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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

PART 1 GENERAL............................................................................................................ 1

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK .................................................................................. 1

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES .......................................................................................... 1

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS ......................................................................................... 1

1.04 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 1

1.05 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................... 3

1.06 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 6

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 7

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 9

1.09 JOB CONDITIONS............................................................................................... 9

1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 10

1.11 PROTECTION.................................................................................................... 10

1.12 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ......................................................... 10

PART 2 PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................... 12

2.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 12

2.02 PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER MATERIALS ................................................ 12

2.03 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS ....................................................................... 14

PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 15

3.01 EXAMINATION .................................................................................................. 15

3.02 PREPARATION FOR PLASTERING................................................................. 15

3.03 PLASTER MIXES............................................................................................... 18

3.04 PLASTER COATS ............................................................................................. 19

3.05 PLASTER THICKNESS ..................................................................................... 20

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Contd.)

Item No Title Page No

3.06 INSTALLATION OF PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER AND STUCCO ............ 20

3.07 TOLERANCES................................................................................................... 26

3.08 CURING ............................................................................................................. 26

3.09 CUTTING AND PATCHING ............................................................................... 27

3.10 CLEANING AND PROTECTION........................................................................ 27

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work of this Section includes furnishing and installing of portland cement plaster
for internal plastering and external rendering. The extent of portland cement plaster
work is as shown on the Contract Drawings and in the Schedules. The Contractor
shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to complete the
Work.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Portland Cement Based Plaster

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01320 Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01330 Submittal Procedures

C. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements

D. Section 01450 Quality Control

E. Section 01650 Product Delivery Requirements

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 03310 Structural Concrete

H. Section 04220 Concrete Masonry Units

I. Section 07920 Joint Sealants

J. Section 09205 Furring and Lathing

K. Section 09210 Gypsum Plaster

L. Section 09310 Ceramic Tile

M. Section 09910 Paints

1.04 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level of
quality for materials and products. In case of conflict between these standards and
the text of this Specification, the Specification text shall govern.

B. The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used wherever
applicable. In case of conflict, the Contractor shall propose equipment conforming to

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one group of codes and standards.

C. MPWH Ministry of Public Works and Housing

1. Section 9200 Lath and Plaster

D. SASO Saudi Arabian Standards Organization

1. SASO 142 Physical and Mechanical Testing Methods of

Portland Cement

2. SASO 143 Portland Cement Ordinary and Rapid Hardening

3. SASO 250 Methods of Test for Concrete Aggregates - Part 2

Determination of Organic Impurities in Natural Sand

4. SASO 805 Mineral Aggregates and Sands - Determination of

Soundness

5. SASO 806 Mineral Aggregates and Sands - Determination of

Chloride and Sulphate

6. SASO 855 White Portland Cement

E. ACI American Concrete Institute

1. ACI 524 Guide to Portland Cement Plastering

F. ANSI American National Standards Institute

1. ANSI A42.2 Portland Cement and Portland Cement-Lime

Plastering, Exterior (Stucco) and Interior; Lathing and
Furring for Portland Cement and Portland Cement-
Lime Plastering, Exterior (Stucco) and Interior

G. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1. ASTM C88 Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates

by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

2. ASTM C150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement

3. ASTM C206 Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime

4. ASTM C305 Standard Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic

Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency

5. ASTM C897 Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-mixed

Portland Cement-Based Plasters

6. ASTM C926 Standard Specification for Application of Portland

Cement-Based Plaster

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7. ASTM C932 Standard Specification for Surface-Applied Bonding

Compounds for Exterior Plastering

8. ASTM C979 Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally

Colored Concrete

9. ASTM C1116 Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

and Shotcrete

H. NTMA The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, Inc

1. NTMA (TSDG) Terrazzo Specifications and Design Guide

I. PCA Portland Cement Association

1. PCA EB049M Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) Manual

J. UBC Uniform Building Code, International Conference of Building

Officials (ICBO)

1. Chapter 25 Gypsum Board and Plaster

1.05 DEFINITIONS

A. admixture: Material other than aggregate, cement or water, added to the binder to
modify the properties of the plaster or rendering.

B. basecoat: Any plaster coat applied over lath or other substrate prior to application of
the finish coat of plaster. See also Scratch Coat and Brown Coat.

C. bedding coat: A coat of plaster (usually portland cement exterior stucco) to receive
lump aggregate or other coarse decorative material. This aggregate is embedded
into the soft plaster prior to set.

D. bonding agent: A material applied to a surface to improve the quality of bond

between it and succeeding plaster application.

E. brown coat: The second coat of plaster applied in either 2-coat or 3-coat work.

F. catface: Blemish or rough depression in the final coat caused by variation in base
coat thickness, poor finish coat mixing, and/or poor application technique.

G. coat: The thickness of plaster applied in a single operation.

H. control joint: A designated separation in the system materials that allows for
movement caused by expansion or contraction of the system.

I. crazing: The fracture of a finishing coat into a network of hair cracks.

J. dash-bond coat: A thick slurry of portland cement, sand and water, machine-
sprayed or hand-dashed to an acceptable surface, to improve adhesion and a key for
the subsequent plaster.

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K. dry-dash or pebble-dash finish: A rough finish of exposed pebbles or crushed

stone, produced by throwing the aggregate on to freshly applied plaster or rendering
coat.

L. dubbing out: The process of filling in depressions in a solid background before the
first coat of plaster is applied.

M. fibered plaster: Usually a basecoat plaster containing animal (hair), vegetable or

glass fibers, which promote cohesiveness in the mix.

N. final coat: See finishing coat.

O. finishing coat: The final coat in a 2 or 3-coat work.

P. float: A tool or procedure used to straighten and level the finish coat, to correct
surface irregularities produced by other tools, and to impart a distinctive surface
texture.

Q. float finish: Finish-coat texture that is rougher than a smooth trowel finish, and
which is derived from aggregate in the mortar with a wood, cork or other suitably
faced float.

R. gauging: A cementitious material, such as portland cement, added to lime putty to

provide and control set; also the act of adding gauging material.

S. ground: Piece of wood or metal attached to the plaster base so that its exposed
surface acts as a gauge to define the thickness of plaster to be applied. Also a term
used to denote plaster thickness.

