imperial or Diamond basecoat plaster with a diamond or imperial veneer plaster finish or you can even apply an exterior stucco then finish with taping mud or plaster.
You can even apply 3 to 4 coats of taping mud waiting at least 24 hours between coats until you finally get the proper thickness.
I have done this type of repair even more ways than these above mentioned but hopefully you get the idea.

Please also see our web site at http://www.StuccoPlastering.com
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
http://www.wconline.com/articles/89945-times-with-kirk-giordano-plastering
Plaster over interior concrete and or drywall expert plastering advice, plastering guru instructions, plaster geek
Thanks for watching and have a great day!

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Apply plaster over interior concrete and or drywall

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  1. neurotransmitter says

    September 20, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    man what a lost art! its disappointing drywall is the norm now. great video and beautiful job!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 20, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Hello neurotransmitter, thank you,
      yes, there is a lot of drywall these days as it's faster, this patch could not have been completed with drywall, but was easy with these joint compounds.
      Thanks for watching,
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
  2. thull1234 says

    November 29, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Hi Kirk,

    I am renovating my kitchen & dining room. I have a 1959 house with plaster over gypsum board. I've watched all of your interior videos ("liking" them as I go; also a subscriber to your channel) and have a few questions I hope you can help me with. My punch list of plastering work is as follows:
    1) Skim coat damaged plaster finish coat on kitchen walls using 20-minute mud. The finish coat came off like puzzle pieces when glued-on wood paneling was removed;
    2) Fix plaster damage around doors by adding wood as a backer, then structolite as scratch coat, then 20 minute mud finish coats as needed;
    3) Skim coat ceiling to cover minor hairline cracks with 20 minute mud;
    4) Skim coat over heavy textured wall with 20 minute mud and blend to adjacent smooth wall

    Here are my questions:
    1) Is the "20 minute mud" (also available in other work-times) you refer to in your videos simply drywall setting compound? I ask because I want to make sure I use the right stuff, and a contractor friend looked at me funny when I said I watched this master plasterer's videos (that would be you), who recommends using it instead of "plaster" for interior repair work. I don’t know what real “plaster” is, other than the Diamond and Imperial products you mention in your videos.
    2) The existing plaster walls in the dining room have a light sand finish (see photos I sent you on your website). The kitchen is smooth all around. Can I add playground sand to my last skim coat in the kitchen to duplicate that finish? How much per bag of mud? Would I use a sponge float in the last few minutes of work-time to bring out the sand as shown in your outdoor stucco videos? We also don't mind a smooth finish; would smooth be easier to do? I've heard smooth is very difficult and that the sand finish will hide imperfections.

    Thank you so much for all your videos. I've learned a lot and thanks to you, have the confidence to take this project on myself. I love watching your craftsmanship and also your family in the videos and website. Thanks again,

    Tim

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 29, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Aloha Tim, excellent question,
      plaster is usually structo-lite base with many finish coats applied over such as any of the 10 different veneers such as Diamond, imperial, Red top, etc.
      Westpac's fast set muds are drywall compounds that comes in many set times from 5 minutes to 90 minutes,
      FYI, keep in mind if you use any plasters or compounds, dirty tools such as buckets to drill paddles will accelerate the set time, take for example a 40 minute mud can set in 10 to 20 minutes if the mix is contaminated, so use clean tools.
      Structo-lite takes about 25 to 45 minutes to set depending on the temperature, while the compounds set when they say they will (very accurate) regardless of temperature as a rule.
      since we know how to mix, I prefer the westpacs, cause we don't mess around with time.
      with west pacs drywall compound you can easily sand if needed, not so with other products and or veneers which can't be sanded.
      I have never had to san westpac's compound, ever, as I can trowel down well.
      Lastly, taping mud and the fast set drywall compound have little to no sand, sometimes some brands have silica which is a really fine sand, so for me it's easier to go smooth, as this just takes
      troweling, if you want a sand finish you are perhaps better off with back to back structo-lite as this plaster has sand in it and can be floated easier to give a sand finish, but, is tougher to gage or work with.
      Of course also you can alway add a handful of sand to the west pacs fast set if you know the size you're trying to match.
      Confused? It's a bit complicated and takes practice.
      Best wishes my friend and if not sure what the heck I am talking about ask further questions.
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
  3. Dana K says

