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Plastering for beginners, Best Plastering video for beginners, saw cut stucco

October 14, 2014 By Stucco Plastering 62 Comments

Plastering for beginners, Best Plastering video for beginners, saw cut stucco.

Hello ambitious guys and gals, who are interested in learning how to do it yourself, now possibly you can.
How?
Watch the Best Beginners plastering video, Please note, a 10 minute video can’t possibly cover all the details, what I’m saying here is just the basic idea of what need to be understood, It’s easy for us as we do this often, but to express what the average person just needs to understand without going on for an hour is what I was after.

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.

Connecting the dots to stucco and plastering , how to add colors to gypsum or lime plaster products.

Other amazing feats to be accomplished with stucco below,

For more quality products that I have been using, showing and recommending in our videos they have stood the test of time say for more than 20 years, (most of them anyway) the magazine below caters to these products, plus they have a really cool cover page at least for the January 2016 addition.
Don’t guess with your biggest investment purchace products that last longer than old kirk
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Learn how to apply these plaster base coats and texture to any newly installed window as this is one of my best beginners plastering video.

Many folks will use a circular saw and adjust the blade to about a half inch to 3/4’s to saw cut out the existing stucco while leaving the stucco wire attached.
This is Dangerous and extremely dusty.
I don’t recommend this method as you can seriously injury yourself,
however that being said, many folks do this.
My job it to apply the stucco and do the best I can with what I have l have to work with.
The method Jason and I are sharing is the best I know to avoid possible perimeter hairline cracking.
Note, if it cracks I tell my clients a quality primmer and paint should flood these cracks, in worst case scenario’s caulking can be applied before primer.

Please, also see our web site at http://www.StuccoPlastering.com
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
Plastering for beginners, Best Plastering video for beginners
Now, you too can learn to plaster
saw cut stucco
stucco geek, plaster nerd, need a life stucco dude

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  1. Michael MUCK says

    October 21, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    You mentioned about $400 per window to stucco. What size window is that based on and how much of that would be material cost?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 22, 2017 at 5:34 am

      Good Evening Mickael, sorry I don't get into cost as clients might say, well you did this for this amount and so on and on…..
      Live long and plaster
      Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

      Reply
  2. Peter Gambier says

    December 3, 2017 at 4:43 am

    Hi Kirk, I definately agree about covering the windows and doors, as you say, it saves you a ton of time later and the man that thinks he is faster than you is talking out of his glutimus maximus, in fact I reckon that you two should have a contest with the loser having to run around the nearest town in his underpants.
    I'm not sure I actually like the skip trowel look, it reminds me of 1970's artex, but having said that here in the UK many homes have the pebble dash look which many folks also cannot stand. One thing that does look great on homes is pargetting, ie, designs in the render by freehand or else a design carved into a wood block and then this is stamped into the green mortar.
    I did a short course on the subject with an excellent craftsman called Bill Sargent, he is a real expert in his work and I think a little pargetting work can add a bit of extra value to a home especially a small feature over a window or door top.
    Live long and prosper KG.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      December 3, 2017 at 6:06 pm

      Morning Peter Dude, I agree, some texture are cooler than others,l with a bit of old world charm.
      On most stucco repairs we basically match the existing finish.
      Live long and Plaster
      Sharing DIY Plastering tips from team Giordano

      Reply
  3. HondaRidgeline Enduser says

    April 8, 2018 at 1:54 am

    Definitely that person talking shit about not covering windows is a fucking idiot lol.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 8, 2018 at 1:57 am

      Easy big dady, this is a rated pg channel, but on the flip side I do find it faster to cover a window myself too.
      Live long and plaster,
      Sharing so-called stucco secrets, or common sense tips

      Reply
  4. Rodney Rossow says

    June 14, 2018 at 7:10 am

    Wish someone like you had done the house I bought. I have windows that open outward, they sealed up the top with stucco, and filled the hinges with caulking. almost two years later I'm trying to figure out how to free up the windows so I can get some fresh air moving through the house.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 15, 2018 at 4:46 am

      Howdy Six Strings, sorry to hear this brother.
      Live long and plaster
      Images of Kirk Giordano’s Plastering projects and tips

      Reply
  5. Will Leingang says

    June 17, 2018 at 5:08 am

    Making it look easy!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 17, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      Howdy Will, thank you, just takes a bit of time in.
      Live long and plaster
      Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

      Reply
  6. Alfred Medina says

    June 18, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    Hey Kirk
    Here in North Orange County
    Code is 12 inch min breakout and wire overlap around window replacement

    Reply
    • Alfred Medina says

      June 19, 2018 at 1:30 am

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc.
      thanks Kirk great videos
      Iv learned a lot from ur videos

      Reply
    • Eagles Rule says

      September 6, 2018 at 8:12 pm

      Alfred Medina shut up fool

      Reply
    • Alfred Medina says

      December 22, 2018 at 4:30 am

      Eagles Rule fuck u

      Reply
    • Alfred Medina says

      December 22, 2018 at 4:32 am

      Eagles Rule those r retrofit type windows ! Yes those don’t require break out
      I’m referring to nail on flange type windows as he is doing in the video

      Reply
    • Edmund Frausto says

      February 7, 2020 at 12:50 am

      @Alfred Medina Yep. I work on houses. Where they put in. Retrofit windows and Kind of looks good. But at the same time kind of cheesy

      As for me I like Put it in all fresh window.