T. grout: Gypsum or portland cement plaster used to fill crevices or to fill hollow metal
door and window frames.

U. mechanical key: Grooves or the roughness of a surface which enables plaster to

make a mechanical bond with it.

V. movement joint: See control joint.

W. one coat work: Application of plaster in one coat that combines the properties of a
first undercoat and a finishing coat. One-coat plaster may be applied by hand or as
projection plaster. The thickness shall be 8 to 10 mm. If the background is level and
of even suction e.g. plasterboard, thickness of plaster may be reduced to a minimum
of 5 mm.

X. plaster or plastering screed: Narrow band of hardened plaster used as a thickness

and alignment guide when applying a plaster coat.

Y. plasticizer: An admixture to improve plasticity, workability, and spread under the

trowel.

Z. rendering: External cement based plaster.

AA. retempering: Addition of water and remixing of plaster which has lost workability.
Retempering is prohibited.

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BB. ready-mixed plaster: Referring to material combinations that have been formulated
and dry-blended by the manufacturer, requiring only the addition of and mixing with
water.

CC. rod: A straightedge tool of various lengths used to straighten the surface of wall and
ceiling plaster applications.

DD. rough cast: A rough finish produced by throwing on a wet mix containing a
proportion of coarse aggregate.

EE. sand coat: See Scratch Coat.

FF. sand float: A method of texturing a sanded finish coat that raises sand particles to
the plaster surface through use of a dampened sponge or sponge rubber float. Also
refers to the type of finish texture obtained through use of a sponge or sponge rubber
float.

GG. scraped finish: Treatment of the surface of the final coat, at the appropriate stage of
setting, with a steel brush or a similar professional tool to produce a scraped finish.

HH. scratch coat: The first coat of a plaster applied to a surface, raked and scratched to
form a mechanical key with the following coat.

II. set or setting: The hardening and hydration of a plaster.

JJ. setting coat: See finishing coat.

KK. smooth trowelled finish: A finish resulting from steel trowelling with a minimum of
water after the plaster has become firm. A smooth finish free of trowel marks,
blemishes or other imperfections.

LL. solid backing or solid bases: Concrete, masonry, sheathing, rigid insulation, and
similar materials to which plaster is directly applied.

MM. spatter dash: See dash bond coat.

NN. spattered (spray textured) finish: The final coat is spattered on by a machine. The
texture is determined by the type of machine and the mix (mostly proprietary
material).

OO. straightedge: A rigid, straight piece of wood or metal used to strike off or screed a
surface to proper grade or to check the planeness of a finished surface.

PP. stucco: A cementitious material, such as portland cement plaster, used in exposed
exterior building construction.

QQ. suction: The absorptive quality of a surface, such as concrete masonry, gypsum
lath, previous plaster coat, etc., which is to be plastered.

RR. texture: Any patterned finish surface appearance of plaster as contrasted to a

smooth surface.

SS. three (3) coat work: Application of plaster in 3 successive coats (2 undercoats —
scratch, brown, and 1 finishing coat) with time between coats for setting or drying.

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Overall thickness shall be at least 19 mm unless otherwise indicated. A spatterdash

is not part of a 3-coat work.

TT. trowel textured finish: Treatment of the surface of the final coat, at the appropriate
stage of setting, with different tools.

UU. two (2) coat work: Application of plaster that is formed of 1 undercoat (scratch coat)
and 1 finishing coat. Overall thickness shall be at least 13 mm unless otherwise
indicated. A spatterdash is not part of a 2-coat work.

VV. type “S” hydrated lime: A special hydrated finishing lime, distinguished from type
“N” (normal or mason’s hydrated finishing lime) by restrictions on the amount of
unhydrated oxides.

WW. undercoat: First (scratch) coat in a 2-coat or first (scratch) and second (brown) coat
in a 3-coat plaster work. A spatterdash is not defined as an undercoat.

XX. unsound: A term referring to the condition of a plaster installation whereby the
hardened mass has lost internal strength, exhibiting cracking, spalling, delamination,
etc. This general state may be contributed to by excessive aggregate addition, water
damage, poor drying conditions, over-watering and other factors.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Royal Commission, under the provisions of
SECTION 01330, the following items for review and approval before commencing
Work:

1. Product Data

a) Manufacturer's product specifications detailing the characteristics,

limitations and installation instructions for each product, including data
showing compliance with the requirements. Distribute an additional copy
of each installation instruction to the installer.

b) Mixing and application instructions for admixtures and bonding

compounds.

c) Manufacturer’s instructions for the application of ready-mixed plasters.

2. Samples

a) Manufacturer's standard color samples for selection. Submit 300 mm

square samples of each type of finish, pattern, and color of plaster work
for review. Samples shall show full range of variations expected.

3. Certification

a) Manufacturer's certificates for all materials stating that the materials

meet the requirements of this Specification.

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4. Mock-Up

a) Prior to installation of portland cement plaster work, the Contractor shall

provide sample mock-up panels using materials and finishes specified
for final work, at locations indicated or directed by the Royal
Commission.

b) Mock-up shall be provided to verify selections made under sample

submittals and to demonstrate compliance with Specification and
referenced standards.

c) Construct sample panels at the site, as directed, and of full thickness

and approximately 1.3 m2 in size, unless otherwise shown.

d) Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects including color,

surface smoothness, texture, and workmanship to be expected in the
completed work. Obtain the Royal Commission's acceptance of visual
qualities of the sample panels before start of the portland cement plaster
work.

e) Retain sample panels during construction as a standard for judging

completed work. Do not alter, move, or destroy sample panels until work
is completed.

f) Provide mock-up panels for the following:

1) Each type of exposed interior portland cement plaster.
2) Each type of exposed exterior portland cement plaster (stucco).
3) Exposed aggregate applications.
4) Scraffitto decorative applications.

g) When directed by the Royal Commission, mock-ups shall be demolished

and removed from the Project site.

5. Quality Control Submittals

a) Documented experience of the Contractor’s site supervisor(s).

b) Records and reports of the Contractor’s Internal Q.C.

c) Records and reports of the Contractor’s External Q.C.

