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Hello everyone, in this video we are giving some Tips for using Eisenwall rapid set cement.
This product is for professionals with proper training.
Keep in mind the Rapid set you can purchase from Home Depot, Lowes and other stores are 50 pound bags you don’t require any added sand. It’s all in the bag, you just add water.
Eisenwall comes in 94 pound bags and you do add sand at the job, we only mix what I can spread in the time period of what I am trying to accomplish.
I had other information I shared while on the staging about proper caulking for water proofing around pipes and the terra cotta vents plus pulling the wire by hand away from the wall a bit more as I realized the existing finish and the mud sill area were twice what ‘s normal.
However we ran out of card space on the camera (memory) we depleted a couple of minutes of explaining the importance of Quality Polyurethane caulkings, which we applied where needed.
I also did not have time to show the application of the texture as I was hustling my ass off spreading this wall by myself, no, Lou does not plaster and Carl was setting and doing other stuff, so don’t beat yourself up if you can’t get the hang of spreading stucco, my brother Lou, has not learned in over 30 years.
I basically applied both coats to the entire wall, then I had Loooou mix some fresh mud and applied the texture, I applied it from top down which we did show as it was cured and ready for floating.
What would have happened had I used this rapid set stucco for the texture, when I placed both thick heavy coats?
I would have been forced to float the wall, thus losing the rest of the stucco original mixed about 6 full wheelbarrows.
By applying the texture with no retardants the set stucco sucked the moisture out of the texture coat so that I could spread the entire top wall then float and drop down and float the ground level wall for the proper finish.
Confused?
I could have explained it better but i was hustling my ass off to get the finish proper as setting cement waits for no one!
This cement product when applied properly has the incredible strength level, that’s why it used in bridges and other structures that require serious strength.
Please also see our web site at http://www.StuccoPlastering.com
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Great video thank you!
@Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering and stucco network The proper mixing ratio is really very important! it facilitates a work so much! you guys are professionals, that you can immediately see everything looks so easy 🙂 it's really fun to see you at work! sorry for my bad english skills.
greetings from Germany !!
Hello SuperGhinz from Germany, your English is cool. My mom spoke four languages other than English, All my friends used to ask me "what did she just say?" as her Italian accent was so strong. She also spoke french, russian, and portuguese.
I have a hard time with English too as mine is filled with ghetto slang, I just mask it well.
Cheers brother!
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@Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering and stucco network Really cool finish Kirk an a great brother Lou is . WTC Carl on the recording. TU , TY
Hey Peter, big Looooou's not the sharpest tool in the shed , but he can hod carry all day,
He actually enjoys jobs where he has to mix 20 to 30 bags with 6 tons of sand, that hard work just makes his day!He can't use a computer either, i'm sure one of these days one of my sisters is going to tell him, kirk talks heck of shit about you all the time in his videos, till then mums the word.
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Another fine video, Kirk. I have been looking around for information about parge coating concrete block. A corner of my foundation here in WI has a bit of damage due to water run off from a leaking downspout. I've watched a few of your videos which were helpful but this one is great for seeing how hot mud is worked. I might use the Rapid Set Mortar in small batches for covering the damaged block. A lot of ramblings. Anyway, thanks for all the great videos and tips and stories. I love the stories.
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Hello and good morning Black Bear, thank you for the shoutout, glad you enjoyed watching.
We call it plastering here in California, in Europe its called rendering, and obviously where your from it's called parging, all terms mean the same thing.
Cheer!
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I enjoy your videos. They are very informative. I'd like to know how to identify stucco. My block home has a coating but does not seem to be stucco, or so I think.
Howdy David, if it looks like concrete it's stucco, if it peels like paint, well….
cheers,
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@Giordano's plastering & stucco repair videos Last question. Does stucco have to be over wire? Mine seems to have the texture of stucco but feels solid like a parge coating. No evidence of wire under the coating. It also goes deep below the grade.
