7 Differences between Plastering and Pointing
What is Plaster?
Plastering is the process which covering the rough walls and uneven surfaces in the construction of the houses and other structures with a plastic material, is called plaster. It protects the masonry work from.
To provide an even, flat, regular, clean, and durable finishing surface and, sometimes, to improve appearance also. To preserve and protect the surface from atmospheric effects by acting as a protective coating.
Conceal the defective workmanship. To cover the defective workmanship. To cover up the minor quality and previous materials and the joints formed in the masonry work.
Provides a satisfactory build or ground for decorating the surface by applying whitewashing, color washing, painting, and distempering. In that case the internal plastering and the basic objective is to protect the surfaces against dust and annoying vermin.
Types of Plaster
1. Lime plaster
2. Mud plaster
3. Cement plaster
4. Waterproofing plaster
Lime plaster: When lime forms the building material, the plaster which is called Lime plaster.
Mud Plaster: Mud plaster is one type of plaster which are mostly used in case village and temporary unfinished construction. This is the cheap type plaster.
Cement plaster: Cement plaster which called also a mortar plaster. When the cement forms the building materials, the plastering is called Cement plaster.
Water-proof plaster: ZONIL HARD which also name as waterproofing plaster, this is an extremely waterproof dry plaster mixture that will create a waterproof barricade after the application.