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How to make your interior concrete foundation walls beautiful

March 4, 2020 By Stucco Plastering 139 Comments

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Hello, our faithful subscribers and plasterers around the world! 🌎
How to make your interior concrete foundation walls beautiful.
How to make foundation walls beautiful using stucco. We all know that nothing adheres to dust, dirt, or mold.
So before you decide to apply stucco to your beat-up foundation basement walls, you should pressure wash all the crap off the walls. It doesn’t have to be clean enough to eat off, but very clean. As your stucco is only as good st the surface, it’s applied to.
We also hit these foundation walls with a liquid bonding agent called Weld crete sold at professional plastering yards. They cater to quality materials for guys like me who have to warranty our work.
Next, you are ready to make your basement foundation walls beautiful, now you’re ready to stick your kids down there.🤔

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Plastering a new finish coat sand finish: -https://youtu.be/chU9So3vy9s
I’ve plastered every wall, man: -https://youtu.be/g2-XwN80ZOo.
Plastering over concrete walls: -https://youtu.be/_SAA11s0BPs
Teaching Internal plaster ceiling repairs: -https://youtu.be/GVj1uYAfMuQ
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  1. Sonny Dey says

    March 4, 2020 at 9:23 am

    At your age, you could probably work blindfolded. I am about the same age & still working too. Keeps you strong & healthy. Nice work…& nice to see a family business with cohesion & Old school ethnics…

    Reply
  2. Penney says

    March 4, 2020 at 9:36 am

    Hey, nice work as always! Since you like to keep things simple and easy, instead of saying guys and then add gals, you could just say y'all like we do here in the south. That way less words and it includes everyone. Haha. Y'all are the best, keep it up!

    Reply
    • DanielinLaTuna says

      March 7, 2020 at 2:28 am

      Gary Penney , I always thought y’all was one person, and all y’all was more. At least that’s what my Mississippi friends say. Blessings and greetings from California

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 6:06 am

      Evening Gary, that will be in the next video. Thanks
      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.

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  3. gibson builds says

    March 4, 2020 at 9:45 am

    Oh dear…..that poor wood framing. Good job Kirk….but maybe hang a couple foot rip of plastic before you start with the water works. As a general contractor for 30 years I truly hate water…Lol. Looks great!

    Reply
    • Corey Lambrecht says

      March 4, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      I was thinking the same thing. Maybe he should several fans next time to help dry the wood quicker.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 6:04 am

      Evening Guys, I deliberately hit the wood as they were going to paint.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
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  4. Peter Moring says

    March 4, 2020 at 10:14 am

    All that stooping Kirk?? ….. I see weeks of Agony on the horizon if you don't employ some 'Shorties' to do that work 🙂

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 6:03 am

      Evening peter, I woke the next day early, feeling like a million bucks, no joint pain anywhere. things that make you go, hmmm. As I thought too I'd be sore.
      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.

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  5. TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv says

    March 4, 2020 at 10:19 am

    the MASTER AT PLAY.!!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 6:02 am

      Evening Observer dude, this was kind of like play.
      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.

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  6. john dw says

    March 4, 2020 at 10:31 am

    literally plastered the foundation walls at my house 3 days ago. Forgot to clean the walls before i started. Damn i wish this video came out a few days earlier

    Reply
    • Dino Anthony says

      March 4, 2020 at 11:15 am

      As long as it wasn't real moldy/dirty it should be fine.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 6:02 am

      Evening John, hopefully, it will last a lifetime.
      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.

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  7. Peter Moring says

    March 4, 2020 at 10:50 am

    WORMS!! …… I laid an extension floor once …. knocked up the sand&cement by hand as owner had wheelbarrowed the sand onto their garden lawn – WITHOUT sheeting underneath ……. YEP! you guessed it – that night I get a phone call with wifey screaming that they've got ALL these Worms crawling out of the floor screed into their kitchen ….. OOPS! 😉 …..

