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what is a stucco scarifier, plaster scarifier, render scarifier?

September 24, 2015 By Stucco Plastering 48 Comments

Scratch Tools for Rendering and Plastering
stucco scarifier, plaster scarifier, render scarifier

Hello Guys and gals who are interested in learning how to plaster or stucco your own homes, you will save cash, create a sense of euphoria and sleep well knowing you did it yourself.

we are teaching the world how to plaster one video at a time, with this video we explain while demonstrating what a plaster scarifier is used for and why. Folks know this tool as a scratcher not a scarifier, however if you try and purchase online call it by it’s proper name or you won’t find it.

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  1. OTC says

    September 24, 2015 at 6:53 pm

    Kirk, you forgot to introduce the main man Louuuuuuuuuuuu…..I see Lou in the video….LOL

    Reply
    • Kenshiro Joestar says

      September 24, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      +OTC I want a "Louuuuu" special!

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:34 am

      OTC Dude, Dang, your right, I hate it when that happens, Big Louuuu forever.
      Cheers!
      kirk Giordano

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:36 am

      Hi Majin Snake they started making life size blow up BIg Louuu's so you can put in front of your home as a cheap alarm system. buy one online.
      Cheers brother,

      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
    • OTC says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:40 am

      @Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips LOL Kirk…you're cool man keep up the good work!! Always fun watching your videos.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:42 am

      No worries brother OTC, will try, have a groovy evening,
       kirk giordano

      Reply
  2. BlackSwan912 says

    September 24, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    I'm sorry but I just LOVE these!

    Great info. Good humor.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:31 am

      Hey BlackSwan dude, Cool beans daddio, will try and keep making them.
      Best wishes,
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
  3. BlackSwan912 says

    September 24, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    BTW, Who always provides the 1 down?

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    • Kenshiro Joestar says

      September 24, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      +BlackSwan912 We need to get him, then put a scratch coat on his feet, then a brown coat and after that a nice cementitious color coat before we drown him in a lake!

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:30 am

      Evening BlackSwan dude, do you mean the fella who thumbs down?
      He's a fool who more than likely does not understand the importance of nutritional verse food you can simply live off.
      I had to ban him from the channel as he wants to argue over every video, it would not have been so bad but his ignorance and lack of being able to communicate on a adult level is just too weird.
      The old saying you can't teach an old dog new trick is in reality, you can't teach anyone who eats poisonous foods non conducive to good health new a new trick as the poisonous food instead of nutritional food make or brakes human thought, I believe he has destroyed what little neurons he had left by the result of bad eating and drinking habits, thus created a foolish troll who is not happy with himself or others.
      Cheers!
      kirk Giordano

      Reply
  4. John Reeves says

    September 24, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    Looks like your red tape decided to take an early break, off down the road, rollin' rollin' rollin !

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:32 am

      Hey John Reeves, I saw that too, look like some of the guys when they see the big jobs,
      Run like scared rabbits.
      Cheers,
      kirk Giordano

      Reply
    • Michael D says

      November 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      +John Reeves yeah right – get that run away tape man .. it ain't cheap!! lol

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 9, 2015 at 5:16 pm

      Hey John, it did try to escape.
      Cheers!
       kirk giordano

      Reply
  5. thbuk says

    September 24, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Another great tip thanks for sharing. I found it funny when the tape rolled away from you when you were demonstrating lol. I've been using that technique you showed us all to get rid of set plaster/render (render: what we call it on your wife's old side of the world) on the trowel by rubbing it up on a curb. I used a piece of left over square stone from an old job and it came up a treat, well it was my bosses trowel truth be told because I always keep my trowels clean unlike him! Keep the tips coming, greatly appreciated. Kind Regards.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:40 am

      Howdy thbuk dude, thank you, there are lot of small things a fella can learn to help save much needed time.
      I am the opposite of your boss my tools are spotless, unless I take a holiday and come back then they are caked.
      I tell the guys clean both sides or they wont flex.
      Best wishes,
      Kirk giordano

      Reply
  6. EJConrad says

    September 25, 2015 at 5:12 am

    Some day I hope I own some stucco.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:13 am

      Conrad I'm not certain what that means but thats o.k.
      Cheers,
      kirk Giordano

      Reply
  7. Dusty G. says

    September 25, 2015 at 5:52 am

    MORE FATHER DAUGHTERS VIDEOS!!!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:16 am

      Hi Dusty dude,
      Both Lulie and Madeleine, have their own lives and other jobs, but when they ask to work if I have , the work, they are always welcome to sling some mud.
      Cheers!
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  8. Paintbrush 1962 says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Great one again Kirk, nice to see your family getting into it….you should have your own tv show mate!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 27, 2015 at 4:44 pm

      Morning Paintbrush dude, I agree,
      Thanks for watching.
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
  9. The Bowzer says

    September 26, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Your videos are great. Ignore the negative comments. You will always run into some crab ass. Jealousy is the reason for their comments. Not only do I learn from you, I am entertained as well. Your Pisano…..

