Great job..i did some of the same work as you did here…In Albany , NY is where is fixed about 10 spots the size of your spot in this video and i had fun doing it…you know what i did too? i went and bought the same trowel you have here..i think you had mentioned it's a POOL trowel…telling ya what Kirk..what a huge difference with the rounded ends..there are less exccess mud streaks..i used a squirt bottle and sprayed the keys first prior to application of the 20 minute mud..i did not score the plaster first though..you're right, it's the worst damn aspect of plastering!!! i had a guy next to me with a vacuum sucking all the crap in the VAC..but needless to say it came out good..i can't stress enough how guys like you have the utmost respect from me…HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY KIRK AND FAMILY FROM THE CARDAMONE FAMILY IN NY !!
Evening Tommy Brando, thank you, You noticed this trade is only easy and fun after at least 10 to 15 years in at 8 hours a day and fully paying attention. The materials and techniques become so much easier and therefor fun. I've met many guys over the years who claim to have 10 or even 20 years in the our trade but after viewing them for an hour I would ask in a nice way how much time do you really have in of actually working days? Not just being a plasterer and sitting home watching cartoons, these day should not be added into the time in as theres no learning or practice accumulated. Best wishes, kirk and family
Yes Sir..i'm a painter by trade and have been in business for about 10 years..along the way i got into remodeling large and small jobs..i've never not been paid from a job and i'm very picky on who i hire…i've kicked off many dudes from the job site…i've learned a lot from watching the old schoolers like yourself, and picked up some tips over the years..owning 3 houses pre- 1880 helps a lot, too when encountering odd and weird problems like electrical and plumbing..prior to me going into business i worked union and non union jobs after college..i never claim to be the expert bc a man can only get better over time..
Jesus Christ, Since watching Kirk explaining the magic of his plastering prowess i have used his knowledge to do PLASTER WORK, for my clients. So here i am a PAINTER doing PLASTERING Not only have i doubled my INCOME But now i have work during winter.Where previously i had to hibernate because not to many people want a PAINTER during WINTER So now not only can i buy BREAD, But i can also by the BUTTER.!!!;-) LIVE LONG KIRK AND PLASTER ON.;-)
Howdy Zeta Dude, those words are like magic to my ears, happy to be of assistance as we all have to work to put food on the table. Live long and Plaster Kirk and Jason's plastering and teaching video’s
Howdy Ryan, thank you, and I thought I just forgot all my kid's names and birthdays. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts
Just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. Very informative, while sticking to the point. I'm a carpenter by trade and don't do too much mud work other than on my own house. Your videos have helped me make my plaster patches not look like a complete disaster. Again, much appreciated!
You are just so amazing. I just love watching you work and listening to your patter. I'm restoring a 1911 Craftsman where I had to remove a few bays for plumbing and wiring. So now I'm almost finished with restoring the plaster. I've watched a lot of your stucco and plaster to learn. Watching this one, it's funny how I can almost "feel" how you pull the mud up off your hawk. I use structolite, and lime coat mostly. For my ceilings, though, I got knocked down a peg... I don't think I kept it wet enough, or wetted the gypsum, nor troweled it enough. As it dried, it popped off. So I knocked it off, primed the gypsum, and used Hamilton Topping green dot. Some is smooth, some is splattered, and some is skip. I've learned a TON from you!
Morning Black Swan, thank you, Your plaster may have popped off as the area was dusty, nothing sticks to dust. I use a bonding agent to make certain the plaster stays stuck but also to clean the dust off the surface. I also use structo-lit for bigger jobs as it lightweight and spreads well. Thanks for sharing. Cheers and have a Happy New Years, Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
Hi Shannon K, I did earn my wages on this one as I lost a bit of the ceiling and had to re skim somes areas. The morning started off cold and got into the triple digits, didn't expect that drastic weather change so my efforts increased. Thanks for watching and have a great day! Kirk and family
it sounded like that heat almost kicked your butt at the end. I know how hard that work is and it's not only the heat, but the rooms can be pretty mean with the humidity with the the mud. My hat is off to you for swinging that 20 incher and hot mud. Thanks so much guys.
Hi Gee Dubb, thank you, You know what we went through as you do this work yourself, I should have used the 90 minute mud but didn't anticipate that this day would go up to the triple digits. At the end of this 6 hour project it's no wonder I forgot who I was. I'll tell you it felt like 10 hours not just 6 when the heat kicks your ass. best wishes, kirk and family
You are the best teacher on the internet I've learned so much had bad rain here in Los Angeles hole in the roof kitchen plaster came down because of your videos I was able to repair it myself thanks again
I've watched, and enjoyed, over the last few days, some of your plaster repair videos. Particularly the celling repair offerings. You make it look easy. I can't wait to repair the ceiling holes here. 19011-ish, two story, lots of cracks, an opportunity to become good-er at repairing old plaster for sure. Thanks for the info.
Evening Earfront, when you get started remember, get some help. I make it look easy because my son mixes perfect mud, without good mud I would be a comedy. Best wishes, Kirk giordano's DIY plastering network
Thanks for the tip. I do like a very clean working environment, and the challenge of making perfect mud, is my kind of fun. I'll let you all know if I do well, or have a disaster. I'm hoping for. "not bad" but shooting for" wow! that ceiling repair looks pro. It's just me, I have no friends I'd trust to mix me a perfect batch. I guess I'll need to make sure my plaster is the kind that cures a little slower.
Hello EarFront dude, try at least 40 minute mud to give yourself the extra time, hell if you're not sure use 90 minute first. best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano’s DIY plastering and stucco instructional videos and forum
your videos are great. super, super informative and you definitely seem like the type of guy id want working on my jobs. nothing better than someone that loves what they do. cheers.
Thanks for the video! I just bought an old house in Jordon MN that was the original brewery owners house. It needs some TLC and your videos will help. I've done a few large historic buildings and I'm looking forward to tackling this house. Thanks again!
Kirk, I own a Fein Multi tool with a Fein 9-11-55 vacuum with attachments for the multi master and it works great, I use it on old school mud tile jobs that I demo. (and yes when the customer wants it I still do the old school mud beds for tile) I always use cement type products for all installations I do. Now the Fein system is not perfect but it has cut my dust issues 90+ %, it also can be equipped with a HEPA filter. How do you know what a Pot leaf looks like? LOL.That's right I said it LOL..... When you speak of 15/45/90 min mud are you referring to products like Dura bond 15/30/45/90 etc? I always wondered how they got some of the particular finishes in houses in the 30s & 40s especially on ceiling, was it mostly done with a roller type procedure? Brother I am so jacked when I see you post another video. Always brings me back to my Uncle Burt and Grampa Rass. When I spoke of my Grandfathers F-100 Pick Up last week it was a 1960 in that ford dark blue back in the day! Three on the tree. He taught me how to drive it when I was about 11 or 12 on job sites and when we would go to lumber yards and suppliers that had big lots he would let me be the pilot. Great times!!!!! Keep the vids coming!!! love them. My best to you and your family!!! Jimmy "RASS"
Hi Jwrass14, thank you, the mud I was using for this ceiling patch is a gypsum drywall compound called westpac drywall compound, it goes by other names as well. Dust sucks. Thanks for all the memories, kirk giordano
i prefer a flat and smooth skimmed finish but as a textured finish this 1 looks good great vid again and now off to find the vid where u show me how to fix my bend trowel as i do not want to use it just as a scraper just yet :)
Hi Mac, thank you, I generally apply whatever finish a person request. I feel they all about the same except for smooth which takes a lot more time and skill, you must be a professional. best wishes, Kirk and family
StuccoPlastering yes i agree costumer gets what they ask for i just meant what i like :) but unless the person wants there whole house changed from texture to smooth best to match it as close as possible as you have done here
Interesting vid Kirk! I can't believe you still have textured rollers etc over there haha, it's so out of fashion here in the UK you wouldn't believe, people now hate the stuff! Tree bark was a popular texture on Artex in the 80s!
