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Why are there haters? Because painters charge a lot of money. They tell the homeowner that cracks require expertise therefore it's best to have it done by pros. The more you sell the more you charge. This guy has shown you a great way to fix stucco. Instead of a sponge a soft deer hair brush with a twist and turn motion will work better. The key is where and how was the stucco applied. Cracks appear from all sorts of reasons. There are homes built to code in different states that don't even have plywood. There are homes in the southwest that you can punch through. Before you knock someone's work, first ask how was the wall built. I've had cracks that I needed to chisel and stucco over and there were cracks that I used clay. My clients are not going to watch RUclips and go fix their own cracks. Why should they? If they are my clients they have hired me to get it done. This video is for the homeowner that don't like your high price. Be honest and fair and you have nothing to hide. My life revolves around word of mouth advertising only. I don't want to get a call back due to poor quality of work, therefore I get it done right the first time. No hidden fees and no games, straight out clean and great work. I don't even mention how or why, I fix cracks and holes without song and dance, it's part of the painting. If I was to worry about selling repairs and hear they can not afford, I would still repair them as I don't believe in not putting in 100%. Have pride in your work and it will take you further in business. Good luck
Good job and choice of caulk! Thanks. An alternative caulk that is also latex based, with pros and cons, is DAP Dynaflex 230. It's more elastomeric and I think more waterproof, but it does shrink more. I've used it before and it does shrink a lot, which may leave a dip in large cracks. So, one or the other may be better for different situations.
Thank you for posting this. After having 4 old layers of shingles taken off to have a new roof put on cracks appeared in my new home's stucco. Will be searching for the right caulking to fix them. I can't afford to hire out.
Extremely helpful clip, I have hairline cracks in my stucco of the same dimensions as shown, and checking RUclips, some espouse repair via widening the crack and using powdered stucco patch, while others use repair material that comes in a tube. The "quarter" test is a practical way to gauge which way to go; I'll be purchasing Acrylic Latex Caulking Silicone from my Home Depot in a few days. Thank you for this clip!
damn. I did it wrong. Wish I saw this vid before I started filling in all the cracks on my stucco. Using the sponge to wipe off the excess is a Brilliant idea.
Ron, thanks for the great clear video. We are renovating a home with stucco right to the soil + numerous cracks! A local builder told us to never use a silicone based filler. He said we would need a specialist filler product. Do you have any idea why? Perhaps he just meant that you can't paint over a silicone-only filler, rather than the latex mix you recommend? Also any tips on cutting the stucco (above ground) much appreciated!
i really like this video, it's informative. but I want to ask, if it comes out white but transparent when dried, isn't that going to reveal the shadow of the crack again?
@firelemon it may a little depending on the color of the house. keep in mind that the white caulk is going to get all over the outside of the crack. the clear will not be visible when this happens.
Thanks alot for posting this video, very informative and easy to follow, repair looked great when you were done. I logged in to post my comment for this mainly because I see you have a couple morons posting hateful comments, I don't see why some people don't have anything better to do but waste time talking trash to people who post free videos to help others. Kudos my man.
Thats why you force the caulking into the cracks and clean up the exterior when you are done. The house you were actually looking at is EIFS so there is nothing below the surface to speak of. The cracks are caused from poor installation of finish coat and contributing environmental conditions. I dont do reno either so you competing is not my issue. I am a home inspector so my issue is people dishing out bogus information to unknowing homeowners. My reputation is solid!
Early EFIS (synthetic stucco coating) were applied to many residences without a vapor barrier (ie black water resistant paper). They were applied over foam which was glued to a plywood sub strata. These applications are no longer in use (without the vapor barrier) because of the water intrusion problems around windows and cracks. The technique shown is for these applications (I suppose) It is not a good idea to apply caulking to non EIFS (traditional cement based) stucco walls.
You see the crack or is the paint "flashing" where the caulk line is? If it's the crack, you should have probably let the repair dry thoroughly first, then done a second layer (which he doesn't mention).
