History of Gypsum Plaster

What Is Gypsum Plaster?

Advantage of Gypsum Plaster

1. No Shrinkage Cracks in Gypsum Plaster

• The gypsum reaction produces less heat as compared to the cement reaction with water.
• So there are fewer Shrinkage cracks in gypsum plaster as compared to traditional cement plaster.

2. Gypsum Plaster Is a High Performance

• Excellent high strength after drying, durable and light-weight

3. Gypsum Plaster Offers Better Acoustics

• This is the Sound Absorption index of Gypsum is high, and mostly the sound proof rooms use walls sandwiched with Gypsum boards, in order to reduce the outside sound and improve acoustics.
• Gypsum covering on walls offer better acoustics in your home, which means lesser echo in the room and lesser intervention of outside sounds.

4. Gypsum Plaster Incurs Low Water Usage

• Gypsum, however, does not require treating with water and therefore saves a lot of water along with time.
• It is extremely important to reduce water consumption.
• Gypsum plastering uses less water, and hence is an ideal choice for arid regions, and otherwise too.

5. Gypsum Plaster Saves Construction Time

• Gypsum plastering does not have this long waiting period. Gypsum plaster dries and settles in 3 days, and hence the construction pace is faster.
• The construction time is saved manifold if the building is multistory.
• In conventional sand cement plaster, one would have to wait for 21 days for each floor, whereas it will be just 3 days in case of gypsum plastering.
• Gypsum plaster does save a lot of construction time.

6. Lighter Construction with Gypsum Plaster

• Gypsum is very light in weight in contrast to sand cement plaster, and thus offers more strength when used in false ceilings and other cantilever designs.
• Lesser weight on the frames makes them more robust and long-lasting and gives better protection even in case of natural hazards like earthquakes.

7. in the Gypsum Plaster Not Required Curing

• Gypsum plaster doesn’t need any curing saving water and time during construction.

8. Gypsum Plaster Offers Ease of Application

• Gypsum can be directly applied over brick and also block work without separate finishing.
• It is also very easy to apply and level gypsum plaster.

8. Gypsum Plaster Is Also Fire Resistant Plaster

• Gypsum is fire-resistant, non-combustible since it has a lot of water in it, and safe material to coat the inside walls of your home.

9. Better Heat Insulation with Gypsum Plaster

• Gypsum plaster offers good insulation from heat, which means saving of electricity in maintaining the temperature of the room.
• Gypsum plaster offers better heat insulation than conventional plastering methods.

10. Gypsum Plaster Easily Gain a Smooth Finish

• Perfectly lined, leveled, smooth walls, and perfect right-angled corners.

11. Gypsum Plaster Look Like a Decorative Application

• It can be easily applied to decorative purposes also and can be mold into different shapes.

12. Readily Available Raw Materials for Gypsum Plaster

• Gypsum is readily available material.
• Natural Sand, which is a raw material used in traditional cement plaster, is hard to obtain.
• It is also banned in multiple states in India.

13. Gypsum Plaster Productivity High Than Normal Plaster

• Reduces time considerably when compared to conventional cement plaster.

14. Gypsum Plaster Has a Lower Impact on the Environment

• Gypsum is a naturally occurring substance, that is deposited from lake and seawater, and is also found in thick and wide beds along with the sedimentary rocks.
• Since it is constantly deposited by the lake and seawater, Gypsum does have the chance of depletion, and since it is a naturally occurring substance, it is environment friendly.
• Gypsum can also be synthesized artificially and Gypsum finds use in many other industries like medical, fertilizers, agriculture, etc.
• The sand required for the sand cement plaster comes from river beds, and that is not a very sustainable model from the environment perspective.
• It is a safe substance that does not have any major health hazards.

15. Quick Setting Time of Gypsum Plaster Than Normal Plaster

• Gypsum sets normally setting 25 to 30 mins.
• So painting could be started 72 hours after the application of gypsum plaster.
• The plaster has to be dried up before painting.

Disadvantage of Gypsum Plaster

1. Gypsum plaster is not recommended for use in areas subject to weather, moisture, or high humidity.
2. Gypsum plastering cannot be done in areas which are continuously damp such as a bathroom, etc.,
3. Gypsum plaster is costlier than traditional cement mortar plaster.
4. For the same thickness, gypsum plaster is costlier than cement plaster. But in areas where river sand is difficult to procure, gypsum plaster would be economical.
5. Primers containing polyvinyl acetate are unsuitable for use on finish-coat plasters that contain lime; the bond between the primers and plasters may fail and cause the prime coat and subsequent finish coats to delaminate from surfaces due to the alkalinity of the plaster.

Gypsum Plaster

What Is Gypsum Plaster?

What Is Gypsum Plaster Used For?

Types of Gypsum Plaster

• Anhydrite gypsum plaster – manufactured by heating gypsum to 1700C.
• Hemihydrate gypsum plaster – produced by heating gypsum to more than 1700C.

Gypsum Plastering Disadvantages

• It doesn't perform well against water. We cannot use gypsum plaster for outer walls.
• Low shelf life. Gypsum, as a material, comes with a limited shelf life.
• For the same thickness, gypsum plaster is costlier than cement plaster.

Uses of Gypsum Plaster

Advantages of Gypsum

• Low thermal conductivity. Gypsum plaster offers low thermal conductivity, making it great for saving heating and cooling costs in a building.
• Readily available.
• No curing time.
• Flexible.

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