Hi Llyr Jones, Truth is I rarely use any rollers to match finishes except when I match the one that other folks have done. There are so many ways to apply textures that it's only limited to one imagination. I personally love looking at a texture that makes me wonder how the hell they did it. Cheers! kirk and family
Good presentation Kirk. This old electrician looking for some basics on a home repair is hooked! Your work is so much closer to nature, a refreshing departure from my work challenges. Bravo!
This is going to help. I think I have a plaster and lathe ceiling in a house that was built way back in 1835. The roof was repaired about five years ago, but there's a section in a closet that looks like nobody noticed, and it buckled and then collapsed when I touched it.
Howdy Mauricio, thank you, Best wishes, FYI, Jason and I as well as the rest of our Giordano clan wish to thanks all of our subscribers and those who stumble on our videos a happy & prosperous new year. Kirk Giordano’s Rendering how to video’s
Evening Roland good question, much stronger than when I started this trade. I truly believe, "use it or lose it" Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube
You mention that you had to cover the first coat with plaster weld because it would suck the water out of coat number 2? My question Kirk is that does coat 1 always get plaster weld on it before coat 2?
Howdy Spencer Mate, without watching one of my own video's I can tell you the bonding agent was put on the cedar wood lath to remove any dust and to help the gypsum adhere better, there is no need to apply a bonding agent again. cheers, Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos
By the way Kirk, knowing that your always explaining the availability or lack there of plaster weld I thought I'd share a finding. Walmart carries Plaster Weld on it's online site which can be shipped to store or home as any other WalMart product. This is in no way an endorsement for Walmart though , just some info. Keep doing your thing Kirk I have learned a lot so far and am grateful. Mark.
Howdy Mars Dude, my son Jason has joined us to amazon affiliate program, thus we are sharing the links now too, sices I don't make any dough on the videos, perhaps through Amazon, I can make a buck or two also. Live long and plaster link to purchase weld crete below. images for stucco/plastering and teaching video’s amzn.to/2qaE4YG Gallon Weld Crete Concrete Bonding Agent for exterior walls
Ahh Kirk...Jason was a few days too late. I had ordered a 16oz can of Weld Crete it's fairly expensive for a PVC but I'm sure it's high grade. I was thinking of returning the keyhole Darby I just received and getting the two handed model , those grips do screw on and off don't they? If not I'll stick to what I have. I am familiar of the Amazon links etc. so I will send you a list when I order next:) And so what you don't make money off You Tube , you help out a lot of folks like me. Keep Rockin my friend.
All the other videos say that plastering is like concrete and different from mudd regardless of time 90 or 20 min. They are using the plaster and not mudd. So please tell us exactly what we should use in order. I have a whole 100 year old house to do. Also looking for the company to get the rollers and also your mudd scoop. Thank you so much for your videos and sharing.
Hello Sweetie, plastering is for internal use, such as drywall mud, sheetrock, Lime plaster, and such. Stucco is for exteriors which is cement plasters.
Evening Randy, I'm using a simple sheetrock compound that sets fast like plaster of paris, Cal coat is a veneer plasters, which means they have limestone for strength and the all important gypsum to set it fast, which when combined are much stronger than what I am using in this video. Schools and hospitals require veneers, my newest video that was uploaded about 1 hour ago shows this veneer plaster finish system with a bit of inside information. The link is below if interested ruclips.net/video/P-MYIWu6hLg/видео.html kirk giordano rendering
Any experience or opinion with using oscillating tools to cut out the bad plaster, as opposed to using utility knife blades and muscle? I'm going to be repairing a wall for a retired friend soon, and I've watched several of your plastering videos...Enjoyed them all. Tom in Michigan.
Morning Allan Vidaurre, hey dude, as a rule I clean them throughout the day with my trowel or a margin trowel I sometimes keep in my bucket or my back pocket. I first scrape clean the hard mud from my hawk with either the trowel or margin trowel then fish cleaning with my handy dandy green float that I keep in my water bucket. Nothing worse than having buildup of gypsum or portland cement plaster harden on the bottom of your trowel as buildup prevents the trowel from flexing which matters when you are applying any gypsum, portland, acrylic,or lime based finish. Most guys don't understanding a trowel being is able to flex, but that's another story. Best wishes, kirk giordano plastering
How do you know if a crack in a plaster ceiling can be repaired or if the ceiling needs to be replaced? I am being told that the ceiling in my small bedroom needs to be replaced instead of patched, but I’m not sure if that’s really accurate. What’s your advice?
Hi, I'm just starting to enjoy your video's. why do you give out secrets when others want to charge a arm and a leg for them? One person in particular say's you can make $500-1000 per day doing plaster repairs but wants to charge like $2000 for 3 days training
Howdy Jack dude, you can learn for free here, one man's junk is another man's treasure. One of the strangest things here in the U.S. is most folks value that only in which they pay for, but the things they get for free can never be replaced. I'm sharing the wealth of teaching, more valuable to my conscious than measurement in money. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason’s stucco repair video’s
Thank you for the the detailed vids Kirk and fam. I've a question. When do you need to use fiber mesh for plaster repairs? The reason I ask is that I see some who always use mesh around the perimeter of of there repairs however I've never seen you use it In Any of the vids that I've seen.
Hey Kirk - Thanks so much for your videos - they have really set me straight for the ongoing repairs on my old home. My question is what is the specific name of the 20 minute mud you use ?- I live in the north east and really only have big box stores available. I have both wall and ceiling repairs to do filling large cracks and holes. Do I need different weight mud or will one do? Again, thanks so much for your time.
