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Ratio of Cement and Sand for ‘Plastering’

 

 

The ratio of cement and sand for plastering is given below. 

  • 6 MM thickness of cement plaster and cement mortar 1:3 or 1:4 is recommended for cement plastering on RCC surfaces, on the RCC walls, Fascia etc. or as directed by the Engineer,
  • 6 MM to 10 MM thickness of cement plaster and cement mortar in 1:3 or 1:4 ratios is recommended for underside of RCC slabs.
  • 12 MM thick cement mortar in 1:4 ratios is recommended on the walls where smooth side exists.
  • Either 9 or 4.5 MM thick and 15 MM thick cement plaster in 1:4 ratios is recommended on the rough side of the walls.
  • 20 MM thick cement mortar in 1:3 with two coats is recommended in case of vertical Damp Proof Course (DPC).
  • 6 MM thick cement mortar in 1:3 with a coat of white washing is recommended in case of bearing plaster on the walls under the slab.
  • 15 MM thick cement mortar in 1:3 is used with 3 MM thick cement rendering on plaster in case of Dado.

 

 

 
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Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 4/11/2012 10:52:54 AM
yes,very helpful.I could quote my rates accordingly.Thank you.
 
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By Anonymous - On 9/29/2011 9:17:38 AM
thank you very much plastering information
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