Facade plaster Prospectors
Prospectors is a domestic company that produces building materials. One of the brand's most sought after products is plaster. The line of material includes a tool for finishing the facade. Plaster creates a strong and durable coating on the surface, if you follow the rules for applying the composition.
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Description
Stucco facades - a tool for leveling the surface in order to protect the building base from the negative effects of the environment and preparation for the finish coating. The material also helps to mask small and large defects. After applying the product, the use of putty is not required.
Specifications
Stuartel plaster has the following technical characteristics:
- compressive strength - 5 MPa;
- adhesion to the surface - 0.4 MPa;
- shade - gray;
- the viability of the finished product is 90 minutes;
- water consumption per 1 kg of dry product - 0.18-0.22 l;
- recommended layer thickness - 30 mm;
- maximum layer thickness - 60 mm;
- frost resistance - 35 cycles.
Features
Prospector plaster is an environmentally friendly material with high adhesion. The product is moisture resistant and vapor permeable.
The material is flexible, which guarantees ease of application. For this reason, the product is recommended to fans who do the finishing themselves. The product does not crack and deform after solidification. The plaster contains fractions of small size, so the surface is flat and smooth. In the line of tools there are also materials for finishing. The composition of such products includes large fractions that form an original texture on a building basis.
Plaster facade Prospectors is suitable for use in private housing construction and for buildings of larger dimensions.
Structure
The main component of the product is cement. The composition of the product also includes fractionated sand, cement and high-quality additives. Such components improve material performance.
Types of material
Classification of funds:
- Facade plaster Prospectors. The product is intended to correct the curvature of the building base and repair defects. The material prepares the surface for subsequent cladding.
- Finishing plaster Prospectors. Such a tool completes the finish, creating an unusual texture on the surface. The product also finally levels the building foundation and masks minor defects.
Scope of use
Prospectors facade plaster is used for exterior and interior decoration. The product is also suitable for leveling the surface in unheated rooms and in rooms with high humidity - pool, bathroom, kitchen and others.
The material is recommended to be used for the following types of building base:
- brickwork;
- concrete and reinforced concrete;
- cellular concrete;
- old plaster.
Plaster is used for such types of subsequent coating:
- decorative putty and plaster;
- ceramic tile;
- paints and varnishes.
Application Methods
Plaster front Prospectors is applied to the surface manually.This will require a set of spatulas and a rule for the distribution of funds on the surface. The material is also applied by machine. Typically, this method of application is used by professionals, since a plastering machine has a high cost and it is rare for any amateur to purchase a machine for single or double use.
Appointment
In addition to the fact that the material is used to decorate the facade, align walls and ceilings in any room, the product is also used to hide defects. The product masks cracks with a depth of up to 60 mm. Plaster is also used indoors, in which disinfection is regularly performed. The material can not be used for building foundations that regularly come into contact with food and drinking water.
Consumption
When applying Prospectors, it is important to calculate the flow rate correctly. It is indicated on the package, but when calculating the amount of material, the thickness of the layer, the curvature and defects of the building base should be taken into account. The approximate consumption is 1.5 kg per 1 m2.
Storage conditions
It is recommended to keep the product on wooden pallets in dry rooms, since the product absorbs moisture. Shelf life - 1 year from the date of manufacture.
Packing and cost
Facade plaster from the company Prospectors goes on sale in paper bags. Weight - 25 kg. Approximate price - 300 rubles per package.
Terms of use
When plastering the surface, it is important to adhere to the rules of decoration. Violations of the algorithm of work leads to peeling of the material.
Building foundation preparation
- Finishing is performed at air temperature from +5 to +300C. If the material is used for plastering the facade, it is also important that the weather is not cloudy and not windy.
- Before applying the product, remove the old finish. It is recommended to remove any type of coating - paint (as in the photo below), tile, old plaster and more.
- The surface is degreased and dust free. If there are metal elements on the wall, they are treated with an anti-corrosion solution. To improve adhesion, the base is treated with a primer. A primer with antiseptic properties is recommended. This composition will protect the surface from mold and mildew.
Cooking material
The method of preparation of the solution depends on the method of application.
Mechanized way
Set the machine to prepare the mixture using the instructions. Connect the water and connect the machine to the mains. Pour the mixture into the appropriate compartment and set the water supply by setting the desired parameters.
Manual method
Pour cold water into a clean container and add material. Proportions indicate packaging. Replace the mortar to a homogeneous consistency using a drill with mixer head or industrial mixer. Leave the product for 5-10 minutes and stir again.
Surface plastering
Mechanized way
Instructions for applying plaster by machine:
- keep the gun at a distance of 20 cm from the surface;
- apply the product, 30 cm thick;
- flatten the material with the rule.
If it is necessary to apply the plaster with a layer of more than 30 cm, then one treatment is carried out with a gun, then immediately another and so on until the required thickness is achieved. Level the material with the rule only after applying all layers. Further, it is recommended to wait until the product dries and clean the surface with a building grater.
Manual method
Instructions for applying plaster manually:
- spray the material with a plaster bucket or trowel onto the surface;
- smooth the solution as a rule, and remove the excess with a spatula and fill the voids;
- wait until the agent is half-dry and clean the surface with a construction grater;
- if multilayer application is required, a break is recommended after each treatment. The duration of the break should be at least a day.
With manual application, even each layer of plaster.
The video in this article shows how to apply the material to the surface correctly.
Facade plaster from the company Prospectors is a product that occupies a leading position in the construction market. The use of the product does not require a special skill, so it is used by professionals and amateurs.
