Rapid set stucco patch and paint within two hours,
sometimes people are in a hurry for hundreds of reasons.
The rapid set stucco patch is the best for walls, plus it can be painted after only setting for two hours. The rapid set Mortar mix can also be used for walls and ceilings. However, it sets in 15 minutes, even fast for ole Kirk.
Would you believe this strength, when set in about an hour, is almost twice as strong as concrete?
It is, but remember the set time is really quick. The strength crazy strong can be used for just about anything.
Okay, folks, let’s review. Rapid sets Stucco patch is an accelerated hydraulic stucco that, when mixed, you can apply and paint in a couple of hours. It also has heavy sand, so if you’re trying to match a heavy sand finish, this is the stuff.
The rapid set Mortar mix is high-speed setting – hardens to structural strength in 1-hour.
The box says over 6,500 psi ultimate strength that is almost twice as much as concrete and three-time as strong as portland based stucco products.
On the box’s description, it’s written that it is crack-resistant. Ole kirk says this is probably true if it’s left in the boxes unmixed.😉
With all fast-setting hydraulic or Portland-based stucco, don’t overmix, 3 to 5 minutes, or it compromises the strength.
Now you Know.
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Thank you. Good info.
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Morning swan dude, no worries, this is a tip for the home owners, as it's not practical for me to use .
Cheers.
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I really appreciate your advice Kurt. Is very nice of you.I "ll be waiting for the next one .Congrats.
@Morales Campos Morning Morales, this one is a bone for all the homeowners, as they always ask me this question.
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I've never told anybody this before but when I go to my local store I make sure no one is looking then I pick up the new small bags of thistle 5kg multi finish and imagine I'm a giant for a few seconds
@Dazza skillz Morning Gulliver dude, they don't sell this product "Thistle base or finishing plaster" is not sold here in California, if they do I have not seen it yet.
U plaster dudes usually use diamond or imperial, both are made by the same company.
I agree, after lifting 100 pound bags all the time I pick up a bag of veneer plaster and man they are lightweight compared, back in the day they actually weighed 80 pounds, but these days more homeowners buy and do it themselves, so they made the weight user friendly.
Thistle Finishing Plaster 25kg based finishing coat for use over both undercoat plaster and plasterboard. Finishing plaster for skimming, sounds like the same stuff as the veneers sold here.
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Kirk I'm from the UK and love your video's, Does using Galvanised stop beads compromise the stability? Are cracks more likely? Reason being Is I'm learning and was thinking of partitioning a wall to make it more manageable for my skill level?
@Pete Holder Hi Pete from the UK, thank you and good question brother, I believe you are referring to installing an expansion joint.
These expansion screeds or joints, same thing different name.
Tip, when considering where to place a screed make it also decorative and cool loking say like above and below a center widow.
Usually go from top to bottom or the entire length for any horizontals.
I prefer to place them over wire myself so your expansion joints will need to be 1/2 thick as the wire already adds an additional 1/4 inch, when stucco is applied your depth should be roughly 3/4 a little more or less is no big deal.
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Not for me Kirk i buy a 94bag and chuck the rest if not needed as i hate pre mixed . I have used it but only to return to the job site and that's not good for me.
@MrDjpete1 Howdy Mr. Dude, me too! although hate is a strong word, I really, really dislike premixed stucco too, alright they suck at this point and time.
Also since I'm a wannabe big time plastering contractor we mix whats necessary, with little waste as possible.
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Lol Mr Dude
I hate using or even being near tubbed ready to apply mixes cement, mortar, concrete, plaster & filler it absolutely stinks plaster smells once mixing but use a FPP3 mast and you wont inhale all the bad stuff haha or smell! i measure by eye with most aggregates 😛 all dependent on jobs.
@SgtAMYNTAS Hey Sargent dude, the premix's do suck at this time.
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Speaking of small jobs, Kirk and Jay, while fishing a wire to add a bathroom outlet, I came across some damaged plaster. Someone tried to drill from the attic into the wall cavity, but didn't go straight and bored an 1.5 inch hole in the wall. The patch was spackle over a balled up paper towel. How do I do it right? Can I just fill the hole with structolite base coat and forgo the plasterboard? Do you guys ever do small patch jobs?
@David Norris Evening David, you're looking at a small job, yes we do it all.
