perlite plasters

with Gulf Perlite Plaster Lightweight-Aggregate. Lightweight - Thermal Insulating - Fire Proofing

What is Perlite?

GULF PERLITE PLASTER PROPERTIES

Perlite is a 100% natural siliceous volcanic glass mineral,which traps crystalline

water into its mass. Perlite expands when rapidly heated in Gulf Perlite LLCs
factory, in temperatures of 800C1,000C. The abrupt, controlled rise of
temperature forms a white mass of minuscule glass bubbles. Perlite melts and
expands in an extremely porous surface and increasing its volume thirteen
times. Gulf Perlite Plaster lightweight aggregate has superior thermal and
acoustic insulation properties, extreme lightness and it is non-combustible.

Color: Pure white

Bulk Density: 70-80 kg/m3
pH (of water slurry, 20C): 6.5 - 7.5
Moisture: 0.3%
Softening point: 850 1,100 0C
Melting Range: 1,260 1,343 0C
Thermal Conductivity: 0.032-0.045 W/m 0K
Non flammable (class A1 - DIN 4102)
Explosion limits: None
Asbestos contamination: None
Grain sizes: 0-1,18 mm
Dubai Central Laboratory Approval

Advantages of Perlite
lightweight insulating Plasters

Lightweight Weigh approximately 60% less than ordinary sand

plasters, saving about one (1) ton for every 85 m2 of material applied
in 13mm thickness.
Insulating 4 to 7 times more resistant to heat transmission than
sand plasters. Permit savings in heating and air conditioning costs,
Perlite has been classified as a natural product.
conserves energy.
Typical Chemical Composition:
Fire retardant Non-combustible and non-toxic. Provide up to
Alumina - alkali silicate (amorphous silicate).
5-hour fire protection with minimum weight and thickness, more than
Typical Chemical Composition
50 fire tested designs by recognized laboratories.
% weight
(on dry sample):
Noise reduction reduce sound transmission between partitions.
Al203
14.12
Adaptable Gulf Perlite Plaster is packaged in 100 lit. bags, easy to
CaO
1.21
measure, mix and handle, job mixing permits proper proportioning to
Fe203
1.00
meet different plaster based materials specifications.
SiO2
76.00
Durable Cannot rot or decay, strong but not brittle, endure freeze
MgO
0.18
thaw exposure, successfully used on major construction projects
Na2O
3.38
since 1946
K2O
2.70
Perlite lightweight insulating Plasters
Perlite Plasters consist of a blend of Gulf Perlite Plaster lightweight aggregate and neat gypsum or Portland cement mixed with water for
application by gun or trowel to wall or ceiling surfaces or to metal wire or gypsum lath for structural steel membrane fireproofing. Mixed
with Portland cement or gypsum plaster, they are used for lightweight insulating curtain wall construction and stairwell encasement.
Perlite / Portland cement Plasters
Perlite Portland cement based plasters can be used on new or remodel work as a base coat for stucco finishes, ceramic tile or
masonry veneer. Perlite Portland cement plasters are approved for as much as 4-hour fire protection of structural steel elements
requiring fire protection. Sand aggregate can be added to increase compressive strength. Where desirable all plasters containing
Portland cement must be applied over metal or wire lath or other suitable surfaces prepared with an approved liquid bonding
agent. Plastering on metal or wire lath is typically three coat work but some building codes allow two coat plastering under certain
conditions. Two coat plastering is most typically used in repair and remodeling operations.
Perlite / Gypsum Plasters
Perlite plaster aggregate mixed with gypsum provides an ideal base coat plaster for interior walls and ceilings and for membrane
fireproofing to the underside of floor and roof assemblies, or structural steel members.
Limitations
Normal limitations for gypsum plaster and Portland cement plaster apply. Plaster application on any surfaces that have been
coated with bituminous compounds is not recommended. Perlite gypsum plaster is not recommended over radiant heating panels
because of its insulating value. Long continuous runs of gypsum or Portland cement based plaster should be broken to relieve
stresses and strain caused by thermal or structural movement. Over monolithic concrete, the thickness of bonding plaster and
perlite-gypsum basecoat shall not exceed in 10mm on ceilings and 16mm on walls. If additional thickness is required to produce
desired lines or surfaces, self furred metal lath shall be secured to concrete surfaces. Gypsum plaster when used with perlite
should be milled and set for use with lightweight aggregates. Where perlite-gypsum plaster with smooth troweled finish is to
be applied over expanded metal or wire lath, it is recommended that perlite fines be added to the finish coat mix.

