Repair Interior basement foundation walls with cement plaster
parging basement foundation walls
Howdy guys and gals, this videos explains the procedures of how we apply a skim coat of cement plaster to correct these Interior foundation walls. These walls took many coats of plaster to correct the deterioration of this interior foundation. This type of foundation deterioration is more than likely caused by the chloride in the water.
The contractor Jack Wilton did a great job of rebuilding the entire home as well as pressure washing the interior concrete walls. (No stucco will adhere to any dust)I have worked with Jack before so he called me in for my recommendation. I recommended we go with a rapid set product as some area were over 4 to 6 inches in depth. You may reach Jack at 510 521-7489. He has been in business for over 30 years and is one of the most competent general contractors in the Alameda area.
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parging basement foundation walls,
Repair Interior basement foundation walls with cement plaster
Thank you Living Life, and best wishes to you and yours,
kirk Giordano plastering
Can I plaster over a red tile foundation wall?
Hey dogfan, you caught me on the computer, yes as long as it's not painted and in great shape. I assume it’s porous and will accept a stucco finish. I have seen this stuff and have gone over it myself it’s usually very old. From the 20’s or 30’s
Best wishes, and have a great evening.
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Hey KC, thanks for the bone. Appling it on a wall just takes a bit more practice.
Best wishes, and thanks for watching.
Kirk Giordano plastering
Kirk, i have a stone/rock foundation and the white material covering it is crumbling, needing replacing. I live in the mid-Atlantic so moisture/sweating is an issue. What type of application material do I need specifically to apply to the walls? ANy particular brand? tHANKS!
Hello Chuck Wortman excellent question, if it's plaster, taping mud joint compound or any other material including Stroucto-lite and imperial or even Diamond plaster It won't adhere for long to any surface that's stays damp.
Consider taking it off and applying stucco to it.
Best wishes,
kirk and family
Well that would explain why the outside walls are all losing their plaster and the inside ones are intact. Thanks Kirk!
No worries Chuck, that's what i'm here for I think.
Cheers!
Kirk and family
Not sure if this is from a water leak or not. Some time ago I found a crack on the slab that holds my hot water heater. Not the whole slab, but just the side that runs along the side of the house. I dug out all the cracked cement and filled it with hydraulic cement. Now I am painting the room that shares that same outside wall the crack runs the length of the room and same along that same wall thru the living room. It then turns along the back side of the home toward the kitchen. If I pull out the crack cement it appears to be a lil cavern between the outside wall and the inside spacer. The cement remaining to the outside of home appears strong. The slab inside home under carpet appears to be fine. Any thoughts on what could cause this? Will it be ok. to fill with hydraulic cement the length of the house and then the same along the back wall? The crack then disappears as it heads into the kitchen area. Should I be pulling up tiles to see if crack continues, which it probably does?. I need help. Please!!
Hi Steven Limitone,
What you have is typical and normal, but unsightly, mainly it's due to settling foundations, rain which causes the ground to expand and then shrink with months or just days of rain, installing new roofs,
opening and closing doors, especially the big beautiful solid oak or similar ones (vibrations) traffic driving to and from again, ground movement which can't be seen or felt, even furniture being moved around inside the home.
Glass, concrete and stucco usually don't flex much, they instead shatter or crack with all movement and or vibrations.
To fill with any cement, when it moves again it will re-crack, fill with a
sikaflex polyurethane caulking, it will move with the floor, the cracks have to be extremely clean before you apply this.
I would not remove the tile myself or lose any sleep over this thought.
Lastly, no product sticks to dust, dirt, grime and loose concrete.
Best wishes,
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@Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering and stucco network Thanks so much. So hard when you are ignorant to things like this. It is unslghtly and i was thinking of what I can use to patch it. Hydraulic cement is nice, but maybe not the best idea for what I'm needing. I was thinking of like that foam insulation stuff. I really just want to seal any exposure from the outside to the inside. What would you recommend? I can send a picture. One of the guys out to my house today said that he has seen a lot of homes, but never seen them put an expansion joint on the inside. He thinks that is a big cause as the home settled. He said he'd just patch it and leave it, but I don't kow that is the best idea either.
Hi Steven, no, I would not use the expanding foam, it's the worst thing you can use, my above recommendation still stands.
Best wishes,
kirk and family
@Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering and stucco network Thanks again. When I read it the first time I was unable to see that last part of what you recommended to use. Thanks so much for being available for me. You have eased my mind! Best wishes to you and your family. Steve
Afternoon Steven, no worries,
have a great Day!
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Thanks for the video. What did you use in what proportions to mix the plaster? In the video, you mention that it's structural with hydraulic cement and stucco. I need to do pretty much the same thing and would like to know the proportions to mix up and final thickness of the added finish. I couldn't tell from the video whether you were talking about how far out the bottom sticks compared with the top, or whether you were talking about putting 5-6" of plaster over the foundation walls. TIA.
Hello, I general add three parts sand to one part cement plaster, If I have to go with a 6 inch depth, I apply one at a time allow to set, and keep adding until I obtain the proper depth.
Best wishes,
Kirk giordano
How much did a project like this cost? Also how would I find someone that specializes in this in a smaller town? It looks as if someone attempted this in my basement but it is starting to fall off the walls now and needs attention.
Howdy Tim, no I’m sorry i don’t know anyone in your area, however
the best advise is for you to try the BBB or any other referral service in your area, get three bids and follow your gut feelings when choosing any contractor as some are tired, and don’t have much time in but need cash to put food on the table, thus say things he or she does not intend to back up or worse yet don't have the time in to back up but will try, this trade takes many years of time in.
Try to find someone knowledgeable, ambitious and qualified, if you talk with a few you will be able to distinguish who's right for you, sometimes it can be a full time job often to find qualified tradesmen.
I forgot what I charged as this work was years ago, but doubtful tno two guy will see the same thing thus you will receive different quotes.
best wishes,
kirk giordano plastering
you mention hydraulic cement in the video, but the video title mentions cement plaster. Went to Lowes to look for hydraulic cement which I worked with just a little bit many many years ago. The package said to mix up just a little bit at a time and that it begins to set in 3-5 minutes…that you have to work very quickly. Is it the same stuff you're using? You seem to be mixing up a really big batch of it and you don't mention "speed" being a necessity when working with whatever you're using. Please clarify. Thanks so much!
Can i just use a sand and cement mix to do my base walls or do I have to add lime to mix when doing a basement..what is the best combo to use.. P.s. love the videos..
Good morning Tanya, you can do this, if it were me I'd just use rapid set sold at home depot where you just add water, although you cant overmix this cement plaster, 3 to 5 minutes max,
Best wishes,
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Thanks.. that will be a lot simpler to use.
Howdy Tonya, like easy peasy lemon squeezy
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Hi Kirk, do you have any suggestions of what I can use to smooth out my basement walls. I have a stone foundation home, some areas of the walls are not as smooth as I would like it to be.
Good Morning Juleen, yes, depending on your level of plastering and the amount needed you can buy Rapid stucco mix at all the major hardware stores, you just add water as there is sand already in the bags.
Tip, don't over mix.
I personally used Hanson's premium cement plaster and added my own sand, best wishes.
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Hi Kirk, Do you use a bonding agent before the applying cement plaster?Thanks, Luanne
Howdy Fretless dude, absolutely, however, all bonding agents are useless unless the wall is super clean, no dust, dirt, grime……..
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Wow is all I can say I’m gonna repair my walls but they’ll come out like crap as I’m just not skilled