Thank you for the video. If the crack it visible on the inside of the garage at almost the same spot as the outside, do I apply the same material as in your video?
Thank you very much for uploading your video; it's great! I'm about to do a job that looks almost exactly like this one--same type of cracks, same color house and same window! To be perfectly clear, I assume by a "quarter test" you mean the width of a quarter rather than the diameter: a 1.75 mm measurement? (I've only just started DIY projects, so I'm a little dumb on the shop talk.)
Unlikely! I went back to this house. The video is three years old and they still look like the day I caulked them. Using a pointer (thats the word for your "V" shaped screwdriver) and filling looks hideous. If you and I did cracks next to each other on the same house only one of us would be leaving with a paycheck.
FreedomToFix Brandon Castaldy so have you ever repaired stucco cracks before on synthetic stucco? I was using stucco patch but after painting you could still tell where the work was done its hard to hide any suggestions?
Just took over 13yr old house synthetic stucco lots of damages. Need to seal a long vertical joint between drywall sections until winter over. This product good for this too? Not a permeant fix. I have explained extent of stucco failure will need to repair and suggest entire exterior be painted to achieve uniform look.as expect will have to remove and redo large areas and repaint stucco was poorly done colorized and thin as all get on.
Thanks for the great info. Just purchased a house built in 06 with a couple of small cracks. If the stucco is white, would you still use the clear caulking?
No it doesnt. Thats why you use a grout sponge to clean off the excess caulk. Watch the first 60 seconds of the video. Whats amazing is you have 300 years of experience and here I am all caught up to you. It only takes 5 minutes to see that it doesnt leave flat spots. Talk is cheap. I have done it, it works, no flat spots.
@aldo9564 You dont know what your talking about. Siliconized latex caulking is easy to paint over, especially if you clean off the excess with a sponge. The reason why painters dont use elastomeric paint is because when moisture finally gets behind it it peels off in giant sheets and looks hideous. If you want to give a demo on painting then make your own video.
Lol only think is when you go to restucco this home your new stucco will not stick to silicone so you will have to dig it out and start over by repatching with wallys or foamcoat
Its siliconized LATEX caulking, the same thing stucco top coat is made from. Besides, you shouldnt be stuccoing over old stucco without a bonding agent anyways.
I would use the 25 year straight latex indoors. Its a green tube. Dont use the sponge. Use a cloth and dont scrub or you will destroy your wall texture. Try to use the towel to match it by dabbing.
Cracks are caused for many reasons. The fact that you claim to know what causes a crack without looking at it isnt exactly intelligent. Expansion joints are rarely used in residential applications. I am glad you woke up today and decided to educate me but your comments leave you with no validity. Users will see it the same way. If it makes it easier for you to leave the conversation I can block you if you want.
Problem is that paint does NOT like to stick to Siliconized caulks. Elastomeric Caulk is the appropriate caulk for stucco. Available in Sanded or Smooth. The ONLY paint that should ever be used on Stucco is Elastomeric Masonry coating. It covers cracks larger than that PERMANENTLY, and stays flexible. It is like a rubber coating for the stucco. NO CRACKS will appear again! Even if they exist underneath. Painting contractors never recommend because it is Labor-Intensive to apply.
Sorry but this does not work. I purchased the same product in the video and followed the process and the cracks were just as visible even after 3 applications. This Does Not Work! Anyone else have the same results? I took a before and after picture from 4" away as proof. Wish I could post them to show. You will still need to paint over the caulk.
You are so far off base its ridiculous. Its not a boat, its a house. The vapor barrier doesnt keep water from getting into the structure. Especially with EIFS. I have torn into many homes and have seen leaks occur after getting into cracks so many time it is a reality. It would be different if it was a perfect world but unfortunately you are left at the mercy of the lather. Things like poor window flashing, penetrations, nail holes and tears all are a problem.
Wrong wrong wrong.... 1st step is to score the crack before you use any type of caulking. I’ve been doing stucco for 25 years. Plus stucco will ALWAYS crack, especially on a stress area like a window or door etc.....
