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GUIDELINE SPECIFICATION FOR

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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 PROTECTION...................................................................................................... 9

1.11 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ........................................................... 9

PART 2 PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................... 11

2.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 11

2.02 GYPSUM PLASTER MATERIALS..................................................................... 11

2.03 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS ....................................................................... 13

PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 14

3.01 EXAMINATION .................................................................................................. 14

3.02 SURFACE PREPARATION OF SOLID BASES ................................................ 15

3.03 INSTALLATION OF GYPSUM VENEER PLASTER BASE............................... 15

3.04 PLASTER MIXES............................................................................................... 16

3.05 PLASTER THICKNESS ..................................................................................... 18

3.06 GYPSUM PLASTER APPLICATION ................................................................. 19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Contd.)

Item No Title Page No

3.07 VENEER PLASTER APPLICATION OVER GYPSUM BASE ........................... 20

3.08 TOLERANCES................................................................................................... 22

3.09 CUTTING AND PATCHING ............................................................................... 22

3.10 CLEANING AND PROTECTION........................................................................ 22

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work of this Section includes furnishing and installing of gypsum plaster, gypsum
veneer plaster and veneer plaster base. The extent of 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. Gypsum Plaster

B. Gypsum Veneer Base

C. Gypsum Veneer 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 04220 Concrete Masonry Units

H. Section 07920 Joint Sealants

I. Section 09205 Furring and Lathing

J. Section 09220 Portland Cement Plaster

K. Section 09250 Gypsum Board

L. Section 09260 Gypsum Board Assemblies

M. Section 09270 Gypsum Board Accessories

N. Section 09910 Paints

1.04 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level of

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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
one group of codes and standards.

C. MPWH Ministry of Public Works and Housing

1. Section 9200 Lath and Plaster

D. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1. ASTM C11 Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and

Related Building Materials and Systems

2. ASTM C22M Standard Specification for Gypsum

3. ASTM C28M Standard Specification for Gypsum Plasters

4. ASTM C35 Standard Specification for Inorganic Aggregates for

Use in Gypsum Plaster

5. ASTM C61M Standard Specification for Gypsum Keene’s Cement

6. ASTM C88 Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates

by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

7. ASTM C206 Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime

8. ASTM C471M Standard Test Method for Chemical Analysis of

Gypsum and Gypsum Products

9. ASTM C472 Standard Test Method for Physical Testing of

Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete

10. ASTM C587 Standard Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster

11. ASTM C588M Standard Specification for Gypsum Base for Veneer
Plasters

12. ASTM C631 Standard Specification for Bonding Compounds for

Interior Gypsum Plastering

13. ASTM C842 Standard Specification for Application of Interior

Gypsum Plaster

14. ASTM C843 Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum

Veneer Plaster

15. ASTM C844 Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum

Base to Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster

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16. ASTM C1047 Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum

Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base

17. ASTM C1396M Standard Specification for Gypsum Board

E. GA Gypsum Association

1. GA-216 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board

2. GA-600 Fire Resistance Design Manual

F. UBC Uniform Building Code, International Conference of Building

Officials (ICBO)

1. Chapter 25 Gypsum Board and Plaster

G. UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1. UL (FRD) Fire Resistance Directory

1.05 DEFINITIONS

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

B. anhydrite: The mineral consisting primarily of anhydrous calcium sulfate (CaSO4)

from which the water of crystallization has been removed by heating.

C. 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. Also, first coat of a
2-component system for veneer plaster application.

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. calcined gypsum: A dry powder, primarily calcium sulphate hemihydrate, resulting

from calcination of gypsum; without any added set retarder; also called plaster of
Paris. This is normally not used for internal plastering but for fibrous castings etc.

G. 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.

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

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

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

glass fibers, which promote cohesiveness in the mix.

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K. final coat: See finishing coat.

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

M. 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.

N. 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.

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

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

P. gypsum: Natural mineral deposit and the raw material from which gypsum plaster is
made.

Q. gypsum lath: A gypsum board used as a base for application of gypsum plaster.

R. gypsum neat plaster: A calcined gypsum plaster without aggregate; common use is
for base coats. The addition of aggregates, if any, is required on the job (See
ASTM C28M).

