All you want to know about types of plaster

The different types of plaster can be classified on the basis of ingredients used and the proportion of binding materials.

Types of finishes

Classification based on ingredients used.

1.Cement plaster

2.Lime plaster

3.Mud plaster

Classification based on proportions of Binding Material (cement/lime:sand)

1:1

1:2

1:3

1:4

1:5

1:6

The above being volumetric proportion.

Classification based on types of finishes

1.Smooth cast finish.

2.Scrapped finish.

3.Textured finish.

4.Pebble finish.

5.Rough cast finish.

6.Machine applied finish.

Types of plaster widely used for building constructions

1.Sanla (Neeru) finish plaster for internal surfaces in cement mortar.

2.Sand face plaster for external surfaces in cement mortar.

Proportion to be used.

A rough guideline for cement and sand mix proportion is as follows:

1.For internal ceilings = 1:4

2.For internal walls = 1:6

3.For external walls 1^st coat = 1:5

4.For external walls 2^nd coat = 1:5