6. Handing-Over Submittals

a) Project Records.

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of work and shall develop and
propose programs and methods of construction and testing to achieve the specified
quality to the approval of the Royal Commission in accordance with
SECTION 01450.

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B. Codes and Standards

1. Comply with the applicable provisions of the following codes and standards,
except where more detailed or stringent requirements are indicated or as
otherwise shown and specified:

a) ASTM C926 “Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-

Based Plaster.”

b) ANSI A42.2 "Portland Cement and Portland Cement-Lime Plastering,

Exterior (Stucco) and Interior."

c) Portland Cement Association (PCA) "Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco)

Manual."

2. Maintain one copy of the applicable codes and standards on site.

C. Coordination of Work

1. Coordinate layout and installation of suspension system components for

suspended ceilings with other work supported by or penetrating through
ceiling.

D. Quality Assurance

1. Sampling, testing and checking procedures shall be recorded on a daily basis

(i.e. indicating day, month, year) including corrective actions taken by the
Contractor or supplier if necessary.

2. Reports and records shall be available for assessment to the Royal

Commission not later than 3 days after testing and checking.

3. Reports and records shall be established and maintained in a manner to

ensure traceability.

4. Arrangements shall be made in the Contractor’s work schedule and time

allowed for checking and testing as indicated.

5. No materials used shall contain asbestos fibers or lead.

E. Qualifications

1. The Contractor’s site supervisor shall have knowledge of referenced standards

and at least 5 years of documented experience in plaster work and shall have
successfully completed plaster applications similar in material, design, and
extent to that indicated for the Project.

2. Installers shall be familiar with the material and application procedures

necessary and shall be skilled and trained.

F. Internal Quality Control

1. The Contractor’s internal quality control shall include but not be limited to:

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a) Checking suppliers’ test certificates and certificates of compliance to

conform to Specification and referenced standards prior to first delivery.

b) Checking suppliers’ delivery tickets of each delivery for completeness

and compliance with supply order and Specification.

c) Checking labels and the condition of material and components of each

delivery, in particular to ensure that:
1) Materials and components are clean, undamaged and dry.
2) Where a surface is not to be decorated, sufficient supplies of
consistent materials are available to exclude color variations.
3) Plaster is of the right type for the type of background to which it is
to be applied.
4) Sands are clean and sharp.

d) Checking if plants and tools are in a clean and serviceable condition at

least every week.

e) Checking the suitability of background provided for the type of plaster to

be applied prior to first application.

f) Checking correct storage of material at least every week.

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this Specification are to be completed in full

accordance with the respective health and safety requirements established by the
following:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a) Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Royal Commission Regulations

a) Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health and Safety Systems.

3. Contractor

a) Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the Royal

Commission.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall be
employed throughout.

1.09 JOB CONDITIONS

A. All plaster work shall be done with the air temperature between 13 and 35°C.
Temperature shall be maintained in a uniform range above 13°C for an adequate

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period prior to application of plaster, while plastering is being done, and until plaster
is dry.

B. In cold weather, heat shall be provided by the Contractor and shall be well distributed
in all areas, with deflection or protective screens used to prevent concentrated or
irregular heat on plaster areas near heat source.

C. When artificial heat is provided by use of heaters, heaters shall be vented to the
outside to prevent toxic fumes and other products of combustion from adhering to or
penetrating plaster bases and plaster. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained in all
areas, particularly in interior areas with little or no natural air movement.

D. In hot weather, no plastering shall be done when the temperature is above 35°C
unless the Contractor provides cooling to maintain a uniform temperature below
35°C.

E. Ventilation shall be provided to properly dry plaster during and subsequent to its
application. Protect plaster from strong flows of dry air, both natural and artificial.

F. Provide natural or mechanical means of ventilation to properly dry interior spaces

after portland cement plaster has been cured.

G. If glazed sash are not in place and the building is subject to hot dry wind or
temperature differentials from day to night of 11°C or more, openings shall be
screened with cheesecloth or similar materials. Provide suitable coverings, moist
curing, barriers to deflect sunlight and wind, or combinations of these as required.
Set retarding agents may be used if recommended by the plaster manufacturer. The
use of the retarding agents is subject to review by the Royal Commission.

H. Provide proper illumination in areas where plaster work is in progress.

I. Scaffolding shall be constructed and maintained in strict conformity with applicable

laws and ordinances.

1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Dust on and near work shall be controlled by use of all means necessary if such dust
is caused by the Contractor’s operations during performance of work.

1.11 PROTECTION

A. Protect contiguous work from moisture deterioration and soiling which might result
from plastering operations. Provide temporary covering and other provisions as may
be necessary to minimize harmful spattering of plaster on other work.

B. Finished door and window frames and other surfaces which do not receive a plaster
finish shall be protected during plaster application.

1.12 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store equipment and material units in

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accordance with SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the following

requirements:

1. Delivery

a) Portland cement, lime and sand shall be delivered in their original

factory-sealed, unopened, and unbroken bags or containers. Bulk
materials shall be delivered in clean transport vessels, free of
contaminants.

b) Each bag shall bear the name of the manufacturer, brand, grade and
type of cement, lime or sand (aggregate), minimum weight and
approximate volume.

2. Storage

a) Different material shall be kept in different stocks.

b) Cement, lime, and ready-mixed plaster and all other material delivered
in bags, packages or containers shall be stored in a dry weatherproof
room or shed, off ground on a timber platform.

c) Bags shall be stocked away from walls not more than 8 bags high and
stored so that consignments can be used in the order of delivery.

d) Different sands and aggregate shall be stored on separate stockpiles on

a hard clean base.

e) Do not permit aggregates and sand to become compacted and clumped.

f) Store admixtures and bonding agents at temperatures as directed by the

manufacturer.

3. Handling

a) Avoid contamination of products and soiling of work areas during

handling.

b) Handle muriatic acid with caution taking all necessary precautions.

c) Handle admixtures, adhesives and bonding agents strictly according to

the manufacturer’s instructions.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All goods and products covered by these Specifications shall be procured, when
available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and products
manufactured out-of-Kingdom must be approved by the Royal Commission.

