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METHOD STATEMENT
Title: INTERNAL PLASTER WORK Doc. No.: MS-FIN-02 R0 Dt. 17-12-2020

Originator: MJB L.L.P Discipline: CIVIL Rev.: 0 Date: 17/12/2020

Type of Document : METHOD STATEMENT

Title of Document : INTERNAL PLASTER WORK

Document Reference No. : MS-FIN-02 R0 Dt. 17-12-2020

Discipline : Civil / Arch / MEP

Revision: 0 Issue Date:

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 INDEX

S. No. Contents Page No.

1 Purpose 3
2 Scope 3
3 Reference documents 3
4 Responsibilities 3

5 Resources- Equipment Details 4

6 Raw Materials, their Inspection and Acceptance Criteria 4

7 Methodology 5
8 Access / Egress, Logistics & Housekeeping 7
9 Quality Issues, Environmental Issues 7
10 EHS Control Measures 7

Attachments:

11  Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) 8

 Material Data Sheet

1. Purpose
This document describes construction methodology for carrying out Internal Plastering works to
meet technical requirement, Suitable construction methodology has been adopted in all the works
to ensure quality and safety apart from speedy construction. A commitment to maintain the
highest possible standards has played a key role in finalizing the risk.

2. Scope:
This procedure is applicable for carrying out Internal sand cement plaster or ready mix plaster work
at Internal in the building wherever applicable and mentioned in the contract document or Project
Specification or architectural & structural drawing.

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 3. Reference documents:
Work Order No:
Manufacturer Specification:
Relevant GFC drawings
IS:1661:1972

4. Responsibilities:

.1 The Project Manager- Construction Management is over all responsible for

implementation of this Method Statement and to ensure that his site team is aware of this
Methodology and all resources such as manpower, material and equipment are available to
carry out all works as planned.
.4 Project Engineer / Site Engineer along with Site Supervisor and Foremen will Monitor &
ensure that the works are carried out according to the Specifications / Drawings and this
Method Statement & perform inspections & maintained required records for suitability &
completeness.
.5 QE Engineer/Technician, in close interaction with site personnel, will ensure that the
works are carried out as per the project requirements. He is also responsible for the
implementation of QA related to works as detailed in this procedure and for completing
Quality documents for all related works.

5. Equipment Used:
 Suitable Capacity of Mechanical Mixer
 Farmas- 35 lit size (33cm X 30.00cm X 35.00cm)
 Aluminum straight edge
 Measuring jars
 Mixing Tray
 Mechanical Mixer
 Buckets
 Mason Trowel
 Plum bop
 Line Dori/ Thread
 Suitable Scaffolding Scheme approved by Safety Department

6. Raw Materials, their Inspection and Acceptance Criteria:

Raw Material:

Cement: For Internal plastering, following checks are important.

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1) Cement shall be OPC 43/53 Grade and not more than 8 weeks old.
2) Cement shall be free from lumps.

Brown Silica Sand: Silt content should not exceed 8 % by volume (3% by weight).
Water: Water must meet the requirements of IS 456:2000 and should be tested at a third party laboratory
to check the compliance before use. Only portable water shall be used to avoid effloresces &
white patched on plaster surface.

Bonding Agent: Approved make bonding agent should be use and direction of application should be as
per technical data sheet. (Bonding agent should only use wherever hacking is not done.)

 First come first use principal shall use to get optimum quality parameter and avoid rejection of
material.
Storage of Material:
 Material shall be stored in a proper way in normal temperature room with strict
precautionary measures as suggested by the manufacturer.
 Storage room shall be provided with adequate ventilation.
 Inflammable materials shall not be kept in the vicinity of this material.
 All sand shall be covered to avoid contamination with dust and soil.

