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Plastering for beginners, how to plaster, simple plastering tips

February 17, 2015 By Stucco Plastering 109 Comments

How to plaster, plaster for beginners, plastering materials tips,
DIY plastering tips.
In this video I’m using the vibrating Dremel Multi-Max to remove the bad plaster it’s the fastest and easiest way to remove and it prevents much dust in the air.

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 in its entirety Plastering for beginners, how to plaster, and other simple plastering tips.
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.

I used structo-lite but added too much accelerator, it happens, we published it for all you folks who think, man, kirk has a perfect plaster mix every time.
Not so, in fact mixing accelerators with plasters is a tougher thing to do on interiors than exteriors.
So for the sake of doing plaster patches quickly buy the 20 minute plaster, it will save you a lot of time.
As I mention in this video they do sell 20 minute plaster all the way up to 90 minute plaster, buy the one which is right for your experience level, then learn how to apply plaster.

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Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
http://www.StuccoPlastering.com
Plastering for beginners, how to plaster, simple plastering tips
Teaching the world how to plaster one video at a time
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The vibrating Dremel Multi-Max
Thanks for watching and have great day!

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  1. Peter Agostini jdcap26 tips an repairs and hobbies says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:49 am

    Which Plaster should be used for interior patching, DIY plastering tips

    Those 4 in 1  tools are great , never thought  to use one like that !  TU Thanks Kirk . cheers 

    Reply
  2. kenny forman says

    February 18, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Hi Kirk & Family,
                           Aye Kirk its good to see you'r vidio again,I know it must be murder working with your arms high on the plaster ceilings,it takes me a wee while to recover when working overhead,,seems to me the older we get the harder it seems but I will be 68 on my birthday but I still have a go inspired by you and the team.thanks again   (I'm off to tune up my bagpipes now)  hear you later.
                                                                               Kenny (from Bonnie Scotland).

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:41 am

      Evening Kenny from Bonnie Scotland,
       68, wow you must have taken care care of yourself with proper nutrition, you are my newest and bestest hero, next to Napoleon Hill.
       If you're bored and have time type in Napoleon hill quotes.
      Happy to hear you still apply plaster, I will be doing this stuff until i'm 90 not because I need the money, I don't, but because I can, and  more importantly it gives me pleasure to inform the new generation of young bucks.
       Best wishes, me brother from Scotland.
       kirk giordano plastering tips

      Reply
  3. Crispymenace says

    February 18, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    hey kirk ..i worked on my own for 14 years spreading gypsum and render 3 sets a day 30 square meters plus ,..mixed all my own 'mud 'as you say ;][gobbo or pug we called it], put it all on the wall, did all the cleaning and the office work..all the pricing up all the gathering of materials ,all the rip out, all the boarding out,everything, a gypsum skim done right is two coat work here, thats 60m spread.
    your are bang right,i was stupid and stubborn..this is at least a two man job…best if three of you share the load!
    maybe i wouldnt be in so much pain if i d of been more reasonable towards myself.
    thats it for me these days..40yrs an and im  done.wrist n body  joints collapsing and nervous system pain .
    no help .no assistance.
    all you young guns beware..this job will distroy you, when your young you think your bullit proof….no…your only human.;]
    look after yourselfs .
    get an office job..or a role in banking , something profitable and dust free!
     making things for a living will kill you, and nobody cares in the race to the bottom dollar.
    even working like that i have no assets and no where of my own to live today…..
    theres a lot of nice places for others to live in tho ..where my work will be there long after im gone. for others to enjoy…people with money.those not like me.
     plastering  as part of a property is sold for increasing money year on year . while the plasterer struggles and declines.
    wages are at the same rate  as ten years ago here..sometimes less..
     . mean while cost of living in that ten years has trebled….
    big respect to all the spreaders out there… ya must be nuts.. i know now i was.;]

