TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF

PLASTERING

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PLASTERING

Section-IX
Sub-Section-IX.2.04
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BID DOCUMENT FOR

CIVIL WORKS FOR FOUNDATIONS OF EQUIPMENT
AND PLANT BUILDINGS
4.00.00
4.01.00
4.02.00
4.03.00
4.04.00

SCOPE ................................................................................................................... 2
MIX.......................................................................................................................... 2
APPLICATION ........................................................................................................ 2
CURING .................................................................................................................. 3
PLASTER OF PARIS FINISH ................................................................................. 3

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BID DOCUMENT FOR

CIVIL WORKS FOR FOUNDATIONS OF EQUIPMENT
AND PLANT BUILDINGS
4.00.00

SCOPE
The specification covers the plastering work on brick/ hollow concrete block
masonry or concrete faces of specified thickness with architectural features
wherever necessary. This also covers the application of lime punning (Neru)
or plaster of paris treatment.
The specification covers the plastering work on brick/ hollow concrete block
masonry or concrete faces of specified thickness with architectural features
wherever necessary. This also covers the application of lime punning (Neru)
or plaster of paris treatment.

4.01.00

MIX
Mortar for plastering in the proportion as specified on drawings/specification,
shall be mixed in a dry state and then wetted and mixed thoroughly to obtain
the required consistency. The mortar shall be mixed in an approved manner
including machine mixing if desired by the Engineer in-charge and in
batches so that the mortar is consumed within half an hour of mixing. Any
mortar for plaster, which is partially set, shall be rejected and removed from
site.
The mix for plastering shall be as follows:
Brick wall:
Out side plaster
18 mm thick - 1:6
(Or rough side)
(1 cement:: 6 sand)
Inside Plaster
12 mm thick 1:6
(Or plain face)
(1 cement: :6 sand )
Concrete ceiling:
Plaster
6 mm thick 1:4
(1 cement: :4 sand)
Hollow concrete block
12 mm thick 1:6
(1 cement:: 6 Sand)

4.02.00

APPLICATION
Before application of plaster, the surface shall be prepared as per British
Standards.
In all plaster work mortar shall be applied in a uniform layer slightly more than
the required thickness and well pressed into the joint and in the surface and
rubbed and levelled with a flat wooden rule to give required thickness.
Plaster, when more than 15 mm thick, shall be applied in two coats, base coat
followed by the finishing coat. Thickness of base coat shall be just sufficient to
fill up all uneveness in the surface; no single coat, however, shall exceed 12
mm in thickness. The under-coat shall be thicker than the upper coat. The

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AND PLANT BUILDINGS
overall thickness of the plaster shall not be less than the minimum thickness
shown on the drawings. The undercoat shall be allowed to dry and shrink
before applying the second coat of plaster.
The undercoat shall be scratched or roughened before it is fully hardened to
form a mechanical key. The method of application shall be 'thrown on' rather
than 'applied by trowel'. The finished surface shall be true to line and plumb
and the Contractor shall without any extra cost to the Employer, make up any
irregularity in the masonry/concrete work with plaster. The mortar shall adhere
to the surface intimately when set and there should be no hollow sound when
struck.
All vertical edges of pillars, door jambs etc. shall be chamfered or rounded off
as directed by the Engineer. All corners must be finished to their true angles
or rounded. Any plastering that is damaged shall be repaired and left in good
condition at the completion of the job without any extra cost to the Employer.
4.03.00

CURING
All plastered surfaces after laying and sufficiently hardened shall be kept wet
for a minimum period of seven days and shall be protected from excessive
heat and sunlight by suitable approved means.

4.04.00

PLASTER OF PARIS FINISH

The plaster of Paris shall be Calcium Sulphate hemi-hydrate variety. Its initial
setting shall be less than 13 minutes.
The material shall be mixed with water to workable consistency. Plaster of
Paris shall be applied to the surface in a uniform layer slightly more than 2
mm thick and shall be finished to an even and smooth surface with a steel
trowel. 'Thickness of finish shall not be less than 2 mm. All corners, arises,
angle and junctions shall be carefully and neatly finished.