DOC. No.

: ZEC-MSPW-112417
METHOD STATEMENT

PLASTERING

METHOD OF STATEMENT

PLASTERING

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PLASTERING

CONTENTS

PURPOSE OF THE METHOD STATEMENT

SAFERTY REQUIREMENT IN PLASTERING
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
DEPLOYMENT OF LABOUR
PROCEDURE
i. PREPARATORY WORKS (before taking up plastering work)
ii. SURFACE PREPARATION
iii. FOR CONCRETE SURFACES
iv. FOR BRICK / BLOCK MASONRY SURFACES:
v. WORK METHOD FOR PLASTERING MORTAR PREPARATION
vi. PLASTERING

QUALITY CONTROL
AVOID THE FOLLOWING TO ENSURE QUALITY

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1. PURPOSE OF THE METHOD STATEMENT

This procedure provides a method of control for construction of block masonry work in order to
achieve compliance with the contract specifications and drawings.

2. SAFERTY REQUIREMENT IN PLASTERING

Ensure that scaffolding is adequately braced with the permanent structure, for working in
heights.
Ensure the Workers use safety appliances like safety belts in heights, helmets, safety goggles
while carrying out chipping etc while carrying out plastering in heights.
Ensure the working area is kept clean easy accessand protect edges of opening by barricading
etc while working.
Ensure the area of working is well lighted (provided by lights) so that work area is easily
accessed and moved safely by workers.
Inspect the scaffolding before starting work.
Proper illumination to be provided during the work, if required
Furthermore the safety matters should comply with Health and Safety Plan.

3. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Corner Trowels
Spirit Level
Scraper
Claw hammer
Float
Nail
Grinder for brick cutting
Scaffolding Platform
Electric Drills
Trowels and hand tools
Spade
Wheel barrow
Mason Square
Measuring Tape

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4. DEPLOYMENT OF LABOUR

As per the requirement and the direction of Project Manager.

5. PROCEDURE

a) PREPARATORY WORKS (before taking up plastering work)

Complte all internal/external works like:

Filler Walls in structural frame work.

Fixing frames of doors, windows and ventilations.
RCC pre-cast jali work.
Fixing and concealing all kinds of pipes (getting concealed in the walls)
All lighting protection like earthing to be completed

b) SURFACE PREPARATION

Do prepare the surface to be plastered by

Clearing all dirt and loose matter.

Leveling of unevenness in the masonary, concrete works in ceiling and walls of rooms.

c) FOR CONCRETE SURFACES

Hacking at close intervals (50 to 70 mm center to center) with bush hammer or with a chisel
and hammer and then wash it thoroughly with water. This will roughen up the concrete
surfaces and ensure a good bond is provided for the plaster.
Fresh concrete surfaces are to be roughened with a heavy wire brush or a special scouring
Tool.

d) FOR BRICK / BLOCK MASONRY SURFACES:

The surface should be hard, rough and clean. It may be desirable to rough the surface with
pick or a similar tool, if the surface of stone in stone masonry is smooth, splash with water,
allow to dry before Plastering is taken up.

e) WORK METHOD FOR PLASTERING MORTAR PREPARATION

If mortar is to be prepared manually, the mortar for plastering has to be prepared on

a firm, neatly finished platform surface or on metal sheets only.
The sand has to be sieved for proper gradation.
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The sand has to be washed to remove impurities like mud, if required, and
sufficiently dried before plastering work is taken up.
In case wet sand is to be used, check for quantity of water in mortar and allow for
bulk of sand while mixing to get consistency of mortar.
Mix mortar in a number of batches, a batch being the quantity (or volume of
mortar), which can be consumed with in next 2 hours.
Add water to the dry mix of sand and binder.
If specified in the contract, do add the admixture to the mixed mortar and mix
again thoroughly.

f) PLASTERING

Wet the surface to receive plaster one hour before, so that while starting
plastering, the surface is skin dry.
Ceiling plaster shall be completed before commencement of wall plaster.
Plastering shall be started from the top and worked downwards to the floor.
Throw the mortar for an area coverable by the straight edge, both vertically and
horizontally in one stretch.
Level the surface using the straight edge.
Float the surface and finish as per specification.
Repeat this operation for the entire area in stages.
Intermittently do check the surface for plumb, line and level and make up all
deficiencies.
Provide 15 mm thick single coat plaster in internal and external surfaces of
concrete and masonry wall in as specified.

6. QUALITY CONTROL
Important quality control measures to be observed

Check thoroughly before and immediately after plastering, the line and levels.
Check thoroughly before and immediately after plastering, the surface areas for
unevenness, surface blemishes etc. so that all rectification (if required) can be
carried out with in the final setting time, without much additional costs.
Clean the floor area where plastering is to be taken up, to ensure plastering
quality (without dust settling on wet surface).
Cure the plastering well for required number of days.
Restrict the access to area where plastering is complete (This will ensure better
protection of edges, corners, angles etc.).
Ensure all touch ups are done neatly after pre-cast slabs are embedded in
position, working platforms are inserted in position, and sanitary fixtures are
fitted.

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While stopping the work for the day, do ensure the surface end line is cut inclined
at 45 degrees or 60 degrees. When starting the work next day, join the new
plastering and old plastering with neat workmanship (so that the joint is not
showing up badly).
Stop the work preferably in corners, jambs, stoppers or at grooves etc. This will
avoid cracks at joints. Do ensure these joints are finished neatly.

7. AVOID THE FOLLOWING TO ENSURE QUALITY

Do not allow mortar mixing on unclean area, without a platform and in large
quantities.
Do not allow usage of partially set mortar.
Do not allow of free sprinkling of dry cement in the mortar or on the surface being
plastered, as this may cause uneven shrinkage and lead to development of
shrinkage cracks.
Do not mix different bands of cement in same room / same area as this will show
color difference (till plastered surface are covered with some other finish).
Do not allow any breaking or chipping open the plastered areas, for laying pipes
etc. once plastering is completed

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