    January 15, 2016 at 1:47 am

    Can you plaster over a painted concrete wall inside building (to cover block look)

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 15, 2016 at 2:28 am

      Hi Dana K, of course, but first prep work is necessary, you must clean the wall like your going to eat off it, then apply a bonding agent, now you're ready to apply any type of product over it.
      Best wishes,
      kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
    • valentin armenta says

      January 7, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. how does one prep it as if they’re going to eat off it? What do I need to do to prep it?

      Reply
  4. Home Girl Interiors says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    Hi Kirk. My plasterer used woncote to plaster new walls. I love the look, it looks like white venetian plaster. How do I seal it so it's not porous, and to protect the walls from staining. I really prefer not to paint over the plaster. Any advice would be much appreciated! Ty great video!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 27, 2016 at 2:10 am

      Hello Home Girl Interiors, Woncoat is really cool looking the difference between it and most of the veneer plaster videos we have done is it has marble added, this lime and crushed marble are usually called Venetian plasters, the big difference is venetian plasters are normally made with lime ,marble and often a portland based product to add strength.
      Woncoat it a bit unusual as it made with gypsum base materials and is sold as a veneer plaster.
      As far as a sealer good idea, I would ask Woncoat for their recommended sealer as all products sold and applied have their own sealers, using someone elses may void the warranty, plus It's tough to know the exact composition any plaster as they don't have to list all materials.
      Best wishes home skillet,
      Kirk giordano

      Reply
    • Home GIrl Interiors says

      January 27, 2016 at 2:36 am

      +Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips . Thanks Kirk, I appreciate the reply. I am going to call Woncoat and see what they say. All the best and Thanks, again!

      Reply
  5. Gil Velazquez says

    February 6, 2016 at 4:34 am

    You could put taping mud on the back of the drywall and then some concrete nails

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 6, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Morning Gil Velazquez, no way brother, the tops were flush, plus the sheetrock would not have adhered with concrete nails even if I had taped in 100, have you ever tried to hammer a concrete nail through sheetrock to concrete, if you try, your first attempt you will find out that not only you cant do it but old Kirk can't either.
      Why? As you try and hammer the nail in you will eventually break the sheetrock paper barrier plus trying to hammer in a concrete nail creates a hole the size of the hammer or sludge hammer head.
      Best wishes,
      kirk Giordano

      Reply
  6. Trex says

    February 21, 2016 at 12:44 am

    Hi Kirk.
    Great vid! I have a similar situation in my bathroom and planning on using 3 coats of taping mud to achieve the right flush thickness but there is about a 1/8" gap between the concrete and drywall. Can I use a joint tape over this gap to prevent the future crack along this line?
    Correction: I found the answer in other comments. Thank You!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 21, 2016 at 2:43 am

      Evening Trex thats what it's all about,
      Best wishes,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  7. Titan Ret says

    March 5, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    moo

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Howdy edward white, you mean like the cow, Moooo, or were you referring to my brother Luuuu,
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  8. Susan Shannon says

    March 20, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    Hi Kirk,
    you recommended using a bonding agent
    when you plaster over a painted concrete wall inside building. Any brands?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 20, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Morning Susan Shannon, yes, I alway use a bonding agent, I use Plaster weld or the Quikrete Bonding agents as it can be purchace from home Depot.
      cheers,
      kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  9. Kristi S says

    April 24, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I love your videos. I was wondering if its POSSIBLE when you prep to start plastering can you start with the finish coat and no more coats? I know its not the standard for many reasons. MY only concern is whether a first top coat would want to fall off the wall since their is no sand aggregate like a brown coat. If I am allowed to coat this way how thick should this coat be 1/8? Or should I simply skim the house with EZ Sand 45 which does the same idea. I would just prefer to use plaster instead. Its for my house. Regards.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 24, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      Hi Kristi S, if you just use a top coat, any thickness over 1/16 to 1/8 will crack. say you apply 1/4 inch you can allow this to dry and crack, then apply another coat over which may be all the depth you need?
      I would use EZ sand or Westpac drywall compound if it were me.
      Or if you wish more strength use the veneer base coat of imperial, with a diamond top coat.
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
  10. Brooklynlover007 says

