UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA

86500 BATU PAHAT

JOHOR, DARUL TAKZIM

TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT: SHANGHAI PLASTERING

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE CODE BBB 30503

COURSE NAME CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3
FACULTY TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
STUDENT’S NAME ADIB ROZIAH BT AZAHARI (CB180022)
SECTION 1
SEM/SESSION 3 BBB 2
LECTURER'S NAME Dr LUTFIAH NATRAH BT ABBAS @ AHMAD
OBEJCTIVE TASK
1. This task is to give exposure to student about
Shanghai Plastering for a building.

2. This task is to give student a knowledge on how to

plastering a building using Shanghai Plastering

3. A full report based on video given including pictures

and methods.

Marks
 CONTENTS

NO TITTLE PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.2 SHANGHAI PLASTERING

1.3 SHANGHAI PLASTERING AT MALAYSIA

1.4 PLASTERING WORKS

1.5 OBJECTIVE PLASTERING

2.0 MATERIAL

3.0 EQUIPMENT

4.0 MIXTURE RATION

5.0 PREPARATION

6.0 METHOD TO PERFORM PLASTERING SHANGHAI FOR FLOOR

7.0 DISADVANTAGE AND ADVANTAGES

CONCLUSION

REFERENCE
 PERFORM SHANGHAI PLASTERING WORK ACCORDING TO THE
SPECIFICATION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Shanghai plastering is made up using shanghai gravel or pebbles stone mix with Ordinary
Portland Cement or color cement. There are various sizes and colors and can also be combined
with tiles. Usually shanghai packaging is found on the wall of fence, pole, and car park. The
thickness of the shanghai plaster depends on the size of the shanghai stone. There are usually
have various sizes such as, 2mm, 3mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm. The ratio of mixture is 1:1 (1
Cement: 1 part of Shanghai Stone) or 1:2 (1 part Cement: 2 parts Shanghai Stone). The mixture
of material is applied to the surface of the wall starting from the bottom to the top. Once
plastered, the surface is leveled using a long wooden float and a flat wood to obtains a uniform
and flat surface. Once the surface almost dry, it is sprayed with water using an Iron Spray to
reveal the surface of the Shanghai Stone or pebbles. The surface is then brushed using a small
brush such as a shoe brush to further enhance the surface of the stone. After that the surface is
wiped using a clean sponge. Once the surface of the stone is clean and dry, sweep the surface by
using a stone polish to look shiny and resistant to weather action.

1.2 SHANGHAI PLASTERING ACCORDING JKR

a) Shanghai plaster shall consist of two (2) parts approved colored cement, one (1) part
sand and five (5) parts of selected lime-stone chipping passing 6 mm mesh and
retaining upon 3 mm mesh by volume applied in two (2) coats to a total thickness of
10 mm to the backing coat, finished smooth with wood float.
b) The backing coat shall consist of 12 mm thick plain plaster as described hereinbefore.
The finished surface shall be brushed lightly to achieve the required texture after it
has reached initial set.
1.3 SHANGHAI PLASTERING AT MALAYSIA

According to Bomanite Malaysia, Shanghai Plaster it is an “exposed aggregate (inert

granular materials such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone) system that uses traditional natural
pebbles and marble chippings”. In other words, this type of plaster is like chunky peanut butter,
with lots of hard bits in it. In Malaysia, one of the places that can be seen the Shanghai Plaster is
in George Town Penang. George Town is being a UNESCO world heritage site that has great
place to discover the architecture of the British colonial era. A vintage decorative concrete or
called Shanghai Plaster as dull, grey, gravelly finish often found on art deco style buildings
which can be referred as eloquently the glamorous jazz age of the Far East (Stleng, 2014)

Picture 1: Wall of Shanghai Plaster

From the picture above, there is a rough surface to be seen. Finely crushed pebbles or
marble are mixed into the concrete, then the surface is “cleaned” before the concrete is
completely dry to expose the bits of stone, resulting in a very rough surface.
 Picture 2: Fence of Shanghai Plaster

From the picture above, shanghai plaster also can be seen at the shophouses. The
shophouses along Cannon Lane using shanghai plaster as their art deco-style fences.

1.4 PLASTERING WORKS

The brick surfaces required for plastering work is specialized in walls or walls that use
earth bricks, sand bricks, concrete blocks, or any other type of brick suitable for
plastering to cover the surface. This is intended to further highlight beauty, providing
protection on the walls or walls that use it itself.

1.5 OBJECTIVE PLASTERING

i. Protect or cover inadequate brick or concrete work

ii. Protect or cover low quality building materials
iii. Gives a more beautiful surface that is straight, flat, and smooth
iv. Protects the surface form the action of the weather so that it is more durable and
rugged
v. Provide a suitable base for painting
vi. Produce a clean wall or surface of ceiling
2.0 MATERIAL

1. Shanghai Stone / Pebbles Stone

2. Portland Cement
3. Sand
4. Tile adhesive
5. Styrene-acrylic polymer Latex
6. Slate- seal (clear protecting acrylic coating)

3.0 EQUIPMENT

Bill Equipment Use/Purpose

1.
A tape measure or measuring tape is a
flexible ruler used to measure size or
distance. It consists of a ribbon of cloth,
plastic, fiber glass, or metal strip with linear-
measurement markings. It is a common
measuring tool.

Measuring Tape
2.
A spirit level, bubble level, or simply a
level, is an instrument designed to indicate
whether a surface is horizontal (level) or
vertical (plumb).

