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Do you know how to cut a hollow brick without a grinder? - Learn easy and fast

Today Facades World we will solve some doubts of our users of Youtube, who ask us how to cut a hollow brick without a grinder. So we decided to chat with our colleagues from Architecture Planet, and make a new post to answer this question. So, if you are interested, do not move from the screen because we are starting right now.

We show you how to cut a hollow brick without a grinder

Cutting bricks in half is one of the most common things to do on a construction site. The reason? Very simple, there are places where we cannot place a whole brick but we must occupy the space with half a brick. It is in these moments that many people, especially those who are starting in masonry, who ask themselves, How can I do it if I don't have tools? Today we will teach it with the desire to help, so pay attention to how to cut a hollow brick without a grinder. Let's see…

How to cut a hollow brick without a grinder - Explanatory video

Before proceeding to cut we must know what is the size of the brick that we are going to use. After we have defined the most important, we proceed to put together our elements with what we are going to work: A brick, a cutter, measuring tape, fiber and a support wood.

Step 1 - Mark the hollow brick

The first thing we must do is take our tape measure and mark the size that we are going to cut from the brick, in this case we are going to do it right in the middle. We choose a hollow brick for this job since we are going to build the side walls of a house, but for each job there is a different brick. Our brick measures 32 centimeters, therefore half is going to be 16 centimeters, if you want to know how many bricks enter per square meter You can see our previous post where we explained the calculation in detail.

how to cut a hollow brick without a grinder

Well now yes, with the help of our fiber what we do in marking a straight line in the 16 centimeters to the sides of our hollow brick.

Step N ° 2 - We mark with the grinder the contours of the brick

With our brick marked, what we must do is tap soft and constant on the previously delimited line. In this way, what we will do is mark all the sides of the brick so that later we can cut it exactly in half.

Step # 3 - cut the brick in half

Finally, when we mark our brick on all the sides with our iron cutter, what we must do is take it with both hands and place it on the wood in which we are going to work. With half of the brick on the edge of the wood we give it a dry tap and our brick will be divided into equal parts. Many times this step is not necessary since at the end of the complete turn with our iron cutter, the halves are automatically separated.

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How to Cut a Hollow Brick - Learn the Easy Way

Today Facades World after several messages that they left us on our channel YOUTUBE, we thought it would be a great idea to share a tutorial on how to cut a hollow brick so they don't unnecessarily waste bricks. So if you are building your house or remodeling it, this step by step will be of great help. So if you are interested, do not take off the screen because we are starting right now!

How to cut an egg brick easily and quickly with a grinder

Cutting bricks in half is one of the most common things to do on a construction site. The reason? Very simple, there are places where we cannot place a whole brick but we must occupy the space with half a brick. It is at this time that many people, especially those who are starting in masonry, ask themselves: How can I do it? Today, with the desire to help these people, we teach them how to cut a hollow brick with a grinder. We thank our colleagues from Architecture Planet for this new contribution together with Facades World and then we show you what is coming ... Let's see.

How to Cut a Hollow Brick with a Grinder - Explanatory Video

Before proceeding to cut we must know what is the size of the brick that we are going to cut. After we have defined the most important thing, we proceed to put together our elements with what we are going to work: A brick, a grinder with a ceramic cutting disc, fiber and a support wood.

Step 1 - Mark the hollow brick

The first thing we must do is take our tape measure and mark the size that we are going to cut from the brick, in this case we are going to do it right in the middle. We chose a hollow brick for this job since we are going to build the side walls of a house, but for each job there is a different brick. Our brick measures 32 centimeters, therefore half is going to be 16 centimeters, if you want to know how many bricks enter per square meter you can see our previous post where we explain the calculation in detail.

Well now yes, with the help of our fiber what we do in marking a straight line in the 16 centimeters to the sides of our hollow brick.

Step N ° 2 - We mark with the grinder the contours of the brick

With our brick marked, what we must do is turn on the grinder and proceed to mark all the sides of the brick so that later we can cut it exactly in half.

