Gypsum plaster has become a modern day technique and is money saving method. People these days are opting this technique in order to avoid plaster of paris punning cost. It provides excellent thermal and acoustic properties while providing superior finishing. Gypsum Plaster is hard finished plaster and is dehydrated with chemicals like alkali sulphate, alum and borax. Contractors and builders prefer gypsum plaster because they can be directly applied over brick/block work without separate finishing and is easy to apply and level gypsum plaster.
Gypsum is made of soft sulphate mineral, derived from calcium sulphate dehydrate. It is a truly versatile material used for making plaster, sculpture, mould and fertilizer. It is a material like chalk and has low weight. In nature, it is found in crystalline form. Gypsum is very popular in the construction industry.
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Gypsum is one of the constituents of plaster used for building construction. Though there are many types of plaster gypsum plaster finds most use due to its lightweight and high workability. You can mix it with water and use it in moulds and sculptures.