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    • Tom O'Connor says

      February 18, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      It is very easy to be wise in hindsight with all the experience,but when your young life seems different and the wisdom just aint there.Look at all the great work you;ve accomplished and enriched other peoples lives.Give yourself a pat on the back for trying to make this world a better place to live for everyone.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:27 am

      Evening stoo234, I have done too many jobs myself as a young man and have come to the conclusion that if you do this you will dislike the trade as it is a two man operation.
       No exceptions!
       So I hear you brother.
       I have always felt that to use muscles is to strengthen them, the fact that we hurt or feel pain after the fact of employing them is what I have learned in the last 3 weeks, Nutrition.
       My wife and I now Juice 20 pound of vegetables per day and drink, as I was too sick to handle the pulp, and do other things to remove the toxins.
       O.k. coffee eneimas and the pain will deminish and or go away, I'm 55 and feel much better than I did a month ago for this reason,
       Spreading the love. 
       Best wishes, 
       kirk giordano plastering tips.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:47 am

      Evening Tom, amen brother,
       I'm having fun at this stage, teaching the new young bucks how to do stuff properly and getting a great workout in the process, O, I almost forgot and making a few bucks on the side to boot.
       best wishes and have a great evening.
       kirk giordano plastering tips.

      Reply
  4. OTC says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    Good job Kirk and Jason!!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 21, 2016 at 3:47 am

      Howdy OTC, thank you
      cheers,
      kirk giordano rendering

      Reply
  5. Tom O'Connor says

    February 18, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Great video as usual and a wise man to acknowledge the input of the team.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:32 am

      Evening Tom OConnor, thank you, if a fella tries to apply plaster by himself and a fella gets discouraged, frustrated, tired and begins to dislike the trade,
       teamwork is what it's all about.
       Without my son, Jason or my brother Looooou, I am useless like a fish out of water.
       Bests wishes,
       kirk giordano Plastering tips.

      Reply
  6. David Termini says

    February 19, 2015 at 1:03 am

    Nice job Kirk,Thanks

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:20 am

      Evening David Termini, no worries, I had a good time doing this video,  the fact that the mud set prior to my finishing was the icing on the cake, as I wish to show that plastering is a two man job.
       One to spread, one to plaster, teamwork!
       best wishes and thanks for watching.
       kirk giordano plastering tips

      Reply
  7. johnzo70 says

    February 20, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    hi kirk and jason .man that ceiling took some muscle .losing plaster is bad enough on a wall let alone above your head nice job in finishing it .working on your own is no fun we've all done it .and swear never again but we do .two or more men make it so much easier depending on the job size ,but i think with age we get sense .plus the pain starts to set in lol great video 

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 20, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      Morning John, I allowed this one to beat me up a little bit to try and prove a point to all the folks who think we get it right every time.
       Not so, most of the time we do, but certainly even with 30 plus years accelerators can beat a fella up.
      I sort of had some fun with this video.
       Cheers and have a fantastic New Year, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering techniques

      Reply
  8. MrSaint0007 says

    February 21, 2015 at 7:40 pm

     
    Great job Kirk ،I love your personality،God bless you

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 22, 2015 at 1:37 am

      Hello Mr Saint's dude, for that remark you are my newest and bestest pal.
       Thank for watching and have a great evening.
       kirk giordano Plastering tips

      Reply
  9. Joseph Minutella says

    February 22, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    Kirk, easy too see you love what you do,,, Question, I am about to skin coat a 100 year old plaster living room (ceiling and walls) Primarily to kill the heavy roller texture from years and coats of paint. the walls have old latex flat paint on them now, if I use a 40 min mud do you thing it would bond well directly on the latex flat???

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 23, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Morning Joseph, I would recommend either Diamond or imperial veneer finish coats.
       You're right I have never sanded a job in thirty years,
       If I do a job and I have some holidays I can go back the next day and spend 5 or more minutes with some red devel lime and fill any cracks or gaps, as I do not sand.
       Best wishes,
       Kirk giordano plastering

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    • Joseph Minutella says

      February 23, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      @Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips
      Thanks, I am gonna try it for the first time.
      Looking forward to eliminate messy sanding stage of compound dust!!!
      Thanks again
      JOE

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 23, 2015 at 6:53 pm

      Hi Joseph, you can do it!
       best wishes, 
       kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
    • Joseph Minutella says

      February 23, 2015 at 11:51 pm

      @Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips
      THANK YOU!!!