Step # 3 - cut the brick in half

Finally, when we mark our brick on all the sides with our grinder, what we must do is take it with both hands and place it on the wood we are going to work on. With half of the brick on the edge of the wood we give it a dry tap and our brick will be divided into equal parts.

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How To Use A Mason's Plumb Bob - Learn Quickly And Easily With These Tips

Today Facades World after several messages that they left us on our channel YOUTUBE, we thought it would be a great idea to share a tutorial on how to use a plumb bob so they can level and dare to raise walls. So if you are building your house or remodeling it, this step by step will be of great help. Do not detach yourself from the screen because we are starting right now!

How can I use a plumb line? - Tips for beginners

The plumb line is one of the basic elements that any bricklayer must have, but its use is not limited only to them, it can also be practical for blacksmiths, carpenters and even workshop workers. To know how to use a plumb bob It will be very important to us for our daily work, especially when we need to install a perfect square on the horizon. That is why today together with our colleagues from Architecture Planet We bring you this step by step so that you are encouraged to use it correctly. Let's see…

How to use a plumb bob correctly

The mason's plumb line uses the law of gravity to correctly mark what is vertical. Its principle is based on a rope that is suspended and contains a weight at the bottom. It will be vertical and perpendicular to any plane of the level that it crosses. The plumb line is even considered the vertical equivalent of the spirit level. That is why to know how to use a mason plumb bob we must previously know the parts that compose it.

A lead weight that has a cylindrical or conical shape or a mixture of both.
The nut which is a piece similar to a spool and can be made of wood or metal. It should be the same thickness as the lead weight and has a hole in the center of it.
A cord that goes through the hole in the nut and joins both pieces. Nylon ropes are generally used in masonry as they present greater resistance to moisture.

What do we use a mason plumb for?

The answer is very simple, a plumb line can be used to raise walls, make fine plasters, thick plasters and even install doors and windows.

To know if a wall is plumb or level, what we must do is place our nut (plate) and then see where our plumb line is. If it is separated from the wall, it indicates that the wall is not straight and we must continue working on it. But if our plumb bob is just touching the wall, it indicates that the wall is level and the job well done.

How to know if a door is level

To know if a door was leveled correctly, what we must do is take our plumb line and place it inside the door. If the plumb bob just rubs as we mentioned earlier, that part is level. Then what we must do is place our plumb line on the front of the door and perform the same procedure. The internal part indicates that the height is level while the internal part of the door indicates whether it is straight.

After plumbing we installed a window

The procedure is the same as we explained previously with the door. We measure both the inside of the window and the outside to make sure they are level for installation.

Sizes of a Mason's Plumb bob - Which one to choose

When buying a plumb bob, you will find that there are several sizes. It can come by the kilo, half a kilo, and even larger. What we suggest from our website is that you do not buy something so big or so small but rather that we lean towards something medium. The reason is that when handling it, it is easier to use and facilitates work.

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Do you know how many bricks fit in a square meter?

After several messages and feedbacks in Youtube, today from Facades World We thought it would be a great idea to share with all our readers the answer to the following question: How many bricks fit in a square meter? So, if you are starting with the construction of your house, this new post will be of great help. Do not move from the screen because we are starting right now.

How many bricks fit in a square meter

Know how many bricks fit in a square meter It is essential for those who want to start building. In this way, we will not only know the approximate cost of the materials that we will need to carry it out, but we will also be able to avoid the famous theft of materials on site. Although we know that depending on the country in which we live, the bricks are different, we will try to describe the different bricks with their characteristics so that they can know them previously.

How many common bricks do we need in a square meter?

In our country, Argentina, is what we call common bricks to those that are of the solid type 5 centimeters high x 23 centimeters long and 12 centimeters deep. This type of brick, adding to it the thickness of the plaster, is what makes the famous 15-centimeter wall. We will need 60 common bricks per square meter For the work.

How many hollow bricks do we need in a square meter?