Howdy, it can be done in two or three coats, or one if you have the skill, It's a USG gypsum based material. Bagged drywall compound. Best wishes, kirk giordano
Thanks for these vids Kirk. If I didn't live in Maryland I would really enjoy apprenticing with you or even getting the chance to just shadow for a weeks worth of plaster work. I'm 42 and looking for a new career, I like old things/houses and it depresses me to see all this drywall being used. Anything cheap is the rule I guess. One other note, do you promote the use of using screw washer caulk method when having to restore and even out a t least a 12X12 ceiling? Don't wish to be a pain but do you answer personal messages, I have a couple questions on tools/method before I start laying out the cash....wouldn't be anything to involved just wishing for some direction and finding books on the topic seems a harder task than I'd thought it would be. Thanks again for the free knowledge, sincerely Mark.
One quick question, I'm a bit of an artist/illustrator and have a decent amount of liquid PVC available...would a 2or3 to 1 water to glue mixture work like plaster weld?
Good Evening Mars, I would recommend if you're short on cash and or experience to install sheetrock and finish with either taping mud or veneer plaster base coat with finish coat. as far as the bonding agent I prefer plaster weld, I don't have any knowledge with liquid PV's, thus can't advise on this substitute. Cheers, FYI, all of us here at the giordano plastering channel we wish to thank all our subscribers and those of you who accidentally stumble on our channel a happy and prosperous new year kirk giordano plastering
Thanks for the response I believe I will try to give this a shot. I'm pretty pumped up about it too. I believe I forgot I already asked this question and commented on another vid so disregard right! I'm going to try to bring plaster back into style in my family....so much better time/cash spent than sheet and mud. Thanks again,
evening Steve Lockwood, no, I used a drywall compound, that sets in either 5, 20, 40, or 90 minutes, so no additives were necessary, molding plasters can be classified as say the "plaster of paris gypsum" which harden fast when water is introduced, the stuff hospitals make casts from. Cheers, kirk giordano plastering
Hi Kirk, My ceiling has water damage similar to the one shown in your video. I removed the bad spots so that the laths are exposed. What kind of mud are you using to make the repair. In your video you mention 20 minute mud.. Is it plaster of Drywall Joint compound? Can I substitute one for the other. I am not having any success finding plaster mix to do a large area at my local Home Depot store. Please advise.
Howdy bones dude, I was using joint compounds by westpac that are sold at Home Depot, Lowes and most small hardware stores. 20 minutes means from a mix if mixed properly you have 20 minutes to apply it befor it gets hard. If you contaminate the mix with dirty buckets drill paddles this will accelerate the set time to sometime hard in the bucket before you get to the place where you need it. Best wishes, kirk giordano
Howdy Spencer, either way will work the important thing is to have the cedar wood lath as clean as possible or the plaster won't adhere as nothing sticks to dust. I us a bonding agent as if I have to take the time out to wet tin order to get any excess dust off, i might as well use a bonding agent it's the same amount of time just add in the cost of the bonding agent, with my company I can't afford to skimp on costs. cheers, Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos
Is plaster weld for inside and weld Crete for outside ? I have a can of weld Crete can I use it indoors on a plaster wall patch and do I need to thin it or use it full strength?
Kirk Giordano plastering Inc : To clarify your previous: When you say "gypsum" is that USG? When you talk "mud" here, is that a drywall compound or a plaster-based product? Thanks for all your sharing. Best,
Good afternoon Jose dude,The mud I'm using in this video is a Gypsum Joint Compound. So yes it can be sanded if your not an expert, personally I have never had to sand either product, but I have lots of time in and loves this craft. the choice of USG Easy Sand & Westpac joint compound are very similar in nature or manufacturing so close in fact I can't tell the difference as I'm an applicator, not an engineer. Home Depot or Lowes or any of your nearby hardware stores will have either Westpac's Fast Set or USG's, Easy Sand Joint Compound. You buy the bags depending on your skill level. From, 20-minute compounds, means when mixed, you have 20 minutes to apply before it sets. The 40-minute compound, 40 minutes to apply, and so on, from 5-minutes to 20, 40, 60, 90, to an hour and a half. All you do is add water. FYI, if your buckets and drill paddles are dirty or full of residues due to not cleaning well last time you used them, this will set the mud much faster, always wash your tools. Click on this video and skip forward to 3 minutes for pictures and details. ruclips.net/video/k7tE652qOH8/видео.html USG's, Easy Sand Joint Compound Or Westpac’s Fast Set Joint Compound, they are both o.k. to use in fact I can't tell the difference. Undoubtedly one is sold at your neighborhood hardware store. Kirk and Jason Giordano, Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of RUclips. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃
So I have a bathroom above my kitchen and there is a crack in the kitchen ceiling. Sometimes the bathtub/shower leaks down and it drips out of the crack. Also, there are just a lot of cracks in the ceilings all around my house! Maybe because we have a close to 200 year old house. But still, it is very eyesore. You can tell someone tried to patch some of the cracks with putty or something but the cracks cracked through that as well. I have quite the predicament because I am on a budget too. :(
Morning Mizan Chin, bummer dude, I hate to say this, however I must, if this leak has been going on for many years it means a pipe is leaking, you can have minimal wood rot or major, best to find out and correct. best wishes, Kirk Giordano
Thanks so much. As I think I mentioned were on a budget :(. But me and my brother are going to be headed to college in a couple of years. Then our parents are going to move out. I think we'll just make do and be happy for what we have right now. :)
This guy is a craftsman! Side note...I'm sure he gets "plastered" weekly 😎. Wished you was local to help me repair my 100 year old bungalow and party a little .
Howdy, Louis dude, I dont recommend trying to screwing back up a sagging plaster ceiling. Applying a fiberglass mesh fabric is oaky if the hairlines are huge, and there are some structural issues. But most hair-line cracks can be dealt with by applying caulking or red devel lime putty in the cracks. Kirk and Jason Giordano, together we have provided to all folks throughout the world the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created online. The plastering surgeons of RUclips, with well over 850 'free' self-help videos 🎭 👀💃 Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back into plastering.🏝🎆
Good afternoon Drywaller dude it is indeed. the choice of USG Easy Sand & Westpac joint compound is very similar in nature or manufacturing so close in fact I can't tell the difference. Kirk and Jason Giordano, Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of RUclips. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃
Evening Garras, this would relealse silca ito the air, which is almost as bad as inhaling aspostos. Bringing peace, love, and brotherhood back to the world of “Plastering.” 🌍 The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of RUclips. Over 800 videos 🎭 👀
You Just patch to hole but don't say water is coming from where?? It's trick worked??, coz my home have same problem but water drop from second floor to down floor so what can I do?
