Good afternoon Pirata, LOL, You, are too kind, thank you for that positive comment. The fact is I get pleasure out of a cardio workout and rambling aimlessly about stuff that don't amount to nothing. The life of a simple man. th-cam.com/video/l-5aPNxv-pU/w-d-xo.html/ 😉
What timing . I have an ugly brick fireplace that needs covering up. This is exactly what it needs. Only difference is my brick is a chipped brick surface so it’s REAL uneven and very deep mortar joints. Guess that means I have to probly do two base coats then a top coat with the lime. Thanks for the how to !!! Now I gotta fine that chem Tex here in ohio.@@StuccoPlastering
Howdy Jeff, in the description, are two many other base coats that also can be applied that set just as fast. I like the Quikrete Greencor USA high-yield cement stucco as it has lots of lime and fine sand and is found at most home depots.🕵🏼
Howdy Buffalo Solider, here are a couple more videos for your amusement, I have been a nunchucks expert for as long as I can remember. th-cam.com/video/KldxODNprP0/w-d-xo.html/. th-cam.com/video/X-7wq28CwrU/w-d-xo.html/ Nunchucks builds-hand eye coordination and Spinning a stucco hawk on a trowel.🍻
Here in the UK There would be a good chance sand and cement scratch coat made flat with a straight edge then a skim to finish but we are old world lol Nice work as ever
Hey Kirk, not only did I learn more about plastering from this post. I also learned about your childhood when you and your buddy were knuckleheads 😂😂 I’ll see you tomorrow n the next one 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Howdy Roc, LOL, we were as goofy as the rest of the kids growing up in the slums., That story was underplayed, that creepy hulk of a man, slapped me so hard, my ear rang for a month.🤕
Excellent demonstration Kirk. I just called my friend in Georgia after your story and asked remember when we did xxx and he said wow what were we thinking we were so lucky nobody figured that out we did that. Only he and I know and it’s been that way for almost 50 years now.
Howdy, Clint Dude, Lol, that my story had been locked in my subconscious for nearly or actually the same amount of time. I tied to block it out when this jerk-off hit me. I thought he must have shot me, as my head did seem to explode. My ears rang for a month. I would have given a lot to be his size and not a child. 🍻
Fascinating, thank you for the excellent detail, learned a lot. No Kemset in Canada, he is looking for a distributor up here ,, if anyone is interested and handles stucco and concrete. Would love to see more example of this being used. The column video was very good as well. Thanks again !!
19:02 Somehow missed this Tip mentioned on any YT video, this will definitely level up my drywall/plaster weekend game! Thank you again Kirk and team, greetings from SoCal 😎
Great job there. I done this to my fireplace . it was a last ditch effort. I used the diamond-lath and corner beading from HD only because some demo was needed. The plaster I used was Red Top. The plaster was actually a beautiful reddish- beige color after It set. Last I heard the mine was closed in NM were the redtop plaster came from. The company still sells it but it's not red anymore.
Howdy Steven Red top is used and sold in the UK, but no doubt sold in some areas here in the USA. It's the real deal, pure lime. I can't even find it.😉
Howdy Brian, this Ekoplast 50 is formulated in Europe to be applied or spread on exteriors or interiors. Ole kirk's just an applicator, not an engineer. th-cam.com/video/DLjAF1qFayo/w-d-xo.html/ 😏
I plastered my whole house with Kem Set. I am never going to paint it. It is not as hard as stucco but no one is going to walk on the walls its holding very well so far.
Agree, timeless look that beats the stone veneers that everyone is installing over bricks today, they'll be ripping off those veneers in a few years when they go out of style and also those fake stone veneers look cheap and plasticy over time.
Hi Lee, of course, you can; apply a bonding agent like Quikrete over a clean surface. Quikrete is sold at Hd or lowes and all the other hardware stores for about 10 bucks a quart. 😉
got my hands on kemset thanks to this video! placed my order directly from the manufacturer I couldn't find anything else in my area that seemed as good. appreciate your videos!!
Howdy Analisa, Diamond, or Imperial base coat and finish made by USG are similar. You would google, Plastering yards in my area to pick up these plasters.
Hi Kirk! Any idea where I can locate some USG Structo-lite & Diamond in Utah? Its no longer at the big box stores, and I havent had luck with Googling plaster suppliers locally - thank you so much!!
@@AnnaHenderson-j8b try googling “plastering Yards near me” like, West Side building materials” most Home Depot’s don’t sell it although online they say they do. Best wishes.
@@StuccoPlastering lmao yah but I mean to wrap the whole fire place with crack free mesh !!!! Here in Colorado we mesh every brown coat , traditional job we do , all contractors ask for it
Howdy Rambo, there's one man dead it's not my fault, I don't want any more hurt. I'm an applicator; my son Jason is too, but also the cameraman. My Rambo imperanation, th-cam.com/video/xJcmJvLnxWc/w-d-xo.html/🍻
Hello Marilyn, In the description there are more videos that are similar to this one with more tips. If the bricks or blocks are painted apply a bonding agent to them like Larson's, "Weld-Crete" or "Quikrete" This is called a chemical bond which also adheres new stucco to painted surfaces, permanently.
These are called "stucco corner aid" they can be purchased at HD or lowes. However I shop for stucco accessories at "Westside Building Supplies" They are a professional Plastering yard thus the quality is much better. And yes this matters.
Good evening Jorge, for this fireplace we applied a Diamond Lime Plaster from USG. It does not need paint but is not a perfect white finish, in fact, it's sort of various whites, perfect for providing charm and character, something most folks under 40 can't seem to understand. For those it has to be painted perfectly to say to the world, I'm perfect and have good taste. Not realizing, Starkists don’t want tunas with good taste; they want tunas that taste good. th-cam.com/video/lc_alrnQCmM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CHPDb6oxVZXLJBfv/
Howdy Tim, our breaks are decided by the material we use. They say, I'm ready and if you wait, you will suffer. I've been beat up by taking my time and not respecting the materials more than once.👨🏻🔬
Howdy Dylan, I don't know you would have to google the name for that info. for all my years in business, I've eyeballed everything including apartment buildings or even custom large homes. With this method I'm almost always correct, but just in case, I add a few bags or tons of sand in case, I'm not correct.