Hi David, if it a wood structure, paper and wire are necessary, the paper to waterproof the wood and wire to hold the stucco,
If your home is made of cinderblocks, bricks or concrete, no wire is necessary, stucco then adheres by suction,
Cheers,
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@Giordano's plastering & stucco repair videos Thanks for taking the time to respond. You have a wonderful family and great see their involvement in your work.
great video
Howdy Daniel, thank you,
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Hey Guys,
Nice videos! Checked the website and saw you guys work out of Alameda.I spend a lot of time admiring the old Craftsman and Victorian homes of Berkeley and Oakland. Do most of those houses use plaster for walls?
Howdy Jon, thank you, most of the homes that were built before about 1950 do indeed have plaster inside or gypsum cement plaster such as a base coat of structo-lite with a finish coat,
however the newer ones mostly go with sheetrock.
Best wishes,
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Kirk, you are a stucco and plaster grand master. Awesome video.
Howdy Shane, you my friend have a wonderful way with words, thank you,
Cheers and have a good and healthy new year,
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I'm moving to a new house. They have a half finished garage on the property, concrete block, scratch coated with sand and cement. It's had about 12 winters on it as a scratch coat. I has weathered well considering, only cracking at areas of settlement. What can you advise about finishing the render on this job. IE how thick should I go, how should I treat the old scratch coat before applying the final render.
I'm in Ireland so it's always wet !! No hosing required !! Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
Howdy Mate, if it were me I'd pressure was well and add the desired amount for the brown coat usually about 3/8 of an inch or what you see that's necessary to bring the first coat out to where it's supposed to be.
A scratch coat can set for years without compromising the integrity of the cement plaster, however it will get really dusty and dirty so pressure wash well as nothing adheres to a dust or mossy surface
Best wishes in Ireland,
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Hi Kirk,
Wish I could use you, but my project is in Sacramento. Can you refer someone in Sacto. that does the same quality work as you?
Thanks.
Hi Rumi, Dude, sorry, I don’t know anyone in your area, however I would suggest you log onto the BBB and type in your city to find qualified plastering contractors in your area. I have listed their link below for your convenience.
Their web site is http://www.bbb.com
The better Business Bureau checks all of us contractor to make certain all of our insurances are up to date to protect you the consumer. Usually fellas who are on the ball with the paper work as a rule, do excellent work.
(Workman’s comp, liability and state licenses)
Best wishes with your plastering project.
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I know a couple people. But it's probably done by now eh?
you never know,
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That one's gone, but I may have another one coming. I could use the referral if there good and reasonable. Thanks!
Is it a fresh structure or do you need someone that can match the texture of already existing walls? "If you are thinking wtf do I care?" I know some dudes that'll do quick and dirty on the cheap as well…
yeap i told the hubby put alot of cement on the bottom.bottom to top.yea that wrks
Howdy Rebacca, thank you
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I shur hope the home owner put a bleader under the bottom of the window flashing that I can't see over the black paper, biggest problem with K LATH.
Howdy Patrick, I was told he used paper up to the window then set the window on top of the plaster, plus caulking was used to fuse the paper to the window flange, bullet proof.
Very good eye brother.
Cheers and have a good and healthy year, Live long and Plaster
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Hey Kirk , great advice use Portland if you don't have the time under your belt .
Howdy Duck Dude, no worries, happy to be of help,
I agree new guys, only apply the scratch coat with portland instead of what I'm doing here in this video as it takes more practice to learn this system
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can this be done on old plaster wall that's been painted?
Howdy Thomas, absolutely
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Thank you very much for the advice!
You did a good job but you sure have some ugly ass finishers on you your walls in America
Howdy Michael, reminds me of the guy who asks another fella "does your dog bite?"
the fellas says "no" he goes to pet the dog and the dog bites him big time, he looks at the man again and says, "I Thought you said your dog does not bite?"
the man look back at him and says….. "that's not my dog"
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Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. awesome !!!!!
Thanks Kirk, good stuff.
Howdy Jonnie Dude, no worries, happy to be of help,
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great work awesome technique
Howdy Fake Dude, no worries, happy to share the knowledge
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Kirk, is there difference between stucco for masonry and stucco for light steel frame?
Good afternoon Ron, I've never applied stucco over a steel frame,
as it would not adhere properly.
perhaps you referring to a steel framed wall that has been lathed? very little difference.
I would use premium cement plaster myself.