Spirit Level
3.
A trowel is a small hand tool used for
digging, applying, smoothing, or moving
small amounts of viscous or particulate
material. Common varieties include the
masonry trowel, garden trowel, and float
trowel.

Plastering Trowel
4. Steel Adjuster – used to spread mortar to the
wall surface. It is also
to make compressed and slippery packaging

Used to spread mortar to the surface of the

wall. It is also to make compressed and
slippery plastering. Used after floating to
produce a smooth, hard, dense slab surface.
A process to make sure that every part of the
wall is as flat and smooth as possible –
Steel Float known as floating.
5. A Wooden Float is a tool with a smooth
plane that is applied on freshly laid mortar
and concrete during surface finishing. To
use a Wooden Float, hold the handle firmly
with one hand and position the plain against
the surface without any tilt such that it
makes full contact. “Floating” involves
applying pressure against the surface to
compact the layers of mortar and eliminate
air gaps. Apply extra Mortar to fill up any
Wooden Float
dents on the surface. Create sweeping
motions, applying light pressure against the
Mortar.
6.
A hawk is a tool used to hold a plaster,
mortar, or a similar material, so that the user
can repeatedly, quickly, and easily get some
of that material on the tool which then
applies it to a surface. A hawk consists of a
board about 13 inches square with a
perpendicular handle fixed centrally on the
Hawk (Mortar Holder Board) reverse

7.
Sponge floats are used to open the surface
before final finishing, and they help to
remove trowel marks and air pockets from
sprayed plaster.

Sponge Float

8. Buckets mainly used in building work.

Mason bucket, heavy duty, made of rubber
for long term intensive use in masonry,
normally used for carrying sand, cement,
concrete, mortar, or water. Plastic types are
not as durable as rubber, normally used for
short term in masonry, rubble evacuation,
Bucket etc.
9.

Used to highlight Shanghai finishing surface

Brush
10.
A Darby is a long, flat tool used to smooth
in plastering and rendering. It can also be
used on concrete floors. It consists of two
handles on a flat plate with slightly lipped
edges. A Darby is like a float, except larger.
Primarily used in the final stages of wall and
floor coatings, a Darby is used to smooth.
Darby

11.
A shovel is a tool for digging, lifting, and
moving bulk materials, such as soil, coal,
gravel, snow, sand, or ore. Most shovels are
hand tools consisting of a broad blade fixed
to a medium-length handle. Shovel blades
are usually made of sheet steel or hard
plastics and are very strong. Shovel handles
are usually made of wood (especially
specific varieties such as ash or maple) or
glass-reinforced plastic (fibreglass)
Shovel

12.

Used to mix the mortar

Mortar Mixing Drill

4.0 MIXTURE RATIO

The material used for plastering Shanghai Finishes is usually Portland Cement mixed
with shanghai stone in a 1:1 ratio. This ratio depends on the requirement of the
specification or 1:2 (1 part Cement: 2 parts shanghai stone).

5.0 PREPARATION

1. Before plastering the floor, preparation for surface should be done so that the work
can achieved with quality
2. Remove any objects on the floor surface that may cause the shanghai mortar to
become weak in terms of strength and hardness
3. Wet the floor surface to identify water infiltration
4. If the floor surface is slippery, it should be roughened so that the cement mortar can
stick perfectly
5. If the floor surface is not flat, plaster the base surface should be done so that the
plaster next the thickness of the mortar is uniform and not too thick
6. Shanghai should be plastered on top on the base layer so that is flatter and a good
bond
6.0 METHOD TO PERFORM PLASTERING OF SHANGHAI

N EXPLANATION / STEPS
O
1. Shanghai pebbles are made by using a mixture of shanghai pebbles stone with Ordinary
Portland Cement or Colour Cement.

2. The mixing ratio is 1: 1 (1 part cement, 1 part shanghai stone) and the mixture is placed on
the mold or floor to be finished.
3. The surface is levelled using a long wooden float and flat wood to obtain an even surface.
Leave it for a few hours so that the shanghai mortar dries.

4. A flat and almost dry surface is sprayed with water using an iron spray to reveal the surface
of shanghai stones / pebbles. In addition, a sponge is also used to dry the stone area to make
it more visible.
5. Brush the surface by using a small brush such as a shoe brush or paint brush to further
highlight the surface of the stone.
 6. The clean and dry surface is coated with a stone polish so that it is shiny and resistant to
weathering agents

7.0 ADVANTAGES OF SHANGHAI PLASTERING

 Natural ingredients and are more comfortable in sight.

 It won't fade.
 It doesn't need to be painted until when.
 Pretty
 Useful for the edges and patterns inside the floor design.
 Low maintenance

7.1 DISADVATANGES OF SHANGHAI PLASTERING

 Hard when stepped on and slippery when wet

 Low aesthetic value
 Surface shape looks bored
 Dark colour that may looks dull
 Add more cost if want to paint
 CONCLUSION

The conclusion from completing this assignment I’m aware and acknowledge clearly
about the Shanghai Plastering or can be called Shanghai Finishing. Undoubtedly, this task has
opened my eyes to perform a correct method to do Shanghai Plastering. As far I know, there has
a various type of plastering and one of it is Shanghai Plastering. Therefore, it shows that the
method for others also can be applied as it does not have much difference. The equipment may
be the same, but material could be difference due to different types of plastering and objective.
Moreover. Shanghai is one of the plastering that is always used by consumers either for home or
recreation. The use of this finish is easy to obtain, and its cost is also not too high compared to
other floor finishes. This finishing also does not require high expertise, because the method of
implementation of its installation is simple. This type of finish also has a high static value as
each surface that has dried will give rise to a shiny surface.

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