B. Except as otherwise indicated, provide standard products recommended by the

manufacturer for the application indicated, complying with ANSI A42.2 or
ASTM C926, and provide either neat or ready-mixed (where available) at installer's
option. Where more than one choice of plastering material is indicated, selection is
installer's option.

2.02 PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER MATERIALS

A. Cement

1. Refer to SECTION 03310-1.

2. Cement shall comply with SASO 143 and ASTM C150. Use Type I or Type V,
as directed by the Royal Commission.

3. White cement shall be used where white finish coat is specified.

B. Lime

1. Special finishing hydrated lime conforming to the requirements of ASTM C206,

Type S. Lime for cement-based plaster shall contain not more than 8% by
weight of unhydrated oxide. Lime shall not be used on exterior plaster.

C. Aggregates

1. Aggregates shall be natural sand resulting from the natural disintegration of

rock or manufactured sand resulting from crushing and classification by
screening of rock, gravel or blast furnace slag in compliance with ASTM C897.

2. Aggregates shall be clean, hard, durable, washed, uncoated particles free from
silt, loam, clay, salt and deleterious materials and well graded in sizes from
fine to coarse.

3. Aggregates shall be sound. The loss of weight shall not exceed 20% when
sodium sulphate is used or 15% when magnesium sulphate is used for a
soundness test in compliance with ASTM C88.

4. Aggregate shall be within the percentage retained limits for various sieve
sizes, as shown in Table 2A.

5. Finish coat aggregate shall be graded as required to suit texture of finish

specified. Grading shall comply with base coat grading, except 100% passing
a 1.18 mm (No. 16) sieve.

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6. White aggregates shall be used where white finish coat is specified.

TABLE 2A: SIEVE SIZES AND PERCENTAGE OF AGGREGATE RETAINED

SIEVE SIZE % RETAINED

4.75 mm ( No. 4) 0
2.36 mm ( No. 8) 0- 5
1.18 mm ( No. 16) 5 - 30
0.60 mm ( No. 30) 30 - 65
0.30 mm ( No. 50) 65 - 95
0.15 mm ( No. 100) 90 - 100

D. Exposed Aggregates

1. Marble chips shall be clean, sound, crushed marble of the color and size
gradation indicated. Provide color and size gradation as required to match
approved mock-up installation.

2. Washed gravel, granite and hand-placed large stones shall be of specified

gradation and as per approved samples.

3. Limestone aggregate and crushed glass, when specified, shall be of approved

color, graded to NTMA No. 0 size chip. Refer to NTMA “Terrazzo
Specifications and Design Guide.”

E. Water

1. Water used in mixing, application, and finishing plaster shall be clean, fresh
and suitable for domestic water consumption, and free of such amounts of oils,
salts, alkali, mineral or organic substances that may affect the set, the plaster,
or any metal accessory incorporated in the work.

F. Base-Coat Fiber

1. Alkaline-resistant (AR) glass, nylon, polypropylene or carbon fibers, 13 mm

nominal length, free of contaminates, manufactured for use in portland cement
plaster and complying with ASTM C1116.

2. The manufacturer shall show satisfactory evidence that the type of fiber
proposed for use does not react adversely with the concrete matrix, including
the constituents of any admixtures present, or with the surrounding
environment in the cracked matrix, causing deterioration in mechanical
properties with age under the exposure conditions anticipated in the
application.

G. Pigments

1. Pigments shall be pure mineral oxides guaranteed by manufacturer to be of

uniform quality, stable, unaffected by lime or exposure to light and shall have
no adverse effect upon cement or other constituents of the plaster or
rendering.

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2.03 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Acid Etch Solution

1. Acid etch solution for concrete and masonry shall be muriatic acid (10%
solution of commercial hydrochloric acid) mixed 1 part to not less than 6 parts
and not more than 10 parts of water.

B. Bonding Agent

1. Bonding agents for portland cement plaster on smooth concrete and masonry
shall be manufacturer's standard vinyl polymerization type material, suitable for
use in interior work and well-protected exterior, but not for constant wetting.

2. Bonding agents for external rendering shall comply with ASTM C932 or an
equivalent standard.

3. Bonding agents shall be a film-forming composition, suitable for brush, roller,

or spray application and shall be tinted to show by visual inspection where it
has been applied.

4. Bonding agents shall be non-toxic and non-flammable.

C. Bonding Additive

1. Bonding additive for portland cement plaster, to improve bond and strengthen
the base coat shall be acrylic-based emulsion additive, recommended by the
manufacturer as an additive to portland cement plaster mix for bonding exterior
and interior portland cement plaster base-coat to solid substrates and exposed
aggregate to plaster matrix.

D. Plasticizers

1. Plasticizers to improve workability shall be a proprietary product certified by

the manufacturer as suitable for the intended use.

E. Prepared Finish-Coat for Cement Plaster (Stucco)

1. Factory-prepared finish for portland cement plaster shall be dry blend of

materials, integrally colored, designed for exterior finish coat application, ready
for mixing with water at time of application.

2. Provide products as required to produce finish coats matching the final mock-
up installation, or as selected by the Royal Commission from manufacturer's
standard colors for prepared finish-coats.

3. Where special (heavy) textures are required, inform manufacturer of

requirements to ensure proper formulation of finish coats.

4. Pigments in factory-prepared finish coat shall be lime-proof mineral oxide

complying with ASTM C979.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Prior to all plaster work, carefully inspect the installed work of all other Sections and
verify that all such work is complete to the point where plastering may properly
commence.

B. Before applying plaster, the Contractor shall ensure that:

1. Backgrounds are sound, stable, free from contamination and reasonably dry.

2. Backgrounds provide an adequate mechanical key.

3. All corrodible metallic surfaces are protected against corrosion.

4. Concrete surfaces are flat, honeycombs, if any, are filled flush.

5. Joints in masonry are cut flush and surface is ready to receive work of this
Section.

6. No bituminous, water repellent, or form release agents exist on concrete or

masonry surface that are detrimental to plaster bond.