I can't believe your telling people to do this to there house. You have no idea what your doing its pretty clear to me that you have never done any kind of plastering.
Brandon, How many people have identified you as a big A Hole. You don't know.....? Try everyone that knows you and especially after your comment. You're so wrong and that's why people know you as a loser! Who thinks he knows it all... what a jerk
Brandon Castaldy so have you ever repaired stucco cracks before on synthetic stucco? I was using stucco patch but after painting you could still tell where the work was done its hard to hide any suggestions?
Try to find a colored painter caulking , but if you cannot find a close color , TILE GROUT CAULKING has a LOT of different colors .... Tile department ..... SOME of them have sand (grit in them) , some do not ..... choose which one you want ..... and they are more expensive , $8 a tube , but you get tons of colors ..... OR if your stucco is painted , hopefully you have touch up paint and can use any caulking
so more less your wall has acrylic on it and not actual color coat cause the wall didn't darken up when it was wet. don't confuse people to that you can do this just to any exterior and get the same results.
take a deep breath and relax. caulking will squeeze In those tight hairlines must use your fines first then float that caulking for extra bond as well with compression between those hairlines boy you can also run the mile and throw some tape in it boy don't get me mad boy woooo
Using "Clear" is the worst choice if it does not have to be "clear" caulking ..... Clear has less "solids" and will shrink the most creating a "dented" look ..... Clear Latex Caulking shrinks the most , even the 35 year siliconized ..... and NEVER EVER USE "100% pure silicone" caulking for exterior waterproofing , especially if it needs to be painted ..... Just saying for the people who heard the word "silicone" in your video and do not realize it means "siliconized" and not "pure silicone" .....
@grillostucco Just because you can make a video doesn't mean you know what the hell you doing. More damage has been done by idiots like you using caulk that one can possibly imagine. Fixing you the damage that you've done will cost 3 to 5 times your Fee for screwing it up in the 1st place Your video is a perfect example of what not to do home repair. To repair stucco use a lime mortar based product to which one can add a latex additive to give it more workability and flexibility
David Watts Brandon Castaldy so have you ever repaired stucco cracks before on synthetic stucco? I was using stucco patch but after painting you could still tell where the work was done its hard to hide any suggestions?
Why are there haters? Because painters charge a lot of money. They tell the homeowner that cracks require expertise therefore it's best to have it done by pros. The more you sell the more you charge. This guy has shown you a great way to fix stucco. Instead of a sponge a soft deer hair brush with a twist and turn motion will work better. The key is where and how was the stucco applied. Cracks appear from all sorts of reasons. There are homes built to code in different states that don't even have plywood. There are homes in the southwest that you can punch through. Before you knock someone's work, first ask how was the wall built. I've had cracks that I needed to chisel and stucco over and there were cracks that I used clay. My clients are not going to watch RUclips and go fix their own cracks. Why should they? If they are my clients they have hired me to get it done. This video is for the homeowner that don't like your high price. Be honest and fair and you have nothing to hide. My life revolves around word of mouth advertising only. I don't want to get a call back due to poor quality of work, therefore I get it done right the first time. No hidden fees and no games, straight out clean and great work. I don't even mention how or why, I fix cracks and holes without song and dance, it's part of the painting. If I was to worry about selling repairs and hear they can not afford, I would still repair them as I don't believe in not putting in 100%. Have pride in your work and it will take you further in business. Good luck
Amen brother! Honesty is key.
Ron, thank you SO much for this informative video,..novice home repair chicks like me are lost without people like you!
Good job and choice of caulk! Thanks.
An alternative caulk that is also latex based, with pros and cons, is DAP Dynaflex 230. It's more elastomeric and I think more waterproof, but it does shrink more. I've used it before and it does shrink a lot, which may leave a dip in large cracks. So, one or the other may be better for different situations.
This is going to help me fix a crack on my stucco home. Thanks so much for letting us DIY newbies learn from your experience!