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 27, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Morning Bowzer dude, I don't mind any negative comments in fact I like them, reminds me of the days I worked union, we talked smack to each other all day long, the meaner and raunchier the better.
      Plus I grew up with this playful, offensive but harmless and funny talk also.

      Cheers!
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  10. David Termini says

    September 26, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    Thanks again for the video. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from a true pro.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 27, 2015 at 4:37 pm

      Morning David Termini, thank you.
      We get a kick out of making these video's too.
      I often tell my son Jason, as long as you don't mind filming and uploading them to you tube have at it.

      Best wishes,
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
  11. Alex says

    September 27, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Hey kirk, can you tell me what union is? i hear it in most of your videos but i never knew what it was, is it a company you used to work for?

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    • Ryan Pharr says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:07 am

      +goldenalex Labor unions in the USA are groups who bargain contracts for wages and provide training. Most unions have an apprentice program that leads to journeyman status after around 4 years (depending on trade and how much you work). An apprentice in the trades may start around 50% of the wage of a journeyman and may act as a helper/laborer etc. until fully trained. You do not work for the union, but you do pay them dues. Company XYZ wants to build a bridge, so they call the stone masons union hall and ask for 20 workers. You work for Company XYZ and are paid by them until the job is done.

      There are lots of different trade unions and above is just a rough example of how they work. If you want to get specific details, check out the IBEW website for an example of how the electricians union works.

      Reply
  12. OzoneEditions says

    September 28, 2015 at 2:38 am

    Beautiful family!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 29, 2015 at 12:35 am

      Hello Driver Dude, thank you brother,
      best wishes and have a groovy evening,
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
  13. Paintbrush 1962 says

    September 29, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Hi Kirk ive been painting an exterior with sandstone bay windows and had to patch up after wall fell apart using sand and cement,I wet surface then put it on a bit at a time, pretty straightforward but up a ladder 35 ft high with a bucket….point is I remembered your tips and got it right and kept at it even though base was drying out !

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 29, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Hello Paintbrush dude born in 1962, atta boy, most folks simply give up.
      Congratulations.
      Kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
  14. Bud Birdsong says

    September 30, 2015 at 12:00 am

    Kirk how you doing. what city and state are you located in?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 30, 2015 at 1:10 am

      Howdy Bud Birdsong Dude, Oakland Ca.
      Best wishes,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
    • Bud Birdsong says

      October 1, 2015 at 12:03 am

      +Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips

      Right on I noticed in one of your videos you mentioned Westside BM. I work a stucco manufacturing company and they are our distributor. Great work, keep up a lot of knowledge

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 1, 2015 at 12:15 am

      Hi Bud, thank you,
      what stucco manufacturing company would that be?
       If you don't mind my asking.
       Cheers,
       kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
    • Bud Birdsong says

      October 1, 2015 at 12:17 am

      La Habra stucco. I'm located in Riverside, CA

      Reply
    • Bud Birdsong says

      October 1, 2015 at 12:17 am

      @Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips

      Reply
  15. Terra Sin says

    October 1, 2015 at 12:42 am

    Do you have any idea how much I love your family?What a wonderful father you are and how awesome you are for showcasing your daughters doing that beautiful work! I have learned so much from watching your videos.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:46 am

      Evening Terra Sinkevicius, now you went and done it, that comment just made you my newest and bestest pal, thanks for the bone and have a wonderful evening. FYI, my girls can plaster as well as most men, they even last longer I guess cause like their dad, they don't eat meat which makes a make a person sluggish. Best wishes, Kirk giordano Plastering

      Reply
  16. Michael D says

    November 9, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    nice tip about the tape on the scratchier.

    Here is a way i have found to be effective and saves on tape and basically does the same process. Take a drywall knife and cut a " teeth " pattern into it between 3/8" to 1/2" depth. This makes for a uniform scar and depth without all the undesirable " mud buggers "

    nice work and vid

    Michael D

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 9, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Hi Michael Dude, good tip Michael,
      I had on my truck a few of these different notched trowels from various plastering companies, they are o.k. , but aren't nearly as effective for what we do,
      I still prefer the tape on these old fashioned scarifiers, the reason?
      these old fashioned scarifiers flex. and act as two separate tools.
      Cheers!
      kirk Giordano

      Reply
  17. Peter Agostini jdcap26 tips an repairs and hobbies says

    November 23, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    leaves lath marks I was going to say.. Cheers

    Reply
  18. DONNIEWATKINS says

    July 24, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    Constantly picky up Great ideas i never considered tape on my scratchers Great idea to control the Scratch depth !!~!!~

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    • Greg Petersen says

      June 3, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Or you could get a scratcher trowel and throw the scarifier away. Scarifiers were designed to key the brown coat before putting plaster finnish on interior walls and in the old days, plasterers made them out of things such as bicycle wheel spokes.

      Reply
  19. cookytrix says

    August 30, 2020 at 12:44 am

    looks like oakland

    Reply
  20. newry123 says

    December 30, 2020 at 1:32 am

    helpfull vid, cheers

    Reply

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