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Hand Plaster with Perlite

A ready-to-use coarse interior plaster for hand application on concrete, stone, brick, gypsum board, and concrete walls and ceilings.

Fast applicationThermal insulationFire resistantSound insulation100% whitenessCompletely free from crackingNo trowel splash coat requiredNo water curing required
Hand Plaster with Perlite
Coverage9.5–10 kg/m² at 1 cm thickness
StandardEuropean standard EN 13279-1
Water ratio60–65% water: add 10 kg of Hand Plaster with Perlite to 6–6.5 litres of water.
PackagingPacked in 35 kg polypropylene bags ± 2%
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Technical specifications

Working time60 min
Setting time180 min
Hardness45 Shore D
Compressive strength2.5 N/mm²
Flexural strength1.5 N/mm²
Density700 kg/m³
Thermal conductivity0.22 W/(m.K)
Fire classificationA1 according to EN 13279-1
01

Surface preparation

  • Clean the surface of all dust, oil, dirt and other impurities.
  • Repair openings and cracks before application.
  • Moisten the surface before starting the plaster application.
  • Moisten the surface with water when working in very hot weather.
02

Application

  1. Place the appropriate amount of water in a clean container, then add the Hand Plaster with Perlite.
  2. Wait 2 to 3 minutes to obtain a homogeneous mixture, then mix with a hand mixer.
  3. Apply at a minimum thickness of 5 mm and a maximum of 10 mm.
  4. After 60 minutes the plaster begins to set. Smooth and finish it using conventional methods, then apply Satin Finish Plaster for a smooth final layer.
03

Warnings and precautions

  • For interior use only.
  • Do not spray the surface with water after application.
  • The application area must be at least +5°C.
  • Protect the plaster from drying too quickly in very sunny or windy conditions.
  • Do not add cement, sand or any other materials to the plaster.

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