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Which are advantages and disadvantages of POP?

 
Advantages and disadvantages of plaster of Paris are following:-
Advantages of plaster of Paris(POP):
  • It expands very slightly on setting.
  • It is not likely to cause cracking of surfaces.
  • It forms a thick surface to resist normal knocks after drying.
  • It is easy to spread and level.It mixes up easily with water.
  • It has no appreciable chemical action on paint and does not cause alkali attack. 
  • Tiles and blocks of plaster of Paris have the specific advantage of lightness and high fire resistance.
  • Plaster of Paris gives a decorative interior finish.
Disadvantages of plaster of Paris:
  • Gypsum plaster is not suitable for exterior finish as it can not be used in damp finish.
  • Cement can not be mixed with plaster of Paris.
  • It is more expensive than cement or cement lime plaster.
  • It can not be used in moist situations.The labor cost for applying plaster of Paris is high.
 
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4  Comment(s)
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 9/2/2011 7:24:14 PM
please send some information about plaster of paris advantages and disadvantages
 
Anonymous
By Anonymous - On 6/1/2010 1:55:12 PM
incase you want to use POP and you have electrical and plumbing connection within the ceiling how can you have access to treat problems such as leakages and electrical faults.
 
Gunjan Utraja
By Gunjan Utraja -  On  10/1/2009 11:50:58 AM
Today we can have various option in ceiling to choose from. You can go for POP, false ceiling, wooden ceiling, metal ceiling.....There are lot ceiling which will create ambiance and new look to your room. Also i would eliminate the problem of inconsistent level of ceiling.
Click on the link given below for various designs in POP
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nkj
By nkj -  On  9/27/2009 5:08:03 PM
i hve roof which is not level nd diffrence of 25-30 mm can be seen at places. your recommendation?

 
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