Howdy Bashir, as you say, I corrected the cosmetic damages, I don't know where the leak originated from ,sorry, You will have to do a bit of exploration to find your own. Cheers and have a good and healthy new year, Kirk and Jason giordano
Howdy Philly's Finest, that a fact jack, but I prefer 20 minute mud myself. Best wishes and have a happy and prosperous new year my friend. kirk giordano plastering
Good afternoon Jon dude, The mud I'm using in this video is a Gypsum Joint Compound. So yes it can be sanded if your not an expert, personally I have never had to sand either product, but I have lots of time in and loves this craft. the choice of USG Easy Sand & Westpac joint compound are very similar in nature or manufacturing so close in fact I can't tell the difference as I'm an applicator, not an engineer. Home Depot or Lowes or any of your nearby hardware stores will have either Westpac's Fast Set or USG's, Easy Sand Joint Compound. You buy the bags depending on your skill level. From, 20-minute compounds, means when mixed, you have 20 minutes to apply before it sets. The 40-minute compound, 40 minutes to apply, and so on, from 5-minutes to 20, 40, 60, 90, to an hour and a half. All you do is add water. Kirk and Jason Giordano, Bringing to all the most complete plastering encyclopedia ever created in the world online. By the plastering messengers of RUclips. With well over 850 free self-help videos 🎭 👀💃
@@StuccoPlastering i have used easy sand quite a bit although I am not a pro. I usually use a knife and sand more than I would like. I am thinking a hawk n trowel may work better or maybe its your skill
Hi Ronald Bob, l too many variables for me to be accurate, such as is the work on a top floor, how many steps to climb, is furniture to be moved, does a person have hardwood floors that need to be covered plus hallways and steps leading to the area in quest, how much plaster should be removed, and on and on. Roughly 500 bucks but can easily double or even triple. Sorry brother, cost is not what I guess at for anyone until I see the project. Best wishes, Kirk Giordano
Good afternoon Arkadius dude, Jason is the show without his perfect mixes and camera use, there is no show. That means I have to do the repair anyway and wouldn't be able to ramble about a whole lot of useless stuff that doesn't amount to anything important, a mans got to ramble. Happy holidays Live long and plaster Sharing the plastering knowledge
Evening Ibrar, excellent question my friend, the easiest solution is bleach, wear a mask and gloves, it's not healthy to breathe in but no where near as bad as mold. You can use some organic's like vinegar or lemon water, but bleach is faster and probably more effective, ask yourself what do the hospitals use? Bleach. Cheers, Kirk & Jason giordano’s stucco repair videos
Hey Kirk - thanks for the advice - I found the source of the mould - the double glazed window hadn't been secured properly and the previous owner hadn't got any damp course done for the house so it's big bill after Christmas , lol. have a great Christmas.
Structolite is way cheaper, though, a 50lb bag is a cubic foot and like 4-5x the size of a 25lb bag of Easy Sand 20. Easysand 20 I did three small corner repairs over sheetrock and half the bag is gone. :/ I guess if time is money, then hey, it's the way to go.
Howdy Gilbates, both have their advantages Which has nothing to do with money. Peace love and happiness to all Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts
Greetings my friend Michael, thank you. FYI, i'm no spring chicken, ceiling repairs kick even my arse. best wishes Happy holidays from the Giordano clan
kirk try using one of these tools with a diamond blade. I found it works great at cutting stucco and plaster. www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/oscillating-tools.html
Hi Dusty, I have one of those Oscillating Multifunction Power Tools but I haven't tried a diamond blade, the worst part is using a power tool with no vacuum device as the room fills with dust in a matter of minutes. One of the reason Jason used a razor knife. Best wishes, Kirk and family
StuccoPlastering Does the oscillating blade reduce the dust production versus a circular rotating blade? I would think it would. In addition, I've seen workers tape the end of a shop-vac hose to the tool to suck up the dust. Not sure how cumbersome that would be.
Yes the dust more falls than being flung. Use a smaller diameter shop vac hose helps or have a helper. its like anything you learn your Own techniques through trial and error.
Hey dusty, you have definitely done this work befor. I also tried this method too, and it does work much better. Best wishes with all your projects. kirk and family
Howdy Tyler, exzockory, every once in awhile though I do hear that I suck as I use the wrong trowel or other similar stigma's Live long and plaster Kirk’s how to plastering video’s
Howdy Karl Dude, what about gonja, it's legal, and most folks don't hurt others when they drive, now driving and driving, i'm just saying...... Best wishes, Kirk & Jason’s stucco repair video’s
No problems with weed, not legal everywhere yet. There are alot of positive and negative myths about weed. Driving on any substance that may or maynot effect your hand eye coordination and attention span, may not be a good choice. Weed effects everyone different.
Howdy Karl, I hear you brother, if it didn't make me paranoid I'd smoke it myself, I have enough fear already just trying to put and keep food on the table. However, bear I can hadly at least 2 before I pass out. Best wishes with your projects, Kirk giordano on teaching plastering
Howdy Max Kinge, I know there is a plant called a poinsettia, as I've bought a few during christmas days, but are we referring to a plaster method called this? Either way old Kirk is far form the world most knowledgeable guy, i'm just an expert of stucco and plastering methods and applications. Cheers, kirk giordano
+Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips -- Then you know what a poinsettia is. I think the plastering technique called pointsettia comes from the Italians. It's when you point while sitting and say, "Heya, you. Plaster datta hole"!
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You know what!!! You are SO Rock n Roll in the plastering world!! Cooler than David Coverdale!!
Good evening Abetterangle, man, that is mighty cool to be all right, thank you, my friend.😉
Kirk's so cool he wears shades to plaster,rock on brother
@@DonaldNethery Lol, got to protect the eyeballs from falling insulation.
Damaged ceiling repairs, Awesome looking finish
Great job..i did some of the same work as you did here…In Albany , NY is where is fixed about 10 spots the size of your spot in this video and i had fun doing it…you know what i did too? i went and bought the same trowel you have here..i think you had mentioned it's a POOL trowel…telling ya what Kirk..what a huge difference with the rounded ends..there are less exccess mud streaks..i used a squirt bottle and sprayed the keys first prior to application of the 20 minute mud..i did not score the plaster first though..you're right, it's the worst damn aspect of plastering!!! i had a guy next to me with a vacuum sucking all the crap in the VAC..but needless to say it came out good..i can't stress enough how guys like you have the utmost respect from me…HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY KIRK AND FAMILY FROM THE CARDAMONE FAMILY IN NY !!
Damn Kirk…we should call you THE ICEMAN bc your walls are so smooooooooth…
Evening Tommy Brando, thank you, You noticed this trade is only easy and fun after at least 10 to 15 years in at 8 hours a day and fully paying attention.
The materials and techniques become so much easier and therefor fun.
I've met many guys over the years who claim to have 10 or even 20 years in the our trade but after viewing them for an hour I would ask in a nice way how much time do you really have in of actually working days?
Not just being a plasterer and sitting home watching cartoons, these day should not be added into the time in as theres no learning or practice accumulated.
Best wishes,
kirk and family
Yes Sir..i'm a painter by trade and have been in business for about 10 years..along the way i got into remodeling large and small jobs..i've never not been paid from a job and i'm very picky on who i hire…i've kicked off many dudes from the job site…i've learned a lot from watching the old schoolers like yourself, and picked up some tips over the years..owning 3 houses pre- 1880 helps a lot, too when encountering odd and weird problems like electrical and plumbing..prior to me going into business i worked union and non union jobs after college..i never claim to be the expert bc a man can only get better over time..
