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Introduction:
Selecting the right material and methodology to finish internal wall surfaces is the key towards achieving the best desired finish and performance. Saint-Gobain Gyproc gives you such a choice. The options available for internal plastering are: a) Conventional sand cement plaster b) POP c) Gypsum Plaster
Comparison Against Various Attributes
| Direct application |
Line & level |
Smooth finish |
Time saving |
Quality assurance |
Water curing |
Shrinkage cracks |
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| Sand cement Plaster | √ | – | – | – | – | √ | √ |
| POP | – | √ | √ | – | – | Does not require |
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| Gypsum Plaster | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | Does not require |
Do not appear |
Performance Drivers of Gypsum Plaster
- Direct Application: Single coat application directly on brick, block & concrete walls
- Crack Free: Free of shrinkage cracks
- No Curing: Requires no water curing
- Light Weight: Density being less, weight of finished product is much lighter
- High Productivity: Additives impart high coverage resulting in more work in less time and low wastage
- Time Saving: Results in substantial time saving as compared to conventional plastering methods
- Ready to use: Easy to apply imparting better cohesiveness and adhesion
- Fire Protection: They are non-combustible when tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 4: 1970
- Low Thermal conductivity: Gypsum's inherent nature helps in energy conservation
- Thermal resistance: R = 0.07 m²K/W at 13mm thickness