7. Lath is flat, secured to substrate, and joint and surface perimeter accessories
are in place.

8. Services within walls have been tested and approved.

9. All required and necessary insulation has been installed to building surfaces,
pipes and other items.

C. Do not install plaster work over any work until such inspections have been made and
all work is certified complete.

D. Examine construction, grounds, and accessories to insure that finished plaster

surfaces will be true to line, level, and plumb, without requiring additional thickness of
plaster. Maximum variation of surface to receive plaster shall be 3 mm in 3 m from
the required plane when measured with a straightedge.

E. If the background is considered to be unsuitable, the Royal Commission shall be

informed in writing. In no case plaster and rendering shall be applied until
unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.02 PREPARATION FOR PLASTERING

A. Surfaces that are to receive plaster shall be prepared and conditioned in accordance
with ASTM C926, except as otherwise specified.

B. Clean plaster bases and substrates to be plastered, removing loose materials,

coatings and other substances that might impair the work.

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C. All surfaces shall be brushed down with a hard broom to remove dust and loose
particles.

D. All existing work and components which are liable to be damaged during plastering
and rendering operations shall be protected.

E. If the building to be plastered is subjected to hot dry winds and not yet glazed, all
openings shall be screened with cheesecloth or similar materials to prevent rapid
drying-out.

F. Plaster shall not be applied when ambient air temperature is above 35°C and in hot
drying winds.

G. Concrete fins or projecting joint mortar shall be removed or trimmed back even with
the surface of the background.

H. All metal or plastic members shall be free of deleterious amounts of rust, oil or other
foreign matter, which could cause bond failure or unsightly discoloration. Dissimilar
materials e.g. metallic ties, reinforcing steel, etc. shall be cut back at least 3 mm
below the surface and treated with a corrosion-resistant coating.

I. Form release agents shall be cleaned off, rinsed with water and the surface allowed
to dry.

J. Where existing surfaces have a coating such as paint or bituminous waterproofing,

apply metal plastering base.

K. Surface salts shall be removed by dry brushing. If the efflorescence is significant, the
brushing shall be repeated at 48 hours intervals.

L. On smooth and non-absorbent solid bases, such as in-situ or precast concrete,

where bond to plaster depends on its ability to absorb water (suction) and surface
roughness (mechanical key) one of the following shall be applied, as approved by the
Royal Commission:

1. Sandblasting, steel wire brushing, or chipping (bush hammering), or a

combination of these.

2. Acid etching of concrete and masonry surfaces indicated for direct portland
cement plastering. Scrub with acid etch solution on previously wetted surface,
and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Repeat the application if necessary to
obtain adequate suction and mechanical bond of plaster where dash coat or
bonding agent or additive is not used. Acid etch shall not be done if self-furring
lath is to be applied, and when it is known that concrete will be sufficiently
rough and free of latence, etc. for the type of application specified.

3. Application of bonding agent on interior concrete surfaces indicated for direct

portland cement plaster application. Comply with the manufacturer's instruction
for installation.

4. Application of dash-coat on concrete surface indicated for direct portland

cement plastering. Moisture-cure for 2 days before plastering.

5. Application of self-furring metal lath on concrete surfaces indicated for direct

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plastering. Nail to substrate at 300 mm on center in both directions.

M. Cover chases and similar openings for small pipes, conduits, etc. in the surfaces to
receive plaster with metal lath strip reinforcing extending not less than 150 mm
beyond edges of opening. Securely fasten lath along each edge with corrosion
resistant nails or screws at minimum 300 mm on center.

N. Fill depressions, holes, cracks and similar voids flush with portland cement plaster to
provide substrate within the tolerance specified in ASTM C926.

O. Install metal reinforcement, except where plaster is specifically indicated for direct
bonding to the substrate without reinforcement. Portland cement plaster shall be
applied on furred metal plaster base when the surface of solid backing consists of
gypsum board, gypsum plaster, wood or rigid foam board. Comply with ASTM C926
to keep plaster thickness as specified; and with manufacturer's instructions for
stretching and nailing.

P. Where thick-coat plaster is indicated, install plastering accessories. Anchor to

substrates by nailing 200 mm on center along each flange. Miter corners and spline
joints of exposed accessories to form tight joints without offsets. Shim and level units
true to line, with a tolerance of 3 mm in 3 m.

1. Install metal corner beads at external corners of interior work.

2. Install metal casing beads where shown and at the following locations:

a) At openings and terminations of plaster finish where otherwise edge of

plaster would be exposed.

b) Where plaster abuts other finish, and termination is not lapped by other
finish, leave 9.5 mm wide pocket for sealant on exterior work, unless
otherwise indicated.

c) Where plaster abuts exterior window and door frames, install resilient-
edged casing beads on interior work, and leave 9.5 mm wide pocket for
sealant on exterior work.

d) Install corner reinforcement or beads at exterior corners of exterior

portland cement plaster work, as specified.

3. Install diagonal strips of metal lath at corners of openings in plaster, where

base is not metal lath or reinforcement and control or expansion joints do not
extend to corners.

4. Install one-piece control joints where shown as "Control Joint" on the Contract
Drawings and elsewhere as indicated.

5. Where distance between natural interruptions or expansion joints in the work

exceeds 3.5 m (either direction), install control joints spaced not more than
3.5 m on center, coordinated with other elements of the work as directed by
the Royal Commission.

6. Install 2-piece expansion joints where shown as "Expansion Joint." Except as

otherwise indicated, set unit with 9.5 mm wide sealant pocket for exterior joints

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and 6 mm for interior joints.

Q. Install temporary grounds and screeds as required to ensure accurate rodding of

plaster to true surfaces and to control plaster thickness within permissible tolerances.
Coordinate with scratch-coat work.

R. Surface Conditioning

1. Immediately before plastering, to reduce excessive suction, dampen concrete

and masonry surfaces that are indicated for direct application of plaster, except
where a bonding agent has been applied. Experiment with moisture
applications to determine degree of saturation that will result in optimum
suction for plastering.

3.03 PLASTER MIXES

A. Except as otherwise indicated, comply with ANSI A42.2 or ASTM C926 for the
proportioning of materials and manner of mixing plaster for each required application,
options therein are installer's option unless otherwise indicated. Comply with plaster
manufacturer's instructions where they are more stringent than the referenced
standards.