    Of course I'd never LAUGH at such a serious situation 🙁

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 6:01 am

      Evening Peter, I had a science teacher who said worms were of great importance because they turned the soil making food easier to grow, so I got to spare those slimy little guys.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
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  8. CoolBreeze says

    March 4, 2020 at 11:38 am

    Take note of his dedication to this video doing a split under that house

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 15, 2020 at 3:21 am

      Howdy cool breeze, that was easy as I didn't have to go down too far.
      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.

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  9. Jeremy Smith says

    March 4, 2020 at 11:54 am

    "Okay ladiesss" lol.
    I'd love to see some lasses throw mud like this absolute Master.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:58 am

      Evening Jeremy, I like your style, thank you.
      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.

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  10. Danny theplumber says

    March 4, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    Greetings Kirk Giordano , great video really enjoyed watching it .

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 15, 2020 at 3:17 am

      Howdy Danny, thank you, we had fun making it.
      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.

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  11. Shane K says

    March 4, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Watch out for running gas motors inside, people die every winter from running generators inside, you won’t even know you died it happens so sneaky

    Reply
  12. Shane K says

    March 4, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    Is the product you mix with sand actually called stucco or do you use a mortar, like type S or N? Thanks

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:57 am

      Evening Shane, it's a stucco material, or some call it a cement plaster mix. We add three times the sand to every one part stucco.
      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.

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  13. Wild Bill says

    March 4, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    glad to see another video! Q: do you have any videos on high Alkaline problems?? i'm a painting contractor in Tucson AZ. and run across this issue often. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:55 am

      Evening wild Bill, I am not sure, I see it often and tell folks to neutralize it with white vinegar.
      Then hose it off.

      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.

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  14. Forbidden303 says

    March 4, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    Kirk! You the man!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 15, 2020 at 3:16 am

      Evening forbidden dude, thank you.
      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.

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  15. Master of none says

    March 4, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Thanks for the video ,Love your accent.
    Yo Adrian the plaster is done! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2020 at 4:38 am

      Evening Master of oneself, thank you,
      Yo Paulie, your sister is here with me! https://youtu.be/fxriLTLhyyY
      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.

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  16. Peehand Shihtzu says

    March 4, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    Great content I couldn't find your instagram, link me please, 🙂

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2020 at 4:17 am

      Evening Peehand, no worries the link at http://www.instagram.com/giordanoplastering/
      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.

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  17. Paul Peck DrywallTube says

    March 4, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    Looks great gentlemen. Very informative video. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Joshua Griffin says

      March 4, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      Paul Peck DrywallTube I think you watch same videos I do Paul!

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2020 at 4:13 am

      Howdy paul, thank you for the comment.
      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.

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  18. Aaron Grabowski says

    March 4, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    You guys do great work kirk. Love your videos. You are full of information!!!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2020 at 4:12 am

      Evening Aaron, I did get carried away in this one as Inquiry minds want to know.
      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.

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  19. My Name Is Alin says

    March 4, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    Good to see you again sir, your videos are great ! Best wishes for you and the family, good luck 😀

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2020 at 4:11 am

      Evening Martinut, thank you, happy to be able to film some work we have been doing, once again.
      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.

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  20. Horace Rumpole says

    March 4, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    Someone needs a bump cap! Great video, you make it look so easy!
    I have to do this to a large log building here in NW Wyoming this summer. Inside and out. Built by the CCC in the thirties. Sections of sill logs to be replaced as well as traditional mortar chinking. Will go check out Rapid-Set, looks like just the ticket. Thank you Kirk, you really helped me out!!

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    • Horace Rumpole says

      March 5, 2020 at 2:15 am

      Is the product Rapid-Set Cement All?

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2020 at 4:09 am

      Evening Horace, Rapid set makes, "cement all, this sets too fast for what we were doing.
      Rapid set also sells stucco patch, which is user-friendly, you just add water. Tip, dont overmix, 3 to 5 minutes only.
      In this video we were using Eisenwall, this cement plaster is only sold at professional plastering yards, then we add three times the sand to every one part of Eisenwall, FYI, "Eisenwall," is also manufactured by, "rap set." Used to be you needed to be certified to buy, "Eisenwall," but no more.
      If interested, google plastering yards near me.