S. gypsum plaster: The generic name for a family of powdered cementitious products
consisting primarily of calcined gypsum with additives to modify physical
characteristics.

T. 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.

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

V. Keene’s cement: An anhydrous gypsum plaster with a low mixing water requirement
and special setting properties; primarily used with lime to produce hard, dense finish
coats or used for fibrous plaster.

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

make a mechanical bond with it.

X. movement joint: See control joint.

Y. neat gypsum plaster: Gypsum plaster that does not contain factory added
aggregate (see gypsum neat plaster).

Z. 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.

AA. plaster of Paris: See calcined gypsum.

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BB. plaster or plastering screed: Narrow band of hardened plaster used as a thickness
and alignment guide when applying a plaster coat.

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

DD. 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.

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

FF. sand coat: See Scratch Coat.

GG. 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.

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. setting coat: See finishing coat.

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

KK. smooth trowelled finish: 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. 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.

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

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

smooth surface.

PP. 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.
Overall thickness shall be at least 19 mm unless otherwise indicated. A spatterdash
is not part of a 3-coat work.

QQ. 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.

RR. two (2) component system: A veneer plaster system involving 2 separate materials
mixed and applied separately for base coat and finish coat.

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SS. 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.

TT. undercoat: First (scratch) coat in a 2-coat or first (scratch) and second (brown) coat
in a 3-coat plaster work.

UU. 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, overwatering and other factors.

VV. veneer plaster system: Gypsum veneer plaster applied to a gypsum base or
properly prepared masonry or concrete surfaces, neither side of which is exposed to
moisture. The plaster shall be applied with one or more components not exceeding
6.4 mm in total thickness.

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 where color is specified or

special finish is required, and where required to match existing special
finish conditions. 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. Shop Drawings

a) Typical plaster installation, showing corner details, casing details,

control joint details, and other similar details.

4. Certification

a) Manufacturer's certificates for gypsum plaster, Keene's cement and any

other materials, as directed by the Royal Commission, stating that the
materials meet the requirements of this Specification.

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5. Mock-Up

a) Prior to installation of gypsum 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 0.75 x 1.8 m in size, unless otherwise shown.

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

and removed from the project site.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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) Perform Work in accordance with ASTM C842, C843 and C844.

2. Maintain 1 copy of the applicable codes and standards on site.

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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 and wall.

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.

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:

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

conform with 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) Plaster is of the right type for the type of background to which it is
to be applied.
3) Sands, if required, are clean and sharp.

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

least every week.

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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. Maintain ambient temperature above 13°C and below 27°C one week prior to
application of plaster, during application of plaster and until plaster is completely dry.

1.10 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.

1.11 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store equipment and material units in
accordance with SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the following
requirements:

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1. Delivery

a) Gypsum, 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 gypsum, lime or sand (aggregate), minimum weight and
approximate volume.

2. Storage

a) Different material shall be kept in different stocks.

b) Gypsum, lime, and ready-mixed plaster and all other material delivered
in bags, packages or containers shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof
and well-ventilated 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) Sand shall be stored on separate stockpiles on a hard clean base. Do

not permit sand to become compacted and clumped.

e) 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 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 the standards referenced
herein 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 GYPSUM PLASTER MATERIALS

A. Gypsum Plasters

1. Gypsum shall be calcinated gypsum with a purity of not less than 66% by
weight of CaSO4 .½H2O when tested in accordance with ASTM C471M unless
otherwise indicated.

2. Base Coat Plaster

a) Comply with ASTM C28M and C842, except as otherwise specified.

b) Compressive strength of base coat for high-strength gypsum shall be

25 MPa when tested in accordance with ASTM C472.

c) Provide wood fiber gypsum plaster complying with ASTM C28M for
scratch coat on metal lath.

3. Finish Coat Plaster

a) Comply with ASTM C28M and C842, except as otherwise specified.

b) Compressive strength of finish coat (when fully dry) using high-strength

gypsum gauging plaster for neat mix shall be 35 MPa when tested in
accordance with ASTM C472.

c) Keene's cement shall comply with ASTM C61M. Compressive strength

of Keene's cement finish coat plaster shall be 25 MPa when tested in
accordance with ASTM C472.