    April 26, 2016 at 2:17 am

    You can just do it your way, my way comes out perfect. Totally undetectable,stay well.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 15, 2016 at 10:34 pm

      Howdy Brooklynlover007, ouch, very ouch, whatever works I say go for it, as there are many ways to skim this wall.
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  11. Brooklynlover007 says

    April 26, 2016 at 2:26 am

    You're not paying attention, I replied a year ago. See below. Happy New Year.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 26, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      Howdy Brooklynlover007, thanks boss, I got my mind right now,
      "cool hand Luke"
      Cheers,
      Kirk giordano

      Reply
  12. WCSD says

    May 15, 2016 at 6:32 am

    The only time I ever use 5 minute mud is for even smaller repairs than that, infrequently and usually in the little boxes and not the bags. However I don't have a Jason of my own to mix it for me, so by myself 20 minute is the fastest setting compound I use. If it's a tiny repair I can go over it with 20 minute and do something else for the next 15 minutes, or if it's a wider area I will need more time anyway. I'm not a plasterer or a drywall contractor but regardless I understand why suppliers don't stock it anymore because between only a couple pros like you, a random contractor like me looking to patch a teeny hole, or some do-it-yourselfer who has no idea what he's doing will only buy a couple units each month and the rest get tossed.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 15, 2016 at 10:33 pm

      Howdy WCSD, this was the last time I have used that 5 minute mud myself, set way too fast for me.
      cheers,
      kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  13. Matt Eklund says

    May 21, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    Kirk- your like the Bob Ross of plastering man! Totally enjoy your videos!!!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 21, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      Howdy Matt Eklund, you my friend are on fire with that comment,
      Thank you and best wishes with your projects,
      kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  14. Matt Eklund says

    May 22, 2016 at 12:15 am

    Kirk have you ever plastered hardy board? Specifically shower wall? I have a potential client that just poured a beautiful concrete tub and they put hardy board in the surround and want to skimcoat the walls smooth. Natural gray to match the tub.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 22, 2016 at 12:40 am

      Howdy Matt Eklund, yes I have, any portland based cement product will mold, all acrylic's, limes, and or stucco products will too.
      Unless you spend much time applying sealers, waist of time in my opinion.
      sorry, I advise a thin coat tile set, then set tile,
      Best wishes,
      kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
  15. sx_1001 says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:38 am

    this is going to be a stupid question probably…

    but here goes…can you use exterior stucco example ( rapidset stucco or rapidset mortar ) on brick walls – european homes .. instead of plaster indoor?

    Great videos by the way.. I enjoying watching and learning a few things..

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Howdy, SX dude, not a foolish question at all,
      yes, you can use exterior stucco for an interior, however on this interior, we are trying to match the sheetrock finish, it really difficult to smooth or trowel down sand and cement to this level of smoothness, so I preferred to use a gypsum based product.
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  16. Gandalf4137 says

    July 14, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    Hello, Kirk. I am plastering over drywall next week. Do you ever sharpen your trowels? I've already broken my new trowel in, but its edges are not razor sharp. Do they have to be extremely sharp in order to achieve a good finish? I am a little confused.

    Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 14, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Howdy Anndalf, whoa,dude, that's a cool question,
      I had a friend of mine who did plastering at a prison for a month many years ago, he said sharpened his margin trowel just in case,
      I thought to myself when I heard this, in case of what?
      if a guy's needs one he'll give it to him sharpened, as this fella didn't seem to have a mean or tough disposition.