      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.

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  21. T-12 says

    March 4, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    glad you're in the bay area and always love to watch your content as they are informative.

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    • MyLink44 says

      March 5, 2020 at 3:09 am

      T12i99iN The Bay Area is blessed to have this Master Kirk, we in Ontario Canada lack such Masters, sadly it has given Stucco a bad reputation, it's all in the applicators knowledge and expertize too.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2020 at 4:00 am

      Evening T 12, thank you, my friend.
      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.

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  22. Jose Canisales says

    March 4, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    Hi Kirk, how come your brother Louuu always hides from the camera? And Kirk, you impress the hell out of me with that trowel.

    Reply
  23. Dino B. says

    March 4, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    You're heading to a 100.000 fans!!!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2020 at 3:55 am

      Evening Dino,, "man" that's incredible, sho-nuff lots of folks are tired of paying others for fixes they can learn, quickly, then do themselves. Or get a better understanding of what plastering contractors do and why.
      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.

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  24. Cipher-Tu Productions says

    March 5, 2020 at 1:27 am

    Every time I hear the word "aggregate" I think of Kirk. Happy 2020 and I will see you on the next one, 100k is on the way!

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  25. Jmasca05 Masca says

    March 5, 2020 at 3:47 am

    Great video!!! Please keep posting on YouTube!!!!!! Thank you so much!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 5, 2020 at 3:50 am

      Evening J Masco, thank you, we will do that.
      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.

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  26. Louis says

    March 5, 2020 at 5:01 am

    Good to see you back

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:53 am

      Evening Louis, I never left. My son Jason has other projects, and I don't know how to film myself.
      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.

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  27. T. L. says

    March 5, 2020 at 5:46 am

    226th like was me.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:51 am

      Evening T.L. cool beans daddieo.
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      With over 800 educational and free Youtube videos, by your favorite plaster geek, “me,” and Jason, my son, the bearded plasterer.

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  28. Russell Martin says

    March 5, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    I dont see the point of finishing that off. At best it's a storage space. Nice to have wealthy clients.
    Beautiful family Kirk, enjoy.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:51 am

      Evening Russel, what we did was preserve her number one investment, just maintenance, the same as painting a house, or us eating well.
      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.

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  29. David Myers says

    March 5, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    Thanks so much for the new video. I've been looking for exactly this since becoming a homeowner with 100-year-old concrete foundation walls, dusty as heck. Previous owner put up drywall around perimeter to hide the old foundation… not good long term to trap all the moisture behind drywall especially with all the rain we've been getting. Cheers, you guys "rock"!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:48 am

      Evening David, thank you.
      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.

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  30. stevie 1 says

    March 5, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    STILL TUNING IN KIRK YOUR WORK IS AWESOME ,A,T,B YOU, YOURS STEVIE BONNY SCOTLAND

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  31. Clint Price says

    March 6, 2020 at 12:35 am

    As always you make it look soooooo easy and can hold a conversation while doing so. So much excellent knowledge shared here.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:46 am

      Evening Clint, man, I sho-nuff like your style.
      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.

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    • Lance Whitton says

      March 13, 2020 at 1:57 am

      Have you ever had experience with ustucco brand, I was just introduced to it at the world of concrete show?

      Reply
  32. David Groskopf says

    March 6, 2020 at 2:53 am

    I want this done to my basement only in color as a family room

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:46 am

      Evening David, that can be done, also.
      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.

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  33. Tac'd Out says

    March 6, 2020 at 4:08 am

    Dana Carvey

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:45 am

      Evening tac'd, I like that dude especially in Waynes world.
      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.

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  34. Thor Eric says

    March 6, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Thanks again guys … found ya on IG!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:42 am

      Evening Thor, Jason has his hands in all kinds of social stuff.
      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.