Generally there are many hollow bricks, most differing in their depth. The most common hollow bricks are 19 cm high x 33 cm long and 12 cm deep. We will need 16 hollow bricks per square meter to carry out the work.

How many cement blocks do we need in a square meter?

It is known as hollow cement bricks or hollow gray bricks. They are the bricks that are in trend in any construction, even because they can be made in the same work. The most commonly used measurements of these bricks are 19 centimeters high by 39 centimeters long and the depth can be 13 or 15 centimeters. The most positive characteristic of these cement blocks is that some have a texture that allows construction without the need to render the wall at the end of the work. The amount of cement blocks we need for one square meter is 13 bricks.

How many bricks fit in a meter - Variation of measurements

These measurements were taken for the bricks most used throughout the world, remembering that the measurements may change in each of the countries. In this case the number of bricks can vary. Another reason why the number of bricks may vary is because of their joints. It usually takes 1,5 centimeters of joint between each brick but it can also depend on each builder.

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Ideas to decorate your patio with little money - The article you were looking for!

If you have been wanting to renovate certain spaces in your home for a long time, you are in the right place. Today in Facades World we will show you some ideas to decorate with little money the patio of your home, so if you are interested and want to know more, do not detach from the screen because we are starting this new article right now.

Do you need ideas to decorate your patio with little space? We have the answer!

In a new collaboration with our colleagues from Architecture Planet, we have made a small index of the content that you can find in relation to the ideas to decorate patios with little money that we share with you today ... Let's see.

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Plants to decorate with little capital
Your own garden with plastic bottles
Stones to decorate gardens with little money
Stone paths in the yard
Outdoor furniture made with pallets
Car wheels to decorate patios
Tables made from recycled tires
Wind chimes with conches
Stone pots with milk cans

Plants to decorate with little capital

Plants were always an economical option to decorate any room in the house with little money, but they look much more in the patio. Many times we mentioned that there is plants that purify the air or even outdoor plants that are very hardy and there is practically no maintenance. That is why with much or little space the plants are suitable and give us an economical option to decorate our patio.

Ideas to decorate patios with little money

Your own garden with plastic bottles

Another idea may be to decorate your patio by creating your own garden with plastic bottles. In this way we can grow our own fruits and vegetables to eat with our meals. If you don't have much space, don't worry, you can use grow tables or even vertical gardens.

Stones to decorate gardens with little money

Stones are one of the easiest objects to get. Even many people when they go to vacation in places with rivers bring some reminders. If we must buy the stones, they are quite cheap and can be obtained anywhere near our home. We will only need a little imagination to achieve a perfect design.

Stone paths in the yard

There are a number of ways you can create garden or patio paths, but stone paths are great. Not only do they contribute a lot to the visual beauty but they allow us to separate the sectors of our gardens, especially if we can generate different colors in them.

Outdoor furniture made with pallets

Pallets do not offer the characteristics of being very versatile. With them we can form different types of furniture ranging from tables, armchairs or even chairs. So if you want furniture with pallets you will like these ideas.

Car wheels to decorate patios

It is very common to see that many people get rid of old or no longer use tires for their cars. These wheels are a great option for decorating patios, decks or gardens. Among the most chosen options to use these are the planters made with recycled wheels.

Tables made from recycled tires

Are you looking for a table for your patio where you can have refreshments with your friends? All you have to do is stack the tires and place a glass or wooden base on top of them. In this way we will get a great table with little money to enjoy our summer afternoons.

Wind chimes with conches

Creating wind chimes with seashells is one of the most practical ideas that can include the whole family. In the moments that we can go on vacation, a great idea is to gather the shells that you can to use them on the return home. With them we can generate beautiful garlands by altering the sizes and their characteristics. Finally we can tie them to a branch or whatever we have on hand at home to give it consistency and be able to hang them.

Stone pots with milk cans

One of the ideas to decorate patios with little money that our users liked the most without a doubt are the stone pots with milk cans. It is a simple, beautiful and cheap idea to apply in our homes that will provide a rustic decoration to our patio. You only need a can of powdered milk, stones and glue.