@@StuccoPlastering thanks for the reply! Turns out kemset has a breakdown on their site that shows how many square feet a bag covers and at what depth. I ordered 8 bags for my project today from your friend hikmet
Cool beans on the video. Question about mixing two concretes together Portland and plastic cement, do they fight is it recommended ? Never done it but have seen it done on a block wall.
Hey Kirk. I have a brick fireplace that has been primed with waterbase paint. Can I use venetian plaster (vasari) directly on bricks? Or do I need something different for the first coat?
@@StuccoPlastering thanks Kirk! On the Vasari website is says their plaster will bound to primer or latex paint on drywall...should I ignore that and put on a bonding agent as well? (I am doing my fireplace and the walls of my bathroom as well). thanks!
@@StuccoPlastering hey Kirk I bought the plaster weld. Can I smoothout the brick fireplace with a couple layers of fast drying drywall compound then apply the venetian plaster? Thanks!!!
@@targebaby01 you can, but I wouldn’t advise that, as if it has a certain glassy or smooth ceramic finish the plaster won’t adhere for long even with a boding agent.
Hey guys! What would you recommend for a product to seal/paint over the ekoplast? Both to prevent cracking and give it a less stark white color. Any feedback would be great, thank you!
Howdy, the base coat can be spread outside, however, you can't use Diamond lime finish for exterior use, No big deal, switch to La Habra finish coats. O do it this way, th-cam.com/video/MbZHkJCJuZ8/w-d-xo.html/ Cement stucco over concrete or bricks. Greencor. 👨🏻🔬
Hmmm... I wish there was a tutorial video on all the different types of plaster... there are sooo many different types of concretes that it is just confusing. They have a concrete for everything these days. There's Concrete Countertop mix, glass block mortar, high early strength, microcements, polymers.... etc. For instance, are all limes interchangeable? Can I use Type "S" lime for say, a tadelakt application? If so, what creates the binding? Will black soap or olive oil soap cause a chemical bond with type "S"? How do you keep finishes from cracking when they dry? Do Admixes plasticize and waterproof the finished product? SIGH! There's so much!
Exzackory, after more than 40 years I'm still pulling from memory what cements stucco and plasters work the best for every and each individual project.👨🏫
Look at the preparation this gentleman uses to protect his client’s interior finish. Very respectful and the sign of an experienced pro. 90% of construction workers could do with a lesson from this expert.
Hi Kirk. Thanks for the wonderful video. I'm planning to tear down the tiled gas fireplace and reframe it. Can the Ekoplast-50 be applied directly to the cement board? Thx!
Hi Kirk . Why do you use a Pool trowel . I’ve been plastering for 40 years and never in Europe would We Use a Pool trowel for Plastering. We use a New with Sand and cement / Stucco , until it’s “Broken In “ , and then we use if for interior Skim / finish Coat plaster 👍
Howdy Martine, it's not really a full radius, as I've no use for those either. th-cam.com/video/X_SRyTIVMbU/w-d-xo.html/ This is my choice of plastering/stucco trowel. As a rule, I tell folks to use whatever they are comfortable with. 👨🏻🔬
Being a DIY’er I’m ashamed of the fact that I’ve used my HAWK several dozen times and always called it my mud twirl. 🤦♀️ for shame. I’ve been experimenting with plaster, glad I found your channel 👍🏻
GR8 INFORMATION, On a different note,My Uncle Vinnie and Uncle Guido had a car lot together and they said to my Dad years ago about some kids threw landscaping rocks through all the cars front windows except for one Pontiac black hot rod in the lot and found that to be odd!! Where did you guys do this at lol 😂
Hope i’m not bothering you at this point… I went through all the questions, and not one answer…I applied the ekoplast, came out great..we’re thinking about just painting it and moving on, primer + paint what do you think? It seems as if you could almost sand this stuff as it resembles a chalk-like finish!! Thank you in advance!
Howdy, if your happy with the finish then move to painting, this plaster is like Structo-Lite, which means it's complicated to make it smooth without the top dragging. I can make it smooth with a trowel and lots of water, but it is gluey, thus some folks don't understand how to make it smooth. This plaster hardens to strong to sandown. If it's not as perfect as you like you can apply any finish coat over it 👨🏫
I have gotten into a lot of trouble watching your videos. I am resurrecting an 1888 house, the oldest in my neighborhood. In a world of drywall I have chosen wood lath. Now I know that diamond finish is cheap at 48$ a bag for USG.
Hello Kirk, Enjoy your video clips of advice, reminds me of my days working for joe Meiswinkel in SF. I moved on to be a GC in Marin. If you catch this I have a Question, Do you know any reason why you couldn't add color to imperial white coat?
Hi Dominick, I know of Meiswinkle; last I heard, my boy, Paul Gueteriz, was a foreman with them? Just so you know, any color can be added to any lime plaster or joint compound; I have done this many times at no cost, as I tell folks I can add color but can't guarantee it will come out that exact color. I know how to get the exact color, but I'm not willing to do it. However, I do have a video of how to do it. Some things in this trade are just too boring to repeat.
Hi Kirk, sorry if this is a silly question but where could I purchase calcium formate? Are there different brands and /or possibly under a different name? Thank you!
All of these additives to accelerate stucco are at plastering material yards such as, "Westside Builders". Lumnite accelerates also, but cost about 80 bucks a bag. We always have it on our truck.