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  35. ib crypto says

    March 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm

    Another Great Video! Kirk has added much value/education! What a solid guy! Great how he involves his family – we need more of that in todays world!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:42 am

      Evening Ib Dude, Amen my friend or "so be it," thank you.
      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.

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  36. guardduck25 says

    March 7, 2020 at 1:29 am

    Hey Kirk did you and Jay miss the hard hat area sign in the basement ? Ha ha

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:38 am

      Evening Guard Duck Dude., I have a hard head to begin with it takes a lot to hurt it.
      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.

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  37. DanielinLaTuna says

    March 7, 2020 at 2:24 am

    Seeing as it has low headroom, why is homeowner stuccoing the foundation concrete? At first I thought it was in prep for a living space? Perhaps simply likes a clean, sanitary look? Anyway, thanks for sharing guys

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:37 am

      Evening DanielinLa Tuna, she runs a tight ship there, so I'm thinking it's spring cleaning.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
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  38. King Scooby says

    March 7, 2020 at 4:38 am

    Knee pads?

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:34 am

      Evening king Scooby-doo, they are baseball catchers knee pads, lots of straps, and comfortable so they dont feel like a tourniquet, cutting off my blood supply.
      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.

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  39. Raymond Ray says

    March 7, 2020 at 5:57 am

    Hi Kirk , Jake and Luuuuu, you are amazingly skilled and great with people. Would love to hire you just to hear you say Luuuuuu. Thank you and Blessings to all your family.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:31 am

      Evening ray, you got it brother, thank you.
      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.

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  40. jwardcomo says

    March 7, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    Kirk. What is that black belt you wear? Does it help prevent back problems? Where can I get one? Thanks!!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:31 am

      Evening J Ward, you can buy a back brace at any big five or order them on Amazon. About 20 bucks.
      In this trade, I bend in some awkward ways, don't want to hurt my delicate back. Especially when I'm on my knees holding 35 pounds with one hand and taking it off with the other and stretching in ways that are not common.

      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.

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  41. James Nokes says

    March 8, 2020 at 10:40 am

    Kirk I learn from you Bruv.. Living in Spain ibiza using your tricks thank you to use all I've watched all your videos now

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:25 am

      Evening James, good to hear my friend, my daughter lived in Spain teaching English last year.
      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.

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    • James Nokes says

      March 9, 2020 at 6:42 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thats incredible thanks for the reply aswell keep posting please

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  42. konstantinus Stoyanov says

    March 8, 2020 at 11:25 am

    Man, you are great mentor, thank you

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:23 am

      Evening Konstantinos, thank you, my friend, beautiful words indeed.
      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.

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  43. james morgan says

    March 8, 2020 at 11:50 am

    Kirk. First of all thank you for sharing your precious time and skill with the world. 26.47 you mentioned that Hanson Premium has lime in it. Does this mean you are buying Masonry Cement and not Portland Cement. For those who don't know there is a world of difference for applications for each. Thank you. Peace

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:22 am

      Evening James, I'm under the impression both the mortar and the plastering cement by, "Lehigh Hansons," consists of portland cement and hydrated lime.
      The lime serves as a plasticizer.
      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.

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    • Mike Hatzl says

      March 11, 2020 at 3:52 am

      Ask Mr Wonka questions, and he will write back. It is a Disney Plaster Vortex man. You have to let it go and keep going. #Eisenwallrapidsetaddwater94technically9000

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    • james morgan says

      March 11, 2020 at 9:38 am

      @Mike Hatzl He does answer many questions and thanks to the comment section we can ask. Never used eisenwall and believe it's not present here in New England. We do use Rapid Set products for certain repairs generally. Peace

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  44. Todd Ison says

    March 8, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    I didn't know Christopher Walken was doing foundation walls now. Was wondering why I haven't seen many new movies with him in it.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:12 am

      Evening Todd, a mans still got to make a living.
      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.

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  45. Michael Birchall says

    March 8, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    19:48 What the hell was that LOL.

