Methodology for Waterproof & Plastering.

Project: VTP Sierra.

DOCUMENT NO Sierra 2025/06

SUBMITTED BY Transfinite Techno project LLP

PREPARED BY: CONTRACTOR REVIEWED BY: CLIENT

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Table of Contents

1. Purpose. ......................................................................................... 3

2. Scope............................................................................................... 3

3. Reference......................................................................................... 3

4. Tools and Tackles........................................................................... 3

5. Material Used................................................................................... 4

6. Procedure ........................................................................................ 4, 5

7. Safety Precautions.......................................................................... 5

8. Responsibilities............................................................................... 5,6

9. Training…………………………………………………………………... 7

10. Check List……………………………………………………………….

11. ITP………………………………………………………………………...

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1. Purpose:
This purpose of this statement is to provide a clear and safe step by step procedure for the execution
of a particular work. This method statement covers the proposed methodology for installation of
Cement Plaster. This section included Surface preparation and the application of Cement Plaster
including following sections: 1. Interior Cement Plaster works on Block Masonry and Monolithic
Concrete with metal Lath. 2. Exterior Portland Plaster works on Block Masonry and Monolithic
Concrete with Metal Lath.

2. SCOPE
This method statement provides the controlled sequence of the methodology that will be used for
Cement Plaster. This is to ensure that all activities are in fully compliance with applicable standards,
drawings and specifications of the project.

3. Reference
BOQ Line item B-0
& Drawing reference 204 CO

4. Tools and Tackles

 Iron Pans.  Spade.  Trowel.  Measuring Tape.  Line Thread.  Horizontal &
Vertical bubble Sprit Level  Level Ruler / Phanti.  Measuring Box  Chisel. 
Plumb bob.

5. Material Used

crush Sand, Cement & Waterproofing admixture (Dr.Fixit)

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6. Procedure

6.1
Clean the surface and remove any dust, contaminated materials on plaster bases and substrates for
direct application of plaster, removing loose material and substances that may impair the work. Form
ties and other obstruction shall be removed or trimmed back even with the surface of the solid base.

6.2
Dissimilar Backgrounds: where rendering is to be continued without break across joints between
dissimilar solid backgrounds which are in the same plane, cover joints with 200mm wide galvanized
steel lathing as specified & approved fixed with corrosion resistant fasteners at not more than 600mm
centers along both edges, apply mesh over electro-mechanical embedded conduits.

6.3
Apply forcefully dash coat on concrete and concrete masonry surfaces indicated for direct plaster
application. Dash coat is to cover full surface to be plastered and is to provide rough surface of sharp
protrusions ranging 3.0mm and 5.0mm. Dash-Coat Mix: 2 volume parts Portland cement to 3 volume
parts fine sand, 1 part bonding agent to 3-part clean water mixed to a mushy-paste consistency shall
be left untowelled, undisturbed and moist cured for at least 24 hours after application and before
plastering.

6.4
Before plastering starts, dampen, by spraying water concrete dash coat surfaces that are to receive
plaster with clean water.

6.5
All plaster shall be prepared in a manual and mechanical mixer mix (as per specification) using
sufficient water to produce a workable consistency. After all the ingredients have been added
including the remaining mixing water, the plaster should be mixed for a further few minutes. Plaster
not used within 1.5h from start of mixing shall be discarded.

6.6
The second coat shall be applied with sufficient material and pressure to ensure tight contact with
dash coat.

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6.7
The surface of the second coat shall be brought to a true, even plane with a rod or straightedge, filling
surface defects in place with plaster.

6.8
Applied plaster shall be floated as smooth as possible and then steel-troweled. Steel troweling shall be
delayed as long as possible and used only to eliminate the uneven points and to force aggregate
particles into the plaster surface.

6.9
Each plaster coat shall be applied to an entire wall or ceiling panel without interruption to avoid cold
joints and abrupt changes in the uniform appearance of succeeding coats. Wet plaster shall abut set
plaster at naturally occurring interruptions in the plane of the plaster, such as corner angles, openings
and control joints where this is possible.

6.10
Make internal angles and corners square.

6.11
Finished grooves shall be neat, of uniform width and depth, sharp straight edges and exact vertical
and horizontal lines. Elevation grooves shall be cut before plaster sets by using molded guide or
wooden strip and fixing it in temporary grout and screed. Regarding recessed, follow the procedures
same as grooves.

6.12
Plaster should not deviate more than plus or minus 3mm in 3m from a true plane in finished plaster
surfaces, as measured by a 3-m straight edge placed in any location on surface.

6.13
Plaster joint shall be provided on wall exceeding 10 M length where joint to be set on 5 M distance
for external walls and external joint to be set as per approved elevation design.

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Other Related Activities

6:14
Curing :
Provide sufficient moisture in the plaster by spraying water as frequently as required.

6.15
Cutting and Batching

6.15.1
Cut, patch, replace, repair and point up plaster as necessary to accommodate other work. Repair
cracks and indented surfaces. Repair work to eliminate blisters, buckles, check cracking, and dry out
as necessary to comply with visual effects.

6.15.2
To correct inaccuracies in beam, column together with block work, chip carefully the concrete
structures by using hammer and chisel to receive dash coat. For 25mm thick plaster repair apply it one
time. For 45mm thick, apply 20mm first coat and apply keying mix before adding the new layer. Each
layer must not exceed 10 mm.

6.15.3
Repairing Cracks, Dents, Blisters, Buckles, Crazing and Check Cracking, Dry outs, sweat outs, and
Similar Defect and where bonding to substrate found failed works shall Repair or Replace. • Cracks
shall be repair using grinder to wide cracks and fill with approved crack material.

6.15.4
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
1. Material shall be inside the store in under cover in Dry condition shall be applied and Material
shall be protected against damage from weather, direct sunlight, surface contamination, corrosion,
construction traffic and other causes

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7 .HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS:

7.1.
Specific safety measures have to be followed as applicable, and all the safety measures are covered
separately in the Project Safety Plan.

7.1.a
Insufficient Lighting • Adequate lighting to be provided to work location. • All the electrical
accessories will be of industrial type. • All the cables will be concealed / above head.

7.1.b
Task lighting • Connected cables to be secured / tied properly to avoid trip hazards. • In addition to
the fixed lightings, Portable lights will be on standby. • All electrical fittings used will conform to
industrial standards.

7.2.
Emergency arrangements
• Contact numbers of personnel concerned to be displayed, on each floor.

• Emergency routes and exists to be clearly marked.

8. RESPONSIBILITIES / SUPERVISION:
• The Construction Manager is overall responsible for the implementation of this method statement
and ensures that his team of Engineers, Foreman and subcontractors are aware of this method
statement and the all resources – human, material and equipment’s are available to carry out the work
as planned and without any delay.

• The Site Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per the approved shop drawings, and in
accordance with this method statement. He is also responsible to ensure adequate equipment and
materials are available for Screed works are in place prior to the starting of work.

• The QA/QC Engineer is responsible to ensure that work has been done as per the specification and
drawings; inspections are done as per the Inspection and Test plan and offer works for Consultant’s
inspection after verification.

• The Safety Engineer is responsible to ensure that all Safety precautions are in place as per the
project safety plan, and that all personal on site are using the required Personal Protective
Equipment’s like – Helmet, Gloves, Shoes, and Coveralls

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