7. Procedures for Internal Plastering

Preparatory works
1. Joints in brickwork and block work are raked properly.
2. Concrete is hacked to remove skin minimum 30-32 Nos. of hacking required in 1 Sq. Ft. with 2-3
mm depth. (Bonding agent not required at hacked RCC surface.)
3. Wall is thoroughly washed and soaked in water before start the activity preparation.
4. Joints between masonry and RCC are cleaned and grouted with CNS 50 or GP2N.
5. Do fix in position all plastering accessories like Fibre mesh in joints.-Providing fibre mesh in
junction of Concrete and Masonry work.
6. Concrete surfaces are applied with bonding agent such as BONDIT+ (From Bondwell Polymers)
(Bonding agent should only use wherever hacking is not done.) application of BONDIT+
(From Bondwell Polymers) as per manufacturer recommendation Prior to first of coat of plaster.
7. All electrical conduits shall be sealed properly and GI back boxes shall be fix properly as per MEP
drawings.

Mortar Preparation:

A) Cement & Sand Mortar

1. Mortar mixing shall be done with mechanical mixer only no manual mixing shall allowed as
polypropylene fibers are used for the plastering and it does not mix during manual mixing.
2. Do prepare the mortar in clear area in proportion of CM 1:4 ratio.

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 3. While preparing mortar mix, cement and sand shall first be dry mixed and then water is added to it
in appropriate quantity. Wet mix shall then be mixed thoroughly in mixer for a minimum period of 3
minutes. Fibers added in mortar shall be well separated by hand before putting them in rotating
drum.
4. Mix proportion required is CM 1:4 ratio.

B) Ready Mix Mortar

5. Ready mix mortar mixing shall be done with mechanical stirrer only no manual mixing shall allowed
as polypropylene fibers are used for the plastering and it does not mix during manual mixing.
6. Do prepare the mortar in clear area mix proportion as per manufacturer recommendation.
7. While preparing mortar mix, Ready mix mortar shall first be dry mixed and then water is added to it
as per manufacturer recommendation. Wet mix shall then be mixed thoroughly with mechanical
stirrer for a minimum period of 5 to 10 minutes. Fibers added in mortar shall be well separated by
hand before putting them in rotating drum.
Pre Plaster Checks:

1. Sequence of plastering shall be decided in advance. Joints of plaster shall be kept on centre of
RCC members such as beams / columns.
2. No holes shall be made in masonry for supporting scaffolding.
3. Bulges from concrete surfaces on beams shall be chipped of so as to bring entire masonry surface
as well as outer surface of members in one line.
4. Joints between masonry and concrete members shall be filled with non-shrink mortar e.g. CNS –
50 or GP2N 2 days in advance of starting of plastering and then cured for next 2 days till internal
plastering work starts.

5. Level pads of size not less than 2”X2” in size at 6’ c/c (i.e. at every vertical line dori.) both
horizontally and vertically shall be made on the wall. Levels pad shall be checked for plumb and
right angles.
6. fiber mesh shall be applied on joints of Brick / Block Masonry and concrete. Fiber mesh shall be
minimum 6” wide in the form of strip.
7. All the nails, binding wire, concrete projections, and wooden pieces shall be removed from
concrete surface and brick masonry.
8. All the dust, oily spots, and green algae, if any, shall be cleaned from concrete and brick/block
masonry surface using wire brush.
9. Masonry chiseling for electrical conduits or any other purpose shall be sealed with non-shrink
material with fiber mesh fixed over it, well before plastering of the surface.
10. The brick/block masonry shall be wetted thoroughly from outside on the day prior to day of
application of internal plaster so that masonry surface is moist at the time of plaster.
Plastering Procedure:
A) Cement & Sand Mortar

1. Cement (OPC 43/53) and sand mix in ratio CM 1:4 and fiber mesh 12mm are mixed with Mixer
Machine.
2. While preparing mortar mix, cement and sand shall first be dry mixed and then water is added to it
in appropriate quantity. Wet mix shall then be mixed thoroughly in mixer for a minimum period of 3
minutes. Fibers added in mortar shall be well separated by hand before putting them in rotating
drum.
3. The mortar is applied to the wall to the required thickness 12mm. Empty cement bags / plastic
sheets shall be kept on ground near the face of building and rebound mortar collected on bags
shall be poured in the mixer for reuse. The entire process shall not exceed 90 minutes.
4. The plaster is first floated with a straight edge and then to a level surface with steel trowels and
finished.
5. Proper Continues curing to be done for minimum 7 days.
6. All clauses of IS 1661: 1972 and SP: 62:1997 shall be applicable for this methodology or plaster
work.