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:11 am

      Evening Michael, it was a squirming worm. The lye from the cement will kill them.
      Man, we need worms. They turn the soil and create oxygen in the ground. Food grows better with lots of worms in the soil.
      Much better than the worms in public office today calling all the shots.
      They can learn a lot from a worm.

      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.

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    • Michael Birchall says

      March 9, 2020 at 7:34 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thank you so much for the reply, and such a great one at that! But I was referring to the yodelling noise you made to the guy outside? Unless that's the noise of the worm lol

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  46. ian neil says

    March 9, 2020 at 12:36 am

    Float like a Butterfly STING like a BEE

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:05 am

      Evening Ian, exzackkory.
      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.

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  47. Carlito Brigante says

    March 9, 2020 at 6:45 am

    this guy makes it look so easy but its noooot!!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 10, 2020 at 6:36 am

      Evening Jo Ah, your right, it's just another day at the office for us.
      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.

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  48. Superior Being says

    March 9, 2020 at 7:44 am

    30:45 He stole Darth Vaders legs lol, Captain kirk still doing great work!

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 10, 2020 at 6:33 am

      Evening Superior being, thank you, my friend.
      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.

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  49. Mike Hatzl says

    March 11, 2020 at 3:41 am

    Shamalama ding dong boys. E Pluribus Unum. Man only lives one earthly life. We needed a preacher with the magical mystery tour of Rendering/Plastering! His name is Kirk. Like any one, it is easy to be cynical about his flow. But, man oh man. He is Led Zeppelin of rendering. Same as Mike Haduck mason in Pennsylvania. You are both are so great! Look at the sky and say THANK GOD for all of this and these OG gangsters of America. We are here doing it every day all day in many different ways. Sometimes you have to stop and watch a bad mother ……..

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    • Mike Hatzl says

      April 13, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      Scott Emmons you are in Midwest Missouri? I am in STL Illinois misery. Where are you all specifically? Great words. I am sure the work you are doing is great, because your words are great.

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    • scott emmons says

      April 13, 2020 at 7:05 pm

      @Mike Hatzl LoL!! fellow missery'an – but really .. . .. . St. Louis is much cooler than the lowly west side. like; 250 miles closer to the East Coast coolness! and don't joust me back w the obvious: "but KC is 250 miles closer to the West Coast sublime!" simply – we both lost out on the surfboards & waves life gig. yup- just south of KC right on i-49. fair means for gratuitous lifestyle but i meant it when i complimented REW Material here in KC. if not for them most of this material gig would be for nothing. Kirk throws a lot of technical k'base into every video, but trying to find those unique trade names here in the Midwest is a miserable epic. i made a phone call. a cold call to some trades desk in California — a Lady answered & i plied her with my sorrowful predicament. Damn. she had it all down. in 7 minutes she had me 100% down on the mortars,the bags,the manufacturers & the names on those bags. a lucky strike. 2 phone calls later what were epic shutdowns were suddenly siphons of support. i never looked back after that day. you wrote a very cool post & it was eloquent in it's intent. your excellent skills inspired my mekanik's aspirations to pen a support in partnership. sweet stuff this life as gig can be.

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    • Mike Hatzl says

      April 14, 2020 at 3:39 am

      Yes, but I live in Illinois, still. Not good over here. Would love to be in Kansas City.

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    • Jakee Russell says

      May 12, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      I agree.

      Reply
    • Dale Carpenter says

      June 7, 2020 at 1:29 am

      Absolutely. Kirk G and Mike Hadduck. Modern day Icons.

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  50. Travis k says

    March 11, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    Hi Kirk. I am doing a bathroom remodel. I removed all the sheet rock except the ceiling. I am hanging the new rock tomorrow. I need to tape those joints at the wall/ ceiling joint. The ceiling has semi gloss paint on it. What type of primer or bonding agent should I use on the ceiling? I am hoping to get something from home depot or lowes. Doesn't look like I can get plaster weld until the middle of next week.
    Can you recommend something?
    Thanks

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 14, 2020 at 12:11 am

      Evening Travis, new sheetrock needs mesh tape on all joints or seams.
      here's where you lost me, "the ceiling has Gloss paint on it"
      I dont understand is up and you painted it, or are you going to plaster it. if your going to plaster it, buy the Quik-rete bonding agent from Home depot.