      O.K. back to your question, no, I have never sharpened a trowel or thought twice about using a new one versus one broken in or used for a year.
      I believe any trowel as long as it's not bent inward would work well if it's new or 15 years old, no difference.
      While we're on the subject, cement trowels are only 4 inches in width compared to plasterers trowel which are 5 inches wide, the extra width makes them flex a bit more and this my friend is a good thing,
      best wishes with your project,
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  17. Raquel Urbina says

    July 24, 2016 at 9:09 am

    I have a room in the basement and i have a huge humidity problem. Yes, I use a humidifier but it is in one corne of the room. I have replaced the drywall and the wood behind it a couple of years back, seemed to solve the issue although can feel the water in the wall ( water is cold). I've seriouasly consider just adding a coat of cement to the wall to help avoid the humidity issue to come through the wall and to solve the horrible job my dad did with eveing the current wall with the new wall. Would this ideal or is this a stupid idea of mine?

    Reply
    • Raquel Urbina says

      July 24, 2016 at 9:13 am

      To add! I know sand cement wouldn't be idea since it may be hard to even out. And yes we (me) have skimed walls before and they have came out beautiful, i simple didnt know how to repair and thats is were my father came in.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 16, 2016 at 2:26 am

      Howdy Raquel dude, gotta love a dad who loves his sons,
      You can apply a lime based plaster which will absorb moisture and when dryer conditioning occur will release the moisture harmlessly into the air,
      I will send an email to what I am referring to but unfortunately it is long.
      https://youtu.be/jI54QRx0_H0
      Cheers
      Kirk giordano rendering

      Reply
  18. Barnmol says

    August 7, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    You are amazing! Thanks for this tutorial.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 7, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Morning David dude, thank you,
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano Rendering

      Reply
  19. Azteca Mechanical & Electrical says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Love it

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 16, 2016 at 2:21 am

      Evening Azteca, thank you,
      Kirk giordano rendering

      Reply
  20. BiHlover80's says

    September 3, 2016 at 10:32 am

    All I can say is RESPECT. I just learned something new today from you and that's something I am going to do soon. Thanks for shering this helpful video.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 3, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      Morning 80' lover, no worries,
      kirk giordano Rendering

      Reply
  21. David Crawford says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    Nice video Kirk. Can you tell me the name of the system that is used on block homes on the inside? I know from trying to hang shelves on it, there is a thin layer of stucco over a foam board. Thx.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 18, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      Morning David, there are about 10 often used gypsums plaster used, you will have the chore of locating and grout joint or you can blow out a chunk of the cinder blocks, below is just one system.
      If you make holes in your finish caulking and or any fast set gypsums will work to fill them, Plaster of paris or fix all set super fast for small holes, or even tapping mud can be used.
      https://youtu.be/LzTvF9xO2cU
      Cheers,
      Kirk giordano rendering

      Reply
    • David Crawford says

      September 18, 2016 at 6:13 pm

      +Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thanks for the reply.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 8, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      Howdy Hino. yes you can however a bonding agent is required.
      cheers,
      Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos

      Reply
  22. Myles Franco says

    October 21, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    Hey kirk! what is the advantage of plastering on concrete as opposed to gluing on drywall boards? I have to finish two garage walls that are 8ft high 22' long and very rough from the form work boards.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 22, 2016 at 3:42 am

      Howdy Myles, to me there's little difference, for you sheetrock would be better as all you have to do is follow the sheets.
      Because of the rough walls you just apply thicker.
      Best wishes, and have a groovy evening
      Kirk and Jason’s rendering & stucco advice

      Reply
  23. Spencer Colgan Wallpaper & Painting says

    October 29, 2016 at 3:33 am

    Perfection perfection perfection!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 30, 2016 at 4:03 am

      Howdy Spencer, soon I will be the grasshopper and you will be the master,
      Cheers my New Your pal.
      kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
  24. Spencer Colgan Wallpaper & Painting says

    October 30, 2016 at 4:05 am

    You picked up your JD pal?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 30, 2016 at 4:09 am

      Howdy Spencer, picked up and drank, thanks bro,
      Kidding it will last me like a year or two, as I'm such a lightweight, keep in mind plastering and liquor don't mix, unless you a professional, sort of like me saying I don't drink unless I'm by myself or with a friend.
      Cheers.
      kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
    • Spencer Colgan Wallpaper & Painting says

      October 30, 2016 at 4:11 am

      I'm hysterical laughing – I thought you were serious that you really drank it.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 30, 2016 at 4:28 am

