CEMENT CONCRETE FLOORING

   Cement concrete flooring is one of the most common types of flooring used in both in residential as well as public buildings.

•       Advantages

1.       It is non-absorbent in nature.

2.       It is very useful for water stores.

3.       High Durability.

4.       Smooth in nature and pleasing in appearance.

5.       Good wearing Properties.

6.       Easy to maintain

7.       Economical

•But it requires proper attention while laying as defects in carelessly made floor cannot be rectified easily.

• They are used for very low maintenance cost and long life.

• For achieving more abrasion value metallic or chemical hardener is mixed, which is called ironite or chemical hardener flooring.

PLASTERING

Definition: - Plastering is the process of covering rough walls and uneven surfaces in the construction of houses and other structures with mortar or plaster.

Objective: -

•          Protection layer of masonry wall (from weather effects or any third party etc)
•      Provides good aesthetic view by providing flat and neat surface.
•      It’s a base layer for other activities like painting, putty or tiling etc.

Materials for Plastering: -

Basic Info of Plastering:-

•       Ceiling Plastering- 6mm [1:3 or 1:4 –Cement : Sand]

•       Inside Plastering-12mm [1:4 to 1:6-Cement : Sand]

•       External Plaster-18mm [12mm (1:6)+6(1:4)] or 20mm [15mm (1:6)+5mm(1:4)]

•       Before plastering surface is roughened by hacking.

•       Plastering is cured for 7 days.

Wall & Ceiling Plastering