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 24, 2015 at 12:51 am

      Hi Joseph Minutella, no worries.
      Have a great day! 
       Kirk giordano plastering tips

      Reply
  10. mac plastering says

    February 22, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    great video as always sometimes it is easy to forget and or be lazy and not use dust mask and goggles but like you show here it is always worth protecting your self 🙂 

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 23, 2015 at 1:24 am

      Hey Mac Plastering, if you're like me we both forget then  cough rest of the week.
       best wishes, 
       and thanks for watching.
       kirk giordano plastering tips

      Reply
  11. Nick Maz says

    February 24, 2015 at 12:05 am

    I've been plastering for a long time and I never knew it was possible to not put a finish coat of either drywall compound or a lime & gauge plaster over structolite/gypsolite when doing a patch such as the one on this video. Just didn't think those products could be used as the final coat because of their porous nature. I've always troweled a tight finish coat of either Dura-Bond 20 or gauged lime…. Definitely gonna give it a try… Thanks for the tip.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 24, 2015 at 12:50 am

      Hello Nick Maz, almost any base coat can be trowel smooth if you want to do this, for this patch it's easy.
       For a complete bedroom I would apply base coat then come back with a finish coat.
       Have a great day.
       kirk giordano plastering tips

      Reply
  12. William M Popper says

    February 25, 2015 at 1:46 am

    It was very informative to see the use of the small circular saw to additionally incise the precise perimeter areas of to be removed plaster areas. That is a great option to know about when removing an area of plaster that is near existing plaster that is in good condition..Thank You  Kirk and Jason for another most informative video…

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 25, 2015 at 2:53 am

      Evening William, no worries, for projects of this size I usually use my utility knife as it's less dusty, but this dremel is easier.
       I thought some folks might prefer dust as opposed to hard work of a utility knife.
       Best wishes and have a Fantastic New Year, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tip

      Reply
    • William M Popper says

      February 25, 2015 at 4:32 am

      ..on  most recent ceiling and wall lathe repair in 103 year old bathroom used a large water moistened sponge to remove and collect accumulated dust, plaster, etc.before application of USG Diamond Basecoat plaster layer in October while listening to Giants and still no cracks, breaks or fissures..Thank You for the information and inspirastion.

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  13. Spencer Kelly says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    I honestly believe that nothing…and I mean NOTHING, in this trade is WORSE than stiff mud on a soffit. That truly will test your strength, patience and skill. Whenever I'm working with my father, he gives me crap if I complain about stiff mud, gives me all the lines to go with it too…but what can I say? He's been doing this for 35 years. haha Great job Kirk and keep the videos coming!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 27, 2015 at 7:24 am

      Evening Spencer, stiff muds a drag, but so is being hungry.
       cheers,
       Kirk giordano

      Reply
  14. Trevor Mishler says

    February 26, 2015 at 6:54 am

    kirk, another great video! Thanks, I have done plenty of sheet rock and mudding, but when people have asked if I repair old plaster walls, I have actually shied away from it.  I would like to see a video from you about the different types of interior plaster and their uses.  Thanks anyways for at least touching on this a little bit in this video.  I haven't been able to find much information about old plaster wall and the products that are out there. 

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 27, 2015 at 7:22 am

      Evening tmish969, dude, if you can mud you can apply fast patch drywall compound, you just have not tried it yet, Give it a go and you will see how easy it is.
       Cheers, 
       Kirk giordano

      Reply
  15. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    March 20, 2015 at 3:27 am

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    • garmi hamid says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:32 pm

      Worth seeing

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 20, 2015 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you Garmi,
      Best wishes and have a Fantastic Day, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips

      Reply
  16. Old Man Strength says

    April 24, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    Thought Strutolite is only a base coat.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 21, 2016 at 3:48 am

      Evening Irone, that's all I use it for,
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano Rendering

      Reply
  17. I.M John says

    June 7, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    When you are working on  ceiling you should be wearing safety glasses. Great videos!!