And i know about the guys and video games since half my ex girlfriends left video gamers for me …hahaha…
I came here to see how to patch plaster, but I was really touched by how much you love your wife. Good man.
+Ric Royer, thank you, she's an easy woman to love.
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+Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. - Great vid brother, Sid, England.
Thanks brother Sid from England.
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Hey no worries man.
Yes I agree and he is funny. I started laughing out loud when he compared her to Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang TV show.😂
Jesus Christ, Since watching Kirk explaining the magic of his plastering prowess i have used his knowledge to do PLASTER WORK, for my clients. So here i am a PAINTER doing PLASTERING Not only have i doubled my INCOME But now i have work during winter.Where previously i had to hibernate because not to many people want a PAINTER during WINTER So now not only can i buy BREAD, But i can also by the BUTTER.!!!;-) LIVE LONG KIRK AND PLASTER ON.;-)
Howdy Zeta Dude, those words are like magic to my ears, happy to be of assistance as we all have to work to put food on the table.
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Working against dry time and forgetting your name.. priceless. Kirk you’re the man! Relatable and quality work are good things to be known by.
Howdy Ryan, thank you, and I thought I just forgot all my kid's names and birthdays.
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Just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. Very informative, while sticking to the point. I'm a carpenter by trade and don't do too much mud work other than on my own house. Your videos have helped me make my plaster patches not look like a complete disaster. Again, much appreciated!
Howdy Daren Dude, no worries, happy to be of help,
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You are just so amazing. I just love watching you work and listening to your patter. I'm restoring a 1911 Craftsman where I had to remove a few bays for plumbing and wiring. So now I'm almost finished with restoring the plaster. I've watched a lot of your stucco and plaster to learn. Watching this one, it's funny how I can almost "feel" how you pull the mud up off your hawk. I use structolite, and lime coat mostly. For my ceilings, though, I got knocked down a peg... I don't think I kept it wet enough, or wetted the gypsum, nor troweled it enough. As it dried, it popped off. So I knocked it off, primed the gypsum, and used Hamilton Topping green dot. Some is smooth, some is splattered, and some is skip. I've learned a TON from you!
Morning Black Swan, thank you,
Your plaster may have popped off as the area was dusty, nothing sticks to dust.
I use a bonding agent to make certain the plaster stays stuck but also to clean the dust off the surface.
I also use structo-lit for bigger jobs as it lightweight and spreads well.
Thanks for sharing.
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I have never seen that finish before. It looks great.
Earned the dollar today..
Hi Shannon K, I did earn my wages on this one as I lost a bit of the ceiling and had to re skim somes areas.
The morning started off cold and got into the triple digits, didn't expect that drastic weather change so my efforts increased.
Thanks for watching and have a great day!
Kirk and family
it sounded like that heat almost kicked your butt at the end. I know how hard that work is and it's not only the heat, but the rooms can be pretty mean with the humidity with the the mud. My hat is off to you for swinging that 20 incher and hot mud. Thanks so much guys.
Hi Gee Dubb, thank you,
You know what we went through as you do this work yourself,
I should have used the 90 minute mud but didn't anticipate that this day would go up to the triple digits.
At the end of this 6 hour project it's no wonder I forgot who I was.
I'll tell you it felt like 10 hours not just 6 when the heat kicks your ass.
best wishes,
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I try and stick with smaller projects since I got a little older and my heart got mad at me last year. Too dang many burritos I guess
Evening Gee, I know the feeling, my lower back is always mad at me.
Cheers!
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You are the best teacher on the internet I've learned so much had bad rain here in Los Angeles hole in the roof kitchen plaster came down because of your videos I was able to repair it myself thanks again
Evening Darry, man I like your style, thank you, my friend.
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I've watched, and enjoyed, over the last few days, some of your plaster repair videos. Particularly the celling repair offerings. You make it look easy. I can't wait to repair the ceiling holes here.
19011-ish, two story, lots of cracks, an opportunity to become good-er at repairing old plaster for sure.
Thanks for the info.
Evening Earfront, when you get started remember, get some help.
I make it look easy because my son mixes perfect mud, without good mud I would be a comedy.
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Thanks for the tip. I do like a very clean working environment, and the challenge of making perfect mud, is my kind of fun.
I'll let you all know if I do well, or have a disaster.
I'm hoping for. "not bad" but shooting for" wow! that ceiling repair looks pro.
It's just me, I have no friends I'd trust to mix me a perfect batch. I guess I'll need to make sure my plaster is the kind that cures a little slower.
Hello EarFront dude, try at least 40 minute mud to give yourself the extra time, hell if you're not sure use 90 minute first.
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your videos are great. super, super informative and you definitely seem like the type of guy id want working on my jobs. nothing better than someone that loves what they do. cheers.
Howdy Brian, dude, I like your style.
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Great work as always.
Evening eloctocs13, thank you.
Have a good evening.
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Thanks for the video! I just bought an old house in Jordon MN that was the original brewery owners house. It needs some TLC and your videos will help. I've done a few large historic buildings and I'm looking forward to tackling this house.
Thanks again!
Atta Boy Paul, good attidude.
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Kirk, I own a Fein Multi tool with a Fein 9-11-55 vacuum with attachments for the multi master and it works great, I use it on old school mud tile jobs that I demo. (and yes when the customer wants it I still do the old school mud beds for tile) I always use cement type products for all installations I do. Now the Fein system is not perfect but it has cut my dust issues 90+ %, it also can be equipped with a HEPA filter. How do you know what a Pot leaf looks like? LOL.That's right I said it LOL..... When you speak of 15/45/90 min mud are you referring to products like Dura bond 15/30/45/90 etc? I always wondered how they got some of the particular finishes in houses in the 30s & 40s especially on ceiling, was it mostly done with a roller type procedure? Brother I am so jacked when I see you post another video. Always brings me back to my Uncle Burt and Grampa Rass. When I spoke of my Grandfathers F-100 Pick Up last week it was a 1960 in that ford dark blue back in the day! Three on the tree. He taught me how to drive it when I was about 11 or 12 on job sites and when we would go to lumber yards and suppliers that had big lots he would let me be the pilot. Great times!!!!! Keep the vids coming!!! love them. My best to you and your family!!! Jimmy "RASS"
Hi Jwrass14, thank you, the mud I was using for this ceiling patch is a gypsum drywall compound called westpac drywall compound, it goes by other names as well.
Dust sucks.
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Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Evening Charlie dude,
No worries have to share the knowledge before I pop me clogs,
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i prefer a flat and smooth skimmed finish but as a textured finish this 1 looks good great vid again and now off to find the vid where u show me how to fix my bend trowel as i do not want to use it just as a scraper just yet :)
Hi Mac, thank you, I generally apply whatever finish a person request.
I feel they all about the same except for smooth which takes a lot more time and skill, you must be a professional.
best wishes,
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StuccoPlastering yes i agree costumer gets what they ask for i just meant what i like :) but unless the person wants there whole house changed from texture to smooth best to match it as close as possible as you have done here
Morning Mac Plastering,
absolutly,
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Interesting vid Kirk! I can't believe you still have textured rollers etc over there haha, it's so out of fashion here in the UK you wouldn't believe, people now hate the stuff! Tree bark was a popular texture on Artex in the 80s!