B. Selection of mix shall depend on the desired finish, exposure conditions, suction of
background and functional requirements. Before first application, trial mixes shall
have shown acceptable results.

C. Mixes shall be proportioned by volume, using measuring gages of known volume

with successive batches proportioned alike. Generally, the following proportions shall
be used:

1. Spatterdash

a) Spatterdash mixes to provide a key on smooth backgrounds shall

consist of 1 part portland cement and 1 to 2 parts of sharp, coarse sand
mixed to a creamy consistency with water.

b) A bonding agent to provide a mechanical key may be incorporated if

appropriate and approved by the Royal Commission.

c) The mix shall be kept well stirred to prevent segregating.

2. First Coat

a) One part portland cement.

b) Minimum ¾ and maximum 1½ part hydrated lime.

c) Minimum 2½ and maximum 4 parts aggregate, per sum of cementitious

materials.

d) Reinforcement at 0.7 kg per bag of cement.

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3. Second Coat

a) Same as first coat, except minimum 3 parts and maximum 5 parts

aggregate.

4. Finish Coat

a) One part portland cement.

b) Minimum ¾ and maximum 1½ parts lime.

c) 3 parts sand, per sum of cementitious materials.

D. Lime shall not be used on exterior plaster.

E. Include fiber in mix for the scratch coat on metal lath or reinforcement. Comply with
fiber manufacturer’s directions but do not exceed 0.9 kg per 50 kg of cementitious
materials. Reduce aggregate quantities accordingly to maintain workability. Add fiber
after ingredients have mixed at least 2 minutes.

F. Where the use of bonding additive is indicated, proportion and mix in accordance
with additive manufacturer's instructions.

G. Admixtures shall be proportioned, mixed, and applied in accordance with written

instructions and directions of the manufacturer and when trial mixes have shown
acceptable results.

H. Factory-prepared mixes (ready-mixed) shall require the addition of water only and
shall be mixed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

I. Proportion and mix job-mixed finish-coat to achieve uniform color and texture as
indicated.

J. Add color pigments to finish coat in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Do

not exceed 10% of cement (by weight). Mix dry until entire batch is of uniform color
and consistency, before adding water.

K. Mix only as much plaster as can be used prior to initial set.

L. All plaster shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer unless otherwise approved by the
Royal Commission.

M. The Contractor shall take a slump test using a 50 by 150 mm slump test cone. The
slump for plaster mortar shall not exceed a 63 mm slump.

N. Plaster mixes that has stiffened and lost workability because of evaporation of water
shall not be re-tempered and shall be discarded off site immediately.

3.04 PLASTER COATS

A. Apply 3-coat plaster over metal lathed and metal reinforced substrates with or without
solid backing (scratch/level, brown, and finish coats).

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B. Apply either 3-coat or 2-coat (scratch/level/brown, and finish coats) at installer's

option over solid bases such as direct-plastered concrete and masonry substrates,
except do not apply 3-coat plaster on horizontal substrates.

C. Apply 1-coat plaster, wherever indicated, on concealed surfaces.

3.05 PLASTER THICKNESS

A. Apply total plaster thicknesses as shown or, if not shown, comply with ASTM C926
and recognized industry standards.

B. Plaster thickness shall be measured from the face of the solid backing with or without
metal plaster base, to the outer surface exclusive of texture variations.

C. Plaster thickness specified shall be used for normal plaster work unless greater
thickness is required for the purpose of overcoming variations in the background.
Thickness given will not apply to thin coat proprietary plasters which shall be applied
to the thickness recommended by the plaster manufacturer.

1. Limit horizontal applications to a minimum of 9.5 mm where applied directly to

concrete without lath or metal reinforcement.

2. Limit 3-coat vertical applications to a maximum of 16 mm where applied

directly to masonry or concrete without lath or metal reinforcement. Basecoats
shall be 6 mm thick.

3. In case of 2-coat application to interior masonry or concrete without lath or

metal reinforcement, limit total thickness to 12.5 mm. Basecoats on masonry
shall be minimum 9.5 mm and minimum 6 mm on concrete.

4. Maximum total thickness for 2-coat application to exterior masonry or concrete

without lath shall be 16 mm.

5. Apply 3-coat plaster over all metal lath reinforcing, consisting of first (scratch
coat), second (brown coat) and finish coats as further specified. Minimum total
thickness shall be 22 mm.

6. On metal reinforcing, apply minimum scratch-coat of 9.5 mm.

7. Apply finish-coat plaster not less than 3 mm thick, and increase thickness as
required to achieve required texture, pattern, embedment of exposed
aggregate, or other finish requirements as indicated.

8. Where "skim-coat" plastering is indicated, apply base-coat in minimum

thickness practical for bonding and leveling, and apply finish-coat in minimum
normal thickness.

3.06 INSTALLATION OF PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER AND STUCCO

A. General

1. Except as otherwise indicated, comply with the referenced standards and with

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plaster manufacturer's instructions when they are more stringent than these
standards.

2. Do not use materials which are caked, lumpy, dirty, or contaminated by foreign
materials. Use only clean water, free from impurities which might impair the
plaster work; do not use cleaning tool water.

3. Proportion, mix and apply plaster in accordance with ASTM C926, except as
otherwise specified.

4. Accurately measure ingredients and proportion successive batches alike in

strict conformance with manufacturer's recommendations for the type of
plaster being used.

5. Mechanically mix plaster materials at the project site; do not hand mix except
where small amounts are needed, using less than 1 bag of plaster material.

6. Size batches for complete use, within a maximum of 1 hour after mixing and to
set within a maximum of 4 hours, except during hot, dry weather, reduce
maximum placing time as required to prevent premature stiffening of plaster.
Do not re-temper stiffened plaster with additional water.

7. Do not use excessive water in the mixing and application of plaster materials.

8. Apply premixed plaster in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

9. Grout hollow metal frames, bases, and similar work occurring in the plastered
areas of interior work, using base-coat or brown-coat materials. Where
necessary for grouting access, grout prior to lathing.

a) Grout frames and bases solidly and continuously where shown and
where required or recommended for fire-resistance ratings or by
applicable industry standards or manufacturers' instructions; otherwise,
grout 150 mm lengths at each anchorage of frames and bases.

