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foundation repairs with stucco and or cement plaster

April 15, 2014 By Stucco Plastering 61 Comments

foundation repairs with stucco and or cement plaster

Hello ambitious guys and gals, who are interested in learning how to do it yourself, now possibly you can.
How? Watch, this video explains we show and explain how to repair foundation with stucco and or cement plaster the idea is to
“get her done”I go into details about tools and their use, plus explain and show a variety of useful plastering tips.
With a small bit of attention you can and will save cash, create a sense of euphoria and sleep well knowing, no problemo, I did this repair myself.
Save cash, great workout, sense of accomplishment, what more in life does a righteous person desire?

Old Kirk says, material knowledge is 70% of being a well rounded plasterer,
The other 30% is application.

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  1. Marty Graham says

    October 7, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    Kirk, thank you a million times! My house is much like that one with the same problems. I patched the cracks with stucco patch working late in the day and on about a third of them, the crack was back in a month. I worried it meant my foundation was shot and increased my insurance for the coming collapse.
    Your tips on timing and product helped me so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
    (I bought product from the link, but your advice is worth far more to me than the couple bucks you might get. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now I just have to get up early. I can prep the day before, right? ;-() )

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 8, 2018 at 12:43 am

      Evening Marty, no worries my friend, I'm just the messenger.
      Best wishes,
      Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering

      Reply
    • keytothegate K says

      September 16, 2020 at 7:07 am

      I don't think your insurance would cover the collapse of your house due to foundation issues anyway

      Reply
    • tom yang says

      December 21, 2020 at 3:15 am

      Did you install the mesh (wire) first as shown in Kirk's clip?

      Reply
  2. Michael Bruce says

    March 16, 2019 at 3:49 am

    Hello Kirk!
    Ive been watching your channel for a couple years- even though I do finish carpentry I really like learning new stuff and enjoy your craftsmanship and style of teaching. I would like to ask for some advice from the “Master of Plaster”, if you would be so kind as to give it?

    I’m rehabbing my own 1940’s home in San Jose. It had a pretty bad flat-roof addition done to it in the 70’s that always leaked. I tore down the walls and flat roof, and re-framed to full height with a gable roof to match the original architecture. I kept the addition’s slab foundation as-is.

    The concrete guys back in the day didn’t square up the outside corner correctly. When I put up my new full height walls, and squared them, they have to hang off that outside corner about 1”. That 1” tapers back to 0” (flush with foundation) over 15’

    I’m wondering how I make the weep screed work here, so that it has solid backing like it’s supposed to? It’ll be kinda hanging there at that corner. And don’t want to leave the bottom of the mud sill exposed from below, that 1” to 0” over that 15’. From watching your videos I have an idea of what “might” work, (pressure wash foundation, apply weld-crete, skim coat the foundation stem-wall with stucco, 1” thick to 0”, making it flush with sheathing) but figured I’d just go ahead and ask the “boss” what he’d do? Or any tips?

    The first 2 pictures here might help explain better than I can type it:
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=10atUm4r6mEVz3xNvfiXKptJHXGws4KAO

    Much thanks!
    Mike in San Jose

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 16, 2019 at 4:28 am

      Howdy Michel, that's some impressive work, my friend.
      There are many ways to waterproof the bottom of the plywood and mudsill, if it were me I'd use a Z flashing to go up the plywood at least 1 to 2 inches, then bend to fit the width of the plywood and pressure treated mudsill, then finally have it come down the foundation about an inch or two.
      After this Z flashing is installed then mount the weep on top of it going down only about 1 inch past the mudsill.
      If you go down much further the stucco can be compromised by a lawnmower if its hit hard.
      I have done this many times.

        Peace, love, and happiness to all.
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      Reply
    • Michael Bruce says

      March 16, 2019 at 4:49 am

      Kirk, you sir, are a class act. Thank you for the flashing solution. Makes perfect sense. With gratitude, Mike

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 16, 2019 at 4:54 am

      Good evening Michal, no worries, my friend
        Peace, love, and happiness to all.
      Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco nurds

      Reply
  3. Vettygirl says

    March 27, 2019 at 7:20 am

    Kirk….thank you so much. I’ve been looking for this kind of video for about two months. I’m in the process of needing to do this too my house and needed some tips. You are a life saver…..Thank You!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 18, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      Howdy Vette girl, no worries and best wishes,
                                 Peace, love, and harmony to all
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      Reply
  4. Zack King says

    May 1, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    Hello kirk im doing a similar project but side walk around the house. Hiw do i achieve a 1/2 inch gap between the sidewalk and stucco?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 18, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      Howdy Zack, good question, allow to almost harden take a wet margin trowel and follow the sidewalk to give an expansion joint.
      Keep the margin trowel wet by cleaning often or the stucco will stick not allowing a perfect line with no clinkers.