      Howdy spencer, no my brother , but it is the weekend and I'm on my third Boochcraft, hand crafted Kombucha, my wife brought me one home form the market place, I went back for two more, these brews are good for the gut (hippocrates facts) plus they are a kick arse high.
      Got to get healthy while enjoying the spirites, prrety soon i'll be yelling , "woo, Chief, the spirits got me"
      Cheer me New YorK Retired detctive Pal.
      kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  25. Richard Adams says

    November 1, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    What is "mud" plaster ir concrete?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 2, 2016 at 3:43 am

      Evening Chilly Willey, it just a term used for stucco, plaster, cement or the likes.
      Cheers,
      Kirk and Jason giordano’s rendering videos

      Reply
    • Richard Adams says

      November 2, 2016 at 4:29 am

      Cheers mate!

      Reply
  26. Casper Berggreen says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    Put a 2m level on your plastered Wall finish some Day! If you bend a dollar, you shouldent be able to slide it under.
    Do the trick on the walls where you dont have a guide fx.
    Show us that, show us the skill.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 29, 2016 at 3:58 am

      Evening Casper, sounds like too much work,
      Cheers,
      Kirk’s plastering videos

      Reply
  27. Jim B says

    March 21, 2017 at 4:56 am

    Hi Kirk, I have a similar project coming up blending / feathering. You mentioned 5 min and 20 min mud, but what type of mud did you use on this one. Was it a base coat? or did you build up a veneer?  Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 21, 2017 at 7:56 am

      Howdy Jim Dude, I used a sheetrock compound, I don't advise anyone to use 5 minute mud, stick with 20 minute or more time if needed buy either the westpac or the fact patch, both work the same.
      Cheers and happy plastering,
      Kirk giordano’s teaching videos

      Reply
  28. Glenn Shoup says

    April 21, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    Just like putty coat.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 21, 2017 at 10:25 pm

      Howdy Glenn, exzackory
      live long and plaster
      Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

      Reply
  29. noblsht says

    June 12, 2017 at 4:30 am

    Thanks, I think I am your newest subscriber, plastering is kind of the world to its own, artistic shit

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 12, 2017 at 4:54 am

      Howdy Noblsht, sounds like you title but well put.
      Live long and plaster
      stucco images and teaching videos

      Reply
  30. Ian H says

    June 27, 2017 at 1:06 am

    Hi Kirk. I`m a plasterer from Manchester, England and I am enjoying watching your videos and seeing how things are done stateside. Quite different to how this job would be done in the uk and I am wondering how you deal with potential cracking where your plaster meets the drywall? Here we would level the area up with backing plaster and then apply reinforcing tape over the join. Once set finish plaster would be used to cover the backing and the tape but even then hairline cracks can still appear.

    Our plaster is mainly gypsum or cementicious but we do have a onecoat plaster that I think is similar to what you used in this video however that would still crack without reinforcement on the join.

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this and thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 28, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      Good morning Ian dude, my take on cracking are in three video's below although I could give many more reasons.

      Live long and plaster
      teaching plastering video’s

      https://youtu.be/C3Jqe6sQt2s : cracking for deed weight
      https://youtu.be/2sBHTy-v9ic : cracking for sun expansions, woods swells thus stucco cracks
      https://youtu.be/O5PIz9WQfzM :new hose cracking

      Reply
    • Ian H says

      June 28, 2017 at 7:36 pm

      Good morning! Thanks for the reply and I will be sure to check the links, however my question was more specifically about if you had any cracks on the wall in this video where the plasterboard butts up against the new plaster?  I was surprised that there was no reinforcement on the join and wondering why it wasn't used? Does the join receive an application of paper tape and joint compound afterwards or are your plasters better than the stuff we use in the UK and less prone to cracking? 

      Have a great day! it is 8:35 pm here and I have just got home from work, about to put my feet up and watch the links you posted.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 28, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Good afternoon Ian, we applied a bonding agent to the wall, thus no cracking.
      Live long and plaster
      teaching plastering video’s

      Reply
    • Ian H says

      June 30, 2017 at 10:38 pm

      Cheers for the reply. I think I will try to order some of the weldcrete to give it a go. Here in the uk  we use either diluted PVA glue or a product called "Thistle Bond-it" which I don't like as it completely kills the suction and I wouldn`t trust either to prevent cracks in this particular situation. I will also be looking into "20 minute mud" to compare it to the plasters available here.  

