Stucco finishes failing, why stucco separates

Stucco finishes failing, why stucco separates.
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In this how-to video, we explain why stucco failures happen.
Poor adhesion is mainly why stucco and/or paint can separate or blister and fall off walls.
This video explains how to create a good bond for adhering to stucco, primer, and paint.
Here we show a color coat that was separating from the stucco wall.

Any particles, weather dust, moss, or paint must be washed well before any bonding agent is applied to the wall surface. I like to call this process micro-scoring or etching. You use a pressure washer with at least 3,000 psi, plus a turbo tip for washing and scoring or etching the existing paint surface.

However, Qiikrete white bonding agent is sold at all Home Depot, Lowes, and most smaller hardware stores.
It sells for about ten bucks for a pint.
Quikrete bonding agent is just as good, if not better.
When this bonding agent drys, it’s clear and a bit shiny.

[TexasHarleyBoy]

You do great instructional videos. You're not pompous, too humble, or too critical or demeaning. Love your skill level, and the way you 'teach' me new skills and techniques!

[BaconSniffer]

I'm a joiner in the UK (probably called a carpenter in the US) Love watching your videos. I don't know why! I've never touched a bucket of 'mud'

[schtuke]

I've never done plastering/stucco in my life... but I've watched at least 20 hours of your videos! How do I explain this? I don't. I just enjoy! I love to watch a master at work--thanks Kirk.

[socaljackpotscratcher]

No mess, no stress unless you stress on a mess that was never made. Thanks for the videos they are very inspiring and motivating to watch you work with complete knowledge, skills, and professionalism.

[starsafari]

A humble craftsman. Enjoy your videos.

[Guardducks]

I was given a big trowel like yours amor two years ago and used it on a job and fell l in love with it, i use it all the time now when i do a patch job, they cover a lot of ground and spread evenly.

[rme]

You make it look so easy putting the color coat, I've been doing a 50' long wall and maybe my brown coat was to rough that it takes me longer to spread the color.
Thanks Kirk for your teaching, you got me to do it.

[fieldsofomagh]

If there was plastering in the Olympics, you'd be takin home the gold !

[tomquinn]

Excellent. Kirk ...you're a true professional. Getting to be a rare bird these days!

[MichaelPSakowski]

I was amazed by how accurately you matched the pattern of the existing wall.

[michelgagnon]

I fill my joints with sikaflex the same way you do Kirk. Sometimes the 1A and other times 15LM for more expansions. Also, I use primer 429/202 if I fill a crack in the foundation. What I do a little bit differently on the joint to make the overcoat stick, I throw sand caliber 24 when the joint is fresh, so it sticks in the sikaflex and makes a grip. Always nice to watch you work!

[fordguyfordguy]

"make your mistake once end up having to fix it, that's the beginning of wisdom, but keep doing that and you stay stupid." LOL

[John-hphg]

wow you definitely have done this more than a few times :) true expert in his field. you have my respect

[tyronerobinson]

Good night to you Kirk I am Tyrone and I am a skill construction worker I am a mason an I do plastering also an I love to watch all your videos and I am from Jamaica

[Sarahann]

Well I've only watched 3 of your videos but I love listening to your voice. You have an excellent way of explaining how to work with concrete! Thanks for all the tips, I'm extremely interested in your line of work and hope to do my first project soon!

[mishaostrovsky]

Easily the most wholesome family on youtube. Stay golden ponyboy.

[briantedds]

Awesome video Kirk as ever. I have been selling paint in the UK for 30 years and a lot of the things you say about shades being diffrent apply in paints also.
keep up the great vids.

Brian

[jfarinacci]

Realy good content. Good instructions. Good camera work. Good audio. Thank you.

[altairfreitas]

Congratulations, you have a wonderful family! God bless you all.

[timothygolden]

Great coaching style. Very good details. Thanks. Trying to stucco ICF foam later today. With steel lathe it is going to be a lot of overhead. Heavy too. How to handle mortar on a ladder single-handed... I guess your 5 gallon pail is probably the way to go. Just even seeing your little scoop and your trowel advice is very helpful. I think you are ready for the surfboard trowel.