    Reply
    • Bob Sum says

      August 7, 2018 at 5:11 am

      And test for asbestos, you moron you.

      Reply
  18. David Norris says

    June 23, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Thanks for posting this video.  For someone who has never tried plastering, without seeing this video, if this happened to me I would probably get frustrated and quit.  Usually you guys mix it up so perfectly it looks as easy as slapping creamy peanut butter on toasted bread.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 24, 2015 at 12:30 am

      @David Norris Hi David, I like that saying, I'll have to use it in my next video. (the peanut butter thing)
      You're right, usually we do mix well, but not always, mixes that set to fast or are like soup brings excitement to our jobs in an unpleasant sort of way,
      But, O well.
      We always make it right at the end, no exceptions.
      thanks for watching and have a groovy day!
      kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  19. Netza Ruelas says

    July 2, 2015 at 3:32 am

    kirk im i plaster and alweis ask my self wy yuo dont use the square trowel tha is for concret and for finish back and the day maybe you guys use now the stucco is somting diferent but i like you video dont worry is my opinion due som diferent

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 2, 2015 at 11:39 pm

      @Netza Ruelas Hello Ruelas dude,
      Good question, I used a square towel or technically a rectangular trowel for about 8 years then switched to the one you see me with in this video.
      I have been using this type for over 20 years, I like it thats all.

      Most plasterers around the world use rectangular trowel,
      The trowel In this video is made for swimming pools, concrete and or coved ceilings.
      I am possible the only fella who uses this trowel for plastering, no worries I have no need to be like everyone else but instead use the one I'm comfortable with,
      Again, great question.
      best wishes,
      kirk Giordano

      Reply
  20. alcapone212 says

    August 14, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    Kirk, how do you call the blade that you used?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 15, 2015 at 3:08 am

      @alcapone212 Hi Al, the The vibrating Dremel Multi-Max I used had a Carbide Flush Cut blade on it.
       Best wishes,
       kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
    • alcapone212 says

      August 20, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you very much

      Reply
  21. Robert Bressem says

    November 26, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    We are doing a bunch of these patches on Fort Leavenworth in Kansas old barracks loaded with wood lath plaster. I hop up my structo-lite on my hawk with just a sprinkle of acclerater, for bigger walls I like to use a mud board with a piece of black paper on it so you always have a clean batch when needed.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 27, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      Morning Robert Bressem dude, exzakery, great minds think alike fools never differ,
      Best wishes, 
      kirk Giordano

      Reply
  22. David Norris says

    November 29, 2015 at 3:25 am

    hi kirk, I did some plaster repair around some bathroom electrical outlets for a relative who asked me to save money by using an opened carton of patching plaster. The plaster had some grape sized clumps but went back to powder form easily. The next day I checked the patches and they are dusty to the touch. No issues with cracking or adhesion to the underlying sheetrock or 1954 plaster. Any thoughts?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 29, 2015 at 4:32 am

      Hi David Norris, if it was opened, any clumps should be tossed as the air and possibly moister set it already.
      Doubtfully it a big deal, in other words I wouldn't worry about it.

      FYI, also, as a rule I never use any products that are premade for stucco, plastering or for any setting of tiles.

