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Plaster & Stucco Restoration

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Plaster & Stucco

CEMENT PLASTER STUCCO

    • Brixment S | TDS | SDS
    • Brixment N | TDS | SDS
    • ESSROC Portland Cement | TDS | SDS
    • Federal White Masonry Cement | TDS | SDS
    • Federal White Portland | TDS | SDS
    • Western Miracle Lime | TDS | SDS
    • SPEC MIX® scratch and Brown Fiber Reinforced Stucco | TDS | SDS
    • SPEC MIX® Stucco Colored Finish Coat | TDS | SDS
      • Available in white and custom colors
      • Custom color matching services by HFS available
    • Eisenwall Rapid Set® Cement | TDS | SDS Application Tips 

GYPSUM PLASTER

  • USG® Acoustical Plaster Finish Coat | TDS | Application Tips |SDS
    • Spray applied to surfaces to help soundproof a room
  • RED TOP Wood-Fiber Gypsum Plaster (USG) | TDS | SDS
    • Fiber reinforced gypsum base coat plaster
    • Perfect for DIY projects
    • No additional aggregate required—simply add water!
  • USG® STRUCTO-LITE® Basecoat | TDS | SDS| Application Tips
    • A lightweight pre-mixed base coat plaster
    • Perfect for DIY projects
    • No additional aggregate required—simply add water!
  • RED TOP® Gypsum Plaster “Big Four” USG | TDS | SDS
    • Traditional base coat plaster which requires the addition of sand or perlite
    • Goes perfectly with our #1 plaster sand
  • USG® STRUCTO-BASE® (special order) | TDS | SDS
    • An extremely hard lightweight base coat plaster
    • Typically used in racket ball courts or other high abuse areas
  • RED TOP® Finish Plaster (USG) | TDS | SDS
    • A pre-gauged finish lime that is perfect for DIY projects
    • Simply add water and apply!
  • IVORY® Finish Lime | TDS | SDS
    • A type “S” hydrated lime that requires the addition of gauging plaster (typically 2:1 lime to gauging).
  • Western Finish Lime | TDS | SDS
    • A type “S” hydrated lime that is very similar to IVORY® Lime
    • Requires the addition of gauging plaster (typically 2:1 lime to gauging)
    • Some say this is a less grainy lime and trowels smoother than IVORY® Lime
  • USG® Grand Prize Finish Lime | TDS | SDS
    • A traditional type “N” hydrated lime that requires overnight slaking
    • Requires the addition of gauging plaster (typically 2:1 lime to gauging). The old timers love this stuff!
    • Although a little more effort is required, this lime produces a highly creamy and extremely durable lime finish

 

  • RED TOP® Quick Set (USG) | TDS | SDS
    • Mixes with hydrated lime to produce a set within 30-40 minutes
  • RED TOP® Slow Set (USG) | TDS | SDS
    • Mixes with hydrated lime to produce a set within 50-75 minutes
  • RED TOP® Keenes Cement | TDS | SDS
    • An extremely hard and ultra smooth finish plaster
    • Moisture resistant
    • Frequently used in decorative wall systems
    • Requires mixing with hydrated lime and can also be mixed with sand for textured finish
  • USG® STRUCTO-GAUGE® | TDS | SDS
    • An extremely hard finish plaster that is much easier to mix than Keenes Cement
    • Must be mixed with hydrated lime
  • Lime-based plaster: all lime mortars can be used as a traditional plaster
  • IMPERIAL® Veneer Basecoat (USG) | TDS | SDS
    • Extremely hard veneer base
    • Good for use in high traffic areas
  • IMPERIAL® Veneer Finish (USG) *special order | TDS | SDS
    • Extremely hard veneer finish
    • Good for use in high traffic areas
  • DIAMOND® Veneer Basecoat Plaster (USG) | TDS | SDS
    • Standard veneer base
  • DIAMOND® Veneer Finish (USG) | TDS | SDS
    • Standard veener finish

ORNAMENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL PLASTER

  • USG No. 1 Moulding Plaster | TDS | SDS
  • General purpose moulding and casting plaster for casting and cornice
  • Also frequently used in the medical and dental fields
  • HYDROCAL® FGR 95 Gypsum Cement Hydrocal FGR 95-USG | TDS | SDS
  • High strength, lightweight, thin cast gypsum for fiberglass fibers
  • A great lightweight alternative for casting large pieces.
  • Tuf Cal 20 | TDS | SDS
  • A high strength polymer and fiber modified casting plaster for hollow and solid casting