4. Gypsum Veneer Plaster

a) Comply with ASTM C587. Minimum compressive strength of finish coat

plaster shall be 17.2 MPa in accordance with ASTM C472 where the
veneer plaster finished walls or partitions are not protected with
handrails and guardrails.

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B. Aggregate

1. Sand shall be natural sand resulting from the natural disintegration of rock or
from the crushing of friable limestone or manufactured sand resulting from
crushing and classification by screening of rock, gravel or blast furnace slag in
compliance with ASTM C35 or C842.

2. Perlite aggregate shall have a weight of 96 to 192 kg/m3 and shall comply with
ASTM C35 or C842 as appropriate.

3. Vermiculite aggregate shall have a weight of 96 to 160 kg/m3 and grading shall
comply with ASTM C35 or C842 as appropriate.

4. Vermiculite and perlite aggregates shall only be used where required for fire
rated assemblies.

5. Provide white silica sand wherever specified for finish coat.

6. No sand shall be added in the finish coat if completely smooth gypsum plaster
is specified in the Contract Drawings and Schedules.

7. Sand for lime-putty gypsum gauged sand float finish shall be according to
ASTM C842 and as follows:

Sieve Size Weight

Max.% Min.%
1.18 mm ( No. 16) 0 0
0.60 mm ( No. 30) 50 20
0.30 mm ( No. 50) 70 50
0.15 mm ( No. 100) 100 80

C. Ready-Mixed Gypsum Plaster

1. Provide mill-mixed type, complying with ASTM C28M; requiring only the
addition of water. For application to monolithic concrete, provide bonding type.

D. Ready-Mixed Finishing Plaster

1. Gypsum-lime putty type, complying with ASTM C28M and consisting of a

mixture of gauging plaster and lime.

2. Keene's cement-lime putty type complying with ASTM C61M and C206.

3. Sand float type complying with ASTM C28M and C35 consisting of a mixture of
gypsum plaster and sand.

E. Bond Plaster

1. For gypsum plaster on smooth concrete provide ready mixed gypsum bond
plaster complying with ASTM C28M.

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F. 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.

G. 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.

H. Bonding Agent

1. Bonding agents for gypsum plaster on smooth concrete and masonry shall be
manufacturer's standard vinyl polymerization type material, suitable for use in
interior work, complying with ASTM C631, except water re-emulsifiable
compound is prohibited.

2. 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.

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

2.03 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Plastering Bases (Lath)

1. Expanded Metal and Gypsum Lath: Refer to SECTION 09205.

2. Gypsum veneer bases shall comply with ASTM C588M. Provide 9.5 mm thick
base, in sizes to minimize joints in place. Ends shall be square cut and edges
square. Provide out of the following, as directed:

a) Standard gypsum veneer base.

b) Fire-rated gypsum veneer base, type X, of thickness as required by

specified fire resistance rating.

c) Foil faced gypsum veneer base, back surface laminated with aluminum
foil.

3. Accessories for Gypsum Veneer Bases: Refer to SECTION 09270.

B. Acoustic insulation shall be preformed glass fiber complying with ASTM C665, friction
fit type, unfaced and of thickness to achieve specified STC value.

C. Acoustical sealant shall be non-hardening, non-skinning, for use in conjunction with

gypsum board assemblies.

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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. Gypsum board substrate is flat, joints are taped and sanded. Gypsum plaster
base is flat, smooth and surface is ready to receive veneer plaster.

8. Joint and surface perimeter accessories are in place.

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

10. Services within walls have been tested and approved.

11. 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. Verify that all existing work and components which are liable to be damaged during
plastering operations are protected.

F. 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.

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3.02 SURFACE PREPARATION OF SOLID BASES

A. Prepare and condition in accordance with ASTM C842, except as otherwise

specified.

B. Form ties and other metal projections shall be cut back to slightly below the surface.

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

D. Depressions, holes, cracks and similar voids shall be filled flush with patching
compound compatible with the substrate and plaster, within the tolerance specified in
ASTM C842.

E. Clean plaster bases and substrates to be plastered by brushing down to remove

loose materials, coatings and other substances that might impair the work.