Thank you for posting this. After having 4 old layers of shingles taken off to have a new roof put on cracks appeared in my new home's stucco. Will be searching for the right caulking to fix them. I can't afford to hire out.
Extremely helpful clip, I have hairline cracks in my stucco of the same dimensions as shown, and checking RUclips, some espouse repair via widening the crack and using powdered stucco patch, while others use repair material that comes in a tube. The "quarter" test is a practical way to gauge which way to go; I'll be purchasing Acrylic Latex Caulking Silicone from my Home Depot in a few days. Thank you for this clip!
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Thank you sir God bless America
Good job man !! Just a nice coat of paint and you won’t tell there was a crack there.
damn. I did it wrong. Wish I saw this vid before I started filling in all the cracks on my stucco. Using the sponge to wipe off the excess is a Brilliant idea.
jzizzles I agree! My brand new home jus built has cracks!
The sponge is a bad idea. I used it and the foam sticks to the material and wall. Not good at all...
Ron, thanks for the great clear video. We are renovating a home with stucco right to the soil + numerous cracks! A local builder told us to never use a silicone based filler. He said we would need a specialist filler product. Do you have any idea why? Perhaps he just meant that you can't paint over a silicone-only filler, rather than the latex mix you recommend? Also any tips on cutting the stucco (above ground) much appreciated!
i really like this video, it's informative. but I want to ask, if it comes out white but transparent when dried, isn't that going to reveal the shadow of the crack again?
@firelemon it may a little depending on the color of the house. keep in mind that the white caulk is going to get all over the outside of the crack. the clear will not be visible when this happens.
I agree, most water problems occur in the lath process, especially around windows and doors. The lath is the water proofing barrier, not the cement.
Great tips. Nice job on the vid. Working on my chimney today. Thanks.
Thank you for the tips Ron Desantis
I swear to you. That dude is Ron Desantis. Lol
How awsome, I'm doing the cracks on my house and needed some help, your great!
Thanks alot for posting this video, very informative and easy to follow, repair looked great when you were done. I logged in to post my comment for this mainly because I see you have a couple morons posting hateful comments, I don't see why some people don't have anything better to do but waste time talking trash to people who post free videos to help others. Kudos my man.
Absolutely Great Information and Demonstration thank you.. a grateful home owner. :)
WOW!!! Great Job! Great Tutorial, Thanks🙏🙏🙏
Excellent, I'll be doing this sometime next week, thanks!!
All the people talking s*it are mad because you are taking jobs from them lol. Thanks for the help!
It does not work...you can still see the cracks. The camera angle makes it seem like it gone but its not. The foam sticks to to silocone and wall....
Very good I have some cracks on my house will try your method.
Thats why you force the caulking into the cracks and clean up the exterior when you are done. The house you were actually looking at is EIFS so there is nothing below the surface to speak of. The cracks are caused from poor installation of finish coat and contributing environmental conditions. I dont do reno either so you competing is not my issue. I am a home inspector so my issue is people dishing out bogus information to unknowing homeowners. My reputation is solid!
Thank you.
Really good video-Well layed out and explained very good. Thanks!
Early EFIS (synthetic stucco coating) were applied to many residences without a vapor barrier (ie black water resistant paper). They were applied over foam which was glued to a plywood sub strata. These applications are no longer in use (without the vapor barrier) because of the water intrusion problems around windows and cracks. The technique shown is for these applications (I suppose) It is not a good idea to apply caulking to non EIFS (traditional cement based) stucco walls.
I think i can do this..not afraid to try and with you showing me how i dont have to pay outrageous prices for someone else to do it ..
I did this exact process and I’m still seeing the cracks through the paint
You see the crack or is the paint "flashing" where the caulk line is? If it's the crack, you should have probably let the repair dry thoroughly first, then done a second layer (which he doesn't mention).
Nice Vid! I'm gonna use this new knowledge this spring!!!
I liked this guy! Thanks you taught me something new!
Thank you. I was in the process of making a costly repair for hairline cracks.