      Why? they unfortunately suck, no one yet found a way to make them of any real quality, regardless of the container holding these so called easy to use already premixed materials.
      This is my opinion.
      So I buy the powdered form, get a drill mix this dusty stuff into my bucket and drill, which is a time consuming and a drag, but this extra work never compromises the integrity of my products..
      If a soft touch is all you have hopefully it's far out of reach to touch and not in a kitchen or bathroom where you will get moisture in the form of steam.
      Best wishes,
      Kirk Giordano Plastering

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    • David Norris says

      November 29, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      +Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips Thanks for your response Kirk. Would you recommend a particular sealant or primer over these "soft touch" areas prior to painting? Thanks again.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 30, 2015 at 12:00 am

      Howdy, I would primer and paint as usual,
       here's a Kirk giordano special tip, I use exterior paint for all my interior painting as it's better and last longer.
       Of course  i don't recommend interior paint systems for exteriors. 🙂
       Cheers,
       Kirk Giordano plastering

      Reply
  23. TheMonkeyface69 says

    March 4, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    Brilliant, thank you

    Reply
  24. Spencer Colgan Wallpaper & Painting says

    September 23, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Kirk. In other videos, you refer to the boss of the company but, you start your videos with "…kirk Giordano plastering…" Aren't you the boss?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 23, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      Morning Spencer, actually the boss is me wife, I must earn enough to keep her in wine or I'm in trouble.
      cheers,
      kirk giordano rendering

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  25. Spencer Colgan Wallpaper & Painting says

    September 23, 2016 at 11:45 am

    Ok kirk…you're teaching us a lot. Question: you used structolite. But, why not imperial veneer/diamond veneer? Sorry if you've answered this already.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 23, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Good morning I could have used either, but this patch was sort of thick, the structo-lites is great for thick patches although it's tougher to gauge when it's ready for a finish coat.
      cheers,
      kirk giordano rendering

      Reply
  26. John says

    January 8, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    good comments even in a troubled mix of mud. Nice to see that even a professional can and does have off days.these days with TV , it always works the first time, thank you

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 9, 2017 at 4:56 am

      Good Evening Suzzy, your right but that's only in tv, where a fella can lift cars and have 100 fights without tiring, in real life, that a bit goofy, were good but far from perfect.
      cheers,
      FYI, all of us here at the giordano plastering channel wish to thank all our subscriber and those of you how accidentally stumble on our channel a happy and prosperous new year's,
      kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  27. Mark Stanton says

    February 18, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    why don't you tape the joints?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 29, 2017 at 2:17 am

      Howdy Mark, there were no joints as there was no sheetrock, I did however hit the edges as well as the cedar wood fur strips with a bonding agent, to help the plaster adhere and remove any dust I may have missed with the vacuum.
      live long and plaster
      Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

      Reply
  28. Paul Leavitt says

    April 29, 2017 at 1:27 am

    Hi Kirk great job. Thank You for showing us the reality of a particular plastering situation. You showed us how a professional handles the speed bump and completes the job-while on camera. Awesome.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 29, 2017 at 2:14 am

      Howdy Paul Dude, no worries, happy to be of help,
      live long and plaster
      Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

      Reply
  29. zeta reticuli says

    May 2, 2017 at 7:17 am

    Hay Kirk remember to use EAR MUFFS.!!! GREAT WORK THOUGH.;-)

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 15, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      Howdy Zeta, they would irritate me too much, but good tip
      Live long and plaster
      Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

      Reply
  30. albert Forlini general contracting says

    August 18, 2017 at 5:00 am

    Great info!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 19, 2017 at 1:04 am

      Howdy Al Dude, thank you
      Live long and plaster
      teaching repairing your number 1 investment, your home

      Reply
  31. Ben Flores says

    September 29, 2017 at 11:23 am

    I would first fill the area with plaster gypsum wallboard then plastered….that will save time

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 7, 2018 at 1:59 am

      Good Evening Ben, thanks for the tip                   
                             Live long and plaster
          Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

      Reply
  32. John Shevlin says

    January 6, 2018 at 3:21 am

    Kirk I'm from the UK. Have you ever used thistle multi finish plaster.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 7, 2018 at 1:58 am

      Good Evening John, yes I have used this veneer plaster before, it's more popular in the UK as it's made there.                 
                             Live long and plaster
          Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

      Reply
    • John Shevlin says

      January 7, 2018 at 2:05 am

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thanks for your reply. I enjoy your videos very much. I like watching how things are done in different countries. I would like to see a video of your typical day. A day in the life type thing. Kind regards. John

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 7, 2018 at 2:07 am

      Good Evening John, we have a few of another day at the office, showing how we do indeed start the day out complete with going to the material yard and loading sand and cement.                 
                             Live long and plaster
          Mastering Plastering by Kirk and Jason Giordano

      Reply
    • Anthony Altieri says

      April 17, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      Hello! What's the closest US equivalent for Thistle Multi-Finish?