                                 Peace, love, and harmony to all
               Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

      Reply
  5. RKGSD says

    May 14, 2019 at 7:51 am

    Howdy good man. What's you're opinion of Dap Stucco Patch for a missing 5" strip of stucco on a corner? I realize it's not professional.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 18, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      Howdy, my friend I dont use premixed products, however, dap is such a well-known company with integrity, it will be much easier for you to buy and use it.
                                 Peace, love, and harmony to all
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      Reply
    • RKGSD says

      May 18, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thanks Kirk!

      Reply
  6. firealva41 says

    May 16, 2019 at 3:22 am

    Kirk you mentioned your in California what area do you normally work In do you do jobs in Temecula?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 18, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      Howdy Fire Dude, if I've not heard of the city chances are we don't work in those areas.
                                 Peace, love, and harmony to all
               Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

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  7. fifteenthfret says

    May 17, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    Hello Mr. Giordano,
    I have watched every of your videos. Some twice.
    Thank you for your expert lessons. you really are the best!
    One question:
    I’m going to parge my 100+ year old home.
    It’s in remarkably great shape, but I’d like to see a nice clean new finish on the foundation.
    I’m proned to choose a Portland/Sand instead of Rapid set to give myself a bit more than 15 minutes to work it.
    Is there a difference in the end result of natural color (Portland vs. Rapid set)?
    I’d be looking for a more brown result than light gray to go with the medium tan vinyl siding/black shutters on my home and it seems that Rapid set is a light gray.
    Thank you again for always taking the time for the DIY’ers.
    Btw…I’m a 61 year old woman who is a perfectionist and not afraid of hard work. (Lifting the cement bags)

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 18, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      Howdy, I'd recommend the rapid set as if purchased in bags or boxes you can add two packets of retardant's which will be white in color when dried, plus the two packs will give you now 40 minutes.
      no matter how skilled, young or strong someone is, get someone to mix for you.
      Portland will give an appearance in color to your sidewalk, which is nice.

                                 Peace, love, and harmony to all
               Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

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    • fifteenthfret says

      May 19, 2019 at 1:18 am

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc.
      Thank you, Mr. Giordano.

      Reply
  8. Gabe T says

    May 21, 2019 at 2:26 am

    I work for the gas company and I’m looking at the shit-quality build of that MSA.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 21, 2019 at 3:15 am

      Howdy, Why would the gas company hire a guy named a te or do you mean ant?
      Youll have to excuse my ignorance, i know not or care not for what MDSA means.

                                 Peace, love, and harmony to all
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    • Gabe T says

      May 21, 2019 at 3:39 am

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc.
      hello. My name is Albert Te. MSA stands for “Meter Set Assembly”. I was looking at how crooked and sloppy the meter was angled. Sorry, it’s a pet peeve of mine to see that poor QA. But the plastering job you do is top notch. I mean no offense to you good sir. I’m an avid viewer of your videos. Take care and keep on muddin’.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 21, 2019 at 3:54 am

      Howdy A te, my humble apologies my friend.                       
          Peace, love, and harmony to all
               Sound Plastering tips for the DIY beginner’s and Plastering experts

      Reply
  9. Joanna Lewming says

    June 3, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Thanks I will try today

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 21, 2019 at 5:09 am

      Howdy Joanna, you can do it.
                              Peace love and happiness to all.
            Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

      Reply
  10. Bahama Mama says

    June 8, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    Love your videos and your hair is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 21, 2019 at 5:08 am

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

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  11. Deborah Brancheau says

    June 11, 2019 at 10:19 pm

    Cali!!! Where rain is a national emergency. 😉

    Great video. I have to do this to my parents house and now I know what to do when is rains in San Diego.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 21, 2019 at 5:07 am

      Howdy Deborah atta girl.
                              Peace love and happiness to all.
            Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

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  12. Kyle Dieu says

    June 20, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    Thanks man

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 21, 2019 at 5:06 am

      Howdy Kenny, no worries.
                              Peace love and happiness to all.
            Plastering and repair tips for your number one investment

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  13. Guy Code Academy.com says

    July 1, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    Hi. Is the mud and accelerator the base coat and the texture the finish coat?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 26, 2019 at 5:20 am

      Good Evening Guy, yes it's the same mud.     
                      Peace, love, and happiness to all.
        Sharing stucco wisdom with Kirk Giordano plastering

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    • Guy Code Academy.com says

      August 26, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Awesome. Many thanks.