I called Kemset after this video, it's in Wash state, not in Canada, yet, Nice folks to talk to. Will drive down if I have to from BC, gonna try this, a lot of folks are tired of their boring old brick fireplaces ,, Yes, I screwed wonderboard over brick and finished it like drywall ,,, Great video !
Kirk Is there any way to contact you outside of TH-cam? Came across this video as I’m trying to figure out how to surface our fireplace that we want to look like an inspiration fireplace we found elsewhere. Would love to be able to send you a photo to see if you could give me some input on the technique we should use to achieve the look of the inspiration photo. Thanks so much.
Howdy David Dude, both mine and my son Jason's sites are on every video description. You can reach me at WWW.stuccoplastering.com or Kirkgiordano@gmail.com. Cheers. 💃
Is there a 'trick' to plastering over painted brick? Also, my fireplace doesn't go all the way to the ceiling. What is the best solution for plastering up to the ceiling?
There is no trick, the bricks must be cleaned then a bonding agent rolled or painted over the brick so that the plaster adheres to the painted surface. If you want to add plaster to any surface where there is none, you can add sheetrock.👨🏼🎨
I really love the concrete look after you were done applying the Ekoplast, before the stucco! Could it be left “as is” over the brick on a working gas fireplace? Or maybe add a light coat of actual concrete over the ekoplast instead of stucco?
Morning the possibilities are endless as your only limited to your imagination. Tip, the Ekoplaster is very similar to Structo-Lite, which means it's gluey. One must keep the trowel wet when working with it. It can be left alone or indeed finished with many different finish materials.👨🏼🎨
Barely able to keep up here in the uk . Yet them basics like work it out as you go . Them basics in plastering be are like a universal language 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Looks great! I painted over my non working stone fireplace wall last year. Looks allot better but I'd like to change it to look all smooth. What can i use that will stick to the paint& fill in the deep grout lines& make it all smooth or somewhat smooth please?
Evening Debbie, the fastest and easiest would be to use a twenty-minute joint compound. That's actually taping mud with accelerators. Clean your painted surface and paint with quikrete bonding agent, found at Lowes and Homedepot, for about 9 bucks a quart. Then you are ready to mix the joint compound and plaster it as smooth as a baby's butt. In this video, joint Compounds, Westpac Fast Set, or USG Easy Sand: th-cam.com/video/k7tE652qOH8a/w-d-xo.htmlt/ 2:26, I show the two types of gypsums, Westpac and easy sand. Cheers. 😉
Hello, a bit of a shine makes all interior finishes look or appear more elegant or impressive. When, in fact, any lime finish can have a shiny look to it by applying that coat over an eighth-inch to almost a quarter-inch thick, but there's additional water trowling involved.
Hi Kirk, your videos are fantastic, and have helped me a lot. I have a similar situation with wanting to do a Lime finish over red brick, that has been painted with latex semi gloss. Should I dull the surface by sanding, and then apply Plaster-Weld before the base coat? Many thanks.
We have it made here in England Kirk, for our multi finish plaster (skim coat), we have a British gypsum product that sets in half the time, or we can use a product called half time, the more sachets you add the quicker you can set it and finish! I did a patch the other day from scratch in 20 minutes! Same with our backing plaster bonding or hardwall, we can add the same accelerators to it. We also have the reverse called extra time if you’re doing a big ceiling for example
Howdy my fellow plasterer, from England, There are many products here also that can be used for the base coat such as Green Cor, Rapied set, Structo-lite, Diamond or imperial lime base coats, and quite a few others, We show every porduct know to man, Cheers. 👨🏻🔬
LOL, are you suggesting telekinesis? Man, I have no superpowers; you're thinking bout these guys with Kroptonight powers. th-cam.com/video/Tpl6ncyxLGw/w-d-xo.html/ 😉
Howdy Kirk and Jason! I’m doing a very similar project but found that two bricks had been replaced with chunks of wood to mount the mantle (which are lodged between the bricks). Can I stucco over these? What would you guys recommend?
Hi, attach some 3.4 stucco flat mesh wire over the wood at least 3 inches past the wood in all directions, then stucco as usual, as Plaster or stucco won't adhere to bare wood. At least not for long.
Great TH-cam videos and information! Thank you for all the helpful info. There was one thing missing in the video on lime-plastering a fireplace...there's no info (unless I missed it) on what wire mesh you used for corners, where to get it and how it is attached to the brick? If the brick is painted, does it need to be stripped before applying the lime plaster? My fireplace only goes 3/4 of the way to the ceiling. Do I brick it the rest of the way and then lime-plaster coat it? Or can I frame in wood, to the ceiling and plaster coat the wood? Any advice is gratefully appreciated!
Howdy Truth Dude, If you want your fireplace to go to the ceiling, yes, frame it in the rest of the way. Why go to the ceiling? The corners are on, they are called, "stucco corner aid," sold at HD or any plastering yard such as westside building materials. No bonding agent was necessary as this was unpainted bricks, thus pouras, the plaster adheres to it by suction, as long as the existing is wet or moist. If your bricks or blocks are painted roll or paint on a bonding agent such as Plaster-Weld by Larsons or Quikrete. Cheers👨🏻🔬
It’s interesting how things are done differently in different places. In England, we would put the beads on, put the base coat on and leave about 2-3mm of the bead showing which leaves room for the finishing coat to fill the bead in plum. Regardless great job Kirk, looks spot on
Good evening Nik my fellow plasterer from the UK, We or you can achieve this same type of finish at least 10 different ways with quite possibly 20 different materials. What I have done in our last 15 years on video is try and show the different methods to accomplish the same goal.
@@StuccoPlastering of of course mate, like I say, I find it interesting seeing how it’s done in different countries. Even the difference between how it’s done in England and Ireland is noticeable
Good morning Octavia, what a kind thing to say, thank you. There does come a lot of history when one's been in a trade for ever. As as most say, I sure do ramble a lot when playing with plaster.🥂
Of course, you can cover brick walls and fireplaces with Wonder board or drywall. You need to drill pilot holes and then use Tapcon screws. It requires some practice and a supply of drill bits. I like the plaster finish but a patterned wall is within reach of a DIYer.