You're also right on the money to repair, structo-lite or sheetrock compound for your small patch, heck, it's so small you may be able to caulk it.
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Kirk….you say, "don't over mix"…. You compliment your mixers..and I understand they learned from a pro and have been doing it long term….but what about we peons who only do it sporadically? How do I/we know when we've mixed enough?
Howdy Cowboy, 3 to 5 minutes max with all same day stuccos
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You have helped me so much. Thank you Kirk
Howdy Kelly, thank you, happy to be of help.
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So do I need to use a bonding agent with the rapid set ‘stucco patch’?Going over a painted surface?I always assumed that if the paint was a flat sheen finish this was not needed.I would think however a bonder would be needed if say the paint were a semi gloss or something similar.
Your thoughts.
Good afternoon Jay Dude, yes a bondding agent is necessary to apply stucco or plaster ove any paint job.
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Kirk, how do I get as awesome as you? 😉 Your videos have helped me a TON. Thank you.
Howdy George dude takes a bit of practice and an odd mindset.
For example, I always think when working, man, I'm getting paid to work out, can't beat that.
plus it helps to enjoy what you do.
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They have too many options for beginners. It makes it difficult to know which one you need.
Howdy Lord, I agree, most folks tend to hire this patchwork out to the professionals for this reason, I don't blame them.
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As always Kirk, you are the truth , the light and the way ! These products are great for the painter/patcher . May the spread be with you
Tim
Howdy Tim dude, thank you my friend.
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Went to Low's today and told the emplyee at the paint dep. that cement I put on is ready to be painted after 1 to 2 hours of drying and he almost lost it. He goes "yes dry but now cured". He almost exploded right there in the public cause I told him it takes only 1 to 4 hours for Cement all to be painted. So the moral of the story is don't get in to fight with old school it can cost you your life when it comes to Rapid set products. lol Just say excuse me what cement ? I was talking about super glue.
Good morning Crypto, opinionsarelike aholes, everyonesgotone.
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Hi Kirk. How are you? I was just wondering if Rustolem decorative concrete is a good product comparing to Behr Granite Grip or just go with 1 part Expoxy paint. What do you think will work best with Cement All and Mortar mix porch finish. Thank you.
When would I use the stucco box vs the mortar one?
Howdy Melly dude, you would use rapid set stucco for a window or door patch in a stucco wall. It sets in less than a half-hour and has 16/20 sand or what we call course sand.
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Hi Kirk, I'm an old Fart and not very fast – Will using Set Control actually extend the working time? Your videos are greatly appreciated !! Many Thanks
Howdy Rick, thank you, not certain what old fart means, I'm 60 but in my prime.
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I'm the one that only skims for info..Why dose it Always end up on your page ?.. Because you are the man with all the answers! Thanx
Howdy Dennis, man, I sho-nuff like your style.thank you.
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Thanks for the info Kirk, very helpful
Howdy Nafnaf, no worries,
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Thanks for the video.is there anyway to achieve a worm finish using that stuff.Watched your video on how to do it just curious if you can do it with that material.Thanks for your input man!
Hi Kirk, I want to do some stucco repair. I'm getting long cracks, chips and swollen patches on one side of the exterior wall. It seems I have an acrylic stucco. Do I need to get an acrylic stucco paint and how do I match the paint color? Can Home Depot or any hardware store do a paint match. Mine is the typical gray color.
Would I need chicken wire if I want to use rapid set to plaster over an interior brick fireplace?
Hi Kirk, thanks a million for all your videos. I have a small patch — round, probably 7 inches in diameter — and several areas where previous skim coat is flaking off. Thought I'd try the Quikrete Stucco Patch. My question is, would I benefit from using a bonding agent and acrylic fortifier (such as the Sika product sold at Home Depot) instead of the water? Thanks again.
Hi Kirk,
I absolutely love your videos and watch them frequently. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos, as in my opinion, they are an incredible resource!!
I have a question for you that may seem a bit elementary, but I’m looking for some proper direction and I absolutely thank you for your time…
I have areas on the exterior of my home that have paint that is peeling off, and it needs to be scraped and patched, before being primed and painted again.
What product would you recommend that I use that would work well as an exterior spackling compound?
I’m assuming that a stucco patch will just fall right off the wall if I try to use it in that way.
Am I wrong?
Please help!
Thank you so much,
Scott S.