Wall Finishes PPT (1) (1) Taniya PDF
Wall Finishes PPT (1) (1) Taniya PDF
Wall Finishes PPT (1) (1) Taniya PDF
paint 4 – 8 years
wallpaper 4 – 10 years
Thickness – 8-10 mm
Material – plaster of paris
Price – Rs 375 / bag
Plaster
■ A mixture of lime or gypsum , sand , and water , sometimes with fiber added that
hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating wall and ceiling.
■ Plastering material
• Ordinary Portland cement
• Lime or clay
• sand
• Water
• admixture
OBJECTIVE OF PLASTER
■ To provide an even , smooth ,regular ,clean , and durable finished surface with
improved appearance .
■ To preserve and protect the surface .
■ To cover up the use of porous material of the masonry work.
■ To conceal detective workmanship.
PROPERTIES OF GOOD PLASTER
It should be hard and durable
It should be possible to apply it during all weather
conditions.
It should be cheap and economical.
It should effectively check the penetration of
moisture from the surface.
TOOLS USED IN PLASTER
METHOD OF PLASTERING
• The plaster may be applied in one or more coats , but the thickness of a single coat
should not exceed 12 mm.
• In case of inferior or cheaper type of construction , the paster may usually be one
coat . For ordinary type of construction ,the plaster is usually applied in two coats ,
whereas for superior type of work it is applied in three coats.
• The final setting coat should not be applied until the previous coat is almost dry.
• The previous surface should be scratched or roughened before applying the next
coat of plaster.
• In plastering the plaster mix is either applied by throwing it with great force against
the walls or by pressing it on the surface.
CEMENT PLASTER
• When cement is used as the binding materials. It is
called cement plaster . It is especially suited for
damp conditions.
• Cement plaster is usually applied in one coat .
• The thickness of coat can be 12mm , 15mm , or
20mm depending upon the site conditions and type
of building . When the thickness of plaster is more
than 15mm. 6mm thickness of cement plaster and
cement mortar 1:3 or 1:4 is recommended for
cement plastering on R.C.C. surfaces.
TYPES OF FINISHING
1) Smooth cast 2) Textured finish
4) Blowing of plaster
3) Falling out of plaster