Projected plaster: use it in your work too!

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using projected plaster in your work?

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Understand the advantages and disadvantages What the projected plaster brings to a construction site will help you learn more about this material and how it can be useful during the execution of the services. So, read carefully and find out if it's the method you need for your work!

As for the advantages, we can talk about:

• Fast execution: when it comes to civil construction, whenever there is a way to increase the speed of execution of the work, it is an advantage. This is because the buildings can be delivered before the stipulated deadline, which increases the turnover of money and allows new constructions. Using projected plaster eliminates the plastering, plastering, and plastering steps, which greatly decreases time without losing quality.
• Excellent finish: the smooth finish that the plaster gives to the place where it is applied is differentiated. Once projected, the plaster must undergo surface smoothing and finishing steps, achieving very satisfactory results for the surfaces, which are very smooth and uniform.
• Hardening: plaster is a material known for its rapid cure, that is, once applied, it does not take long for it to dry and the surface is ready to receive the coating. This also streamlines the entire process.
• Waste reduction: sustainability is a topic that has been gaining importance in civil construction. This is because it is one of the branches that most impacts the environment. In this sense, the search for methods that reduce the amount of material waste is increasing. Engineered plaster is a way to reduce material waste, since it replaces several stages of traditional construction finishing. The losses caused by the projected plaster are only related to the mass remaining in the projection equipment and during deflecting, which is very little.

Regarding the drawbacks, we can mention:

• Specific equipment: to project plaster onto surfaces, specific equipment is required. In addition to the expense of the machine itself, all equipment requires preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Limitation of application sites: as you know, plaster is not suitable for outdoor areas or places that may come into contact with water. Therefore, the projected plaster should only be used in indoor areas. Make sure that the place where you will apply the projected plaster will not come into contact with water to avoid future problems.
• Specialized labor: to design the plaster, specialized labor is required, that is, do not risk doing the service if you have no experience in the area. Hire a professional team so you don't have mistakes with the final result.

Now, you can weigh up the advantages and disadvantages that the projected plaster offers and analyze whether it is interesting for your work.

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What is the difference between projected and traditional plaster?

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Basically, the difference between projected and traditional plaster (smooth plaster) is in relation to the form of application. While the former is projected onto the surface using specific equipment, smooth plaster is applied in a traditional and manual way and is then spread. They also differ in terms of composition, since while projected plaster is a specific mass for this purpose, smooth plaster is a mixture of plaster, water and retarder.

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Where to buy projected plaster?

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You can find ready-made projected plaster bags on the market, however it is important to make quotes with manufacturers who have experience and work in the right way so you can be sure that you will not have problems with the product.

In addition, you need to hire a professional team to perform this service, as it requires experience and skill.

With these two questions guaranteed, you will probably have an excellent finish and a higher-than-expected result.

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How to apply projected plaster?

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A candidature The purpose of designing plaster is not so simple and requires certain procedures that must be followed faithfully. I will summarize for you the steps that must be followed:

• Clean surface: the brickwork needs to be regular, clean and regular. Any stain, burr, or object that is on it must be removed.
• Mixture: the water/product ratio must be followed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Opt for quality products.
• Definition of areas: the areas to receive the plaster must be defined as well as the thickness of each coating.
• Design plaster: the plaster must be projected from the bottom up, horizontally and one line at a time until it covers the entire surface.
• Blotting: To regularize the coating and eliminate excess material, it must be done from the bottom up and in an upright position.
• Finish: the finish must be given so that the surface is completely smooth. It is done with the use of grinders.

By following these steps, you are unlikely to have a bad result.

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Conclusion

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You could understand everything about the projected plaster, didn't you? Now you have enough information to assess whether it's a good fit for your project. Read this article again if you have any questions. And, get to know BlokGesso, a water repellent for plaster that protects it against water. Quite a novelty! Talk to the team at Blok to learn more!