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

G. Roughen smooth concrete surfaces and smooth faced masonry.

H. Thoroughly dampen surfaces before using acid solutions, solvent, or detergents to

perform cleaning. Wash surface with clean water.

I. Apply color tinted bond coat, if required, as specified in ASTM C842 and in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions, within 24 hours of veneer plaster
application.

J. Apply metal plastering base, gypsum lath base and accessories, if directed, as
specified in ASTM C842 and SECTION 09205.

K. Where thick-coat plaster is indicated, install plastering accessories.

L. 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.

M. 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.

N. 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 INSTALLATION OF GYPSUM VENEER PLASTER BASE

A. Place acoustical insulation in partitions tight within spaces, around cut openings,
behind and around electrical and mechanical items within or behind partitions, and

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tight to items passing through partitions.

B. Install gypsum base in accordance with ASTM C844 and GA-216.

C. Use drywall screws to fasten gypsum base to framing substrate.

D. Single Layer Base

1. Install gypsum board vertical, with ends and edges occurring over firm bearing.

2. At furred partition faces, place 100 mm wide strip of gypsum board, same
thickness as furring, at perimeter of wall openings and partition.

E. Double Layer Base

1. Erect first layer of gypsum board, perpendicular to framing or furring members.

2. Place second layer of gypsum board, perpendicular to first layer. Ensure end
joints of second layer do not occur over joints of first layer.

3. Secure second layer with screws or adhesive with sufficient support to hold in
place. Apply adhesive in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

F. Install all specified accessories at proper locations.

G. Tape, fill, and sand filled joints, edges, corners, openings, and trim to produce
surface ready to receive veneer finish.

H. Feather coats onto adjoining surfaces so that joint camber is maximum 0.8 mm.

I. Install acoustical sealant within partition assembly in accordance with manufacturer's

instructions.

J. Install acoustical sealant at gypsum board perimeter at:

1. Metal Framing: One bead.

2. Perimeter interruptions.

3. Seal all penetrations of partitions by conduit, pipe, ducts, and rough-in boxes.

3.04 PLASTER MIXES

A. Mixes shall be proportioned, using measuring gages of known volume or weight with
successive batches proportioned alike.

B. Provide either ready-mixed plaster, or gypsum neat plaster and sand, or gypsum
wood-fibered plaster and sand mix as directed.

C. Provide 2-coat application over gypsum lath and other solid bases.

D. Provide 3-coat application over metal lath.

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E. Base coat proportions of sand required for 45.4 kg gypsum shall be as shown in
Table 3A.

TABLE 3A: BASE COAT PROPORTIONS OF SAND

Plaster Base Sand

m3 (kg)
Gypsum Lath
2-coat work:
Base coat 0.071 (113)
Unit Masonry (Solid Base)
2-coat work:
Base coat 0.085 (136)
Metal Lath
3-coat work:
Scratch coat 0.056 (91)
Brown coat 0.085 (136)
Or Scratch and Brown Coats 0.071 (113)
Monolithic Concrete (Solid Base)
2-coat work on dash-bond coat
Base coat 0.085 (136)

F. Finish coat mix proportions shall be as shown in Table 3B.

TABLE 3B: FINISH COAT PROPORTIONS OF GYPSUM, LIME AND SAND

Finish Gypsum Lime Sand

M3 (kg) m3 (kg) m3 (kg)
Troweled Finishes:
Lime putty with gypsum 0.028 (45.4) 0.085 (102) -
gauging
Gypsum Keene’s 0.028 (45.4) 0.014 (11.3) -
Cement – Hard
Floated Finishes:
Lime putty with gypsum 0.028 (45.4) 0.085 (102) 0.057 (90.7)
gauging
Gypsum Keene’s cement 0.042 (68) 0.057 (45.4) 0.127 (204)
– Medium
Gypsum-Sand (job 0.028 (45.4) - 0.057 (90.7)
mixed)

G. Include bond plaster in gypsum base-coat mix which is indicated for direct bonding to
concrete or masonry substrate.

H. Proportion of sand shall not be more than 0.028 m3 to 45.4 kg of gypsum wood-
fibered plaster.

I. 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.

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

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. 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.

