Category: 4. Plastering

It is the cheapest type of plaster, commonly used in the construction of village houses, temporary sheds and structures of temporary importance. Apart from being cheap it provides insulation against heat and keeps the house cool for comfortable living. Clay plastering (in two coats) is then done as follows: Mud plaster, consisting of well-ground clay,…

Cement plastering is an ideal plaster for exterior rendering. It is particularly suitable for damp conditions such as bathrooms, cisterns, water tanks, floors, copings, etc. where non-absorbent surfaces are desired. Cement plaster is usually applied in one coat. However, in some cases when the thickness of the plaster is more than 15 mm or the…

First coat (or rough course of plaster or rendering coat): It is usual for the average thickness of the first coat of plaster to be 12 mm on brick or ashlar masonry and 20 mm on rubble masonry, with a higher thickness on rubble masonry. due to the roughness of its surface and the need…

To achieve a true surface and uniform thickness, vertical strips called screeds and bands are formed at points on the surface of the wall. These dots are first placed horizontally and vertically about 2 meters apart, covering the entire wall surface. These points are fixed by applying a small amount of plaster on the surface…

When a surface is to be plastered, the surface is prepared in the following manner. All mortar joints of the wall for plastering are rough and project, so that the plaster can be keyed or held. All joints and surfaces are thoroughly cleaned with a wire brush and ensured to be free from oil, grease…

Plaster may be applied in one or more coats, but the thickness of one coat shall not exceed 12 mm. In the case of inferior or cheaper types of construction, plaster may usually be a single coat. For general construction, plaster is usually applied in two coats, while for high-end work it is applied in…

To provide a uniform, smooth, regular, clean and durable surface with improved appearance.To cover up defective workmanship.To protect and protect the surface.To provide a base for the decorative finish.To cover up inferior quality of masonry work and use of unsafe materials.

It should stay in the background and stay on it throughout all the weather changes.It should be cheap and economical. It should be tough and durable.It should be applicable during all weather conditions.It should effectively check the ingress or penetration of moisture from surfaces.It should have good working ability.

Plastering is the process of covering rough walls and uneven surfaces in the construction of houses and other structures with a plastic material, called plaster, which is a mixture of lime or cement concrete and sand with the required amount of water.