Perlite Portland cement Plasters - Guide specification

PART 1 - General
1.01 Scope
The plastering contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supervision for installing the perlite- Portland cement
based plaster in accordance with the recommendations as published by perlite institute Inc, applicable drawings and apply in two
or three coats as required by building code.
1.02 Work by others
Furring and lathing, sprayed fiber mixtures, decorative finishes, wall reinforcement, gypsum plaster, gypsum wallboard or
additional material shall be provided by others.
PART 2 Products
2.01 Identification and Markings
Identify packaged materials with manufacturers brand name. Provide similar information in the shipping advices accompanying
the shipment of bulk materials.
2.02 Delivery and storage of Materials
Deliver materials to job site in original undamaged containers and store materials off the ground protected from moisture and
dampness.
2.03 Materials
Materials shall conform to requirements of the referenced specifications and standards and to the
requirements specified herein.
a) Portland cement ASTM C-150
b) Hydrated Lime ASTM C-206
c) Perlite aggregate ASTM C-35

d) Sand aggregate ASTM C-144

e) Water Clean and potable
f) Air-Entraining admixtures - Liquid neutralized vinsol resin or equal.

2.04 Plaster physical properties

The perlite Portland cement plaster shall have an oven dry density of ______kg/m3 and a minimum compressive strength of
_____Kpa at 28days.
PART 3 Execution
3.01 Proportions and application
Mix perlite Portland cement in a paddle type plaster mixer. Mix required amount of water and air entraining agent in the mixer
followed by the cement and mix until a slurry is formed. Add proper amount of perlite aggregate to the slurry and mix until required
wet density is reached. See Table 1 for proper mix proportions of all perlite Portland cement based plasters and apply in three coats
to not less than the specified minimum thickness. Note: On small jobs, two coat application, where allowable by code, is acceptable.
Apply second coat as soon as the first coat has attained sufficient rigidity. Sand may be mixed with perlite aggregate in the maximum
ratio of 1:1 to increase the tensile strength except in fire rated construction. Expansion joints. Install through-wall joints a maximum
of ______meters apart to permit contraction and expansion of all continuous wall areas, and at all points where the wall abuts
columns or other framing members. Installation shall be such as to prevent structural movement from being transmitted between
walls and framing members. Cure perlite Portland cement plaster for a period of 48 hours and keep damp during this period.
Note: All numerical values include SI (international system of units) equivalents. Dimensions are nominal for both U.S and SI
system of measurement.
TABLE 1 Mix proportions for Perlite-Portland cement plasters

