1.

0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this method statement is to illustrate how plastering work is to be carried out with safe
implementation.
2.0 SCOPE
The Method Statement defines the methodology of all kind of plastering works related to main works
contract. This Method Statement also addresses the type and extent of inspections ITP must be
submitted separately to be carried out to verify that all operations involved in the Plastering works
conform to the specified requirements.
3.0 MATERIAL
3.1 Material Handling and Storing
All the materials will be stored inside the buildings whenever possible, when it is not suitable to
store inside the buildings, the materials will be covered with polyethylene sheet to prevent from
moisture and rain when stored outside. Stacks should be stored on a flat and solid surface free of
water deposition to prevent ice formation on the foil. All other materials shall be transported and
stored before execution of work in the manner to prevent any defect to the physical or chemical
quality of them and according the safety procedures.
3.2 Lime
The lime must be in compliance with specifications and have approval from client on technical
characteristic and data sheet before procurement/ transport to site.
3.3 Sand
The sand must have approval from client on technical characteristic/ quarry and data sheet before
procurement/ transport to site.
3.4 Cement
Cement shall be approved cement type Ordinary Portland V cement Grade 400 as per
GOST22266-94 (or BS 4027) and GOST 30515-97.
3.5 Water
Clean water which meet technical spec. requirement must be clean and free from any chemical or
organic additives.
3.6 Angle beads and stopper beads
Approved material for angle beads and stopper beads must be obtained and used.
4.0 MIXING
Preparing the mortar and mixing that shall be by mechanical concrete mixer. The ratio of cement/
lime/ sand shall be 1/1/6.The mortar to be mixed only for consumption of the workers to prevent
getting dried and hardening of unused mortar.

5.0 WORK SEQUENCE

5.1 General Preparation

Remove efflorescence, laitance, dirt and other loose material by thoroughly dry brushing.
Remove all traces of paint, grease, dirt and other materials incompatible with
coating by scrubbing with water containing detergent and washing off with plenty of clean
water. Allow to dry before applying coatings unless specified otherwise.
Backgrounds are secure, adequately true and level to receive specified coatings. All cuttings,
chasing, fixing of concealed conduits, service outlets, fixing pads and the like and making
good of the background, are completed
All walls are to be provided with mortar battens spaced at max 2000 mm on center to serve as
finishing guide.
Angle beads, stop beads, expansion and construction beads shall be stainless steel, fixed as
required.
5.2 Application of plaster
The total thickness of plaster shall be 20 mm as specified. This shall be carried out in two coats
Dash coat This coat will be applied rough and will be cured for 4 days.
Final coat (Total thickness 20mm) This coat will be trowelled for uniform surface before
plaster set dry.
Movement/construction Joints in coatings shall coincide with movement
joints in background and shall be filled with flexible intumescent mastic fill.
The variation in gap under a 2m straight edge placed anywhere on the surface shall
not be more than 3mm.
5.3 Curing
During and after completion of the plaster work the open surface of walls shall be protected
against
Extreme heat in summer that causes the fast evaporation of moisture in the plaster and breaks
the chemical process in cement.
Extreme cold in winter that causes the freezing the plaster and stops the
chemical process of cement.
Curing shall continue for 4 days.
For that, there shall be a wet Hessian sheet covers all over open surface during summer to prevent
fast drying of mortar.
5.4 Cleaning
Any excess cement and mortar shall be removed after the working time from the area and to
be disposed properly.
Tools and equipment shall be cleaned and arranged properly after a day work
Empty containers and cement bags shall be disposed properly into the disposal area.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL PROCEDURE

Request for Inspection (RFI) shall be submitted to QA/QC section prior to commencing the plastering
work. The engineer in-charge in collaboration with the QC Section shall inspect all the necessary
requirements prior to plastering work, thus ensuring the readiness of the work.
Check all Applicable Documents & Specifications if available and approved.
Inspection of Tools and Equipment.
Check all materials required for the work.
Check application as the work progresses