Stucco

WALLS AND WINDOW TREATMENTS 3(1+2)
Lesson 4 : Wall Treatment And Finishes

Stucco

Stucco is a type of finishing plaster used on the exterior of the building. Stucco is a fine plaster made from Portland cement, sand and lime and applied wet in wall areas and it hardens to a very dense solid. It is used as a decorative coating for walls and ceilings and for decoration. At times it may be used to cover less visually appealing construction materials as concrete, cinder block or clay brick and adobe. It is also used in interior decoration to produce intricate carving work that is durable, attractive and weather resistant. Stucco is an excellent exterior finish provided precautions are taken to prevent cracking and the air is clean enough so that it is not soon streaked with soot and other dirt.

Decorative plaster and stucco lend themselves to kinds of sculptural enrichment, as can be seen in the walls and ceilings of many historic homes

Putty is white cement-based ready-mix putty which fills the pores of mortar / concrete walls and ceilings to provide a white, smooth, dry surface for painting. It has superior water resisting and adhesive properties, and can be applied on both exterior and interior surfaces. Being water resistant it doesn't flake even if the walls are damp.

Textura finish is a ready-mix white cement-based textured plaster finish in powder form. Popular internationally, Textura is available in a wide variety of surface textures, designs and colours. It decorates as well as protects interior and exterior walls.

Coolant is a white cement-based ready-mix coating material with dual properties. This reduces the indoor temperature and arrests minor cracks thereby arresting leakage.

Levelplast is a white cement-based superior substitute of Plaster of Paris (P.O.P) for walls. It is an ideal material to cover major undulations on a wall. It fills the fine pores of concrete / mortar walls (internal and external) and ceilings, providing a white, smooth and dry leveled surface for painting.

Glass fibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) is an extremely versatile and lightweight plastering material that combines the moulding properties of cement with the tensile strength of glass fiber. GRC can be used to produce pre-cast elements for wall cladding, columns, domes, arches etc.

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