PERLITE PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERS

Coat

Volume
Cement

Max. Vol.
Lime per Vol.
Cement

Gulf Perlite
Plaster
Max. vol per
Vol. Cement

Approx. min
thickness

Min. Period
moist curing

Min. Interval
between
coats

First

10mm

48 Hours

48 Hours

Second

9mm

48 Hours

7 Days

Finish

3mm

Perlite Portland cement plaster with lime

Coat

Volume
Cement

Max. Vol.
Lime per Vol.
Cement

Gulf Perlite
Plaster
Max. vol per
Vol. Cement

Approx. min
thickness

Min. Period
moist curing

Min. Interval
between
coats

First

10mm

48 Hours

48 Hours

Second

4-1/2

9mm

48 Hours

7 Days

Finish

3mm

Perlite Gypsum Plasters - Guide Specification

PART 1 General
1.01 Scope
The plastering contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supervision for installing the perlitegypsum base coat plaster and
finish coat in accordance with the recommendations as published by perlite institute Inc, applicable drawings and contract documents.
Application of perlite-gypsum base coat plaster and finish coats shall be in accordance with ANSI specification A42.1
1.02 Work by others
Furring and lathing, sprayed fiber and cementitious mixtures, spray applied decorative finishes, gypsum wall board or additional
material shall be provided by others.
PART 2 Products
2.01 Identification and Markings
Identify packaged materials with manufacturers brand name. Provide similar information in the shipping advices accompanying
the shipment of bulk materials.
2.02 Delivery and storage of Materials
Deliver materials to job site in original undamaged containers and store materials off the ground protected from moisture and dampness.
2.03 Materials
Materials shall conform to requirements of the referenced specifications and standards and to the requirements specified herein.
a) Gypsum neat plaster ASTM C-28
b) Perlite aggregate ASTM C-35
c) Water Clean and potable
PART 3 Execution
3.01 Proportions and application
General: All metal lath surfaces and gypsum lath ceilings attached by resilient clips shall be three-coat work. Unit masonry and gypsum lath
may be either three-coat or two-coat work.
Three Coat work
1) Scratch coat: First coat shall be not more than 57 litres of perlite to 45.3kg of neat gypsum. On masonry surfaces, except
monolithic concrete, the mix shall be not more than 85litres of perlite to 45.3kg of neat gypsum.
2) Brown coat: The second coat shall be not more than 85 litres of perlite to 45.3kg of neat gypsum.
Two Coat work
1) Gypsum Lath The mix for double-up work shall be not more than 57litres of perlite to 45.3 kg of neat gypsum.
2) Unit Masonry The mix shall be not more than 85litres of perlite to 45.3kg of neat gypsum
3) Monolithic concrete A leveling coat mix of not more than 85 litres of perlite to 45.3kg of neat gypsum shall be applied over
an approved liquid bonding agent.
4) Proportioning of finishing coat When a smooth trowelled lime putty gypsum finish is used, it shall contain perlite fines in the
proportions of 14 to 28 litres per 45.3kg of gauging plaster. Specifications presented herein in-corporate portions of American
National standards institute, Standard specification for Gypsum plastering A42.1 but vary in format and content to conform to the
current recommendations of perlite institute, Inc

Table 2: Recommended maximum proportions of perlite per 45.3kg of gypsum plaster

PERLITE GYPSUM
PLASTERS
Gypsum lath

Two coat work

Three coat work

Double up Plastering

Scratch coat

Brown coat

57 litres

57 litres

**57 litres

57 litres

**57 litres

85 litres

85 litres

*Masonry
Metal lath

85 litres

*Except monolithic concrete

**Where plaster is 26mm or more in total thickness the proportions for the second coat may be increased to 85 litres

PERLITE PLASTERS ACOUSTIC INSULATION Partition systems

STC Weight Width

Kg/m3 mm

13mm perlite-gypsum plaster (1:2,1:2) on 10mm gypsum lath each

side in 83mm steel studs. Lath held with resilient clips every other
stud alternating each side and at free seams.

With 51mm sound reduction

board between studs.

50*

58.5

146

Without sound reduction board

42*

51

146

13mm sand-gypsum plaster (1:2,1:2) on 10mm gypsum lath each side of

83mm steel studs. Lath fastened one side with resilient clips every stud.

With 51mm sound attenuation blanket between studs

50

68

140

19mm sand-gypsum plaster (1:2,1:2) on 10mm gypsum lath each side of

64mm steel studs. Lath fastened one side with resilient clips every stud.

With 51mm sound reduction

board between studs.

50

89

133

*Data from Kodaras Acoustical Laboratories

PERLITE PLASTERS CONSTRUCTION

WORKABLE

MIXING ON SITE AND APPLICATION IN TWO COATS

- Easy to handle, transfer and install due to its ultra-lightweight. Lower labor costs.
- Perlite Plasters are pumpable.
- Perlite plasters can be nailed, sawed and worked with
carpentry tools.
- Mix with 36% to 43% less water than other aggregates.
- Mixing time is only 2-4 min.
- Dry within 3 days and forms a monolithic smooth surface to
apply paint, texture coatings, tiles,etc.

REFERENCES:

MIX MANUALLY, USING A MIXER, A PLASTER PUMP OR READY MIXED

1. Perlite Institute, Inc. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

(www.perlite.org).
2. The Schundler Company, New Jersey, USA
(www.schundler.com).
3. ASTM C 35 Perlite.
GULF PERLITE LLC
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Ph: + 971 56 123 5248
+ 971 52 979 5006
Email: info@uaeperlite.com
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