      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
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    • Travis k says

      March 14, 2020 at 2:54 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc.
      Thanks for the reply Kirk. It's a bathroom remodel. It was a complete painted bathroom before the tear out. I removed all the old sheet rock except the ceiling. The ceiling is still up. It's the old ceiling from when the bathroom was being used. It's painted, since it was a finished room.
      I hung sheet rock on the walls. That's new bare rock. The ceiling is the original rock and it's painted from prior to the tear out/remodel. Now I want to attach the new sheet rock that's on the walls to the old sheet rock that's on the ceiling. The walls are bare new rock, the ceiling is old and painted.
      I am looking for something that will make the tape in the seams stick to the painted sheet rock on the ceilings.
      I have heard that plaster weld works great. But my local Ames plastering store has never heard of plaster weld nor have the ever heard of anything that would help insure the bond of plastering products, nor do they know why someone would want to use something that would help with the bond.
      Anyways, suggestions on insuring that the taping compound sticks to the previously painted substrate.

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  51. Leslie V says

    March 12, 2020 at 12:45 am

    Kirk how much does a stucco plaster get paid ?

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  52. Lance Whitton says

    March 14, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    Have you ever used a product brand ustucco? We were introduced to it at the world of concrete show. Would appreciate your thoughts.

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    • Lance Whitton says

      March 15, 2020 at 12:49 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. https://photos.app.goo.gl/v5XQu639YMDx7eNx8.
      Good for thought sir. Any comments from a trade professional are greatly appreciated .

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  53. Mike Wilson says

    March 17, 2020 at 12:51 am

    Cheers from Central Florida my old friend…keep up the bloody good work.
    How is loouuu doing these days ?

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  54. Ak907 Silvers says

    March 21, 2020 at 9:08 am

    Poor tall Kirk! Haha. Great vid my man. I think I've watched most of your guys vids by now. Love your channel and 100k subs so close and well deserved guys

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  55. SpartanFit! says

    March 21, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    him and mike haduck teaming up on something like this project would be gold.

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    • SpartanFit! says

      March 27, 2020 at 7:42 pm

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. He’s in Pennsylvania USA Northeast region. But he does travel quite a bit I hear .

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  56. TheScfi says

    April 6, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    Gypsum based products are not good in basements. Stucco pros don't get it with basements. Waterproofers should be doing that work.

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  57. Doug the Great says

    May 16, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    Hey Steve McQueen hope all is well during this self imposed let's destroy Trump calamity………

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    • Doug the Great says

      May 16, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. true words of wisdom and plastering……❤ stay safe….

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  58. manxman says

    May 23, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    Hey Cap'n Kirk – what about the sexy knee boots = link please 🙂

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  59. Markus Chelios says

    May 27, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    I would waterproof the concrete, fur out the studs so that a smooth wall could go to within an inch of the floor.

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  60. Dale Carpenter says

    June 7, 2020 at 1:27 am

    This man is a star. I spend all my screen time watchin these vids. American icon. Nice job to the son on creating the content. Great American family.

    Brother Louuuu!

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  61. RETIRED says

    June 10, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    I have a 100 year old stone/boulder wall that is uneven (approx 3" crevices throughout) and runs 8 ft high 100 ft around the perimeter of the basement. Most of the stones are painted. What can I do to get a relatively even wall and a finish that won't fall off the stones

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  62. HELLAS GREECE says

    July 23, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    Hello Mr Giordano ! I've been noticing that you are explaining now and then the term HYDRATION . I am not trying to be a ''wise guy'' but in order to help everyone understand i will explain. HYDRATION is a term that originates from YDOR ΥΔΩΡ and that is the ancient Greek word for Water . You will find it also in HYDRAULICS which is ΥΔΡΑΥΛΙΚΑ which is HYDOR and AVLOS (Water and Pipe) or in the word HYDROFOBIC ( Hydor and Fobos ) –> Water and Fear –> Not friendly to Water ! The Greek or better yet HELLENIC word for Hydration is YDATOSI (ΥΔΑΤΩΣΗ) and , as you have very well expalined means get something (anything ) even your Body enough Water, wet ! Thank you and as always Excellent Job .