Morning Walter, there are many ways to skin a cat. The idea of screwing and type of board over a fireplace is asking for trouble. But folks can do as they please. 😏
@@StuccoPlastering Don't get me wrong: I love plaster. Just saying that there are other solutions. I made a beautiful patterned wall of furring strips, drywall and tile to hide a tired, dated brick wall and fireplace. Would send pix but don't think they attach here. Carry on.
![DIY Brick Fireplace Makeover // Extreme Home Makeover [Part 6] // DIY Stucco Fireplace](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VTzQxnSCLM/mqdefault.jpg)
Dude I'd be winded and he's just narrating the whole time. You're an inspiration kirk
Good afternoon Pirata, LOL,
You, are too kind, thank you for that positive comment. The fact is I get pleasure out of a cardio workout and rambling aimlessly about stuff that don't amount to nothing. The life of a simple man.
th-cam.com/video/l-5aPNxv-pU/w-d-xo.html/ 😉
What timing . I have an ugly brick fireplace that needs covering up. This is exactly what it needs. Only difference is my brick is a chipped brick surface so it’s REAL uneven and very deep mortar joints. Guess that means I have to probly do two base coats then a top coat with the lime.
Thanks for the how to !!!
Now I gotta fine that chem Tex here in ohio.@@StuccoPlastering
Howdy Jeff, in the description, are two many other base coats that also can be applied that set just as fast. I like the Quikrete Greencor USA high-yield cement stucco as it has lots of lime and fine
sand and is found at most home depots.🕵🏼
@@StuccoPlastering agree . I’m not close to a plaster supply distributor so being able to get at HD which is 5 miles from my house is great.
Howdy Jeff Dude, exzackory, I realize this; thus, in my description explains a simpler option for those who want cement plasters fast. 🕵🏼
That hawk spinning was a boss move…
Howdy Buffalo Solider, here are a couple more videos for your amusement, I have been a nunchucks expert for as long as I can remember. th-cam.com/video/KldxODNprP0/w-d-xo.html/.
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Nunchucks builds-hand eye coordination and Spinning a stucco hawk on a trowel.🍻
Here in the UK There would be a good chance sand and cement scratch coat made flat with a straight edge then a skim to finish but we are old world lol Nice work as ever
Howdy my fellow UK plasterer; there are many ways to skin a cat. 😉
Hey Kirk, not only did I learn more about plastering from this post. I also learned about your childhood when you and your buddy were knuckleheads 😂😂 I’ll see you tomorrow n the next one 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Howdy Roc, LOL, we were as goofy as the rest of the kids growing up in the slums., That story was underplayed, that creepy hulk of a man, slapped me so hard, my ear rang for a month.🤕
I'm a stucco man, always interested in learning why things work and why they don't, addicted immediately to these videos!
Howdy Randy, there are worse series to be addicted to. Leaning stuff is always on the plus side, thank you.🕵🏼
Love how Kirk makes it look so easy, but that’s years and years of knowledge and hard work right there. Lucky homeowner!
Yes my dad was an artist and loved to hoppy stucco. If he was still alive he absolutely would love Kurt’s artistic knowledge
Right! It’s so relaxing to watch a master at work. Bob Ross of stucco?
Hi Kevin, Au contraire mon frèreis, it is us to be fortunate to have wonderful folks to work with, who place their trust in our abilities.😉
New to the Channel, im a taper by trade and im hooked. The Bob Ross of plaster.
Thank you
Dig the stories Kirk, thanks
Cool beans my friend.
Excellent demonstration Kirk. I just called my friend in Georgia after your story and asked remember when we did xxx and he said wow what were we thinking we were so lucky nobody figured that out we did that. Only he and I know and it’s been that way for almost 50 years now.
Howdy, Clint Dude, Lol, that my story had been locked in my subconscious for nearly or actually the same amount of time. I tied to block it out when this jerk-off hit me. I thought he must have shot me, as my head did seem to explode. My ears rang for a month.
I would have given a lot to be his size and not a child. 🍻
Thanks again Kirk.. live long and plaster 💪🖖
Howdy Danger Dave Dude, thank you.
Fascinating, thank you for the excellent detail, learned a lot. No Kemset in Canada, he is looking for a distributor up here ,, if anyone is interested and handles stucco and concrete.
Would love to see more example of this being used. The column video was very good as well.
Thanks again !!
Great video thank you Kirk. Nice to see you and your boys working together. Regards from Perth WA 👍🦘🇦🇺
19:02 Somehow missed this Tip mentioned on any YT video, this will definitely level up my drywall/plaster weekend game!
Thank you again Kirk and team, greetings from SoCal 😎
Howdy Canyon Racer Dude, the old wet-the-trowel trick works for this Ekoplaster 50 and Structo-lite as they are both gluey.🍻
Amazing work once again and amazing, professional-looking video quality.
Thank you so much, I'm just an applicator my son Jason is too, but also the camera man. 😀
Great job there. I done this to my fireplace . it was a last ditch effort. I used the diamond-lath and corner beading from HD only because some demo was needed. The plaster I used was Red Top.
The plaster was actually a beautiful reddish- beige color after It set. Last I heard the mine was closed in NM were the redtop plaster came from. The company still sells it but it's not red anymore.
Howdy Steven Red top is used and sold in the UK, but no doubt sold in some areas here in the USA. It's the real deal, pure lime. I can't even find it.😉
Looks good.
I can understand wanting to plaster that brick; it looked a bit goofy. Plenty of key for the first coat too.
LOL, I do what folks wish to be done; I think most bricks look good but like to give folks what they desire if possible.😉
Another Great Vid...! Wish you guys were closer to the Central CA Coast!