Hi Llyr Jones, Truth is I rarely use any rollers to match finishes except when I match the one that other folks have done.
There are so many ways to apply textures that it's only limited to one imagination.
I personally love looking at a texture that makes me wonder how the hell they did it.
Cheers!
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StuccoPlastering don't get me wrong, cracking job all the same man.
Thank you Llyr,
cheers!
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Good presentation Kirk. This old electrician looking for some basics on a home repair is hooked!
Your work is so much closer to nature, a refreshing departure from my work challenges. Bravo!
Howdy John, you are too kind my friend, Thank you.🥳
This is going to help. I think I have a plaster and lathe ceiling in a house that was built way back in 1835. The roof was repaired about five years ago, but there's a section in a closet that looks like nobody noticed, and it buckled and then collapsed when I touched it.
Evening Robot, I hate it when that happens,
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awesome video ! Thanks
Howdy Mauricio, thank you,
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Really helpful!
Evening Luc Mcgrath dude,
thank you,
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With the proper lever of skill, would durabond 20-90 be better for a plaster repair opposed to cgc 20-90 (easy sand )
@@madmanabc9 excellent question, I can’t tell the difference when applying either one. 🕵🏼♀️
Thanks Kirk 🇺🇸🙏🏽
No problemo.
Your a lucky man smart professional wife congratulations
Good evening Jon dude, thank you
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Kirk, Thank You for all of the great videos! Question, How is your rotator cuff? Keep up the great work as we all learn a lot from watching your vids.
Evening Roland good question, much stronger than when I started this trade.
I truly believe, "use it or lose it"
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@@StuccoPlastering wow glad you're still commenting on old videos love your work new to this
Ok Thank you @Kirk & Jason
Evening jcashmoneythefirst1, no worries,
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Does usg 90 have a different shrinkage than the premixed joint compound?
I’m not aware of any joint compounds shrinking as it’s gypsum with accelerators.
You mention that you had to cover the first coat with plaster weld because it would suck the water out of coat number 2? My question Kirk is that does coat 1 always get plaster weld on it before coat 2?
Howdy Spencer Mate, without watching one of my own video's I can tell you the bonding agent was put on the cedar wood lath to remove any dust and to help the gypsum adhere better, there is no need to apply a bonding agent again.
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By the way Kirk, knowing that your always explaining the availability or lack there of plaster weld I thought I'd share a finding. Walmart carries Plaster Weld on it's online site which can be shipped to store or home as any other WalMart product. This is in no way an endorsement for Walmart though , just some info. Keep doing your thing Kirk I have learned a lot so far and am grateful.
Mark.
Howdy Mars Dude, my son Jason has joined us to amazon affiliate program, thus we are sharing the links now too,
sices I don't make any dough on the videos, perhaps through Amazon, I can make a buck or two also.
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Ahh Kirk...Jason was a few days too late. I had ordered a 16oz can of Weld Crete it's fairly expensive for a PVC but I'm sure it's high grade. I was thinking of returning the keyhole Darby I just received and getting the two handed model , those grips do screw on and off don't they? If not I'll stick to what I have. I am familiar of the Amazon links etc. so I will send you a list when I order next:) And so what you don't make money off You Tube , you help out a lot of folks like me. Keep Rockin my friend.
All the other videos say that plastering is like concrete and different from mudd regardless of time 90 or 20 min. They are using the plaster and not mudd. So please tell us exactly what we should use in order. I have a whole 100 year old house to do. Also looking for the company to get the rollers and also your mudd scoop. Thank you so much for your videos and sharing.
Hello Sweetie, plastering is for internal use, such as drywall mud, sheetrock, Lime plaster, and such.
Stucco is for exteriors which is cement plasters.
What brand of mud are you using? I use Kal Kote products! Made by gold bond!
Evening Randy, I'm using a simple sheetrock compound that sets fast like plaster of paris,
Cal coat is a veneer plasters, which means they have limestone for strength and the all important gypsum to set it fast, which when combined are much stronger than what I am using in this video.
Schools and hospitals require veneers, my newest video that was uploaded about 1 hour ago shows this veneer plaster finish system with a bit of inside information.
The link is below if interested
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Any experience or opinion with using oscillating tools to cut out the bad plaster, as opposed to using utility knife blades and muscle? I'm going to be repairing a wall for a retired friend soon, and I've watched several of your plastering videos...Enjoyed them all. Tom in Michigan.
Hi Tom in Michigan, yes I';ve use these they make life so much easier,
Less dust too,
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Looks really good , how do you clean your tools and what do you use to clean them ? Thanks.
Morning Allan Vidaurre, hey dude, as a rule I clean them throughout the day with my trowel or a margin trowel I sometimes keep in my bucket or my back pocket.
I first scrape clean the hard mud from my hawk with either the trowel or margin trowel then fish cleaning with my handy dandy green float that I keep in my water bucket.
Nothing worse than having buildup of gypsum or portland cement plaster harden on the bottom of your trowel as buildup prevents the trowel from flexing which matters when you are applying any gypsum, portland, acrylic,or lime based finish.
Most guys don't understanding a trowel being is able to flex, but that's another story.
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How do you know if a crack in a plaster ceiling can be repaired or if the ceiling needs to be replaced? I am being told that the ceiling in my small bedroom needs to be replaced instead of patched, but I’m not sure if that’s really accurate. What’s your advice?
Contact a couple sheet rockers or plasterers and get a second opinion. 💃
Hi, I'm just starting to enjoy your video's. why do you give out secrets when others want to charge a arm and a leg for them? One person in particular say's you can make $500-1000 per day doing plaster repairs but wants to charge like $2000 for 3 days training
Howdy Jack dude, you can learn for free here, one man's junk is another man's treasure.
One of the strangest things here in the U.S. is most folks value that only in which they pay for, but the things they get for free can never be replaced.
I'm sharing the wealth of teaching, more valuable to my conscious than measurement in money.
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on your last coat do u mix lime for the finish
Evening Dexter, I used the same material i started with with the basecoat.
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Thank you for the the detailed vids Kirk and fam. I've a question. When do you need to use fiber mesh for plaster repairs? The reason I ask is that I see some who always use mesh around the perimeter of of there repairs however I've never seen you use it In Any of the vids that I've seen.
Howdy brian, I use mesh when joining sheetrock seams together,
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Hey Kirk - Thanks so much for your videos - they have really set me straight for the ongoing repairs on my old home. My question is what is the specific name of the 20 minute mud you use ?- I live in the north east and really only have big box stores available. I have both wall and ceiling repairs to do filling large cracks and holes. Do I need different weight mud or will one do? Again, thanks so much for your time.
Howdy Matthew,
FYI, the most popular 20 minute interior muds are either Westpac's or easy sand in my area.