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How to make a coat rack out of copper pipes? - Learn easily and quickly

Maintaining the order of your garments is essential and to achieve this we need elements that facilitate this daily task. That is why today in Facades World we show them how to make a coat rack out of copper pipes Step by Step. It is a job that does not require a lot of effort and you can do it at home on your own. So if you liked the proposal, do not detach yourself from the screen because we are starting right now!

Why use pipes to make a coat rack?

The industrial style is gaining more adherents to its style every day, that is why copper pipes have become so popular in the creation of elements for the home. That is why we can find endless ideas such as: coat racks, side tables, magazine racks, shelves, furniture, kitchen bars etc. Today on our website we are going to show you how to make a coat rack out of copper pipes to use in the hall of our house or in our room. In this way it will be easier for us to locate our coat, shoes, keys or bags. Let's see…

Materials

To build our coat rack with copper pipes we will need some elements that we will detail below:

Straight pipes with an approximate diameter of 25mm
Four wooden boards. One for the base and the remaining three for the shelves.
Copper elbows to make the joints of the pipes.
Four wheels with their screws to be able to adhere them.
Artificial grass of the measure of the base so that it is the right measure.
Black paint.
Tin to be able to solder
Walnut color varnish
Stripper

Tools

The tools to make the coat rack with copper pipes will be decisive for a relaxed and much easier job. That is why we detail what is necessary so that the assembly is something pleasant and does not end up becoming a headache.

Pencil
Blowtorch
Pipe cutter
Metro
Taladro
Spade bit
A brush
Welding gloves and mask

How to make a coat rack out of copper pipes?

How to make the structure with copper pipes

The structure that our coat rack will have is quite simple. We must make it with a sufficient height to be able to hang our garments taking into account to adhere an extra tube to be able to add some wooden shelves, which in this case will be three. The base is made with the largest diameter board where we can adhere our synthetic grass. It should be noted that we can modify the scheme and the structure according to the needs we have. That is why before buying our materials we should make a sketch with the measurements and the design that our structure will have to facilitate the work.

How to cut the tubes?

To do this, the first thing we will have to do is measure the tubes, mark them and then cut them. To make the cut we will use the pipe cutter that allows us to make cuts without having to sand the edges since it makes clean cuts. If we don't have this tool, let's not get into trouble since we can use a hand saw and sand the edges of our tube. It takes a little longer but it is possible.

Weld our structure

Once we have all our tubes cut and our copper elbows ready, we proceed to weld our structure. For this we will use the torch, tin and if possible add a little stripper to our joints to make it easier for the tin to slide better when soldering it since the copper will be free of grease.

Paint the structure and prepare the wood

After having our structure finished we can paint our structure to give it the desired color, in this case black. We can also choose to leave it as it is, the copper color will give it a personal style.

Then we will start by preparing our woods. For this we will measure and cut the first wood of the measure of our base.
For the boards that will be our shelves, we must place a piece of wood in the place that we are going to place it in order to measure the diameter and position of the hole that we must make.
To make the hole we will use the drill and the shovel so we will know how far we must go.

Paint the wood

To paint our wood we will use the varnish with walnut color, in this way we can give it a dark tone. For this we can ask our nearest paint shop for varnish and ink to dye it in walnut, in this case but we can ask for the one we like the most, it can be cedar, natural etc. In a liter of varnish we introduce our bottle of ink, we stir the mixture and that's it. We have a varnish of the color that is to our liking.

How to assemble our copper pipe coat rack?

We will start by screwing our four wheels onto the base using our screws. In this way it will not only be practical to move our coat rack but the wheels will give us an industrial touch that will accompany our style.
Then we will insert the tubes into the wooden shelves. Once we have the desired height we can drill at the height of the tube to insert a screw that makes us a lock to make a stop.
Finally we fit the tubes to the base of our coat rack and introduce the artificial grass to give it a personal style.