Howdy my friend, LOL, so do we. 🍻
@@StuccoPlastering Move down to San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara... Get OUT of the Bay Area while you can...!
@@hankgs Howdy Hank, I'd love that, but finances won't allow it at this time; Cheers.
How does the lime plaster hold up outdoors?
And thanks for taking the time to teach your craft.
Howdy Brian, this Ekoplast 50 is formulated in Europe to be applied or spread on exteriors or interiors. Ole kirk's just an applicator, not an engineer. th-cam.com/video/DLjAF1qFayo/w-d-xo.html/ 😏
Great job! Looks amazing!
Hi Dan, thank you! Cheers!
I plastered my whole house with Kem Set. I am never going to paint it. It is not as hard as stucco but no one is going to walk on the walls its holding very well so far.
Exzackory, cool beans, Daddieo.
wow that came out beautiful. Nice job Kirk!
Agree, timeless look that beats the stone veneers that everyone is installing over bricks today, they'll be ripping off those veneers in a few years when they go out of style and also those fake stone veneers look cheap and plasticy over time.
Howdy Ak Dude; it did impress as it was shiny and smooth, like a Cue ball. 🎱
we painted over our brick fireplace in an old farmhouse white . looked quite good but another good suggestion. you're the man Kirk
Cool beans, Daddieo.thank you. 🍻
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Thanks kirk ,love your flow. Can I plaster over a plaster wall that has been painted? Can I venitian plaster over paint?
Hi Lee, of course, you can; apply a bonding agent like Quikrete over a clean surface. Quikrete is sold at Hd or lowes and all the other hardware stores for about 10 bucks a quart. 😉
@@StuccoPlastering thanks man, love from alberta canada
Kurt what year GTO 65 and 66. 6 packs and 70 judges are worth big money today
Howdy Sean, I've no memory of that. I do remember the speedometer showing i60 and being beaten up at a car lot. That was 50 years ago.🥳
Nice story 😁, good job.
Thank you.
Work of art. Thanks for sharing
Good evening matt; thank you, my friend.
Kirk another great video. Very informative and makes me think of becoming a plasterer.
Howdy Hik dude, I hear the world needs more plasterers. 👨🎓
got my hands on kemset thanks to this video! placed my order directly from the manufacturer I couldn't find anything else in my area that seemed as good. appreciate your videos!!
Howdy Analisa, Diamond, or Imperial base coat and finish made by USG are similar. You would google, Plastering yards in my area to pick up these plasters.
Amazing work, thank you for sharing your experience!
No problemo.
Hi Kirk! Any idea where I can locate some USG Structo-lite & Diamond in Utah? Its no longer at the big box stores, and I havent had luck with Googling plaster suppliers locally - thank you so much!!
@@AnnaHenderson-j8b try googling “plastering Yards near me” like, West Side building materials” most Home Depot’s don’t sell it although online they say they do. Best wishes.
Looks great!! I'm wondering where you get the corner joints you had applied on the brick before the plaster. What are they called?
Go to Lowes or Home Depot and ask for stucco corner bead. It’s going to be in the pro section!
There called corner aid and sold at plastering yards or big chain hardware stores like HD or Lowe’s.
So Kirk , will that crack ? Eventually? Should you have installed crack free mesh ?
Evening David; LOL, mesh tape won't hold a ten-ton fireplace from moving.😉
@@StuccoPlastering lmao yah but I mean to wrap the whole fire place with crack free mesh !!!! Here in Colorado we mesh every brown coat , traditional job we do , all contractors ask for it
Damn... whatever camera you're using is FIRE!!! Quality looks like it can be on HDTV.
Howdy Rambo, there's one man dead it's not my fault, I don't want any more hurt. I'm an applicator; my son Jason is too, but also the cameraman. My Rambo imperanation, th-cam.com/video/xJcmJvLnxWc/w-d-xo.html/🍻
I'd like to see the installation of the corners and what fasteners you used to fasten it to the brick.
@@carolynwolfe5023 Good evening, type in how to nail corner aid onto block walls. 😉
It’s the Bob Ross of plastering.
@@alwaysskeptical7221 Good morning, coming from a Skeptical Dude, that’s a might fine compliment. Thank you.
Why do people want to cover up bricks?
I know you got do what the customer wants. But the customer is not always right.
I'm no one's judge let alone jury. 🍻
He didn’t mention what to do of the bricks or stone are painted.
I wish this was more specific with details of step 1., step 2, etc.
Hello Marilyn, In the description there are more videos that are similar to this one with more tips. If the bricks or blocks are painted apply a bonding agent to them like Larson's, "Weld-Crete" or "Quikrete" This is called a chemical bond which also adheres new stucco to painted surfaces, permanently.
Beautiful work
Thank you.
Justified revenge is a natural instinct. That's assault on a minor, brother. :-)
In that case, I claim these minors to be exempt as they are my three sons. 🍻
Can you do this on exterior brick and get the same sheen?
@@mastadutch117 of course you can.
Kirk is the bomb. Thank you Kirk.
Howdy John Lee, we are a team, my sons and I. I get the glory, they do all the hard work. 😉
Could someone link me to the wiring used for the corners? Thanks!
These are called "stucco corner aid" they can be purchased at HD or lowes. However I shop for stucco accessories at "Westside Building Supplies" They are a professional Plastering yard thus the quality is much better. And yes this matters.
Do they paint the walls or is the color on the stucco? Is it stucco?
Good evening Jorge, for this fireplace we applied a Diamond Lime Plaster from USG. It does not need paint but is not a perfect white finish, in fact, it's sort of various whites, perfect for providing charm and character, something most folks under 40 can't seem to understand. For those it has to be painted perfectly to say to the world, I'm perfect and have good taste.
Not realizing, Starkists don’t want tunas with good taste; they want tunas that taste good.
th-cam.com/video/lc_alrnQCmM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CHPDb6oxVZXLJBfv/
So you don't need accelerator on the straw bale house?