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This is a 2 coat system: is it USG 1. Veneer 2. Diamond?
Howdy, it can be done in two or three coats, or one if you have the skill, It's a USG gypsum based material.
Bagged drywall compound.
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Thanks for these vids Kirk. If I didn't live in Maryland I would really enjoy apprenticing with you or even getting the chance to just shadow for a weeks worth of plaster work. I'm 42 and looking for a new career, I like old things/houses and it depresses me to see all this drywall being used. Anything cheap is the rule I guess. One other note, do you promote the use of using screw washer caulk method when having to restore and even out a t least a 12X12 ceiling? Don't wish to be a pain but do you answer personal messages, I have a couple questions on tools/method before I start laying out the cash....wouldn't be anything to involved just wishing for some direction and finding books on the topic seems a harder task than I'd thought it would be. Thanks again for the free knowledge, sincerely Mark.
One quick question, I'm a bit of an artist/illustrator and have a decent amount of liquid PVC available...would a 2or3 to 1 water to glue mixture work like plaster weld?
Good Evening Mars, I would recommend if you're short on cash and or experience to install sheetrock and finish with either taping mud or veneer plaster base coat with finish coat.
as far as the bonding agent I prefer plaster weld, I don't have any knowledge with liquid PV's, thus can't advise on this substitute.
Cheers,
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Thanks for the response I believe I will try to give this a shot. I'm pretty pumped up about it too. I believe I forgot I already asked this question and commented on another vid so disregard right! I'm going to try to bring plaster back into style in my family....so much better time/cash spent than sheet and mud. Thanks again,
Howdy mars, cool beans daddio,
Best wishes with your projects,
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This guy must have a right arm like Popeye.
Exzackory.
Do you add any molding plaster to the mud?
evening Steve Lockwood, no, I used a drywall compound, that sets in either 5, 20, 40, or 90 minutes, so no additives were necessary, molding plasters can be classified as say the
"plaster of paris gypsum" which harden fast when water is introduced, the stuff hospitals make casts from.
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Hi Kirk, My ceiling has water damage similar to the one shown in your video. I removed the bad spots so that the laths are exposed. What kind of mud are you using to make the repair. In your video you mention 20 minute mud.. Is it plaster of Drywall Joint compound? Can I substitute one for the other. I am not having any success finding plaster mix to do a large area at my local Home Depot store. Please advise.
Howdy bones dude, I was using joint compounds by westpac that are sold at Home Depot, Lowes and most small hardware stores.
20 minutes means from a mix if mixed properly you have 20 minutes to apply it befor it gets hard.
If you contaminate the mix with dirty buckets drill paddles this will accelerate the set time to sometime hard in the bucket before you get to the place where you need it.
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Please tell me if plaster weld is on the keys. Or do you wet the Keys.
Howdy Spencer, either way will work the important thing is to have the cedar wood lath as clean as possible or the plaster won't adhere as nothing sticks to dust.
I us a bonding agent as if I have to take the time out to wet tin order to get any excess dust off, i might as well use a bonding agent it's the same amount of time just add in the cost of the bonding agent, with my company I can't afford to skimp on costs.
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Y don't you use blueboard to patch hole then skim coat love your videos
Howdy Gary, we use every method ever developed to get the job done, this is just one way.😉
Is plaster weld for inside and weld Crete for outside ? I have a can of weld Crete can I use it indoors on a plaster wall patch and do I need to thin it or use it full strength?
yes, you can use the exterior for interiors, but not the interior for exteriors. No need to dilute.😏
@@StuccoPlastering thank you Kirk
Hello, very nice , please which plaster you used for repair ceiling? Thank you
Good evening Pavel Dude, good question, the gypsum was called fast patch 20-minute compound.
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Kirk Giordano plastering Inc : To clarify your previous: When you say "gypsum" is that USG? When you talk "mud" here, is that a drywall compound or a plaster-based product?
Thanks for all your sharing. Best,
Hey Kirk, what 40 minute brand are you skimming with? Thanks.
Good afternoon Jose dude,The mud I'm using in this video is a Gypsum Joint Compound. So yes it can be sanded if your not an expert, personally I have never had to sand either product, but I have lots of time in and loves this craft.
the choice of USG Easy Sand & Westpac joint compound are very similar in nature or manufacturing so close in fact I can't tell the difference as I'm an applicator, not an engineer.
Home Depot or Lowes or any of your nearby hardware stores will have either Westpac's Fast Set or USG's, Easy Sand Joint Compound.
You buy the bags depending on your skill level.
From, 20-minute compounds, means when mixed, you have 20 minutes to apply before it sets.
The 40-minute compound, 40 minutes to apply, and so on, from 5-minutes to 20, 40, 60, 90, to an hour and a half.
All you do is add water.
FYI, if your buckets and drill paddles are dirty or full of residues due to not cleaning well last time you used them, this will set the mud much faster, always wash your tools.
Click on this video and skip forward to 3 minutes for pictures and details. ruclips.net/video/k7tE652qOH8/видео.html
USG's, Easy Sand Joint Compound Or Westpac’s Fast Set Joint Compound, they are both o.k. to use in fact I can't tell the difference.
Undoubtedly one is sold at your neighborhood hardware store.
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How would you repair it if the Wooden keys are broken?
Hello jcashmoneythefirst1, easy, I us a 3.4 mesh and tie in to the studs.
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Ok Thank you
So I have a bathroom above my kitchen and there is a crack in the kitchen ceiling. Sometimes the bathtub/shower leaks down and it drips out of the crack. Also, there are just a lot of cracks in the ceilings all around my house! Maybe because we have a close to 200 year old house. But still, it is very eyesore. You can tell someone tried to patch some of the cracks with putty or something but the cracks cracked through that as well. I have quite the predicament because I am on a budget too. :(
Morning Mizan Chin, bummer dude, I hate to say this, however I must, if this leak has been going on for many years it means a pipe is leaking, you can have minimal wood rot or major, best to find out and correct.
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Thanks so much. As I think I mentioned were on a budget :(. But me and my brother are going to be headed to college in a couple of years. Then our parents are going to move out. I think we'll just make do and be happy for what we have right now. :)
been there and had to do that too, sometimes the cash situation rules.
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+Mizan Chin drill a couple of holes so that it drains and dries quickly till u can do the right thing
thx :)
Thank you
This guy is a craftsman! Side note...I'm sure he gets "plastered" weekly 😎. Wished you was local to help me repair my 100 year old bungalow and party a little .
Good evening Old dude, we get plasterered like stucco
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Kirk have you used Plaster washers? Is mesh Tape any good for plaster walls Cracks.
Howdy, Louis dude, I dont recommend trying to screwing back up a sagging plaster ceiling.
Applying a fiberglass mesh fabric is oaky if the hairlines are huge, and there are some structural issues.
But most hair-line cracks can be dealt with by applying caulking or red devel lime putty in the cracks.
