Howdy all in this how-to and why new smooth stucco cracks it’s more do’s and don’ts when spreading smooth stucco or steel trowel finishes. As folks ask these often. This technical stuff I am asked often why this happens when folks are trying to trowel down smooth finishes. We’re showing how to apply or spread […]
beginning plastering
Stucco/Plaster I had my share man, I’ve Plastered everywhere man
as the song goes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov4epAJRPMw&feature=youtu.be/ Legend Johnny Cash – I’ve Been Everywhere Lyrics. Hello, our faithful subscribers and plasterers around the world! 🌎 When the homeowner asked me, “have you ever seen a wall with so much excess sand, I thought, Winnemucca!” then I said, “Listen, man. I’ve plastered every home in this here land.” […]
DIY plaster or stucco patching
DIY plaster or stucco patching Howdy guys and you DIY gals too, in this stucco tutorial, I explain that if a door or window is not in at the time of the application of stucco it not such a big deal to come back when it is installed and finish it off. One must simply […]
Tin flashing to get under existing stucco paper
Tin flashing to get under existing stucco paper Hello folks, on this rooftop the contractor installed tin flashing to try and get further up than just the paper would allow. If you are using tin or paper both will stop when you hit a nail or staple. Please also see our web site at http://www.StuccoPlastering.com […]
Plaster around plaster air vents
Plaster around plaster air vents Howdy guys and gals, I am shown here explaining how to apply stucco around these small louver aluminum air vents. I have had to do this on about 15 jobs in the last 25 years or so, the reality is these vents are really designed for wood. Fortunately we can […]