      Reply
  33. Jerry Polete says

    March 15, 2018 at 2:49 am

    Hello. I enjoy your videos but there is only one tip I would suggest. In pretty much every video you say several times How you can do it because your awesome etc. my only suggestion is to be a little humble, when people talk about how great they’re and know how to do everything it seems a bit arrogant. Besides that your videos are great.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 12, 2018 at 4:26 am

      Howdy Jerry, thanks for the tip,
      Best wishes,
      Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks

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  34. johnny mong says

    August 12, 2018 at 3:50 am

    hey kirk great vids thanks- no need to use mesh tape? will the perimeter lines show? thanks live long and plaster!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 12, 2018 at 4:25 am

      Howdy Johnny, I didn't use mesh tap as it was not necessary,
      I pull my mud tight and finish the patch at one time, besides often with interior perimeters the extra build up of the fiberglass tape can indeed show through.
      For sheetrock mesh tape is necessary but for plaster or drywall compounds mesh is simply not necessary.
      Best wishes,
      Sound advice From your neighborhood stucco geeks

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  35. Michael Inzitari says

    August 21, 2018 at 1:13 am

    Hey Kirk, I'm an electrician who is always-unfortunately-working on houses with lathe and plaster. Any tips on not making a mess when cutting in fixture boxes? Oh, btw, is that knob and tube wiring in that attic live?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 21, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      Good morning Michael, I watch many electrical guys use Dremel's to cut the smallest cuts necessary, thus less patching. no, the knob and tube wiring was not live.
      best wishes,
      Sound advice for plastering issues from your favorite stucco geek

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  36. stephen mcgrath says

    August 31, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    After working for myself for 2 years now I have finally decided to get a extra pair of hands for mixing up it's getting too much now to do everything not enough hours in the day really liking your videos really interesting and informative Kirk live long and plaster

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      Greetings Stephen, congraudlations as plastering is a two man operation.
      Peace, love, and happiness being plastered
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  37. cali818 says

    September 11, 2018 at 1:40 am

    whicj masterial cracks less, is there something a bit flexible so it doesnt crack and doesnt have to be repaired again?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      Greetings Evendimata, I would suggest veneer plasters such as Diamond or Imperial, if you want more strength.
      You can buy these products at all plastering yards,

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  38. William Evans says

    September 22, 2018 at 11:10 am

    As someone who used to work on commercial fire alarm systems, taping the smoke detector vents with painters tape is mandatory when doing dusty work like this around them. Otherwise you risk activating the alarm system and having the fire department respond. Even if you're able to finish your work without setting the alarm system off, the dust that settles in the detector will cause future false alarms until the smoke detector is pulled down and cleaned out.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      Greetings William, this alam didnt work according to the home owner, but thanks for the tip.
      Peace, love, and happiness being plastered
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  39. Ron Cerosky says

    October 25, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    Kirk can you use diamond over 20 min mud? I use allot of 20 min for patching but love how easy diamond trowels to a finish. Love you videos.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      Greetings Ron, thank you.
      You can if you apply a bonding agent on the compound mud.
      love, and happiness being plastered
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  40. Hard Worker says

    December 4, 2018 at 3:39 am

    Good video, but you do not use mesh tape, soon you will see crack lines around the patching area, Just I am wondering..

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 5, 2019 at 2:58 am

      Howdy Hard worker dude, we are not using taping mud.
      We are using fast patch compounds, all needed is a bonding agent.