No, straw bale homes or wood homes don’t need any fast setting stuccos, I add them often as I’m a professional for specific reasons.
10 minutes isn't very long break, I😢
Howdy Tim, our breaks are decided by the material we use.
They say, I'm ready and if you wait, you will suffer.
I've been beat up by taking my time and not respecting the materials more than once.👨🏻🔬
Also curious how to determine how many bags of Ekoplast 50 I should get for my project - how much does one bag cover typically?
Howdy Dylan, I don't know you would have to google the name for that info. for all my years in business, I've eyeballed everything including apartment buildings or even custom large homes. With this method I'm almost always correct, but just in case, I add a few bags or tons of sand in case, I'm not correct.
@@StuccoPlastering thanks for the reply! Turns out kemset has a breakdown on their site that shows how many square feet a bag covers and at what depth. I ordered 8 bags for my project today from your friend hikmet
Interesting, very interesting! Thank you Kirk Family
Howdy Nek, our pleasure!🍻
So you’re saying full flex bond mortar wouldn’t adhere to mortar brick? Lol
I don't recall saying that, as I've never heard the term, "Full Flex Bond" ?🤔
Well you stated that no products will stick or adhere to the brick. Will “Fully modified flex bond thinset” stick in your opinion?
Cool beans on the video. Question about mixing two concretes together Portland and plastic cement, do they fight is it recommended ? Never done it but have seen it done on a block wall.
Howdy guardDuck dude, both are comparable. like peas in a pod.🍺
Hey Kirk. I have a brick fireplace that has been primed with waterbase paint. Can I use venetian plaster (vasari) directly on bricks? Or do I need something different for the first coat?
@@brandonterzic nothing adheres to a painted surface unless you first apply a bonding agent. I recommend Plaster-Weld by Larson’s’
@@StuccoPlastering thanks Kirk! On the Vasari website is says their plaster will bound to primer or latex paint on drywall...should I ignore that and put on a bonding agent as well? (I am doing my fireplace and the walls of my bathroom as well). thanks!
@@StuccoPlastering hey Kirk I bought the plaster weld. Can I smoothout the brick fireplace with a couple layers of fast drying drywall compound then apply the venetian plaster? Thanks!!!
What’s the timing for taking off the tape?
Howdy Jeff inside like this, about a week, is fine as it won't leave a sticky residue.👍
Can you plaster over tile?
@@targebaby01 you can, but I wouldn’t advise that, as if it has a certain glassy or smooth ceramic finish the plaster won’t adhere for long even with a boding agent.
Hi Kirk, is the Lime finish made by Kemset ? and is the basecoat you used a lime basecoat? Thank you
Kemset does make a lime base coat. The finish I used wad USG's Diamond lime finish.
@@StuccoPlastering Thank you Kirk
Do you do Venetian kirk?
@@Nick-qk3fv Not anymore, no demand for it.
Hey guys! What would you recommend for a product to seal/paint over the ekoplast? Both to prevent cracking and give it a less stark white color. Any feedback would be great, thank you!
I har Sherwin Williams is a quality paint.
Can this be done over exterior brick?
Howdy, the base coat can be spread outside, however, you can't use Diamond lime finish for exterior use, No big deal, switch to La Habra finish coats. O do it this way, th-cam.com/video/MbZHkJCJuZ8/w-d-xo.html/ Cement stucco over concrete or bricks. Greencor. 👨🏻🔬
Hmmm... I wish there was a tutorial video on all the different types of plaster... there are sooo many different types of concretes that it is just confusing. They have a concrete for everything these days. There's Concrete Countertop mix, glass block mortar, high early strength, microcements, polymers.... etc.
For instance, are all limes interchangeable? Can I use Type "S" lime for say, a tadelakt application? If so, what creates the binding? Will black soap or olive oil soap cause a chemical bond with type "S"? How do you keep finishes from cracking when they dry? Do Admixes plasticize and waterproof the finished product?
SIGH! There's so much!
Exzackory, after more than 40 years I'm still pulling from memory what cements stucco and plasters work the best for every and each individual project.👨🏫
Is imperial base coat still kosher?
Of course, it is.
Look at the preparation this gentleman uses to protect his client’s interior finish. Very respectful and the sign of an experienced pro. 90% of construction workers could do with a lesson from this expert.
Good Evening Ian; thank you, that covering saves us any cleanup. 🧞♂
Hi Kirk. Thanks for the wonderful video. I'm planning to tear down the tiled gas fireplace and reframe it. Can the Ekoplast-50 be applied directly to the cement board? Thx!
Yes, absolutely, but use a bonding agent on the boards such as Weld-Crete or Quikrete.🧑🏻🏫
Hi Kirk . Why do you use a Pool trowel . I’ve been plastering for 40 years and never in Europe would We Use a Pool trowel for Plastering. We use a New with Sand and cement / Stucco , until it’s “Broken In “ , and then we use if for interior Skim / finish Coat plaster 👍
Howdy Martine, it's not really a full radius, as I've no use for those either. th-cam.com/video/X_SRyTIVMbU/w-d-xo.html/ This is my choice of plastering/stucco trowel. As a rule, I tell folks to use whatever they are comfortable with. 👨🏻🔬
Being a DIY’er I’m ashamed of the fact that I’ve used my HAWK several dozen times and always called it my mud twirl. 🤦♀️ for shame. I’ve been experimenting with plaster, glad I found your channel 👍🏻
Oh no, that’s a cardinal sin, lol, you can call it whatever you want.
I love brick. If it's got some character and variation I love it. Bland, uniform brick deserves this treatment. This looks nice. Much better.
I like bricks or rocks personally too. The more imperfections the cooler it looks to me, if the person who hung it had talent.