      Reply
  7. latinluvrxxx says

    July 7, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    You are very good at what you do. Thank you so much for your informative and detailed videos.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 7, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      Morning Latin Dude, thank you my friend.
      plaster, it’s everywhere you want to be
      Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

      Reply
  8. PlasteringGuy says

    August 4, 2018 at 6:34 am

    Curious as to why you're using a pool trowel?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 5, 2018 at 2:58 am

      You wouod have to watch the video belwo to understand,
      https://youtu.be/X_SRyTIVMbU
      I am sharing my experience of why I prefer a customed swim-pool trowel Vs., the standard rectangular plaster or stucco trowel.
      Or what is called a common swimming pool trowel.
      "FYI, a typical swimming pool trowel has a perfect radius and has a width of 3 to 4-inch widths are great for Cement Masons, BUT NOT, for stucco or plastering applications" as the width is too narrow. Thus the blade does not flex, a master and or journeyman plasterer moves the mud where they want it, this comes with wrist strength and flexibility of extra width.
      Again a swimming pool trowel with a perfect radius is ideal for concrete finishing but "WORTHLESS" for skilled plastering applicators.
      They are designed for pushing the rocks in cement down to a smooth level often using much strength, thus the smaller width.
      My 16-inch trowel has a width of 4 1/2 while my 18 has a width of 5 inches, these small details matter to skilled plasterers.
      I feel all swim pool trowel should have 5-inch widths so that master plasterers may also use them until this is understood by the makers of trowels, the 16×4 1/2 I show and the 18 X 5 are your best bet for plastering,
      Note: the 18 is for interior plastering although I use of too for exteriors as it to large for most folks thus seams cumbersome.
      That being said an experienced plasterer like myself can use a frying pan or my shoe to get mud on a wall.
      Best wishes,
      kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
  9. Wendell Hagg says

    August 25, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    Sir. I have watched Your Videos many times. I really appreciate how well You detail and explain what it is that You are Teaching !!
    Thank You !! H.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 26, 2018 at 12:02 am

      Howdy Wendell Dude, thank you, we try and explain like talking to me dear old grandma.
      best wishes,
      Sound advice for plastering repairs from your favorite stucco geek

      Reply
  10. Stuart Webb says

    September 9, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    You do look very awkward whit that hawk and trowel

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 4, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      Howdy Stuart, this your opinion,
      I feel confident any time I have a hawk and trowlel in my hands as i can and do plaster anything plus am able to understand drying times, thus able to apply multiple coats on the same day.
      Best wishes,
      Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering

      Reply
    • Skill Builder says

      April 19, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      Where is your video? There is a world of difference between just hitting a wall and presenting a How To video

      Reply
  11. Serafin Romero says

    October 3, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    Love your work Kirk!!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 4, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      Howdy Serafin, thank you.
      Best wishes,
      Kirk and Jason Giordano plastering

      Reply
  12. Gerald Tisch says

    January 15, 2019 at 7:58 am

    9:43 “Dude, got some new windows put in I can see.” “How can you tell?” “Cause it looks like shit.” Hahaha.

    Reply
  13. F u says

    April 23, 2019 at 11:00 pm

    Kirk is a legend

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 8, 2019 at 1:21 am

      Evening Faizan, thank you, I sho-nuff like your style.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube.

      Reply
  14. Yvette Ward says

    April 24, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    This was awesome, I'm going to try it, then probably call you to fix it. lol.

    Reply
  15. tatunka701 says

    July 3, 2019 at 2:43 am

    Here in South Carolina, the heat is a killer. When I was the mud man, someone was always saying "shake the mud"…… sprinkle with water. lol

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 8, 2019 at 1:11 am

      Evening Tatunka, good mud is priceless. stiff mud sucks.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube.

      Reply
  16. Al S says

    July 28, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    Great video, have a bunch of windows to replace,, used to do straight saw cuts around, now am going to have another avenue to try. Weldcrete on the old stucco to enhance adhesion , nice.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 8, 2019 at 1:10 am

      Evening Al, Weld Crete is usually found at plastering yards or you can click the link above in the description and order it.
      If you're at Home Depot or Lowes, another good product or similar is, "Quikrete bonding agent or adhesive."
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube.

