Guide on How to Use Gypsum Powder as Plaster Material

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This Guide is how  How to Use Gypsum Powder for Surface Coating and as a material for Decoration Plaster

 

Delivery, Storage and Handling

The gypsum bags should be stored horizontally on a flat surface such as wooden pallet and kept dry so that they do not come into contact with water. Partly opened and damaged bags should not be used. Product shelf time is 12 months.

 

Properties of Gypsum Plaster

  • Smooth surfaces for fine finishing
  • Easy and fast application
  • High adherence quality
  • Extended application duration
  • A1 class material (non combustible)

 

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Fields of Application

Hand applied gypsum plaster as a final coat of surface finish for interior applications. It is applied as a single or double coat on gypsum boards, cement or gypsum applied surfaces, exposed concrete, base plasters with smooth surfaces, dirty and painted surfaces etc. It is also applied before finishing like Wall paper and paint to create a smooth surface.

 

Application

  • Pour the plaster into the water in a clean container according to the appropriate mixture ratio until it exceeds the water surface for one finger
  • Do not add water and gypsum to the pulp
  • Gypsum powder should be applied as a thin layer with a thickness of maximum 5mm on the surface on the surface with a towel

 

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Application tools

Trowel, steel trowel etc

 

Application Temperature

Do not apply below +5 degrees centigrade and/or floor temperature. Fresh mortar should be protected against frost and quick drying.

 

Working Time

90 to 120 minutes to substrate.

 

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Safety Instructions

Wash hands with plenty of water after handling

Use protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

In case of contact with eyes, rinse your eyes cautiously with water for several minutes. If there is a len remove it and continue to rinse

If eye irritation persists, get medical advice /attention

 

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