GR8 INFORMATION, On a different note,My Uncle Vinnie and Uncle Guido had a car lot together and they said to my Dad years ago about some kids threw landscaping rocks through all the cars front windows except for one Pontiac black hot rod in the lot and found that to be odd!! Where did you guys do this at lol 😂
LOL, 🕵🏼
Hope i’m not bothering you at this point… I went through all the questions, and not one answer…I applied the ekoplast, came out great..we’re thinking about just painting it and moving on, primer + paint what do you think? It seems as if you could almost sand this stuff as it resembles a chalk-like finish!! Thank you in advance!
Howdy, if your happy with the finish then move to painting, this plaster is like Structo-Lite, which means it's complicated to make it smooth without the top dragging. I can make it smooth with a trowel and lots of water, but it is gluey, thus some folks don't understand how to make it smooth. This plaster hardens to strong to sandown.
If it's not as perfect as you like you can apply any finish coat over it 👨🏫
I have gotten into a lot of trouble watching your videos. I am resurrecting an 1888 house, the oldest in my neighborhood. In a world of drywall I have chosen wood lath. Now I know that diamond finish is cheap at 48$ a bag for USG.
So, what's the trouble? FYI, you can still sheetrock then instead of taping mud apply the Diamond. 👨🏻🔬
Hello Kirk, Enjoy your video clips of advice, reminds me of my days working for joe Meiswinkel in SF. I moved on to be a GC in Marin. If you catch this I have a Question, Do you know any reason why you couldn't add color to
imperial white coat?
Hi Dominick, I know of Meiswinkle; last I heard, my boy, Paul Gueteriz, was a foreman with them?
Just so you know, any color can be added to any lime plaster or joint compound; I have done this many times at no cost, as I tell folks I can add color but can't guarantee it will come out that exact color.
I know how to get the exact color, but I'm not willing to do it. However, I do have a video of how to do it. Some things in this trade are just too boring to repeat.
Hi Kirk, sorry if this is a silly question but where could I purchase calcium formate? Are there different brands and /or possibly under a different name? Thank you!
All of these additives to accelerate stucco are at plastering material yards such as,
"Westside Builders". Lumnite accelerates also, but cost about 80 bucks a bag. We always have it on our truck.
I called Kemset after this video, it's in Wash state, not in Canada, yet,
Nice folks to talk to.
Will drive down if I have to from BC,
gonna try this, a lot of folks are tired of their boring old brick fireplaces ,,
Yes, I screwed wonderboard over brick and finished it like drywall ,,,
Great video !
We simply call and have the materials trucked to our home.
Kirk
Is there any way to contact you outside of TH-cam? Came across this video as I’m trying to figure out how to surface our fireplace that we want to look like an inspiration fireplace we found elsewhere. Would love to be able to send you a photo to see if you could give me some input on the technique we should use to achieve the look of the inspiration photo. Thanks so much.
Howdy David Dude, both mine and my son Jason's sites are on every video description. You can reach me at WWW.stuccoplastering.com or Kirkgiordano@gmail.com. Cheers. 💃
Is there a 'trick' to plastering over painted brick? Also, my fireplace doesn't go all the way to the ceiling. What is the best solution for plastering up to the ceiling?
There is no trick, the bricks must be cleaned then a bonding agent rolled or painted over the brick so that the plaster adheres to the painted surface. If you want to add plaster to any surface where there is none, you can add sheetrock.👨🏼🎨
My God I loved this so much! Wonderful work and his sense of humor and personality are amazing! I loved it when he said “I’m matching my own work “ 😂
Thank you for those kind words.👨🏻🔬
I really love the concrete look after you were done applying the Ekoplast, before the stucco! Could it be left “as is” over the brick on a working gas fireplace? Or maybe add a light coat of actual concrete over the ekoplast instead of stucco?
Morning the possibilities are endless as your only limited to your imagination. Tip, the Ekoplaster is very similar to Structo-Lite, which means it's gluey. One must keep the trowel wet when working with it. It can be left alone or indeed finished with many different finish materials.👨🏼🎨
Kirk can you please tell us what material/product you use- for the corners/edging on an outdoor block kitchen/grill area?
That info is in the description. Corner aid was used for all the corners. These can be bought from plastering yards or even HD. 👨🏻🔬
Hi Kirk, I love this and plan to do this to an old fireplace. Where do you buy your corner bead? Thank you!
I buy mine at Westside Building Materials in Oakland CA. But often you can find them at HD also.
Barely able to keep up here in the uk . Yet them basics like work it out as you go . Them basics in plastering be are like a universal language 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you, Ricard, It's known throughout the world that UK plasterers are the real deal, so, thanks for the comment.
Kirk Ive been following you a few years now and I gotta tell you, you never fail to impress 👌🏼 always learning a lot from you so hats off to you sir
Thank you for the kind comment. Cheers
Looks great! I painted over my non working stone fireplace wall last year. Looks allot better but I'd like to change it to look all smooth. What can i use that will stick to the paint& fill in the deep grout lines& make it all smooth or somewhat smooth please?
Evening Debbie, the fastest and easiest would be to use a twenty-minute joint compound. That's actually taping mud with accelerators. Clean your painted surface and paint with quikrete bonding agent, found at Lowes and Homedepot, for about 9 bucks a quart. Then you are ready to mix the joint compound and plaster it as smooth as a baby's butt.
In this video, joint Compounds, Westpac Fast Set, or USG Easy Sand: th-cam.com/video/k7tE652qOH8a/w-d-xo.htmlt/ 2:26, I show the two types of gypsums, Westpac and easy sand. Cheers. 😉
I always “Kirk up” before I do a plaster job just to link in to the body language and the mood.
Hey, whatever works, thank you. Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to you and yours.
Kirk in your opinion, what looks better, a smooth stucco fireplace or lime plaster fireplace?
Hello, a bit of a shine makes all interior finishes look or appear more elegant or impressive. When, in fact, any lime finish can have a shiny look to it by applying that coat over an eighth-inch to almost a quarter-inch thick, but there's additional water trowling involved.