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How to remove saltpeter from walls - We show you the step by step

You have problems and you need to know how to remove saltpeter from walls. If so, and you are tired of attacking the symptom but not the problem that generates it, today in Facades World We are going to tell you not only how to eliminate saltpeter but you will also learn to identify the causes that generate it. So, if you want to see your shiny walls again, do not detach yourself from the screen because we are going to start right now!

How to remove saltpeter from walls - Step by step

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What is saltpeter?
Causes of the appearance of saltpeter
Types of humidity that give rise to saltpeter
How to remove saltpeter from walls

What is saltpeter?

Saltpeter is a saline substance that appears on walls, floors, walls, and rarely ceilings. They are salty blooms, in the form of spots or deposits, which accumulate on the walls in the presence of humidity. Many people often confuse saltpeter with mushrooms, but they are not actually organic substances. Basically they are crystals of salts that are deposited on the porous material of our houses. That is why we can see it in brick walls, in plaster or even in stones.
Saltpeter stains are not only an aesthetic problem that affects walls, but their poor treatment can lead to paint peeling, degradation of plaster and even brick breakage. That is why today we will explain how to remove saltpeter from walls.

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Causes of the appearance of saltpeter

Earlier we mentioned that saltpeter is a symptom of a more complex disease that is humidity. Basically if there is no moisture on the walls, it is impossible for saltpeter to appear on them. To know the process that generates it, we will start by telling you that the water present in walls, foundations or plasters dissolves the salts that are part of these elements, and carries them with it through the wall. When water wants to evaporate, it looks for ventilated areas that have contact with the air. Upon reaching the plaster, the water manages to evaporate but leaves deposits of crystallized salts, the saltpeter, in its process, which cannot evaporate.
Over time, the crystals continue to accumulate until they break the plaster, brick or even the mixture that joins them. It is for this reason that we must identify the cause of the humidity to attack the problem and eliminate the saltpeter forever.

Types of humidity that give rise to saltpeter

When we how to remove saltpeter from walls one of the most common causes that generate it is:

Moisture in the foundation: This occurs in the absence or failure of the insulating layers that block the rise of moisture from the foundations. Then the water from the ground passes to the foundations dragging salts towards the walls where we see the problem explode.
La moisture from seepage: It is produced when the rains that have contact with our unprotected exterior walls penetrate the brick. In its normal course the humidity drags the saltpeter towards the driest areas of the house, which is the interior where it will seek to evaporate. If in this way the humidity meets a latex paint we will see how the wall is enclosed, forming a moisture bubble.
Humidity due to water losses: It happens when one of our pipes that carry water has a fault or is punctured. In this case, the continuous release of water produces the origin of the humidity and we must solve it to make the problem disappear.

How to remove saltpeter from walls

Once we identify the humidity problem that caused the appearance of saltpeter, we are ready for the next step, to remove the saltpeter from the walls.

Materials: Brush, spatula, gloves, goggles, a bucket and plastic tarp to cover the floor.
Clean the surface: First we must do is brush the wall with saltpeter. The function is to eliminate that crust that was formed with the saltpeter and if it does not come out with the brush we will have to use the spatula to help us remove it completely.
Acid wash: We can get it in hardware stores as muriatic acid and we must use it with the ratio 1 × 3 diluted in water (1 liter of muriatic acid per 3 liters of water). We will have to place our mixture with the help of a brush (always wear goggles and gloves) and let it act between 5 to 10 minutes to achieve its complete removal.
Rinsed: To complete our cleaning we must clean with plenty of warm water. With our stiff bristle brushes and plenty of water, we finish removing traces of saltpeter and acid that may have remained.
Termination: To finish and depending on the degree of affectation our wall had, we must fix it. If necessary we will have to render our wall or even use filler. Finally, we must use wall sealant or anti-nitrate blockage if possible to ensure that it does not come back.

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Decorative cork walls - A new idea for your interior design

Welcome to a new article from Facades WorldToday we want to tell you about this new trend that is being used throughout the world to decorate walls. It is known as decorative cork walls, but not only serves to decorate but also serves as an insulator. If you want to know more about this boom, do not detach from the screen because we are starting right now!

