Table of Contents
Chapter 1—Introduction and scope
1.1—Introduction
1.2—Scope
Chapter 2—Definitions
Chapter 3—Desirable properties of portland cement-based plaster
3.1—Introduction
3.2—Fresh plaster
3.3—Hardened plaster
Chapter 4—Portland cement-based plaster materials
4.1—Introduction
4.2—Cements
4.3—Lime
4.4—Aggregates
4.5—Water
4.6—Admixtures
4.7—Fibers
4.8—Bonding agents
4.9—Polymers
Chapter 5—Design considerations for plaster
bases
5.1—Introduction
5.2—Design considerations for ceilings
5.3—Spacing considerations for supports
5.4—Sheathing
5.5—Stress relief
5.6—Design considerations for reduction of water intrusion
Chapter 6—Metal lath plaster bases
6.1—Introduction
6.2—Weather-barrier backing
Chapter 7—Lathing accessories
7.1—Introduction
7.2—Outside corner reinforcements
7.3—Inside corner accessory
7.4—Casing beads
7.5—Screeds
7.6—Stress-relief joints
Chapter 8—Installation of metal lath
8.1—Introduction
8.2—Installation of metal lath plaster base
8.3—Attachment of metal lath to framework
8.4—Attachment of metal lath to solid base
Chapter 9—Solid substrate plaster bases
9.1—Introduction
9.2—Concrete
9.3—Concrete masonry
9.4—Clay masonry
9.5—Surface-applied bond coatings
9.6—Surface-applied bonding agents
9.7—Integrally mixed bonding agents
Chapter 10—Proportioning and mixing of portland cement-based plaster
10.1—Introduction
10.2—Mixture proportions
10.3—Batching and mixing
Chapter 11—Application of portland cementbased plaster
11.1—Approval and acceptance of plaster base
11.2—Application of plaster
11.3—Application of coats
Chapter 12—Plaster finishes
12.1—Introduction
12.2—Color pigment finishes
12.3—Finish-coat textures
Chapter 13—Curing
Chapter 14—Testing
14.1—Introduction
14.2—Evaluating materials
14.3—Test methods for evaluating hardened plaster
14.4—Evaluating workmanship
Chapter 15—Troubleshooting and repair
15.1—Introduction
15.2—Cracking
15.3—Weak plaster
15.4—Debonding and delamination
15.5—Discoloration of plaster
15.6—Long-term deterioration
Chapter 16—References
16.1—Referenced standards and reports
16.2—Cited references