For finishing vertical surfaces, plaster based on cement or gypsum is usually used. Both materials are quite popular in repair, so in this article we would like to talk about both mixtures and compare them.
Features of cement plaster
Cement mixtures for plastering surfaces are made on the basis of cement and various additional additives that make it strong and durable.
Cement plaster is considered a universal material, since its scope of application is quite wide. It is used for both interior and exterior decoration. Among the advantages of a cement mixture for repair , the following properties can be distinguished:
- Strength and durability: this material will last for several decades without loss of resistance to various mechanical influences.
- Plasticity and elasticity: due to the first characteristic – the application of material to the surface becomes a fairly easy and convenient process, and thanks to the second – the appearance of cracks due to climatic changes or sudden temperature changes becomes extremely likely.
- Moisture resistance: this feature is very important for finishing materials that are used on the exterior of buildings, as well as in rooms with high humidity.
Of course, it is very important to choose a high-quality mixture (for example, Teknoizosıva, as this directly affects not only its durability during operation, but also the ease of application. High-quality plaster should not spread, should not create lumps and other irregularities, since its main purpose is to level the surface.
Plaster based on gypsum has a number of advantages:
- Plasticity: the material is super easy to work with.
- The possibility of applying the material in a very thick layer – up to 60 cm.
- Light weight and consumption of plaster.
- Good adhesion to many types of surfaces.
It can be concluded that both cement and gypsum plasters are an excellent finishing material that must be selected according to your requirements and performance characteristics.
