| This completely updated how-to guide and technical manual contains everything you need to know about plastering and stucco. This Fifth Edition contains essential information on materials, bases, mixes, hand and machine applications, and curing and is illustrated with numerous color photos. A glossary of plastering terms, a tool list, a troubleshooting guide, and a guide specification are included.
Featuring the latest ASTM and CSA standards, this is an excellent resource for architects, engineers, specifiers, inspectors, contractors, plasterers, and apprentices.
The newer materials, textures and finishes, and technology described provide ways to achieve attention-getting appearance and freedom of architectural form without sacrificing the utility and economy of plaster. This manual presents recommended procedures based on accepted practices that will produce high-quality portland cement plaster with the desired serviceability and appearance.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Codes, Standards, and Guides. Portland Cement Plastering. Glossary of Plastering Terms. Tools for Plastering. Desirable Properties of Plaster. Materials. Bases. Fresh Plaster Mixtures. Applying Plaster. Special Applications. Care and Maintenance of Plaster. Problems - Their Causes and Remedies. Appendix A - General and Cited References. Appendix B - Glossary of Plastering Terms. Appendix C - Tools for Plastering. Appendix D - Accessories. Appendix E - Guide Specification. Appendix F - Textures. |
