Wall Plastering Work
Wall Plastering Work
Wall Plastering Work
Plain Plaster
Plain plaster shall consist of one (1) part masonry cement to six (6) parts sand by
volume. Where CEM 1 is used, plasticizer or plaster lime shall be added to the mix in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.
The plaster shall be applied in two coats generally to a total thickness of 20 mm to brick
wall and 12 mm to soffits, beams, columns, brick-walls and other smooth surfaces.
The first coat shall consist of rough plastering to a thickness of 10 mm for 20 mm plain
face, and 6 mm for 12 mm plain face. The second coat shall be finished with a steel
trowel for internal surfaces and with a straight-edged wood float for external surfaces.
All external walls, unless otherwise specified shall be finished with rough surface
cement plastering.
All internal walls, unless otherwise specified shall be finished with smooth skimmed
surface cement plastering.
Granolithic Plaster
Granolithic plaster shall consist of by volume, two (2) parts cement, one (1) part sand,
five (5) parts granite chipping passing 6mm mesh and retaining upon 3 mm mesh,
applied in two (2) coats to a total thickness of 10 mm to a backing coat, finished smooth
with wood float.
The backing coat shall consist of 12 mm thick plain plaster as described herein before.
The finished surface shall be brushed lightly to achieve the required texture after it has
reach initial set.
Shanghai plaster shall consist of two (2) parts approved coloured cement, one (1) part
sand and five (5) parts of selected lime-stone chipping passing 6 mm mesh and retaining
upon 3 mm mesh by volume applied in two (2) coats to a total thickness of 10 mm to
the backing coat, finished smooth with wood float.
The backing coat shall consist of 12 mm thick plain plaster as described hereinbefore.
The finished surface shall be brushed lightly to achieve the required texture after it has
reached initial set.
Shanghai Plaster
Shanghai plaster shall consist of two (2) parts approved coloured cement, one (1) part
sand and five (5) parts of selected lime-stone chipping passing 6 mm mesh and retaining
upon 3 mm mesh by volume applied in two (2) coats to a total thickness of 10 mm to
the backing coat, finished smooth with wood float.
The backing coat shall consist of 12 mm thick plain plaster as described hereinbefore.
The finished surface shall be brushed lightly to achieve the required texture after it has
reached initial set.
Lime Plaster
Typical lime plaster mix shall consist of one (1) part lime putty to three (3) parts of
washed, well graded sand. The lime putty is mixed at one (1) to three (3) ratios, creates
a compact plaster.
Water is added to produce slaked lime (calcium hydroxide), which is sold as a wet putty
or white powder. Water is added to the white powder mix as per the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
Water is added to the proprietary lime plaster mix as per the manufacturer’s
recommendation to form a workable paste prior to use. Lime plaster is used as an
alternative to or in combination with ordinary Portland cement. It is commonly used for
decorative works such as mural paintings on walls, ceilings or any type of flat surface.
Once the water is mixed it shall be stored in an air-tight container. Once exposed to the
atmosphere, the calcium hydroxide turns back into calcium carbonate, causing the
plaster to set.
Barium Plaster
The plastering of internal surfaces of X-Ray room walls shall be of barium plaster
consisting of one (1) part cement, one (1) part barites (barium sulphate) fines and three
(3) parts barites sand by volume.
DEFECTS IN PLASTERING
Blistering of plastered surface.
Blistering is the formation of small patches of plaster, swelling out beyond the plastered
surface, arising due to late slaking (addition of water to lime) of lime particles in the plaster.
This defect is usually caused due to the uneven mixing of plaster.
Plaster De-bonding
De-bonding occurs when a plaster is separated from the wall. It can be caused by an
excessively thick plaster layer, inadequate substrate preparation or may be due to a dusty, oily
or dry substrate.
Cracking
Cracking consists of formation of cracks or fissures in the plaster work resulting from the
following reasons.
Imperfect preparation of background
Structural defects in building
Discontinuity of surface.
Movements in the background due to its thermal expansion or rapid drying
Remedy method :
Can apply, high quality plastic-elastic acrylic sealant, is ideal for sealing such
cracks.
This defect can happen in two forms – Flaking of plaster and peeling off plaster.
Flaking of plaster: The formation of a small loose mass on the plastered surface is known as
flaking. It is mainly due to bond failure between successive coats of plaster.
Peeling off plaster: The plaster from some portion of the surface comes off and a patch is
formed. This is termed as peeling. It is also mainly due to bond failure between successive
coats of plaster.
Popping
Popping is the formations of conical like holes that break out of the plaster. It is caused due to
the presence of contaminant particles such as burnt lime or other organic materials in the mix
of mortar.