10. Sequence plastering with installation of other work in accordance with

recognized industry practices, so that neither will be damaged by the
installation of the other.

a) In general, complete interior plastering prior to installation of tile work,

stone, acoustical materials, and similar finishes.

b) Delay application of interior finish coat plastering until tile, stone,

terrazzo, and similar work have been completed.

c) Delay application of exterior finish coat plastering (stucco) until finish

work has been completed, wherever possible.

11. Plaster flush with metal frames and other built-in metal items or accessories
that act as a plaster ground, unless otherwise shown. Wherever permanent
grounds are too far apart to serve as guides for rodding, install plaster screeds
and establish true surface of screeds with rod before screeds are set. Where
interior plaster is not terminated at metal by casing beads, cut basecoat free
from metal before plaster sets and groove finish coat at the junctures with

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metal.

12. Where plaster abuts other construction materials or openings, such as wood or
metal door or window frames etc., a separation shall be provided to produce a
continuous small joint of uniform depth and width. The joint shall be sealed
with an appropriate sealant certified by the manufacturer as suitable for the
intended use.

13. Where a plaster or rendering coat is continuous and joints are not expressed in
the finish, discontinuity in any featureless flat plane shall be avoided as far as
practical. Day-work joints (cold joints) shall be combined where possible into
features or changes of direction.

14. Plaster screeds shall be installed on hand-applied plastered and rendered

surfaces.

15. Make internal corners and angles square, finish external corners flush with
corner beads on interior work square and true with stucco faces or exterior
work.

B. Spatterdash (Dash-coat)

1. All cement-based plaster and rendering shall receive a spatterdash.

2. High suction bases shall be dampened with clean water prior to application of
spatterdash.

3. The spatterdash shall be applied by dashing the mix on to the surface to give a
complete coverage with a rough texture of about 3 mm thickness. It shall be
left untroweled.

4. The spatterdash shall be dampened periodically over 1 day until it has set and
then shall be allowed to dry.

5. On direct-plastered concrete where use of dash-coat, lath or bonding agent is

not desired, provide base-coat plaster with bonding additive included in the
mix.

C. Undercoat and Final Coat for Internal Plastering

1. Plaster shall be applied to an entire wall, ceiling, or soffit panel without

interruption to avoid cold joints and abrupt changes in the uniform appearance
of succeeding coats.

2. Internal plastering shall be applied as 1-coat, 2-coat, or 3-coat work as

indicated, depending upon the type of substrate and the final finish.

3. High suction bases such as concrete masonry, porous clay bricks, etc. shall be
dampened with clean water prior to application of plaster or rendering. Low
suction solid bases such as dense concrete shall not be dampened.

4. The first undercoat (scratch coat/basecoat) shall be applied with sufficient

material and pressure to form a good bond and to cover the background
completely. Before the coat has set, it shall be double backed with material of

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the same proportions to bring the coat to the required thickness. After being
flattened with a straightedge, the surface shall be scored horizontally to
provide a mechanical key for the second undercoat.

5. Sufficient time shall be allowed between coats to permit each coat to set
before the next coat is applied.

6. Apply second basecoat (brown coat) with sufficient material and pressure to
ensure tight contact with first basecoat. Bring surface to a true, even plane by
rodding, and float to a uniformly rough surface. Fill defects and scratches with
plaster.

7. Float finish (do not scratch) brown coat of 3-coat plaster and first coat of a
2-coat plaster for bond with finish coat in case of internal portland cement
plaster.

8. Finish Coat Application

a) Apply finish coat to 3 mm nominal thickness to base coat, scratch-in

tight and double back to uniform surface and uniform thickness.

b) Remove trowel marks and surface imperfections by drawing-up or laying

down the surface with light trowel pressure when plaster has stiffened.

c) Water trowel to densify and polish the surface.

d) For a floated finish, when plaster has stiffened, float with a wood float.

e) Final coats shall be troweled or floated to a true and even surface free
from slick spots, catfaces, and other blemishes or irregularities.

f) All cement-based final coats shall be applied only to cement based

undercoats, of comparable strength, which have dried out thoroughly.

D. Undercoat and Final Coat for External Rendering

1. External rendering shall be applied as 2-coat or 3-coat work to the thickness

as indicated.

2. When rendering on a background which has been coated with a bonding

agent, the undercoat shall be applied while the bonding agent is still wet
unless otherwise indicated by written instructions of the bonding agent
manufacturer.

3. Application of first undercoat shall be carried out in two operations. First, a

‘tight’ thin coat shall be applied using considerable pressure on the float. This
shall be followed quickly by a second application to bring the coat to the
required thickness, completely embedding the background.

4. The thickness of the first undercoat shall be as uniform as possible and shall
be not less than 8 mm and not more than 12 mm thick.

5. The surface shall be flattened with a straightedge and surface texture left
open.

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6. For a 2-coat plaster, if the undercoat is to receive a hand-applied finish coat,

the surface shall be scratched horizontally. The surface shall not be scratched,
however, when it is to receive a machine-applied finish, instead, after being
leveled with a straightedge, it shall be lightly rubbed with a wooden float.

7. For a 3-coat plaster, apply second coat immediately following initial set of
scratched first coat.

8. Before applying a second undercoat (if any), the first undercoat shall be
brushed down to remove any dust and loose particles and if dry, it shall be
lightly and uniformly wetted. The second undercoat shall be 6 to 10 mm thick
unless it is to receive a machine-applied final coat. In this case, the second
coat (if any) shall be as thick as recommended by the manufacturer of the final
coat.

9. Before applying the final coat, the undercoat(s) shall be allowed to set and to
dry out sufficiently to provide an adequate key. Moist cure base coats.

10. Where necessary, the suction of the undercoat(s) shall be reduced by

uniformly wetting.

11. The final coat shall be applied from top to bottom unless otherwise required by
instructions of the rendering manufacturer.

12. For wood float finishes, the final coat shall be thinner than the undercoat and
shall be applied with a laying trowel.

13. Avoid excessive working of surface. Delay troweling as long as possible to

avoid drawing excess fines to surface.

