What Is Plaster | Plaster Ratio | History of Plastering | Requirements of Good Plaster

What Is Plaster?

Different Plastering Ratios of Cement Mortar Used

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Mix Ratio of MortarGeneral Usage Recommended
1:3As its a rich mortar mix, and it is used where external walls are prone to severe climatic conditions.It is also used for repair works.
1:4Used for Ceiling and external walls
1:5 Brickwork Mortar and for Internal Plaster
1:6 For Internal Plaster (fine sand is available)
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Quantities Of Cement, Sand, And Water In Various Plaster Mix Ratio:

AreaPlaster thicknessMix Ratio of MortarCementSandWater
10 sqm12 mm1:349.37 kg3.77 ft344lit
10 sqm12 mm1:439.29 kg3.99 ft344lit
10 sqm12 mm1:532.54 kg4.14 ft344lit
10 sqm12 mm1:627.8 kg4.24 ft344lit
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Requirements of Good Plaster

  • It should adhere to this background and should remain adhered to during all climatic changes.
  • It should be cheap and economical.
  • It should be hard and durable.
  • It should be possible to apply it during all weather conditions.
  • It should effectively check the penetration or entry of moisture from the surfaces.
  • It should possess good workability.
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History of Plastering

Defects in Plastering

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  • Flaking
  • Peeling
  • Popping
  • Cracks in Plastering
  • Uneven Plaster Surface`
  • The softness of the Plaster
  • Blistering of Plastered Surface
  • Rust Stains on Plastered Surface
  • Efflorescence on Plastered Surface
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Requirements of Good Plaster

  • To conceal defective workmanship.
  • To preserve and protect the surface.
  • To provide a base for the decorative finish.
  • To cover up the use of inferior quality and porous materials of the masonry work
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Type of Plaster

  • Gypsum Plaster
  • Lime Plaster
  • Cement Plaster
  • Clay Plaster
  • Heat-resistant Plaster
  • Water-Proof Plaster
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Gypsum Plaster

Lime Plaster

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Clay Plaster

Heat-Resistant Plaster

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Water-Proof Plaster

Plaster Mix Ratio

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What Is Plaster?

What Is Plaster Used For?

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What Is Plaster in Construction?

Plastering Ratio

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Plaster Mix Ratio

Mortar Ratio for Plastering

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Cement Plaster Ratio

Mix Ratio for Plastering

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Plastering Work Ratio

Plastering Proportion

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What Is the Ratio of Cement and Sand for Outer Plaster of Bricks?

Lime Cement Plaster Ratio

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Concrete Plastering Ratio

  • What Is Gypsum Plaster
  • Difference Between 33, 43 and 53 Grade Cement
  • What Is a Field Dry Density Test | Different Type of Field Density Tests
  • What Is Slump Cone Test | Principle of Slump Test | Types of Concrete Slump
  • Dog-Legged Staircase | What Is Staircase | Advantages & Disadvantage of Dog-Legged Staircase
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