Hi Kirk, your videos are fantastic, and have helped me a lot. I have a similar situation with wanting to do a Lime finish over red brick, that has
been painted with latex semi gloss. Should I dull the surface by sanding, and then apply Plaster-Weld before the base coat? Many thanks.
Howdy Vance, Dude, there are many ways to skin a cat. Clean the painted surface apply a bonding agent then plaster away.😉
Lime plaster is the way to go. Turns out, you CAN make a silk purse from a sow’s ear.
Hi Lawrence, thank you, we gave them what they desired, their brick work was brilliant as it was, but we do what is asked of us.
Daaaaaamn that
looks so good! I hired a pro/ licensed stucco company and my fireplace doesn’t look like this !
Howdy Tairone, sorry to hear this. 🤔
Love the video. Wish I saw this video sooner, I ended up framing 2x4 around the fireplace and using cement board & drywall.
That also works.
Like always nothing but professional work best to y'all
Exzackory.🕵🏼
Well done, how long before you can paint the chimneys?
Howdy Big daddieo, I'd recommend at least two weeks as we were over three inches in most of the bottoms. 🍻
We have it made here in England Kirk, for our multi finish plaster (skim coat), we have a British gypsum product that sets in half the time, or we can use a product called half time, the more sachets you add the quicker you can set it and finish! I did a patch the other day from scratch in 20 minutes! Same with our backing plaster bonding or hardwall, we can add the same accelerators to it. We also have the reverse called extra time if you’re doing a big ceiling for example
Howdy my fellow plasterer, from England, There are many products here also that can be used for the base coat such as Green Cor, Rapied set, Structo-lite, Diamond or imperial lime base coats, and quite a few others, We show every porduct know to man, Cheers. 👨🏻🔬
Hey kirk do we need a permit if we want to frame onto the fireplace to create a mantle to stucco over it for decorative purpose?
Evening, my friend; no permit is needed for fireplace mantles or watching TV. 😉
I was thinking about you Kirk, why on earth I ain’t got a notification have no idea
LOL, are you suggesting telekinesis? Man, I have no superpowers; you're thinking bout these guys with Kroptonight powers. th-cam.com/video/Tpl6ncyxLGw/w-d-xo.html/ 😉
is that a curry trowel?
Howdy Kirk and Jason! I’m doing a very similar project but found that two bricks had been replaced with chunks of wood to mount the mantle (which are lodged between the bricks). Can I stucco over these? What would you guys recommend?
Hi, attach some 3.4 stucco flat mesh wire over the wood at least 3 inches past the wood in all directions, then stucco as usual, as Plaster or stucco won't adhere to bare wood. At least not for long.
Apply a bonding agent over the wood like plaster weld by Larson’s or add wire over them, this way you’re sure the plaster adheres forever.
Did you use a sponge or a hard rubber float to get that finish from the lime?
Howdy Chris, a steel trowel and lots of elbow grease. A sponge would have given it a sandy kinda look.
How's that stucco retaining wall at your in-laws?
It's still pretty and will no doubt remain so until I pusching up daisies.
Great TH-cam videos and information! Thank you for all the helpful info.
There was one thing missing in the video on lime-plastering a fireplace...there's no info (unless I missed it) on what wire mesh you used for corners, where to get it and how it is attached to the brick?
If the brick is painted, does it need to be stripped before applying the lime plaster?
My fireplace only goes 3/4 of the way to the ceiling. Do I brick it the rest of the way and then lime-plaster coat it? Or can I frame in wood, to the ceiling and plaster coat the wood?
Any advice is gratefully appreciated!
Howdy Truth Dude, If you want your fireplace to go to the ceiling, yes, frame it in the rest of the way. Why go to the ceiling? The corners are on, they are called, "stucco corner aid," sold at HD or any plastering yard such as westside building materials. No bonding agent was necessary as this was unpainted bricks, thus pouras, the plaster adheres to it by suction, as long as the existing is wet or moist. If your bricks or blocks are painted roll or paint on a bonding agent such as Plaster-Weld by Larsons or Quikrete. Cheers👨🏻🔬
Greatly appreciated! Thank you Kirk! @@StuccoPlastering
It’s interesting how things are done differently in different places. In England, we would put the beads on, put the base coat on and leave about 2-3mm of the bead showing which leaves room for the finishing coat to fill the bead in plum. Regardless great job Kirk, looks spot on
Good evening Nik my fellow plasterer from the UK, We or you can achieve this same type of finish at least 10 different ways with quite possibly 20 different materials. What I have done in our last 15 years on video is try and show the different methods to accomplish the same goal.
@@StuccoPlastering of of course mate, like I say, I find it interesting seeing how it’s done in different countries. Even the difference between how it’s done in England and Ireland is noticeable
Did you add color to the diamond finish, thanks!
No, but we could have.
Came here for plaster tips and stayed for the stories.
Good morning Octavia, what a kind thing to say, thank you. There does come a lot of history when one's been in a trade for ever. As as most say, I sure do ramble a lot when playing with plaster.🥂
Of course, you can cover brick walls and fireplaces with Wonder board or drywall. You need to drill pilot holes and then use Tapcon screws. It requires some practice and a supply of drill bits. I like the plaster finish but a patterned wall is within reach of a DIYer.
Morning Walter, there are many ways to skin a cat. The idea of screwing and type of board over a fireplace is asking for trouble. But folks can do as they please. 😏
@@StuccoPlastering Don't get me wrong: I love plaster. Just saying that there are other solutions. I made a beautiful patterned wall of furring strips, drywall and tile to hide a tired, dated brick wall and fireplace. Would send pix but don't think they attach here. Carry on.
Kirk love to hear himself talk. Hahahha. I like that.
It's an old habit; I talk about stuff that don't amount to nothing as my mind wanders.