14. The surface finish of the final coat shall be as indicated.

15. Moist cure finish coat for minimum period of 48 hours.

16. Other surface finishes of the final coat shall be applied in compliance with
manufacturer’s written instructions.

17. In exterior work, scribe contraction joints through entire plaster application at
3 m on center each way.

18. External surfaces shall be protected with burlap or similar material after
rendering has been applied.

E. Plastering and Rendering to Receive Tiling

1. Cement based plaster or rendering to receive wall tiling shall be 1-coat work
with a thickness of 13 mm or 2-coat work with an overall thickness of 25 mm.

2. In case of 2-coat work, the first coat shall be scratched to provide a key for the
second.

3. Where used as a base for adhesive application of tile and similar finishes,
straighten to a true surface and trowel to a smooth dense surface or float finish
unless otherwise required by the adhesive manufacturer. Omit finish-coat and

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coordinate thickness with thicknesses of applied finishes and overall

dimensions as shown. Comply with tolerances specified.

F. Concealed Plaster

1. Where plaster application will be concealed by wood paneling, above

suspended ceilings and similar locations, finish-coat may be omitted; where
concealed behind cabinets and similar furnishings and equipment, apply finish-
coat.

G. Finish-coat Color, Texture and Pattern

1. Use coloring pigments for finish coat when integral color other than white is
specified.

2. Use white cement with white sand when white finish coat is specified.

3. Color of finish coat shall be natural cement color when paint or other coating is
specified.

4. For factory prepared finish coat, add water, mix, and apply as specified by
manufacturer.

5. Except as shown otherwise and as indicated by finish schedule, apply finish-

coats as follows:

a) Smooth Plaster Finish

1) Trowel finish-coat application to a smooth, dense finish.

b) Sand-float Plaster Finish

1) Where indicated, float finish-coat application to a uniform sand-
float texture. Match sample or mock-up or, if none, provide normal
sand-float texture as directed by Royal Commission. Where
specified, use the type of float indicated, such as wood, carpet,
rubber, etc., to obtain the desired finish and texture.

c) Dash Plaster Finish

1) Where indicated, dash finish-coat application over base-coat by
machine application, to a uniform dash finish matching mock-up
or, if none, provide normal medium-textured dash finish.

d) Exposed-aggregate Plaster Finish

1) Where indicated, install specifically formulated bedding coat
(including bonding additive) as the finish-coat, level to the
tolerance specified and in the thickness required to adequately
embed the aggregate. Embed aggregate in freshly applied finish-
coat by machine dashing where size is 16 mm or smaller and by
hand placing where larger. Tamp lightly with resilient trowel or
float. Match final mock-up.
(a) Bedding-Coat Thickness: 9.5 mm for coarse aggregates up
to maximum size 9.5 mm.

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(b) Bedding-coat Thickness: 13 mm for coarse aggregates up

to maximum size 12 mm.
(c) Bedding-coat Thickness: 16 mm or more for hand-set
aggregate.
2) Layout of several colored aggregates in a pattern or design
(mural) shall be as per the design approved by the Royal
Commission.

e) Scraffitto Design Plaster Finish

1) Where indicated, install scraffitto design as detailed. Limit each
application to an area that can be executed completely and
successfully before the finish-coats harden. Omit brown coat and
install finish-coats over scratch coat of minimum thickness.
Provide specifically formulated plaster mix, and apply separate
coat for each color required, not exceeding 6 mm thickness for
each coat. Transfer pattern to surface by use of template.
Remove layers in each area of pattern, as required to expose
finish-coat to the indicated color.

3.07 TOLERANCES

A. The maximum variation of the finished plaster surface, in any direction, shall be
3 mm in 3 m when measured with a 3 m edge placed on any plane surface or edge.

3.08 CURING

A. The Contractor is responsible for determining the most effective procedure for curing
and time lapse between applications of coats based on climatic and job conditions.

B. Dampen previous plaster coats which have dried out prior to time for applications for
next coat.

C. Cure portland cement plaster by maintaining each coat in a moist condition for 2 days
following application.

D. Install each coat of portland cement plaster within 20 to 30 hours after installation of
preceding coat. Protect finish-coat from dry-out for a period of 20 to 24 hours after
placement (or until curing operation will not damage surface), and moisture-cure until
not less than 48 hours after time of placement. Moisture-cure by maintaining in a
moist condition, by frequent fog-spraying with water and by protecting from fast dry-
out with covering of polyethylene film or similar enclosure.

E. For better visual and structural results and for work with high visual qualities:

1. Protect each coat of portland cement plaster work from dry-out for a period of
20 to 24 hours after placement (or until curing operation will not damage
surface), and moisture-cure not less than 48 hours after time of placement.
Moisture-cure by maintaining in a moist condition, by frequent fog-spraying
with water and by protecting from fast dry-out with covering of polythylene film
or similar enclosure. Dry each coat to a uniform moisture content before

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installing succeeding coat, and do not install finish-coat until base-coat has
been dried at least 5 days.

F. Provide liquid water repellant treatment to cement plaster, if indicated, only after
complete curing.

3.09 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Cut, patch, repair and point up plaster as required or necessary to accommodate

other work. Repair cracks and indented surfaces. Point-up surfaces around items
that are built into or penetrate plaster surfaces. Repair or replace the work to
eliminate blisters, buckles craze cracking, dry out, efflorescence, excessive pinholes,
sweat-outs, and similar imperfections, including areas of the work which do not
comply with specified tolerances, and where bond to the substrate has failed.

B. Repair or replace the work as necessary to comply with specified tolerances as

required for visual effect.

3.10 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Remove temporary covering and whatever other provisions were made to minimize
spattering of plaster on other work.

B. Promptly remove plaster from door frames, windows, and other surfaces which are
not to be plastered. Any splashes and/or spillage arising from application of plaster
shall be cleaned before they set.

C. Clean, repair or replace, as required by the Royal Commission, surfaces that have
been strained, marred, or otherwise damaged during the plastering work.

D. When plastering work is completed, remove unused materials, containers, equipment

and temporary protection from the site. Floors shall be cleaned of all plaster debris.

E. Protect cement plaster from deterioration and damage during remainder of

construction.

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