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  63. BILL C says

    September 14, 2020 at 1:33 am

    Forget the psi, gallon per minute is what you are looking for. The best overall combo is 3000 psi 4 gallons per minute. The average house gives 3.5 to 4 gallons per minute…

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 9, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      Good tip brother, thank you.

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    • BILL C says

      October 9, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. the more water flow the better, I have a 4000 psi, 3.5 gallon per minute, and I have a 3000 psi 5 gallon per minute. The 5 gallon per minute has twice power with less psi.

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  64. Jose Canisales says

    October 8, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    Kirk good video, What stucco product did you use for that foundation? Thanks

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  65. Saul Goodman says

    October 17, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    8:00 Yeah brother masks are a psyop, a ritual

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    • Saul Goodman says

      November 20, 2020 at 1:42 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. i hope you are being funny brother

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  66. JRL INNOVATIONS says

    October 28, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    Kirk needs his own show on cable TV.

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  67. Terry Thomas says

    November 19, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Kirk, Maybe, hopefully you can answer this question. I have a Penna.home built in the 40's. I tore down some of the basement garage ceiling to insulate. The old ceiling is a 3/8 plasterboard material which the panels are 16" x 32". ( They actually used these throughout my home because at certain angles, I can tell where the joints are because the installers didnt level some area very well at all) Anyways, back to the garage. The drywall product in there is skim coated about 1/8" with what looks like cement ,(gray color) and it has the sandy texture you are doing here in this video. Its a very hard material. Im trying to figure out if it is actually a cement product , possibly used with a bonding agent? I need to replicate what was originally what was used back then. I noticed other homes in my old neighborhood have the same on their garage ceilings as well. The pieces I removed were pretty heavy compared to their size, making me think its a cement product. Thanks In advance!!

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    • Terry Thomas says

      November 20, 2020 at 12:58 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Hey Kirk, thanks for the reply! Do to the weight and looks of it, I thought it had to be some sort of cement. I 'll take tyour advice of the Structo-lite, but am curious to what it really is. Obviously Structo-lite wasnt around back then. lol Thank You!

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    • Terry Thomas says

      November 20, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. One last question. Can I just use 1 coat of structo-lite on the ceiling. What was already up there looked raw, meaning 1/8" thick, and not a smooth surface. It was evenly leveled, but it would draw blood if you somehow scraped your body on it. Just like a very course sandpaper. It also wasnt painted. Thanks!

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    • Terry Thomas says

      November 21, 2020 at 3:28 am

      @Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. My goal was just to get it to closely as possible to match whats still up on the ceiling that I didnt have to remove. Its a tandem garage, approx 12' x 32'. As per paint and big box stores, I'll never buy paint from those places again. Painting isnt fun, so I prefer the actual paint stores (PPG stores, etc) The quality is way better, coverage is quicker, with less paint! So its worth the extra $$$ to get the job done sooner!

      Reply
  68. Sylvain Richard says

    January 19, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    Hello mister, thank’s a lot for your videos. You’re a chief. That’s great. I’m a French stone mason, with a sort of cancer that stopped all my projects. So I look the other in work. That’s a kind of thing half sad, half full of hopes.
    Your baseball kneepad are the great idea for protecting ! I certainly have a look for it, if I’ll work again. Please, yes…

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      January 20, 2021 at 3:49 am

      Hi Sylvain, sorry to hear this, my fellow french mason, may the food you eat and drink send this mutation of the cells into the toilet where it belongs.
      Best wishes, with treatment, or food.
      Kirk Giordano plastering

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