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What is Plastering? Importance and the Basic Process

  In a Building Plaster enhances the look and also protects the wall from moisture and other elements, it is done after completing the Masonry Work and before applying Paint. “In Buildings, Plaster is like the Cloth for Walls” ~An Anonymous Civil Engineer The usual Composition of Plaster is Cement, Sand and Water. It is a thin layer of mortar applied over the masonry surface and it acts as a damp-proof coat over the brick masonry work. It is used on Masonry Walls, Ceilings and Partitions for giving them a firm look and improvising the overall look of the building. Common Types of Plaster Used  On the basis of raw materials Common Plater types are: Cement plaster Lime plaster Gypsum plaster Mud plaster General Information Average Plaster thickness varies from 10-15 mm for inner plaster and 15-25 mm for outer plaster Brief Process, Cleaning of Surface Before Applying---- Applying Water----Preliminary coat of cement Slurry (Cement +Water) to fill up the voids in masonry----First Coat of 6