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28 differences between cement plaster & gypsum plaster./ Comparing gypsum plaster with cement plaster./ Cement plaster Vs. gypsum plaster.

 Now, let us observe the difference between cement plaster & gypsum plaster in a table format.




Sl. No.

            Description

Cement plaster

Gypsum plaster

1.

Raw material

Cement, sand, &  water

Gypsum & water

2.

Application

Interior & exterior

Interior wall & ceiling

3.

Thickness of wall coat

12mm. - 15mm.

8mm. - 12mm.

4.

Wastage

High

Low

5.

Water resistance

Yes

No

6.

Can be applied on moist surface

Yes

No

7.

Setting time.

More

Less

8.

Usage in wet areas

Yes

No. you cannot use

Them in bathroom,

Toilet, balcony, etc.

9.

Can be applied on smooth surface?

No. To apply, you have to make the surface rough.

Yes. Can be applied

on smooth & rough surface.

10.

Flexural strength

Comparatively less

Comparatively more

11.

Resistance to shrinkage

Average

Good.

12.

Final finishing

Slightly rough.

Smooth.

13.

Surface level

Medium

Good

14.

Durability

More

Comparatively Less.

15.

Bonding strength

Good on rough surface

Average.

16.

Preparation

Sand, cement, & water

should be prepared

in different ratios.

Comes in pre-mixed

bag. You have to only

add water.

17.

Mixing time.

More.

Less

18.

Fire resistance property

May develop cracks

due to brittle nature

Withholds by acting

as a barrier.

19.

Density

More

Comparatively less.

20.

Cost

More

Less

21.

Colour

Dark grey.

White.

22.

Load on structure

Due to high density,

load will be more.

Comparatively less

load on structure.

23.

Appearance

Dull

Attractive.

24.

Resistance to water seepage

Yes

No

25.

Completion time

More

Comparatively less

26.

Need curing.

Yes

No

27.

For painting

May need punning

Punning not required

28.

Anti-fungal property

No.

Yes.

 

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