      Have a good weekend!

      Reply
  31. TylerFHill says

    July 28, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    What if that concrete wall is exposed to outside elements on the other side. Would the moisture soak through the concrete wall and weaken the plaster?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 28, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      Good morning Tyler, if any wall is compromised by exterior moisture not only will any plaster be at risk, but all the wood framing, insulation, electrical and sheetrock plus floors carpets and so on.
      Live long and plaster
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      Reply
  32. Linda Sonachan says

    August 8, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    Can I use a concrete filler on a dry wall

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 9, 2017 at 9:05 pm

      Good afternoon Linda, I would not advise it as concrete has rocks in the bags, use can use stucco however.
      Live long and plaster
      teaching repairing your number 1 investment your home

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  33. matthew dyess says

    December 30, 2017 at 1:21 am

    Sure would like to see a little mesh where the edge of the drywall met the new plaster. That stuff always seems to develop hairline cracks

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 31, 2017 at 12:28 am

      Howdy Matthue, again you're referring to sheetrock and taping mud, mesh tape is not advisable with this material.
      Live long and plaster
      Teaching how to repair your home

      Reply
  34. valentin armenta says

    January 7, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    Hello I have a question I recently plastered cement on my painted brick wall but I can still see the block through the cement what else do I need to put over the cement so i can get a clean solid wall ?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 7, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      Good Morning Velentin, dude, if your block ghost through your last applications, it was not applied thick enough.                  
                          Live long and plaster
          Mastering Plastering by team Giordano

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    • valentin armenta says

      January 8, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. what do you recommend I put over the first coat to get a clean finish?

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 8, 2018 at 5:16 pm

      Good Morning Valentin, if it were me I'd apply a veneer finish plaster about an 1/8 of an inch thick or you can use a sheetrock compound which you mix from bags, you just add water, they come in various set times such as 20 minutes to one hour and a half.               
                          Live long and plaster
          Mastering Plastering by team Giordano

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  35. WESTERN NY BIGFOOT says

    January 29, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Name of 5 min mud?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 30, 2018 at 8:45 am

      Howdy Big Foot dude Westpac and Easy Sand both gypsum-based drywall compounds sell 5, 20, 40, 90, 120 minute mud.
      Home Depot and Lowes carry them.
      Live long and plaster
      Mastering Plastering for the beginner

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  36. brad projects says

    February 2, 2018 at 3:54 am

    As a drywall guy I have a hard time not taping those joints. You don't get cracks where the drywall meets the plaster?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 10, 2018 at 7:02 am

      Howdy Brad dude, tough to tape seams when the different substrates very in depth.
      Live long and plaster
      how to repair your number 1 investment

      Reply
  37. Wopa Chop says

    February 14, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    Heck yeah 5 min mud wakes you up!!!! Aint got no time to be tired. Good stuff man.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 16, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      Howdy Chp dude, it definitely wakes a person up, I don't use it too often for that reason but to bring this wall out, my son Jason was right next to me when he mixed it, so it worked.
      Live long and plaster
      teaching plastering to apprentice's or DIY homeowners

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  38. guinea wop says

    May 6, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    How do you fill a gap around a stone fireplace? I have about an inch around the sides where I couldn’t get the sheet rock tight to the stone fireplace. Do you recommend a product that will fill that joint where gap is between the stone and sheet rock?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 11, 2018 at 2:38 pm

      Howdy Guinea, lots of ways, you can buy a small box of fix all or a bag of sheetrock compound that hardens in 20 minutes.
      Live long and plaster
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  39. stargateproductions says

    May 10, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    As a old school taper (well learned from one anyway) I love Kirk, I regularly use his techniques on the job site. We still use a hawk and trowel. Great video!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 11, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      Howdy Star Gate Productions, dude, I like your style,
      best wishes, with all your projects
      Live long and plaster
      Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

