Minimising Defects in Plastering Work Defects in plastering work can be minimised by following the below mentioned techniques. The brick and plastering work should be carried out by
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,
PLASTERING The following topics are covered in this post. What is plastering? What are the requirements of good plaster? Different types of mortars for plastering Number of coats
TYPES OF DEFECTS IN PLASTER This post describes 7 different categories of defects most frequently noticed in plaster (as mentioned below) Non-structural cracks Structural cracks Debonding Lack of
Types of Limes Different types of limes are used for building construction. It is not generally found in the free state. Lime is a product which is obtained
Quality Assurance for Cement Plastering Plastering is a process of applying one or more coats of mortar to a concrete surface, brickwork, stone masonry or lathing. It must
Cement plastering is commonly used as ideal coating for external and internal surface of wall. Cement plaster is usually applied in a single coat or double coat. Double
What is Efflorescence on Plaster Surface? Efflorescence is one type of defect found on plaster surface. Efflorescence is the whitish crystalline substance which appears on the surface of
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
Effect of Atmospheric Conditions on Plaster The prevailing weather at the time of plastering or during the setting, drying and hardening period may affect the finished work as