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Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thank you Kirk. Please, I will already ask about stuccos, is it ok ?
Good afternoon Ron, there is a difference between mortar for masonry usually type s and used as a grout, and cement plaster for stucco.
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Kirk I've been watching a lot of stucco videos for the past month and seen many different people making these videos. So with that said your videos don't suck better then the rest I've seen and somehow u can keep it interesting through out the videos and that says a lot compared to all the others. Lol. Thanks for all the info you share from your experience
Good morning God Dude, I like your style
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Just found your informative videos Kirk and am enjoying your candid sharing, so thanks for that!
Question; (if you van make time…and not so much related to this video above.)
Do you have a video (or recommend) a particular product about building up an odd shaped ornament? Ie; A sculpture layered with stucco or cement type?
I've read about "Tru Pac X Vertical Mortar" an additive you add to a Portland cement bag but anything else out there you'd recommend?
Best
Good Morning Serge Dude, in plastering were only limited by our imagination. I can use portland cement plasre with added sand for almost anything, the video beow is an example.
https://youtu.be/T5kA6KdfAE8
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Wonderful! …and thanks for your prompt reply Mr Kirk Dude.
Kirk… man, love your videos! Thanks for explaining the trade, and the "do's & don't's"! Wished I had stucc (pardon the punn) to one trade when I was younger. The Lord bless you, and your family!! I have to repair the block wall that my yard has, as the exterior side is exposed to a street. The HOA says the stucco is falling off and needs fixing. I'll keep viewing your videos to see if I can find something that applies to my particular situation. Hartley (Chandler, AZ)
Good Afternoon Hartley, thank you you will find here, how to repair that wall of your as indeed the lord does work in mysterious ways.
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Hey kirk cool video and funny story patched a window my buddy and I took out and he ran and got some Portland so I thought, noo,, he comes back with rapid set and I didn't know as i was prepping the window with paper and wire and he mixed it and brought it overt and I started losing my mix fast, got it done though .lol
Howdy Gaurd Duck Dude, rapid set sets rapidly.
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Awesome channel.!!
Howdy Crypto, thank you,
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Kirk,
I watch all of your videos. Not only are you a true craftsman, you have an excellent work ethic. This shows with the detail you show on every job and the great job you and your wife have done with your sons and daughter.
I am getting ready to stucco our chimney, it is only 30 years old. The cap failed a couple of years back and let water into it. Our winters get very cold here, sometimes below zero deg. F. and it cracked down the middle, also the joints on the chimney were raked which has allowed the faces of some of the bricks to "pop off" during the winter freeze. It has never been painted or treated. I plan to pressure wash (3200 psi of coarse) and then prime with Weld-Crete. I plan on doing a traditional three coat stucco system. Scratch & Brown with the green float finish and then Color coat for the final depth of 1".
I have a couple of questions and would greatly value your input:
(1) Do I need to use metal lathe? I will be using Quikrete #1200 which has the fibers in it. I got a great deal on it or I would have mixed my own 3:1. I calculated 12 bags but have 4 extra.
(2) For the top coat I have been looking at Stuc-O-Flex® Elastomeric Acrylic Finishes for the final Acrylic top coat. If this were your project and you were going to acrylic which brand would you use or recommend.
I look forward to hearing your suggestions, also, when I finish the project I will send you complete step by step pictures of the project, if that is ok with you.
Tell Jay to keep up the excellent camera and video work and thank you for sharing your years of experience with us all.
Robert
Happy New Year Robert, I like your style, thank you.
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Happy New Year M. A. thank you, my friend.
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Rapid set is much more earth friendly. Less cost and less waste. Never knew Eisenwall owned CTS. Ed Rice founded CTS in the 60s. Great product.
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can i do stucco in sections. i wont finish entire wall before it begins to cure knowing me. Can i let one section dry than return to do another section. First time doing this on a 20x8ft wall if so what do you suggest. thx Kirk.
Do you have a video on what steps need to be inspected by a City inspector? First inspection, after scratch coat?? I know all City's are different (I'm in RWC), but I thought maybe you have a video for a general idea of when to call for inspections.
Feel like im watching Christian bale do stucco lol