FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT COATS OF RENDERING [OUTSIDE PLASTERING]
‘Rendering’ denotes generally external plaster and related finishes (plain or textured), applied for the purpose of protection and decoration.
Plaster Specification
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLASTERING & POINTING
PLASTERING Applying mortar coats on the surfaces of walls, columns, ceiling etc. to get smooth finish is termed as plastering. Mortar used for plastering may be lime mortar, cement mortar or lime-cement mortar. Lime mortar used shall have fat lime to sand ratio of 1 : 3 or 1 : 4. If hydraulic lime is … Read more
WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDED PLASTER SPECIFICATIONS FOR DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?
Recommended Plaster Specifications A list of specifications for mixes suitable for various situations, which cover single-coat, two-coat and three-coat work is given in the table below. No. of Coat of Plaster Situation Mix proportion by volume (Cement:Lime:Sand) Single coat plaster Both internal and external 1:0:3 1:0:4 1:0:6 1:1:6 1:2:9 Two coat plaster Both internal and … Read more