Decorative cork walls: a natural and recyclable insulator

The cork comes from the tree called cork oak, which sheds its bark every nine or twelve years. It is a versatile and insulating material with a wide variety of decorative uses. It is also inexpensive, very easy to use and you can decorate it to your liking with varnish, spray paints or wallpaper. The decorative cork walls We say that they are sustainable because it is a natural material and its obtaining does not generate waste or cause prejudice to the tree. Being able to cover your walls with this material is a great alternative if you are looking for a different result beyond paint or wallpaper.

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Cork walls advantages - Sustainable material
Not only used in bottles as caps
Diversity of formats and more advantages
Boost your decoration
Prepare the surface
Choose the adhesive
How to apply it?

Cork walls advantages - Sustainable material

As we have already mentioned, cork comes from a tree called "cork oak" which loses its bark naturally and then the best ones are selected. Later they are boiled in water so that they acquire a flexible texture, can increase their thickness and get a more spongy body. Among the characteristics that make it an excellent thermal insulator we find that:

Its alveolar structure makes it resistant to rain and high temperatures.
As cork is internally shaped, with cells joined and practically empty, they transform this material into an acoustic insulator as it absorbs noise.
Cork is recyclable and reusable, but best of all, if it is discarded it becomes biodegradable.
It is an insulating material since it does not cool easily and it resists very well over time.

Not only used in bottles as caps

It is true that the majority use that is given to cork is to make bottles of wine and champagne, but it is not the only use. In the field of decoration and interior design It is used to make furniture, accessories and coverings. A well-known use is the one that occurs in floors, since it dampens the noise of the footsteps very well. But where it stands out the most is when we see cork wallsas it has a very strong decorative force.

Diversity of formats and more advantages

Among the advantages we have when covering a cork wall we find that we have many variants of formats, measurements and thicknesses. When we are going to cover a wall with this material, what we would have to look at is the thickness to be able to choose correctly if we are going to use it as an insulator or decoratively. The most normal thing is to get it in the form of plates, plates or rolls but also if we want we can find it in chipboard format.

Boost your decoration

Just using this material on a wall adds a decorative touch on its own. What we must bear in mind that when using this material we must accompany it with colors and simple finishes so as not to overload the decoration of the space. Remember that it has a great visual impact so it will enhance our environment. The most suggested use of this material results from using a cork wall and the rest leave them in neutral or white tones that alleviate the overall effect.

Prepare the surface

The process of installing a cork wall is not a very complicated process, you can even do it on your own without the need for a professional. For this option it is best to lean towards medium size plates that are easier to place. In the first instance we must prepare the wall, it is necessary that it does not have humidity problems. Then we must fill any cracks or holes that our wall may have. Finally remove any trace of dust or dirt. The second step is divide the wall into zones drawing a straight line both horizontally and vertically that can intersect in the center.

Choose the adhesive

Cork boards are usually glued with a special adhesive to achieve better adherence to them. Choosing the right adhesive is a very important step to avoid problems in the future. The basic thing is to see the thickness of our plates since if they are thin plates we can use an acrylic adhesive but in plates with a thickness of more than one centimeter we must use neoprene-based adhesives.

How to apply it?

We apply a layer of glue both on the plates and on the wall and with the help of a spatula.
After the adhesive is ready (10 to 15 minutes depending on the manufacturer) we place the first piece guiding us in the straight lines that we drew previously. We must be extremely careful since this type of adhesive does not allow us to rectify since it is instantly adhered.
We must apply pressure, first with our hands and then with a roller that we may have in our home.
Lay the cork boards from the center to the edges. Finally we will make the roof line by cutting the pieces previously to measure.

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Plaster walls - Know the advantages and disadvantages of using them in your home

En Facades World we believe that helping them know the advantages and disadvantages of plaster walls You can be a great boost for all our readers, since after this informative article they will know if they want to use them in their homes or not. So once again, as usual, we ask you to pay close attention to what comes next because right now we start!

