STUCCO

Introduction

Stucco plaster is superior quality plaster of paris, which is super white and manufactured by calcining high purity natural gypsum. It is manufacture in where in an automatic continuous flow kettle under controlled quality. This range of plaster can be used for normal application, where plaster of Paris is used.Three varieties are available – Stucco, Stucco Fine and Stucco Superfine. Each variety has different customer needs. A superbly even finish. quick but gradual setting time and no water curing, combined with the excellent fire protection properties of gypsum, makes the Stucco range of plaster a sound choice for decoration on walls and ceilings. This smoother, stronger and whiter plaster is ideal for making comices, ceiling roses, fire surrounds and other intricate decorative patterns. Apart from better work ability as well as strong bonding with background, the background, the finished surface is shrinkage and crack free.

Application

Stucco is applied using hawk and trawel method as per recommended practice, where the thickness in one application should not exceed 13mm. Stucco plaster can be applied over most existing surfaces. The suitable of a particular background for plastering should be considered in relation to its strength, suction, bonding properties, shrinkage surface or thermal movement characteristics, water and soluble salt content.

Thickness

Recommended thickness of applied plaster should be 6 to 8mm.

Fixtures

Once the Plaster has set, You can put up fixing of varying weight. Smaller once can be supported by using hooks and pins, While frames and objects can be accommodated with plugs and screws or suitable fixtures, adequately penetrated into the background to ensure a firm hold.

Precautions

During application of stucco plaster in hot and dry conditions, care should be taken to ensure that rapid loss of water is avoided. The Plaster set to their full strength, provided water is mixed to the plaster in a specified ratio. If the water dries off too rapidly, then the strength of the plaster will be impaired

Environmental

Stucco Plaster are suitable for use under normal occupancy conditions. Building in which Stucco Plaster are used should be dry, glazed and enclosed.