      Reply
  17. Michael Baker says

    October 7, 2019 at 3:08 am

    thanks for sharing

    Reply
  18. LW Howell says

    October 19, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    "Cause it looks like shit " HAHAHA!
    You're killing me, LOL!
    Another great video. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 8, 2019 at 1:04 am

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

      Reply
  19. Tiana Hurtado says

    November 7, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    Hi Kirk How do you patch small touch ups on a sand finish using synthetic with out standing out when it drys

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 8, 2019 at 1:03 am

      Evening Tiana, you can use either a synthetic or a cementitious finish to achieve a sand finish.
      You will also need a sponge float to bring out the sand when you apply the finish coat. A plastering float brings out the sand, thus the term sand or float finish.
      Or you can type in Google, "how to apply a sand finish."

      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube.

      Reply
    • Tiana Hurtado says

      November 8, 2019 at 3:10 am

      Thank you sir appreciate the feedback keep up the good work

      Reply
  20. Untethered says

    November 11, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    Great videos. I have learned so much from you. QUESTION: Do you leave a gap between the window and the stucco? I have been reading that most window manufacturers require an expansion joint between the window and the cladding. If that is true, how do you do it?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 12, 2019 at 12:59 am

      Good afternoon Untethered, this is, "malarkey, or nonsense." On some commercial projects, prints do call for a piece of J metal to surround the window so the two of them can expand. However, in residential homes, it's a waste of time.
      In some states, they do ask for this, but not California. The reasons are too time-consuming to detail in this space.

      Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world.        
      Sound advice on the art of plastering

      Reply
  21. K B says

    November 15, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    awesomely well done..wow..

    Reply
  22. AdamMargie4ever says

    December 12, 2019 at 4:15 am

    Now this is a professional! Great video and explanation without all the BS!!! Keep up the great work!

    Reply
  23. rotting scabs says

    January 11, 2020 at 4:09 am

    Since you use to tape, which is smart. Do you fill up the sides of the window frame to the height of the tape with mud or what's your preferred height

    Reply
  24. lori a pierce says

    February 25, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    What is the product that you are using for the Skip Trowel finish???? You do not mention that, what is 16/20?

    Reply
    • lori a pierce says

      March 19, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Good Morning Kirk, and thank you for your reply. I've been watching your videos, and I love your work, I wish you could come out to Arizona! It is hard to find someone out here that really knows what they are doing.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      @lori a pierce I love the sound of Arizona as I hear it's always hot. My son and I are looking into moving somewhere a lot warmer than California.

      Reply
    • lori a pierce says

      March 20, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. You would LOVE Arizona. I've been out here 20 years. If you don't live in the Phoenix area, it's really not too hot. We live 1 hour south of Tucson where we have some altitude and the summers are very warm, but nothing like Phoenix gets in the summer. And, it's tons cheaper to live here.

      Reply
    • lori a pierce says

      March 20, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. You are welcome, that would be so cool if we were neighbors

      Reply
  25. ib crypto says

    March 5, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    Love these videos. I have learned so much and these have enabled me to patch/paint my Stucco house! Much thank Kirk!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 15, 2020 at 3:04 am

      Evening IB, no worries and thanks for the bone.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
      With over 800 educational and free Youtube videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me,” and Jason, my son, the bearded plasterer.

      Reply
  26. Bill English says

    April 20, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Yup, there is such a thing as "best practice". Best practice separates the professional from the monkeys! Kirk, I got a job for you… when the planes start flying again do give me a call.

    Reply
  27. Salem Poor says

    July 20, 2020 at 12:54 am

    Kirk, you may not be the best, but you're one of the best!
    I was a bay area union lather.

    Reply
    • Salem Poor says

      July 20, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc.
      I'm sure my pop knew that business agent and those guys. When he retired, he was the senior business agent for lathers 68L

      Reply
  28. Vanessa P says

    July 24, 2020 at 2:51 am

    Hi kirk, do you caulk around the window after you do the parging. ? I am adding basement windows, and there will be some gaps around them. Should I parge, and then caulk around the wood frame? Or should I fill the gaps with foam and caulk, and then fill in the spots with parging mortar?
    Thanks for all your advice btw:)

    Reply
  29. richranchernot says

    August 31, 2020 at 4:19 am

    Excellent demonstration. I have been dreading the day I will need to replace my aluminum frame windows, but this video may give me courage to tackle it. I have a sand finish, so it might be a bit harder to camouflage than with a rougher texture. Should a do straight cut or make it jagged? I suspect an elastomeric finish will cover any hairline crafts should they develop. Thanks again.

    Reply
  30. Alameda Photo and Films says

    September 24, 2020 at 3:34 am

    “How can you tell? Because it looks like shit!” Oh man that cracked me up.

    Reply
  31. RAY ALLEN says

    September 28, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    you do great job kirk i watch a lot of your post. but anyways im a diy guy i did some stucco patching around the house before painting. and i just found out that it takes a lot of skills to do what you do so i realy appreciate your skills.

    Reply
  32. Raccoon Willie™ says

    November 28, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    you should totally get a sword and a pirate hat to go with that swashbuckler outfit.

    Reply
  33. Azcatfan says

    January 4, 2021 at 8:11 am

    Any chance you can swing by the job later and show it painted to see the finished product? Hard to see the match for us amateurs when it is unpainted. Keep up the good work!

    Reply

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