ADDITIVES

Cement Accelerators

  • Calcium chloride accelerators
    • Specco A10-liquid (1 gal & 5 gal) | TDS | SDS
  • Non-chloride accelerator
    • Specco A80-liquid (1 gal & 5 gal) | TDS | SDS
  • China clay | TDS | SDS
    • traditional coagulating additive for texturing cement stucco
  • Plaster Accelerators
    • Industrial Ground Gypsum | TDS | SDS
    • USG® Gypsum Plaster Accelerator 1.5lb. tub | TDS | SDS
  • Plaster retarders
    • USG® Gypsum Plaster Retarder 1.25lb. tub | TDS | SDS

PLASTER AND STUCCO REINFORCING

  • Can be used on both cement stucco and gypsum plaster
  • Burlap – Use as a backing mesh for cornice and decorative plasterwork
    • 6′ x 100′ wide 10 oz. weave
    • 3′ x 100′ small 5 oz. weave
  • Sisal hemp fibers
    • Traditional fiber reinforcing for gypsum plaster
    • Most frequently used in ornamental plaster casting
  • Deer hair
    • Traditional fiber reinforcing
    • Suitable for historic restoration
  • Fiber Mesh – Use as a backing mesh for stucco, or ornamental plasterwork
    • 4″ x 150′ roll
    • 6″ x 150′ roll
    • 9.5″ x 150′ roll
    • 38″ x 150′ roll

BONDING AGENTS

  • Weld-Crete® blue | TDS | SDS
    • Used as an exterior cement bonding agent
    • Available in 1 gallon and 5 gallon pails
  • Tammsweld | TDS | SDS
    • A general purpose clear bonding agent for concrete and gypsum
    • Available in 1 gallon and 5 gallon pails
  • Plaster-Weld® pink | TDS | SDS
    • Interior bonding agent for gypsum plaster
    • Available in quart, 1 gallon, and 5 gallon pails
  • Tammsweld | TDS | SDS
    • A general purpose clear bonding agent for concrete and gypsum
    • Perfect for interior plaster patchwork
    • Available in 1 gallon and 5 gallon pails

PLASTER/STUCCO AGGREGATES

  • Torpedo sand
  • #1 Plaster sand
  • Mason sand
  • Blended bank sand
  • Black Diamond 1240 grade (coarse)
  • Black Diamond 2040 grade (medium)
  • Black Diamond 3060 grade (fine)
  • 1630 grad (extra coarse)
  • 430 grade (coarse)
  • 460 grade (medium)
  • 480 grade (fine)
  • 730 grade (extra fine)

PLASTER BOARD

  • Sold by the bundle-2 sheets per
  • 1/2″ – 4’x8′
  • 5/8″ – 4’x8′

JOINT COMPOUND

  • All-purpose joint compound
  • Durabond
    • Durabond 20
    • Durabond 45
    • Durabond 90
  • Easy Sand
    • Easy Sand 20
    • Easy Sand 45
    • Easy Sand 90
  • SHEETROCK® Brand Plus 3™ All-Purpose Joint Compound

METAL LATH AND BEAD

Use to construct framework or ceiling grid for lathing and plasterwork

  • 3/4″ x 10′ – galvanized
  • 1-1/2″ x 10′ – galvanized
  • 3/8″ x 10′ long – galvanized
  • 1/2″ x 10′ long – galvanized
  • 5/8″x 10′ long – galvanized
  • 3/4″ x 10′ long – galvanized
  • 7/8″ x 10′ long – galvanized
  • 1″ x 10′ long – galvanized
  • 1-1/4″ x 10′ long – galvanized
  • 1-1/2″ x 10′ long – galvanized
  • 1X corner bead, galvanized
  • XX Corner bead, galvanized

Double “V”

    • 3/8″ x 10′ – galvanized
    • 1/2″ x 10′ – galvanized
    • 5/8″ x 10′ – galvanized
    • 3/4″ x 10′ – galvanized
    • 7/8″ x 10′ – galvanized
  • Flat lath
    • General purpose for stucco & plaster
    • 2.5 metal lath – galvanized
    • 3.4 metal lath – galvanized
  • Self-furring lath
    • Furs the lath away from the backup walls. Ideal for stucco and plasterwork against sheathing
    • 2.5 metal lath – galvanized
    • 3.4 metal lath – galvanized
  • Rib lath
    • Extremely strong lath, frequently used for plaster ceilings – galvanized
    • 3.4 lath with 3/8″ ribs
  • Strip lath (galvanized)
    • 4″x8′ long strips perfect for patchwork or for trimming around wall openings
  • Corner-rites
    • Ideal for lathing inside corners for extra-durable, crack-resistant plasterwork
    • 2″ legs — 8′ long — galvinized
    • 3″ legs — 8′ long — galvanized
  • 18-gauge, 25 lb. box
  • 12-gauge, 12′ long
  • IMPERIAL® veneer corner bead
  • IMPERIAL® veneer “J” casing bead
    • 1/2″ – galvanized
    • 5/8″ – galvanized
  • IMPERIAL® veneer “L” casing bead
    • 1/2″  – galvanized
    • 5/8″  – galvanized