3.05 PLASTER THICKNESS

A. Plaster thickness shall be measured from the face plane of all plaster bases.

B. Apply total gypsum plaster thicknesses as shown in Table 3C.

TABLE 3C: THICKNESSES FOR GYPSUM PLASTER

Minimum Thickness of Plaster

Plaster Base
including Finish Coat mm
Metal plaster base 16
All other types of plaster base 13
Unit masonry 16
Monolithic concrete surfaces:
Vertical 16
Horizontal 3 - 10
Finish coat applied directly to
5 mm, maximum
concrete surfaces

C. Apply gypsum veneer plaster thicknesses as shown in Table 3D.

D. Apply gypsum plaster finish coats to a uniform thickness of approximately 2 mm with

not more than 3 mm thickness at any point.

TABLE 3D: THICKNESSES FOR GYPSUM VENEER PLASTER

Minimum Thickness of
Application
Veneer Plaster, mm
Single coat application 1.6
Two Coat application:
Base coat 3.2
Final coat 1.6
Total Thickness 4.8

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3.06 GYPSUM PLASTER APPLICATION

A. General

1. Apply gypsum plaster in accordance with ASTM C842 and manufacturer's

instructions.

2. Perform work in panels to nearest natural break or between accessories.

3. Grouting Hollow Metal Door Frames

a) Solidly fill heads and jambs of hollow metal frames in metal stud plaster
partitions with plaster grout of same mix used for base coats.

4. Cut 2 mm deep V-joint in finish coat of plaster adjacent to metal door frames
and wherever plaster finishes flush with other materials, except where casing
beads are required. Omit 2 mm deep V-joint on walls and partitions where
plaster is recessed back from face of door frames, or similar conditions.

5. Extend finish to underside of structure overhead for fire partitions, smoke

partitions, shafts, and sound rated partitions. Seal penetrations and edges for
fire, smoke or acoustical requirements.

6. Acoustical plaster and finish shall be applied in accordance with the printed
directions of the manufacturer.

7. At new suspended ceilings, extend finish not less than 100 mm above
suspended ceiling.

8. Finish Coat Locations

a) Gypsum Lime-putty Finish: Use for all walls and ceilings not required to
have Keene's cement or high-strength gypsum plaster.

b) Keene's Cement or High-strength Gypsum Plaster Finish: Use for walls

and ceilings in locker rooms, toilets, and scheduled areas.

c) Apply finish coat of plaster on walls and partitions after installation of

wainscot in rooms and spaces where other finishes are required such as
ceramic tile or marble. Extend all coats of plaster behind adhesive
applied ceramic tile scheduled to be applied over gypsum plaster.

B. Application of Base Coats

1. Two-Coat Work

a) The first coat shall be applied with sufficient material and applied with
enough pressure to form a good bond to the substrate. The second coat
shall be applied by doubling back before the first coat sets and with the
plaster brought out to the grounds or screeds or specified thickness. The
plaster shall be straightened to a true plane without application of water
leaving the surface porous and rough enough to provide a mechanical
bond for the finish coat.

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2. Three-Coat Work

a) The first coat or scratch coat shall be applied with sufficient material and
applied with enough pressure to form tight contact with and a good bond
to solid plaster bases, or to form full keys through metal reinforcement.
The first coat shall have sufficient depth of material leaving the surface
sufficiently porous and rough (scratched or raked) to provide mechanical
bond for the second or brown coat.

b) After the first or scratch coat has set, screeds shall be applied over the
first coat prior to application of the second coat to ensure full plaster
thickness. The second or brown coat shall be applied with sufficient
material and pressure to ensure tight contact with the scratch coat and
to bring the thickness of the second coat out to the grounds or specified
thickness. The second coat shall straighten the surface to a true plane
without application of water, and leave the surface sufficiently porous
and rough enough to provide mechanical bond for the third or finish
coat.

C. Plastering on Monolithic Concrete

1. Walls and columns shall have a coat of dash-bond, bonding compound or

metal plaster base or shall have a 2-coat plaster application with a proportion
of gypsum neat plaster to aggregate of 45.4 kg of plaster to not more than
0.085 m3 of aggregate.

