What you need to know about Gypsum Plaster?

In recent years, the construction sector has witnessed new trends, technological advancements and innovations across different applications.

They are all aimed at making construction faster and deliver high performance. Gypsum has proved to be a miraculous material that helps in interior construction.

Gypsum surface plaster is one form, which has caught the attention on the sector and is growing in popularity.

The oldest example of usage of gypsum is found in the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt which were lined with gypsum stucco plaster centuries ago.

These are still intact, and are proof of the durability and performance of this product.

If you’re in search of a reputed Gypsum plater of paris manufacturer in Rajasthan, then you need to contact them immediately.

A highly reputed Gypsum manufacturer will offer you services that are highly very genuine and cost effective.
 

What is Gypsum?

Gypsum is a light weight material which is formed as the result of evaporating sea water in massive prehistoric basins.

In terms of chemical composition, it is Calcium Sulphate Di-hydrate and it contains twenty one percent of water.

Gypsum products have been used for centuries in the construction space. They’re the material of choice because of gypsum’s unique properties.

It has excellent insulation properties both thermal and acoustic & offer moisture resistance, very good passive fire protection, impact resistance when used in combination with the right systems.

What is Gypsum Plaster?

When a wall is constructed with brick or block, they’re finished with a coat of plaster which is called internal plastering.

Internal plastering has been done traditionally through a process of sand-cement plastering finished with Plaster of Paris pruning.

This is a two stage process and involves multiple elements like cement, sand, and water which is mixed onsite.

This form of plastering is slowly being replaced by a single coat application of gypsum plaster.

Actually, gypsum plaster is a replacement of two processes:

(i) POP punning & (ii) sand cement plastering.

Under controlled temperature, Gypsum plaster is produced as a result of calcinations of the raw gypsum in an automatic kettle.

Sand Cement Vs Gypsum Plaster ~ Ingredients

Sand Cement Plaster Gypsum Plaster

(i)                  Cement Gyproc One Coat Elite – 25 Kg Bag

(ii)                Sand Water

(iii)               Water

(iv)              POP/Putty

Sand Cement Vs Gypsum ~ Material Preparation

Sand Cement Plaster Gypsum Plaster

(i)                  Screen Sand Quality checked, 25 kg bags ready to use

(ii)                Wash Sand Mixing in cans – ensures zero wastage

(iii)               Site mixing

(iv)              No quality control

Sand Cement Vs Gypsum ~ Application

Sand Cement Plaster Gypsum Plaster

(i)                  Sand Cement Plaster is applied within Level Patches (Level Dabs) which does not ensure line & level surfaces.

(ii)                Gypsum Plaster is applied within level strips which ensure line & level surfaces.

Sand Cement Vs Gypsum ~ Post Application

Sand Cement Plaster Gypsum Plaster

(i)                  Water curing for 7 days minimum No Water Curing

(ii)                Coat of levelling material required before painting (POP) Dries in 3 days

(iii)               Attains full strength after 28 days Start painting directly

Sand Cement Vs Gypsum Plaster ~ Smooth Crack Free Surface

Sand Cement Plaster Gypsum Plaster

(i)                  Shrinkage Cracks No shrinkage cracks

(ii)                Increases thickness up to 50mm Thickness of wall lining limited to 15-20 mm

(iii)               Cannot achieve Line, Level & Right angle corners Perfect line and level achievable

Sand Cement Vs Gypsum Plaster ~ Finishing

Sand Cement Plaster

(i)                  Need to use POP to finish

(ii)                With POP – cracking of surfaces occurs

(iii)               POP – Increases the thickness of wall (20-30mm) & reduces the carpet area substantially

(iv)              POP – Wastage is as high as 30-40%

Gypsum Plaster

(i)                  Direct application on brick, block or RCC, no separate finishing product required

(ii)                Perfect Line and level with sharp corners and edges

(iii)               Smooth finish

(iv)              Ready to paint

Benefits to the end customer:

1. No shrinkage cracks on walls and ceilings

2. Perfectly lined, levelled, smooth walls

3. Saving on electricity used for air conditioning as gypsum has very low thermal conductivity

4. Reduction in the time required for plastering and this helps in timely possession of homes

Conclusion:

In the last few years, gypsum plaster has become the solution of choice for all leading builders particularly in Mumbai and Pune.

It is now starting to catch on with developers in other cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, and Delhi.

For a majority of projects, many builders like K Raheja, Magarpatta, Lodha, Hiranandani, Oberoi, Rohan, HCC, and Rustomjee have adopted this method of plastering for its sheer convenience over traditional plastering and aesthetic appeal.

About Author:

Garg Brothers and plasters industry is a well known gypsum pop manufacturer in Rajasthan. We are one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of Plaster Of Paris.

Our premium quality of Plaster of Paris (P.O.P) is widely utilised in India and soon we’re going to promote it throughout the world.

All our exclusive products are highly admired by our honoured clients in the quality and price cautious market.