Terminated exterior stucco at bottom of wall and allows for proper drainage

  • Casing weep screed
    • 1/2″ x 10′ long – galvanized
    • 3/4″ x 10′ long – galvanized
    • 5/8″ x 10′ long – galvanized
  • Foundation weep screed
    • 1/2″ x 10′ long – glavanized
  • Corner bead
    • Great for archways, exterior lathing
    • 1X corner bead
  • Casing bead
    • Great for exterior lathing
    • 3/8″ x 10′ long – zinc
    • 1/2″ x 10′ long – zinc
    • 5/8″ x 10′ long – zinc
    • 3/4″ x 10′ long – zinc
    • 7/8″ x 10′ long – zinc
  • Control joining
    • Use as a corrosion resistant control joint or a joint for plaster board

FOAM BOARD

  • 1/2″ – 2×4
  • 3/4″ – 2×4
  • 1″ – 2×4
  • 1-1/2″ – 2×4
  • 2″ – 2×4
  • 3″ – 2×4

BUILDING PAPER

  • #15 Felt Roofing Paper
  • 36″ Red Rosin Paper

FASTENERS

  • 1/2″
  • 3/4″
  • 1″
  • Metal plaster washers
    • Produced from a 100+ year old machine
    • Used to draw loose plaster back up to lath
  • Helifix Stucco Pins
    • Re-anchors loose stucco to backup walls
  • Plastic ULP washers
    • Wide diameter washers used to affix foam board to backup wall
  • 6″ x 2″ Italian plaster “China” brush
  • 6″ x 1-1/2″ stucco flattening brush w/ nylon bristles
  • 9″ felt blister brush
  • 12″ diameter
  • 13″ diameter
  • 42″ Wha-Lite regular magnesium darby w/ single key
  • 42″ Wha-Lite regular magnesium darby
  • 42″ Wha-Lite Flexo magnesium darby w/ double key
  • 42″ Wha-Lite Flexo magnesium darby
  • 4″ Wha-Lite magnesium
  • 5″ Wha-Lite magnesium
  • 6″ Wha-Lite magnesium
  • 7″ Wha-Lite magnesium
  • 4″ x 9″ coarse rubber float
  • 4″ x 9″ fine rubber float
  • 4″ x 9″ extra fine white rubber float
  • 4″ x 9″ smooth tile grout float
  • 4″ x 9″ dense black rubber float
  • 4″ x 9-1/2″ fine green Harrington foam float
  • plasterers rubber sponge
  • 10″ x 10″ aluminum hawk w/ dura soft handle
  • 13″ x 13″ aluminum hawk w/ dura soft handle
  • 12″ X 8″ curved edge stainless steel hawk
  • Italian Trowel & Square tools
    • 3/8″ wide trowel stainless steel
    • 1/2″ wide trowel stainless steel
    • 5/8″ wide trowel stainless steel
    • 3/4″ wide trowel stainless steel
  • Italian leaf & square tools
    • 3/8″ wide trowel stainless steel
    • 1/2″ wide trowel stainless steel
    • 5/8″ wide trowel stainless steel
    • 3/4″ wide trowel stainless steel
  • Detail trowels
    • 5″ x 2″ diamond point margin trowel
    • 6″ x 2″ left angled margin trowel
    • 6″ x 2″ right angled margin trowel
    • 7″ x 2-3/4″ plaster angle paddle
    • 10″ x 4″ wall angle float stainless steel
  • Miter Rods
    • 6″ x 4″ stainless steel
    • 8″ x 4″ stainless steel
    • 12″ x 4″ stainless steel
    • 14″ x 4″ stainless steel
    • 24″ x 4″ stainless steel
  • 12″ wide with 3″ sprint steel tines
  • 12″ wide with 3″ blue steel tines
  • Marshalltown
    • 11″ x 4-1/2″ stainless steel w/ dura soft handle
    • 11″ x 4-3/4″ stainless steel w/ dura soft handle
    • 11-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ stainless steel w/ dura soft handle
    • 11″ x 4-3/4″ stainless steel w/ dura soft handle
    • 12″ x 4″ stainless steel w/ dura soft handle
    • 14″ x 4″ stainless steel w/ dura soft handle
    • 16″ x 4″ stainless steel w/ dura soft handle
    • 18″ x 4″ stainless steel w/ dura soft handle
    • 7-1/2″ x 3-1/8″ stainless steel wall form float w/ dura soft handle
    • 7-1/2″ x 4″ stainless steel wall form float w/ dura soft handle
  • 7″ Channel lock nippers
  • 20″ Lathers bent snips
  • Aviation snips