      Reply
  40. Hank Verheul says

    May 22, 2018 at 10:07 am

    B

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 11, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      Howdy Hank, because?
      Peace love and happiness to all.
      Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

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  41. Shirley Li says

    August 14, 2018 at 1:08 am

    Can I do this on the ceiling after popcorn removal. Should I also prime the ceiling then using the bonding agent. If so, what primer works. I also have an issue where the concrete ceiling and Sheetrock edge have about a half inch gap filled with caulking. Should I recaulk that and then plaster it"?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:29 am

      Hi Shirley, lots of ways to skin a cat.
      If it were me, I'd scrape the ceiling after you wet it with a Hudson sprayer or water hose through the window.
      Cover the floors well and not too much water, just enough to saturate the gypsum so it scrapes off effortlessly.
      Then naturally a bonding agent must be applied, I prefer "weld Crete by Larson's."
      You can purchase "weld Crete" on the link in our description, or go to home depot and by the quikrete bonding agent.
      Nest the fun part, you can skim with a sheetrock compound or a veneer plastering system and plaster as usual.
      If all this is too difficult to understand let alone do hire it out.
      Peace love and happiness to all.
      Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

      Reply
  42. Matthew Hyatt says

    August 28, 2018 at 2:38 am

    Artist.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 29, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Good morning Matthew, thank you my friend.
      best wishes,
      Sound advice for plastering issues from your favorite stucco geeks

      Reply
  43. GilBatesLovesyou says

    November 11, 2018 at 5:44 am

    Is the tiny bit of speed advantage for you worth the extra money compared to Structolite for such a deep and large fill? A 50lber of Structolite costs the same as a bag of Easysand that's 25lbs or so, but you get 4x the material. I'm guessing you used 10 bags or so on this? I'd way rather from a material standpoint just get 1-2 bags of Structo and a bag or two of Easysand for the top coat and be done. Plus I like how light Structolite is, nice and easy to trowel.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 11, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      Howdy Love Dude, I like to show all methods, sort of puts some excitement into my life.
      There are many ways to skin a cat.

      Peace love and happiness to all.
      Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

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    • GilBatesLovesyou says

      November 11, 2018 at 11:55 pm

      ​@Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. To be fair, in a lot of places Structolite is hard to come by. :/

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:06 am

      @GilBatesLovesyou Howdy Love Dude, I am fortunate to live 5 minutes from West Side Building material, one of the most massive plastering yards in Oakland.
      But getting back to using structo-lite, we have done many videos on how, why and when to use it, I have to add some variety for the folks who don't know where to purchase this material.
      How long have I been using structo-lite, excellent question, glad you asked, do you remember when structo-lite was sold in 80-pound bags?
      I do.

      Peace love and happiness to all.
      Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

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    • GilBatesLovesyou says

      November 12, 2018 at 12:13 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. I'm about the age of your kids, haha, still fairly beginner to this stuff. But so far of all the stuff I've used, Easysand, Durabond, Diamond Veneer, and Structolite, Structolite is my favorite as it's very versatile and very cheap.

      Reply
  44. 92% Chocolate Jesus says

    December 19, 2018 at 4:12 am

    Why not 10 min. mud?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 21, 2018 at 5:23 am

      Evening Dude, 20 minute mud sets fast enough.
      Cheers, peace, harmony & happy holidays
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  45. Shawn Ruiz says

    December 29, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    What kind of mud is it? Like west pac 20 minutes hot mud?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 31, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      Howdy Shawn, yes it may be Westpac or its competition with a different name like fast patch.
      Wishing you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year.
      Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco nurds

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  46. 92% Chocolate Jesus says

    January 27, 2019 at 6:54 pm

    Thank you for your reply…make sense

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 4, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      Good afternoon Chocolate Jesus, no worries.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the plastering world
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  47. Sal says

    May 31, 2019 at 5:58 am

    Hey Kirk! Could I use all purpose joint compound to skim coat a cement wall in my garage or does the hot mud work best?