D. Application of Finishes

1. Finish coats shall be applied to a partially dry base coat or to a thoroughly dry
base coat that has been evenly wetted by brushing or spraying. No water shall
be left standing on the surface prior to plaster application.

2. Troweled finishes shall be applied by drawing the first application down tight to
the entire base coat surface and doubling back to fill out to a true even surface
of from 1.6 to 3.2 mm thick, free from catfaces and other blemishes or
irregularities. Final troweling or texturing shall be done with a minimum of
water after the finish coat has become firm.

3. Lime putty-gypsum gauged Keene’s cement finish shall be done as above

except that the final troweling shall be continued until the finish has set.

4. Finish-Coat Color, Texture and Pattern

a) Smooth dense finish, unless indicated otherwise.

b) Apply color tinted finish coat to prepared surfaces in accordance with

manufacturer's instructions.

3.07 VENEER PLASTER APPLICATION OVER GYPSUM BASE

A. General

1. Mix and install gypsum veneer plaster in accordance with ASTM C843 and

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manufacturer's instructions.

2. Do not use gauging plaster, gypsum, lime or Keene’s cement to adjust the
veneer plaster setting time.

3. On fire-rated, smoke barrier, sound barrier and other partitions specified or

shown to extend to underside of structure overhead or full height (floor to
floor), the veneer plaster finish may terminate 100 mm above the suspended
ceiling.

4. Seal and reinforce all joints and fastener heads above ceilings.

B. Application

1. Dampen masonry surfaces without leaving visible water on surface, to

minimize suction from veneer plaster materials. Install veneer plaster
immediately after dampening.

2. One-Component Plasters

a) Apply the plaster with sufficient material and pressure to provide a good
bond on the gypsum bases or other bases as approved by the veneer
plaster manufacturer. Double back immediately with the same mixer
batch of plaster to the desired thickness. Straighten to a true surface
without application of water (water will cause blistering when applied at
this time). Allow the material to “take-up” and texture with a float or
sponge as desired. If a smooth finish is required, allow the plaster to
become firm (so that water can be used without blistering) and trowel,
using a minimum of water, to achieve a smooth finish, free of catfaces,
trowel marks, blemishes, or other imperfections. Complete finishing
before the veneer plaster sets.

3. Two-Component Plasters

a) The finish component coat may be applied over set but still “green,”
partially dry, or dry base coat. Avoid application of a second component
over a base coat that is damp on joints but dry in the field as it may
result in photographing of the joints.

4. Base Coat Application

a) Apply the base coat with sufficient material and pressure to provide a
good bond on the gypsum bases or other bases as approved by the
veneer plaster manufacturer and straighten to a true surface without
application of water. Leave the surface sufficiently rough to provide a
mechanical key for the finish coat.

5. Smooth-Trowel Finish

a) Apply the plaster by troweling with firm pressure, then doubling back
and filling out to a true, even surface. After the plaster has become firm,
trowel it well with a minimum amount of water to a smooth finish, free of
catfaces, blisters, trowel marks, blemishes, or other imperfections.

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6. Texture Finishes

a) Apply the plaster over the base coat by troweling thoroughly, building up
to an even surface, and then floating with required tools using a
minimum of water to achieve the approved texture.

3.08 TOLERANCES

A. The maximum variation from true flatness of the finished gypsum 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.

B. Maximum variation from specified thickness of gypsum veneer plaster shall be

± 0.4 mm.

3.09 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. After all work (except painting) is finished, point around all trim, frames, and similar
items.

B. Patch damaged new plaster to match previously applied plaster in color and texture.
Sanding plaster is prohibited.

C. Patch holes or openings 13 mm or less in diameter, or equivalent size, with patching

plaster. Repair holes or openings over 13 mm diameter, or equivalent size, with
same materials used in construction so as to provide fire protection equivalent to the
fire rated construction and STC equivalent to the sound rated construction and
construction that will not permit the passage of smoke.

D. Repair defects in veneer plaster. Plaster surfaces shall be smooth, clean, and in
condition to receive the finishing materials that will be applied.

3.10 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

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

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

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

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

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

construction. Do not permit traffic near unprotected finished surfaces.

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