Qantity assurance checklist for PLASTERING

S.R.NO DESCRIPTION SATISFACTION/UNSATISFACTION REMARK

PRE- INSTALLATION
Racking: All the masonry joints should be checked whether it is
completely racked or not. If you find any voids in the joints, they
1 should be filled with mortar and finished.
Hacking: All the concrete surfaces of the column, beam, & ceiling
should be checked for their proper hacking. Any leftover should be
2 completed as per the specification.
Plumbing work: You have to ensure that all the concealed plumbing
work is complete as per the drawing.
The concealed pipeline should be checked for its water tightness &
3 material quality, as per the specification.
Wiring: All the concealed electrical wire work should be checked
beforehand as per the given diagram.
The electrical conduits, junction box, concealed switch point, etc.
4 should be noted for their proper position.
Chicken mesh :Mesh fixing is also needed over the concealed wiring
ducts, & over the concealed wall cuttings.
Chicken mesh provides proper bonding & resists the development
5 of cracks.
Material quality:The selected sand & cement for the plastering work
6 should be as per the specification & quality standards.
Level marking :The variation in the thickness should fall in the range
of 10mm to 15mm. If you find any excess depth due to brick
undulations, that area should be pre-plastered to match the level.
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POST-INSTALLATION
Wetting:All the masonry wall surfaces should be thoroughly
sprinkled with water using a water pipe.
The brick masonry should soak the water & it should look in a
8 completely wet condition.
Mortar mix:The mortar should be prepared in such a volume that, it
should be consumed within a
9 1hour period after mixing.
Cement slurry:A lean cement slurry should be sprayed or sprinkled
over the
10 wall surface at the beginning of the plastering.
Scaffolding: The firmness of the scaffolding should be checked to
ensure the safety of the workers. In any condition, the plastering
wall should
11 not be used as pass-through support for the scaffolding poles.
Thickness: While plastering, the thickness should be checked at a
regular interval of 1hour.
Any extra thickness should be cut by using an aluminum level Patti.
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Corners: All the corners & edges of the windows, door frames, room
corners, etc. should be checked for their line & level.
Use tri square & plumb bob at the corners to make them at perfect
13 90°.
Plasters type: Before starting the plasterwork, you have to go
through the drawings to know the dimensions & type of plaster.
The finishing of the plaster may be sponge finish, trowel finish,
14 rough finish, etc.
Finishing:Use a spirit level to find out the uneven plaster surface.
You have to use aluminum Patti & trowel, to make a final smooth
surface.
15
Cutouts:The line & level of all the plaster cutouts such as skirting,
junction box, electric box. etc.
16 should be checked.
 Cleaning: The splashes of mortar over the door & window frames
17 should be cleaned after the completion of days work.
Curing:Curing should be started on a successive day without any
delay.
A minimum of 10 days of curing is recommended to gain the
18 required strength.