Why not to give a decorative aspect to your rooms and spaces ?

By using Plaster of Paris, you can create nice ceilings. That is to say, that will change the atmosphere of your environments. So, whether it is a modern, contemporary, traditional or artistic conceptions, all desires are possible to give style to your ceilings. 

Therefore, in today’s article, we will learn more about the P.O.P and its attributes. In conclusion, discover the steps of application at the end of the article. 

Characteristics of Plaster of Paris

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Gypsum Plaster of Paris

Firstly, P.O.P is a building plaster used for interior decoration. Indeed, we use it as a aesthetic drywall material. Likewise, we use it during renovation works. 

Advantages of Gypsum Plaster Powder

Secondly, this plaster powder has interesting advantages, such as: 

  • Decorative aspects
  • Economical 
  • Easy and quick to prepare and apply  
  • Light texture 
  • Fire resistant 

Usages Areas: Where Do We Use P.O.P ?

In addition to the use of gypsum boards in interior walls and ceiling applications, you can use this powder as a decorative elements. For instance, it can be used on: 

  • Interior ceilings and walls of all buildings that require plastering.
  • Surfaces such as brick, concrete blocks, AAC.

Application : How Do We Do ? 

Finally, you can follow the 7 steps below to start your work: 

  • Step 1: First of all, pour water into a clean bassin.
  • Step 2: Then, sprinkle the adhesive plaster in the basin filled with water (note that 10 kg gypsum is required for 7,0 l water). 
  • Step 3: Besides, make sure to wait a few minutes so that the plaster absorbs the water.
  • Step 4: On the one hand, by using a low speed mechanical mixer, mix until obtaining an homogenous mixture. 
  • Step 5: On the other hand, pour the mixture into greased molds (you must lubricate your molds with a mold oil). Also, molds must be completely dried before application.
  • Step 6: Moreover, at room temperature, wait until dry.
  • Step 7: Last but not least, carefully remove the condensation from the mold. The plaster is ready for use !

To sum up, use and application of plaster powder is as simple as that. Consequently, it can be done at home without the help of a professional staff.

Our Company

Board & Wall Co. is a drywall materials supplier company based in Istanbul, Turkey. We are currently exporting to 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Middle East, The Caribbean.

Mainly our products are:

✔ gypsum board / plasterboard
✔ fiber cement board
✔ suspended gypsum ceiling
✔ metal framing profiles for partition walls & ceilings
✔ ready mixed joint compound
✔ insulation rolls and panels
✔ bituminous membrane
✔ access panels & accessories
✔ inspection hatch

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