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 B) Ready Mix Mortar

7. Ready Mix Mortar and fiber mesh 12mm are mixed with Mini Mixture Machine.
8. Do prepare the mortar in clear area mix proportion as per manufacturer recommendation.
9. While preparing mortar mix, Ready mix mortar shall first be dry mixed and then water is added to it
as per manufacturer recommendation. Wet mix shall then be mixed thoroughly with mechanical
stirrer for a minimum period of 5 to 10 minutes. Fibers added in mortar shall be well separated by
hand before putting them in rotating drum.
8. The mortar is applied to the wall to the required thickness 12mm. Empty cement bags / plastic
sheets shall be kept on ground near the face of building and rebound mortar collected on bags
shall be poured in the mixer for reuse. The entire process shall not exceed 90 minutes.
9. The plaster is first floated with a straight edge and then to a level surface with steel trowels and
smooth finished & where there is Gypsum on plaster then rough finish,
10. Proper Continues curing to be done for minimum 7 days.
11. All clauses of IS 1661: 1972 and SP: 62:1997 shall be applicable for this methodology or plaster
work.

8. Access, Logistic & Housekeeping:

All the work places should be cleaned from the scrap materials derived from their work to maintain
free access and egress to enter or exit the project normally as well as in the event of emergency.
Access roads are available and are soundly constructed with suitable entry points to site.
Proper staging and platform with adequate spacing shall be ensuring (proper safety tagging) before
starting the activity.
Storage of materials, equipment, tools etc. are not to impede access or egress to and from work
areas.
9. Quality Issues, Environment Issues:
Quality control Inspection for the subject work shall be carried out in accordance with attached
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
Quality assurance cards shall be filled to ensure the work complies with the Specifications.
Construction Team should maintain the existing local environment and contribute to the least
amount of environmental impact as possible during the installation / construction period.
Workers will be instructed to clean up, and keep their places of work clean and tidy after completion
of their day to day works.
Tarpaulin shall be laid below the plastering surface to avoid wastage of mortar and contamination
with soil.

10. EHS Control Measures:

 Contractor workmen and staff involved in Sand Cement Plaster work shall undergo EHS Induction
before entering Construction site. Display of I-cards is mandatory by all contractor staff at all times.
 Contractor workmen shall wear adequate Personal protective Equipment (PPE) like safety shoes
with steel toe/ gum boot with steel toe, high visibility vest, safety helmet and rubber hand gloves,
safety goggles and dust mask while working.
 Tool Box talk to be provided to all workmen before starting the activity on daily basis which will cover
the hazards and risk and the related control measures for ensuring safe working environment.
 Adequate supervision to be provided to identify and control At Risk behavior and ensure the work is
carried out as per process mentioned in the Method statement.
 Portable power tools and any other electrical tools, if used shall be routed through ELCB/ RCCB of
30 mA rating to avoid electrocution. Licensed electrician is authorized to attend to electrical problems
like m/c repair.
 Proper arrangement shall be done to minimize manual lifting and shifting of Cement bags. Wherever
feasible use of Tower crane and Man material hoist shall be used for lifting and shifting of material.
Ensure that the material is shifted only through TPI tested material basket, if shifted by Tower crane.

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  Adequate illumination arrangement shall be done prior to starting work during night time.
 While working at height, height work permit requirements shall be followed. Fall arrestor and full
Body safety harness shall be used while working at edge of the structure. For working at height
inside the tower, adequate standard work platforms shall only be used.
 Debris chute shall be used to manage Housekeeping and to avoid At Risk Behavior of throwing
material from height.

11. Attachment:
1. Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
2. Material Data Sheet

Admitted :
Designation:

Name:

Signature:

Date:

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