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@@StuccoPlastering Very loose in lot places I scored an took 3ft section. I don't think Homdepot sell Plaster Mudd so can I use 45 Easy sand.
Hey daddy Kirk, is the 20 minute you use, the same west pac 20 minute tapers use?
Good afternoon Drywaller dude it is indeed. the choice of USG Easy Sand & Westpac joint compound is very similar in nature or manufacturing so close in fact I can't tell the difference.
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Why not use an oscilating tool with a carbide blade to save time and steel box cutter blades?
Evening Garras, this would relealse silca ito the air, which is almost as bad as inhaling aspostos.
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You Just patch to hole but don't say water is coming from where?? It's trick worked??, coz my home have same problem but water drop from second floor to down floor so what can I do?
Howdy Bashir, as you say, I corrected the cosmetic damages, I don't know where the leak originated from ,sorry,
You will have to do a bit of exploration to find your own.
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Yes, 90 min mud is the way to go (no matter what the temp). 45 starts to get hard in 20 mins.
Howdy Philly's Finest, that a fact jack, but I prefer 20 minute mud myself.
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Yes, 20 min for the patch but 90 min mud for the skimcoat is what I was referring to.
Howdy Philly's dude, either way works for me.
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Thank you sir.
Most welcome
Kirk, did you use plaster or speed set? Thanks, Jon
Good afternoon Jon dude, The mud I'm using in this video is a Gypsum Joint Compound. So yes it can be sanded if your not an expert, personally I have never had to sand either product, but I have lots of time in and loves this craft.
the choice of USG Easy Sand & Westpac joint compound are very similar in nature or manufacturing so close in fact I can't tell the difference as I'm an applicator, not an engineer.
Home Depot or Lowes or any of your nearby hardware stores will have either Westpac's Fast Set or USG's, Easy Sand Joint Compound.
You buy the bags depending on your skill level.
From, 20-minute compounds, means when mixed, you have 20 minutes to apply before it sets.
The 40-minute compound, 40 minutes to apply, and so on, from 5-minutes to 20, 40, 60, 90, to an hour and a half.
All you do is add water.
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@@StuccoPlastering i have used easy sand quite a bit although I am not a pro. I usually use a knife and sand more than I would like. I am thinking a hawk n trowel may work better or maybe its your skill
how much a job like that would cost me ?
Hi Ronald Bob, l too many variables for me to be accurate, such as is the work on a top floor, how many steps to climb, is furniture to be moved, does a person have hardwood floors that need to be covered plus hallways and steps leading to the area in quest, how much plaster should be removed, and on and on.
Roughly 500 bucks but can easily double or even triple.
Sorry brother, cost is not what I guess at for anyone until I see the project.
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i am a handy man!! so your videos are like soothing ... plus you sound like Mitch Hedberg...
Good evening Hugo, thank you, my brother
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jay u r good
Good afternoon Arkadius dude, Jason is the show without his perfect mixes and camera use, there is no show.
That means I have to do the repair anyway and wouldn't be able to ramble about a whole lot of useless stuff that doesn't amount to anything important, a mans got to ramble.
Happy holidays
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Sharing the plastering knowledge
Talented MO FO yes
Howdy, my fellow plasterer; thank you, brother.
Why not use a dremel?
Evening Biggie, I have used dremels in the past, they are faster and less work no doubt.
Sound advice from the plastering messengers of youtube
Kirk, how do i get rid of black mold off old plaster?
Evening Ibrar, excellent question my friend,
the easiest solution is bleach, wear a mask and gloves, it's not healthy to breathe in but no where near as bad as mold.
You can use some organic's like vinegar or lemon water, but bleach is faster and probably more effective, ask yourself what do the hospitals use? Bleach.
Cheers,
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Hey Kirk - thanks for the advice - I found the source of the mould - the double glazed window hadn't been secured properly and the previous owner hadn't got any damp course done for the house so it's big bill after Christmas , lol. have a great Christmas.
Structolite is way cheaper, though, a 50lb bag is a cubic foot and like 4-5x the size of a 25lb bag of Easy Sand 20. Easysand 20 I did three small corner repairs over sheetrock and half the bag is gone. :/ I guess if time is money, then hey, it's the way to go.
Howdy Gilbates, both have their advantages
Which has nothing to do with money.
Peace love and happiness to all
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You should’ve just use some quarter inch drywall brother it cut time and labor
Thanks for the tip.🍾
You looked the hottest and the tiredest at the end than any of your clips I have watched. Good job though.
Greetings my friend Michael, thank you.
FYI, i'm no spring chicken, ceiling repairs kick even my arse.
best wishes
Happy holidays from the Giordano clan
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"but i don't want to be a pirate !"
Good morning there is indeed glory to become a pirate.
cheers,
kirk giordano rendering
kirk try using one of these tools with a diamond blade. I found it works great at cutting stucco and plaster.
www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/oscillating-tools.html
Hi Dusty, I have one of those Oscillating Multifunction Power Tools but I haven't tried a diamond blade, the worst part is using a power tool with no vacuum device as the room fills with dust in a matter of minutes.
One of the reason Jason used a razor knife.
Best wishes,
Kirk and family
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Does the oscillating blade reduce the dust production versus a circular rotating blade? I would think it would. In addition, I've seen workers tape the end of a shop-vac hose to the tool to suck up the dust. Not sure how cumbersome that would be.
Yes the dust more falls than being flung. Use a smaller diameter shop vac hose helps or have a helper. its like anything you learn your Own techniques through trial and error.
Hey dusty, you have definitely done this work befor. I also tried this method too, and it does work much better.
Best wishes with all your projects.
kirk and family
Kirk your getting way too many positive responses for a youtube video lol.
Howdy Tyler, exzockory, every once in awhile though I do hear that I suck as I use the wrong trowel or other similar stigma's
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Upvote for marijuana leaves haha
Howdy James, Gonja?
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weed?
Howdy Karl Dude, what about gonja, it's legal, and most folks don't hurt others when they drive, now driving and driving, i'm just saying......
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No problems with weed, not legal everywhere yet. There are alot of positive and negative myths about weed. Driving on any substance that may or maynot effect your hand eye coordination and attention span, may not be a good choice. Weed effects everyone different.
Howdy Karl, I hear you brother, if it didn't make me paranoid I'd smoke it myself,
I have enough fear already just trying to put and keep food on the table.
However, bear I can hadly at least 2 before I pass out.
Best wishes with your projects,
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and DABS.makes me work better
you can patch a hole... but you don't know what a poinsettia is? really?
Howdy Max Kinge, I know there is a plant called a poinsettia, as I've bought a few during christmas days, but are we referring to a plaster method called this?
Either way old Kirk is far form the world most knowledgeable guy,
i'm just an expert of stucco and plastering methods and applications.
Cheers,
kirk giordano
+Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips -- Then you know what a poinsettia is. I think the plastering technique called pointsettia comes from the Italians. It's when you point while sitting and say, "Heya, you. Plaster datta hole"!
Atta boy Max, I like that thought process, cheers,
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