According to plastering experts, gypsum plastering is seen as an eco-friendly substitute to the traditional process of sand & cement plastering, especially for plastering the interiors of your home. Gypsum plastering is also a very speedy method when compared to sand & cement plastering since it doesn’t need the water curing process.
Gypsum is mainly composed of calcium & sulphate molecules, has a chalk-like texture and is very lightweight. It’s naturally found in crystalline nature and is later converted into chalk-like essence when prepared for usage. However, it tends to preserve its crystalline state when mixed with water.
The Multiple Uses Of Gypsum Plastering
- Used For Plasterboards
According to a professional GIB stopper in Auckland, plasterboards are utilised to build lining and dividers of walls, ceilings, roofs and floors. Additionally, ceiling gypsum boards are quite extensively used for the creation of false ceilings mainly due to their heat resistant properties.
In case you’re unaware then you must know that plasterboards can be customised according to specifications. And one of the key components that helps in the manufacturing of plasterboards is gypsum.
- Used For Fibreboards
Usually, a gypsum fibreboard is a kind of fortified material that’s mainly composed of gypsum as well as cellulose fibres. Apart from any external applications, you can utilise gypsum fibreboards in wood construction or drywall, for the lining of walls, panelling, flooring, ceilings and vaulted ceilings.
- Used For Decorative Plastering
When dehydrated plaster powder is mixed with water, the mixture is used for lining ceilings & bricks, blocking walls and also creating gorgeous decorations. You must learn that Plaster of Paris, which is made out of nothing but dry gypsum powder, has always been utilised by artisans and artists for multiple centuries to create decorative sculptures, mouldings and models.
That’s why gypsum is regarded as an all-around material, especially when it comes to interior designs.
- Used For Plaster Blocks
Gypsum blocks are frequently used for creating indoor partitions as well as gypsum tiles for ceilings. These gypsum blocks are very easy to install and are used in scenarios where the interior walls will require better fire safety protection.
Other Applications Of Gypsum
Apart from the above-mentioned uses, gypsum still has several different uses as well.
You can expect gypsum to be used in plastic, rubber, fertilisers, pesticides, medicines, food items, items for craft & art, sulphuric acid, textiles, wall paint and so on. The list is surely endless when it comes to the applications of gypsum.
Additionally, you can segregate gypsum into two types:
- Plaster of Paris
- Raw gypsum
Plaster of Paris is created by heating raw gypsum powder mixed with a predetermined water mix at 100 degrees Celsius.