      Reply
  14. Jack Arent Photography says

    August 22, 2019 at 2:30 am

    Hi Kirk, I’ve been watching your videos and tried my first crack at putting stucco on cinder block and it didn’t stick well (and really pissed me off). My question is can I try to add another layer of stucco over my first layer tomorrow?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 26, 2019 at 5:18 am

      Good Evening Jack, but of course you can, before you try to apply another layer, take a water hose and spray off any dust, dont allow the cinder block to dry completely, but instead, to stay moist, the new stucco should adhere much better.    
                      Peace, love, and happiness to all.
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  15. bleu silver says

    September 23, 2019 at 10:53 pm

    You didn’t show how to do wire

    Reply
  16. hugo salazar says

    November 19, 2019 at 4:21 am

    Hello Kirk i wanted to close an existing door with stucco what do you recommend to start with

    Reply
  17. J Booth says

    January 1, 2020 at 7:48 pm

    Jay's Lucky to have a dad like Kirk…great job with the Vids and Great professionals you are in stucco

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 5, 2020 at 4:48 am

      Evening J Booth, thank you.
      We are indeed fortunate to have each other.
      Now, if we could only acknowledge this daily, that's the hard part.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
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  18. Big belly flyer Evans says

    February 27, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    Howdy Kirk , really dig your videos.The spider was just watching and learning.
    I’ve been in the plastering trade since 1978. Still doing it still loving it.

    Reply
    • adam cowel says

      January 20, 2021 at 1:25 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. extremly helpfull thank you kirk master of plaster

      Reply
  19. Radu Blaga says

    March 19, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    I like it you do what they tell you to do customer is always right been there done that
    How was your knees can’t believe that you can still work on them
    What part of California do you live in ?

    Reply
  20. Tahoe408 says

    March 19, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    Great videos Kirk!

    Reply
  21. konstantinus Stoyanov says

    April 26, 2020 at 5:50 am

    You are a good man / professional

    Reply
  22. manxman says

    May 17, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    erm didnt you bridge the DPC by linking the foundation to the wall?

    Reply
  23. Margaret Helms says

    May 27, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    You make it look so easy! I need you in San Diego!!

    Reply
  24. Destiny Returns says

    June 2, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    Found your video, as I have the same problem on my old 1930 Spanish house in one small area and wanted to do the best I could to fix it properly. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

    Reply
  25. rotting scabs says

    June 11, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    How would you recomend filling a holiday on recently applied finish coat? (Float finish). Its towards the bottom were the stucco meets the top of the stone veener

    Reply
  26. Jae E says

    July 2, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    Hi Kirk. Is weld Crete ok to use as a waterproofing solution? We poured new concrete today I wanted to waterproof that new concrete and then lay pavers. Please advise

    Reply
    • Jae E says

      July 3, 2020 at 5:54 am

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thank you for getting back to me. Seems like the guys at the mason supply are wrong in telling me that this product would be good for waterproof. The reason why I pored concrete was because the porch is above a living room and I have have water leaking over 30 years. I hope to get a better solution to fix this issue I also pitched the concrete away from the house

      Reply
  27. mex3000cf says

    July 23, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    Great video. I now feel confident to apply your technique at my parents house. Thanks for posting!!

    Reply
  28. Ratnesh Singh says

    July 26, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    So, at the very bottom of the wall, stucco is touching dirt. Won't stucco suck up the moisture from dirt after a good rain, what's your solution to prevent moisture going into the stucco > foundation > wood farming. what can be used as a moisture barrier as these older house they are stuccoed all the way to dirt.

    Reply
  29. shure46 says

    August 7, 2020 at 12:45 am

    Kirk , step one – kill the damn spider !!!!! now proceed

    Reply
    • shure46 says

      September 1, 2020 at 11:36 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. well said Kirk and boy are you right about "videos" (love the analogy) , but some people ramble on and on about tons of stuff that are irrelevant or just "small talk" about their entire lives !!!! lol I've seen so many vids where it takes 10 minutes to even get to the subject !!!! lol … Take care , you're a pro , admire your work , had to patch some broken foundation corners last week , it came out pretty good , and thanks to some of your tips and info …. I'm a carpenter/painter who has poured concrete and delved in masonry A LITTLE , but I am no pro at it …. once a long time ago I had a black widow spider in my house behind a dresser …. I sprayed a WHOLE CAN of poison back there !!!!! no joke …. me no likey black widow spiders

      Reply
  30. Maria Christina says

    August 11, 2020 at 3:07 am

    nick – your finesse sucks. very ugly job.

    Reply
  31. FAMUSOLDIER says

    August 31, 2020 at 4:03 am

    Do you know anyone who does this in the South Florida Ft. Lauderdale área?

    Reply
  32. darkteenpaint says

    September 23, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    like the video nerds

    Reply
  33. tom yang says

    December 21, 2020 at 3:14 am

    Do you have a clip like this one but showing more details, like how to mount the mesh (wire)?

    Reply
  34. Daily Struggle says

    December 30, 2020 at 10:28 pm

    Looks like my 5 year old som would do a better job..

    Reply

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