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Surface Finish
Surface + finishing
Surface could be of :
Brick wall
Bamboo wall
Concrete wall
Timber wall
Stone wall
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Plastering, rendering :
The main difference in the two practices is
that plastering refers to coating the interior
walls, whilst rendering is the coating of
exterior walls.
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The basic composition for both rendering or plastering is broadly similar -
cement, sand, water and sometimes lime. For rendering, a coarser, higher
proportion of sand is preferred. For plaster finer sand is used in the interests of a
smoother finish.
Brick wall + plaster ( 12 mm thick ness) + wall putty+primer + paint/ wall tiling/wallpaper
Wall putty is a well-known term used for a material with high plasticity, which is
very similar in the texture of clay and is typically used in domestic construction as a
primer to colour or protective sub-layer to paint primer as well as a sealant or filler
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Wall Primer
Distemper is a water based wall paint and its main constituents are chalk
lime, glue and water. Distemper is normally brush applied and gives a better
look than the traditional whitewash. It is available in powder form and has to
mixed in glue and water. Such kind of paint can be applied directly on cement
walls without any other coating on them
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Paint
Painting is often regarded as an aesthetic improvement for buildings.
there are many types of paints and their applications vary greatly
Oil Paint
Enamel Paint
Emulsion Paint
Cement Paint
Bituminous Paint
Anti-Corrosive Paint
Synthetic Rubber Paint
Plastic Paint
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Oil Paint
Oil paints use white lead as a base, and are applied in three coats:
primer, undercoat and finish coat. Oil paints can achieve mat and
glossy finishes, while being durable and affordable.
oil paint is not suitable for humid conditions, and it takes time to
dry completely.
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Enamel Paint
This type of paint is produced by The following are some common uses of
adding lead or zinc to varnish. enamel paint:
They can be water or oil based, and pigments are used to achieve the
desired color
Emulsion paints are commonly used for interior walls, ceilings and
masonry work.
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Cement Paint
Cement paint is available in powder form, which is mixed
with water to achieve paint consistency
This type of paint is made from dissolved asphalt or tar, which gives
it a characteristic black color.
Plastic paint