Advantages and disadvantages of plaster :

Advantages of plaster
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It expands very slightly on setting.

It is not likely to cause cracking of surfaces.
It forms a thick surface to resist normal knocks after drying.
It is easy to spread and level.It mixes up easily with water.
It has no appreciable chemical action on paint and does not cause alkali
attack.
Tiles and blocks of plaster of Paris have the specific advantage of lightness
and high fire resistance.
Plaster of Paris gives a decorative interior finish.

Disadvantages of plaster
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Gypsum plaster is not suitable for exterior finish as it can not be used in
damp finish.
Cement can not be mixed with plaster of Paris.
It is more expensive than cement or cement lime plaster.
It can not be used in moist situations.The labor cost for applying plaster of
Paris is high.