Thank you so much great video
Pretty good job
Thanks from France
Thank you for the video.
If the crack it visible on the inside of the garage at almost the same spot as the outside, do I apply the same material as in your video?
Thank you very much for uploading your video; it's great! I'm about to do a job that looks almost exactly like this one--same type of cracks, same color house and same window! To be perfectly clear, I assume by a "quarter test" you mean the width of a quarter rather than the diameter: a 1.75 mm measurement? (I've only just started DIY projects, so I'm a little dumb on the shop talk.)
nice TOUCH n VALUABLE info to have......thanks!!!
Good advise! Thank you.
Unlikely! I went back to this house. The video is three years old and they still look like the day I caulked them. Using a pointer (thats the word for your "V" shaped screwdriver) and filling looks hideous. If you and I did cracks next to each other on the same house only one of us would be leaving with a paycheck.
FreedomToFix Brandon Castaldy so have you ever repaired stucco cracks before on synthetic stucco? I was using stucco patch but after painting you could still tell where the work was done its hard to hide any suggestions?
Just took over 13yr old house synthetic stucco lots of damages. Need to seal a long vertical joint between drywall sections until winter over. This product good for this too? Not a permeant fix. I have explained extent of stucco failure will need to repair and suggest entire exterior be painted to achieve uniform look.as expect will have to remove and redo large areas and repaint stucco was poorly done colorized and thin as all get on.
you are a good
Nice video...don't read the stuped coment..nice and clean job..thank you
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Thanks for the great info. Just purchased a house built in 06 with a couple of small cracks. If the stucco is white, would you still use the clear caulking?
No it doesnt. Thats why you use a grout sponge to clean off the excess caulk. Watch the first 60 seconds of the video. Whats amazing is you have 300 years of experience and here I am all caught up to you. It only takes 5 minutes to see that it doesnt leave flat spots. Talk is cheap. I have done it, it works, no flat spots.
@aldo9564 You dont know what your talking about. Siliconized latex caulking is easy to paint over, especially if you clean off the excess with a sponge. The reason why painters dont use elastomeric paint is because when moisture finally gets behind it it peels off in giant sheets and looks hideous. If you want to give a demo on painting then make your own video.
Caulking needs to have sand in it
Great video, thanks.
@Felton209 Latex is actually PAINT-ABLE but not actually Silicone. It is acrylic based, as per the label, right?
Great video!!!! Thanks for posting this video.
Lol only think is when you go to restucco this home your new stucco will not stick to silicone so you will have to dig it out and start over by repatching with wallys or foamcoat
Its siliconized LATEX caulking, the same thing stucco top coat is made from. Besides, you shouldnt be stuccoing over old stucco without a bonding agent anyways.
True i use adycrl since they discontinued the el rey 1oo bonding agent
Your presentation is very informative. You could improve it greatly by using a tripod.
Excellent demo, thanks
Thanks for the video.
Does this method also work on interior cracks?
I would use the 25 year straight latex indoors. Its a green tube. Dont use the sponge. Use a cloth and dont scrub or you will destroy your wall texture. Try to use the towel to match it by dabbing.
@@ourearealty thank you, your advise is very much appreciated!!!
Cracks are caused for many reasons. The fact that you claim to know what causes a crack without looking at it isnt exactly intelligent. Expansion joints are rarely used in residential applications. I am glad you woke up today and decided to educate me but your comments leave you with no validity. Users will see it the same way. If it makes it easier for you to leave the conversation I can block you if you want.
Ronald Felton, good video, good advice, but if i were representing a business Iwould be less flippant and more tactful with other professionals
the forty years works?
Problem is that paint does NOT like to stick to Siliconized caulks. Elastomeric Caulk is the appropriate caulk for stucco. Available in Sanded or Smooth. The ONLY paint that should ever be used on Stucco is Elastomeric Masonry coating. It covers cracks larger than that PERMANENTLY, and stays flexible. It is like a rubber coating for the stucco. NO CRACKS will appear again! Even if they exist underneath. Painting contractors never recommend because it is Labor-Intensive to apply.
