Ratio of Cement and Sand for Plastering

The ratio of cement and sand for plastering is given below.

6 MM thickness of cement plaster and cement mortar 1:3 or 1:4 is recommended for cement
plastering on RCC surfaces, on the RCC walls, Fascia etc. or as directed by the Engineer,

6 MM to 10 MM thickness of cement plaster and cement mortar in 1:3 or 1:4 ratios is recommended
for underside of RCC slabs.

12 MM thick cement mortar in 1:4 ratios is recommended on the walls where smooth side exists.

Either 9 or 4.5 MM thick and 15 MM thick cement plaster in 1:4 ratios is recommended on the rough
side of the walls.

20 MM thick cement mortar in 1:3 with two coats is recommended in case of vertical Damp Proof
Course (DPC).

6 MM thick cement mortar in 1:3 with a coat of white washing is recommended in case of bearing
plaster on the walls under the slab.

15 MM thick cement mortar in 1:3 is used with 3 MM thick cement rendering on plaster in case of
Dado.