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    • Dan Steving says

      June 18, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Your cement will most likely get damp at some point then All Purpose Mud (gypsum products) will get moldy and/or flake off.
      You will need to you use an "Outdoor" product with Portland cement. Here is one of his videos 'Stucco over concrete' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW9Dwxl2W4c

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 4, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      Good afternoon Sal, sure you can, as long as your certain that wall is not penetrated by the outside rains or prone to any moister.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the plastering world
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube

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  48. unclemercy says

    July 24, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    this guy should be famous.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 4, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      Good afternoon Uncle Mercy, I like your style, thank you
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the plastering world
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube

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  49. Siara Ramcharitar says

    August 16, 2019 at 11:17 am

    Can i use this on raw concrete ceiling unpainted or do i still need a bonding agent before mudding thanks

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 4, 2019 at 8:18 pm

      Good afternoon Siara, I would recommend applying a bonding agent, you can buy Quickrete bonding agent at home depot for about ten bucks, take the time to make certain your new plaster adheres forever.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the plastering world
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    • Siara Ramcharitar says

      October 4, 2019 at 11:01 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thanks

      Reply
    • Siara Ramcharitar says

      October 4, 2019 at 11:01 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thanks

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 4, 2019 at 11:29 pm

      @Siara Ramcharitar Good afternoon Siara, no problemo
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the plastering world
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  50. Prince Saud says

    October 4, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    Who the man….Kirk you the "MAN"

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 4, 2019 at 8:15 pm

      Good afternoon Prince Saud, thank you, my friend.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony to the plastering world
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube

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    • Mario Tater says

      May 11, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      Not really easy n faster ways to do that mix structure light n plaster Paris covers fast super build out don’t even need to rod that

      Reply
  51. Thom Ferguson says

    November 23, 2019 at 1:03 am

    Been Plastering 47 years and I can tell you this, Pool trowels aren’t for interior Plastering,

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 23, 2019 at 1:12 am

      Evening Thom, that's ignorant talk, Listen , I’m a pretty decent person, so if I’m being an asshole, you have to ask yourself, why?
      peace, love, and harmony to all
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    • Joe Senchuk says

      December 22, 2019 at 12:18 am

      And I guarantee… all 47 of those years you have been a self indulged pre-madonna asshat who thinks he knows everything while condescending to everyone else as if they are dumbasses.. And this folks… is part of the reason why kids no longer go into the trades. Much respect to Mr. Giordano who could quite possibly use a pool trowel to apply a high quality finish paint job on a car… all while smiling at the haters. Thank you for your vids Kirk. There are so many (like me) who really do appreciate you.

      Reply
    • Michael Oldenburg says

      August 6, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      You've been around long enough to know that the tool doesn't make the man. You go with what works and in this case my man Kirk here is an expert with a pool trowel and his trade.

      Reply
  52. william francis says

    March 29, 2020 at 12:45 am

    Hey Kirk, what material are you using to go over concrete to drywall? Do you need to use any kind of seam tape to prevent cracking? Thx, Bill

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  53. william francis says

    April 7, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    I can not find any interior plaster with line in Texas can I mix type s lime with gypsum
    plaster ? I an going over stucco base coat on an interior tire wall in my house

    Reply
  54. Shantal C says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:54 pm

    After the 5 minute mud and sanding is it ready to prime and paint?
    Also can I use any plaster instead of the 5 minute mud after applying the bonding adhesive?

    Reply
  55. Jeff Arnold says

    June 24, 2020 at 1:22 am

    Will this technique work to cover an interior, cinder block wall? Do I need to sand in between coats? Thank so much for the helpful video.

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  56. James Alan Stephen Smith says

    October 20, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    When you say mud, is that plaster?

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  57. Leslie Dugger says

    October 31, 2020 at 7:15 am

    Always use a bonding agent. No downsides

    Reply
  58. Leslie Dugger says

    October 31, 2020 at 7:19 am

    Start fast finish slow … min5—>20

    Reply
  59. Matthew Burke says

    November 9, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    Kirk, please clarify product you are using for 20/40/60/90 minute mud. Is that the Easy Sand product sold by USG? I am in Mid Atlantic region. I want to skim over a mortar wall in my basement. Thanks, Matt

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