Drywall to use in our interior or exterior design - Everything you need to know

Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4: 2H20). Gypsum is a chalk-like material and is very lightweight, and you will find it available in crystalline form in nature. Plaster walls can be a very good option or solution to implement in your home ... let's see.

Plaster, although it is a much older material than cement plaster and sand, has rarely been widely used in the construction industry. Today, gypsum has proven to be a miracle material that helps build interior due to its properties.

What is plaster wall plaster?

When dry powder mixes with water, it hardens. This material that can be applied to bricks, blocks, or concrete surfaces to form a smooth surface is called gypsum.

Previously, a 6mm layer of plaster was usually applied over the cement plaster to give it a smooth finish before painting. This is a two-stage process and involves various elements such as sand, cement, and water that must be mixed on site.

This process is slowly being replaced by a direct application of a single layer of plaster. For him gypsum plaster, the prepared powder is mixed with water and applied directly to the wall.

El plaster wall plaster It can be applied directly to any brick, solid or hollow block, AAC block, and gypsum board.

Plaster plaster thickness

It can be applied in the thickness 6-20 mm. The thickness of the lower layer of plaster is normally 11 mm for walls and 8 mm for the ceiling, while that of the finish layer is 2 mm.

It is recommended to apply a minimum thickness of gypsum plaster of 6 mm to avoid cracks. If more than 20mm thickness of plaster is required on a wall, then an initial layer of cement sand plaster is applied for a thickness of 8-12mm, then plaster is applied for the remaining thickness of not less than 6mm to achieve a smooth finish.

Advantages of gypsum plaster

Contractors and builders began to prefer plaster due to its superior finish and time-saving attributes.

Ease of application- Plaster can be applied directly to the brick / block job. It is also very easy to apply and level.

No shrinkage cracks: The gypsum reaction produces less heat compared to the reaction of cement with water. Therefore, there are fewer shrinkage cracks in the plaster compared to traditional cement plaster.

Fast setting time: The plaster sets quickly (that is, within 25-30 minutes). Therefore, painting could begin 72 hours after the application of plaster.

Does not require curing time: gypsum plaster does not need curing, saving water and time during construction.

High productivity: reduces time considerably compared to conventional cement plaster.

High performance: excellent high strength after drying, durable and light.

Smooth finish: perfectly aligned, level, smooth walls and perfect right angle corners

Fire resistant: the plaster is very resistant to fire.

Low thermal conductivity: the plaster has low thermal conductivity. This saves electrical costs for heating and cooling rooms in a building.

Decorative application: It can also be easily applied for decorative purposes and can be molded into different shapes.

Disadvantages of plaster walls

Gypsum cannot be used for exterior walls since they retain moisture. Also, gypsum plaster cannot be done in areas that are continuously humid, such as the bathroom, etc.

The plaster in plaster walls it is more expensive than traditional cement plaster (cement and sand) for the same thickness.

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Liquid porcelain - Know what it is and how to apply it, the benefits will be unmatched

Today we will share with you some ideas to renovate the floors of your house with liquid porcelain. A trend that grows day by day due to its easy application, its high resistance and excellent finish. So once again we ask you a lot of attention because right now we start!

What is the difference between liquid porcelain tile and epoxy paints

Have you ever seen a floor with liquid porcelain? If the answer is negative, you are in the right place because today we will tell you everything about them. The liquid porcelain It is a coating that is made of resin that generates monolithic (one-piece) floors, smooth and uniform in appearance. The most widely used resins are generally polyurethane and epoxy.

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But ... How do we apply it?

Surely you wonder how you can apply it, because, as we mentioned earlier, it can be applied on any type of pre-existing coating. Once applied, the drying time is approximately 8 hours as long as we have an ambient temperature of 20 °. There are fast drying resins on the market that can speed up the process. On the amount to be applied will depend on the amount that we are going to fill with our material but it is recommended not to generate a layer more than 5 millimeters thick. In Architecture Planet as we are accustomed to, we leave you some images of floors with liquid porcelain so that they know their different alternatives. Let's see…

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