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  41. darrylhaynes says

    February 26, 2019 at 8:02 am

    Another great teaching video why don't you post any more?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 5, 2019 at 2:57 am

      Howdy Darryl, thank you, we have over 800 and counting.
      I'm waiting for my son Jason to get back from Holiday as he films some of the repairs we do.

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  42. Most Likely We Do It Services says

    June 2, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    Kirk what I use on stucco is the carbide tipped blades. The blade is meant to cut through nails and such. It works great at cutting stucco. If it is really old stucco I will drill some holes outside the cut zone and put screw and washer to help steady the stucco while cutting. And if its really sketchy I will drill hole and do prep and inject polymer sealant in the holes around the repair zone apply screws and washers to give ever a little squeeze of pressure. Then come back a day later when sealant has cured. Now everything is good and firm. Remember Kirk it was your teaching that got me into repairing stucco. Thanks, my Brother.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 5, 2019 at 2:56 am

      Howdy my fellow plasterer, good tips my brother, now get out there and earn some cash.
                                 Peace, love, and harmony to all
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    • Most Likely We Do It Services says

      June 5, 2019 at 2:59 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. You rock Kirk. Really enjoy your style.

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  43. Wolfgang Zeisig says

    July 6, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    Add some vinegar to the mixture, it will slow down the setup.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 1, 2020 at 4:10 am

      Howdy Wolfgang and fellow plasterer, excellent tip, thank you.
      Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s
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  44. Larry Karr says

    January 22, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    Kurt thanks for tip on cutting edge on plaster I've had one of those tools for years never though of using it for plaster repair I've been doing plaster repair in my old house it's about 110 years old watching your videos I've learned a lot I'm a try to diy guy the more you do it the more you learn thank you keep videos coming!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 1, 2020 at 4:10 am

      Howdy Larry, thank you, my friend.
      Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s
      bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world

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  45. mxdog lives says

    February 28, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    Is there a time limit after weld is applied that you must put plaster on?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 1, 2020 at 3:56 am

      Howdy MX Dog, most bonding agents set in about 15 minutes, if it's still tacky that Okay also.
      Plastering tips and products by Kirk and Jason Giordano with over 800 video’s
      bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world

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  46. still small voice says

    March 12, 2020 at 6:14 am

    i put some quick set mud pretty thick right onto the wooden lath of a narrow but fairly long section of a wall. now it is cracking like crazy. i don't know how old the bag was, but i think pretty old. can i just apply thin coats over it to fill the looong cracks, or should i just wait till it fully dries and chip it off the lath? at this point, i don't know if it keyed well. help?

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    • still small voice says

      March 12, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thanks for ur quick reply kirk! actually, i sprayed a fair amount of the bonding agent, quickrete, over the wooden lath prior to putting usg 45 on it. the other holes i patched on the wall cracked as little as well, but not like this larger section. i had to hand mix the mud in a small tray and maybe i put too much water in it? i had to mix up a few batches of mud so i was trying to make it a little creamier to elongate the time i could use it. the mud was a little softer than i was making before, but it definitely wasn't runny so that it would fall off the spatula when i turned it to the side or upside down. appreciate ur feedback n i'll try ur suggestion once it sets.

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  47. Ashroyer86 says

    May 2, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Kirk, how can I prolong the life of a trowel? I will only do occasional work and do not want to spend $30-50 on a new trowel every job I do. Im concerned with them rusting.

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  48. Dave Morrish says

    June 24, 2020 at 11:01 am

    Great videos Kirk. What is the best scratch or base coat, how thick can you apply it and how long do I need to wait between coats. I was using easy sand 5 for a base but I had bubbling on the second coat. What did I do wrong?

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  49. Jose Canisales says

    August 10, 2020 at 5:41 am

    Hi Kirk, you mentioned "FixAll" what is it used for? When is it used? Thanks

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 5, 2021 at 4:20 am

      Howdy Jose, fix all is used for small patches as it sets very fast.
      Here’s wishing you and yours a happy new year.
      From the entire plastering Giordano Family

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