All you need is a white wall to match it and you will not be able to tell where the crack was. :-)
can it breath ?
Len kps thats a dumb question
Sorry but this does not work. I purchased the same product in the video and followed the process and the cracks were just as visible even after 3 applications. This Does Not Work! Anyone else have the same results? I took a before and after picture from 4" away as proof. Wish I could post them to show. You will still need to paint over the caulk.
I have been plastering for 24yrs interoir and exterior conventional stucco synthetic application the list goes on lol
A white house and white caulking is easy to hide. Its not easy to hide that with a colored stucco like green or yellow.
Thats why we dont use white caulking. Its clear.
but dont you still see the crack? Do you paint it?
@@RadioRich100 Watch the video. Try one crack exactly how its shown and see what happens.
@grillostucco At least I can spell!
All good until the cracks expand
You are so far off base its ridiculous. Its not a boat, its a house. The vapor barrier doesnt keep water from getting into the structure. Especially with EIFS. I have torn into many homes and have seen leaks occur after getting into cracks so many time it is a reality. It would be different if it was a perfect world but unfortunately you are left at the mercy of the lather. Things like poor window flashing, penetrations, nail holes and tears all are a problem.
Wrong wrong wrong.... 1st step is to score the crack before you use any type of caulking. I’ve been doing stucco for 25 years. Plus stucco will ALWAYS crack, especially on a stress area like a window or door etc.....
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I can't believe your telling people to do this to there house. You have no idea what your doing its pretty clear to me that you have never done any kind of plastering.
Brandon, How many people have identified you as a big A Hole. You don't know.....? Try everyone that knows you and especially after your comment. You're so wrong and that's why people know you as a loser! Who thinks he knows it all... what a jerk
Brandon Castaldy so have you ever repaired stucco cracks before on synthetic stucco? I was using stucco patch but after painting you could still tell where the work was done its hard to hide any suggestions?
I agree it simple did not work for me.
What about stucco that’s colored ?
Use clear caulking.
Try to find a colored painter caulking , but if you cannot find a close color , TILE GROUT CAULKING has a LOT of different colors .... Tile department ..... SOME of them have sand (grit in them) , some do not ..... choose which one you want ..... and they are more expensive , $8 a tube , but you get tons of colors ..... OR if your stucco is painted , hopefully you have touch up paint and can use any caulking
Eifs doesn't crack like that its cement
so more less your wall has acrylic on it and not actual color coat cause the wall didn't darken up when it was wet. don't confuse people to that you can do this just to any exterior and get the same results.
take a deep breath and relax. caulking will squeeze In those tight hairlines must use your fines first then float that caulking for extra bond as well with compression between those hairlines boy you can also run the mile and throw some tape in it boy don't get me mad boy woooo
Using "Clear" is the worst choice if it does not have to be "clear" caulking ..... Clear has less "solids" and will shrink the most creating a "dented" look ..... Clear Latex Caulking shrinks the most , even the 35 year siliconized ..... and NEVER EVER USE "100% pure silicone" caulking for exterior waterproofing , especially if it needs to be painted ..... Just saying for the people who heard the word "silicone" in your video and do not realize it means "siliconized" and not "pure silicone" .....
Alex plus! Dude really?
Wrong material for stucco
but if it dries clear. you dont see it cause its white.
Could you stop moving the f....g camera????
please do not thy this on you home is stupid process..
@grillostucco
Just because you can make a video doesn't mean you know what the hell you doing. More damage has been done by idiots like you using caulk that one can possibly imagine. Fixing you the damage that you've done will cost 3 to 5 times your Fee for screwing it up in the 1st place
Your video is a perfect example of what not to do home repair. To repair stucco use a lime mortar based product to which one can add a latex additive to give it more workability and flexibility
David Watts Brandon Castaldy so have you ever repaired stucco cracks before on synthetic stucco? I was using stucco patch but after painting you could still tell where the work was done its hard to hide any suggestions?