Stucco samples how to make them

Stucco samples how to make them.
Exterior Plastering finishes.
Different stucco textures, samples, and finishes.

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This plastering video explains the most common cement stucco samples, textures, or finishes on your home, allowing you to choose accurately.
Most stucco dudes don’t mind providing a sample to ensure you get what you like.
After all, you will be looking at it perhaps for 50 years.

Howdy, friends; if you need to see what kind of sample for texture or stucco finish coats, you have come to the right place.

[raypell]

As a skilled tradesman and homeowner, yet a very amateur stucco guy thank you for sharing all you knowledge.

[epf]

The Bob Ross of Stucco....very relaxing!

[kennethbyington]

You said, "Portland Cement has sand, concrete had aggregate." I understood what you ment. But to clarify for people that aren't in any form of construction and literally don't know a thing about cement, stucco, concrete E.T.C. Portland is a type of cement. Portland is the Main cement ingredient in MOST mixes that is the binding agent. Portland doesn't have sand in it. Stucco has sand mixed in it. For example you go to HomeDepot Or Lowes, you find bags of straight Portland cement. (Then u can mix your own ratio of sand to it to make stucco, motor or concrete.) Or there is Mason mix, or S-type, s-stype stucco, concrete 3000psi, concrete 5000 psi. e.t.c. Pure cement by itself once water is added is SO sticky you almost cannot get it off your shovel let alone work with it. That's why it's mixed with sand, stone etc. Portland is type of cement. Portland mixed with sand is called Morter. Usually 3-1 ratio, 3 sand 1 Portland. This creates more volume, texture and makes it usable. That same mixture and then add (example) 3/8" stone to the Portland, sand mix this makes concrete. Some mix Portland, sand, calcium then their stone. There is a few types of mixs and multiple variations of this. I.E demographics makes a difference depending on the avaliable aggregates.
That's my brief example. But I just felt was needed based of of his comment, " Portland with sand, or Portland with stone is concrete."
It wasn't entirely true/accurate. Very vague. I hope this helps anyone who didn't know understand better. Also some brands premixed, i.e already in bag's, stucco or motor do not have a good blend of cement/sand ratio. This in turn makes them not as sticky. This is easily solved by adding acrylic glue to your mix. I also not only add it to my mix but also brush it on the wall before applying the stucco. This is also good to do first before any application, then in between coats, i.e after scratch coat. This is good using mortor too. Example fixing concrete steps or cracks on sidewalks or curbs. Brush on the acrylic glue it helps concrete, mortor, stucco etc bond to whatever your applying it too.
Hope this clarified for anyone that was unsure.

[jamie.]

Hell yeah 😎, bob ross of masonry. Seriously, surprised a cable home improvement channel didn't hire kirk yet?? Is there a better man? He speaks clearly, and concise while doing physically hard work. He doesn't lose his breath or huff and puff, thats a talent 👏. He needs a DYI Channel show 😊😊😊

[iMutiny]

I have no idea what this is or how I got here but I was entertained for the whole video

[jimmystuckeysongs]

You ain't fair Kirk, most folks don't understand how much skill and strength it takes just to hold that hawk, let alone spread mud like a pro...you make it look too dang easy...lol...your awesome bro...!!!

[JesusRodriguez-xtzs]

Kirk I've been Plastering 28 years and your Dead on what you said on Your Video about Stucco Cracks..People need to know about it ..Hairline Cracks are normal Paint might flood them after a good cure ..as Long as you Cannot put a Nickel in the Crack your in tolerance in stucco specs..I always tell everyone there's two types of Stucco..(.Stucco that Cracks)..& (Stucco that Hasn't Cracked Yet)!!!...Thanks Kirk keep them Video's Popping 👍

[connormcguire]

Truly the Bob Ross of plastering ! It clicked when I saw you working with an easel. Love your videos

[ericvalencia]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! Have some structural cracks to repair and your videos are a gold mine of information

[hnzjr]

Hey dude thank you for your content 8 years later you look the same good for your aging well

[WestHaddnin]

I'm an electrician that has to be up 5 in the morning; yet I'm watching this video 12 in the mornin lol! Damn YouTube

[takeniteasyfriend]

Thanks for doing this all in one shot. Your explanation on breathability via texture was well explained for the novice.

[kermitsewerside]

i’m a 16 year old girl who has no plans to be part of this field of work or order a stucco job, but for some reason i’m still watching

[antoniodicappo]

Howdy Kirk, You are the best and the only plasterer worth watching. Wish you were here...

[razony]

I'm sitting here trying to find something I like, (nothing) and I come across your video's.
I'm liking this!

[VeggiesOutFront]

Im currently switching from building basements to hopefully becoming a union electricians apprentice. If i had someone teaching me like you i would not be looking to switch trades i think

[dimitary]

I see you there with that art gallery setup and I'm thinking: THE BOB ROSS OF RENDER

[PhilcoRt]

Great video. I learned how to patch an area for a client an electrician messed up. I specialize in paint finishes/murals and dabble in decorative plaster work. So this is going to be interesting. Thanks, very thorough.

[HeleneKremer]

"I love the heat." Spoken like a true Californian lol.

[claystaggs]

Ive been a drywall finisher for 22 years so I’ve been around some stucco guys and it makes it easier to understand what you’re talking about lol