Product Highlights
Smooth Finish
Less Paint Consumption
ISI Mark
Features
- Light weight and durable.
- Low thermal conductivity.
- No shrinkage while setting.
- Tensile strength 7.6 kg/
- Easily moldable to any shape.
Benefit & Advantages
- Easy to apply and long lasting.
- Doesn’t develop cracks on heating or setting.
- Provides decorative interior finish.
Specifications
| Setting Time | 15-20 min |
| Residue | 4% – 5% |
| Whiteness | 72%-75% |
| ISO-Certified | Yes |
| ISI-Certified | Yes |
| Wastage | NIL |
| Tensile Strength (kg/cm²) | 16-20 |
| Compressive Strength (N/mm²) | 2-4 |
| Density (kg/m³) | 750-800 |
| Chemical Composition | Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate [CaSO₄.1/2H₂O] |
| Water to Material Ratio | 1 : 1.25 |
| Coverage (1kg) | 1 sq.ft. with 12mm thickness |
| Shelf Life | 12 months From the date of manufacturing, when stored is dry conditions |
Note: Mix powder in water, not vice versa.
(*All tested results are under lab condition)
Surface Preparation
- Before applying remove any dust, loose particles, oil, traces of adhering material from thesurfaces.
- It’s better to use sandpaper, putty blade or wire brush to help it clean.
- To achieve good workability and higher coveragealways pre-wet the surface before application.
- All holes and cracks on the surface of the brick wall should be repaired before plastering.
- Hacking is necessary before application.
Applications
- Plaster of Paris is mostly applied as a protective coating on walls and ceilings.
- POP is also used as a molding and casting agent for decorative items and elements.
- It is required to give aesthetic finishing touches to the structures that beautifies them.
- Because of its fire-resistant nature, it is also used to avoid fire hazards in a building.
Specifications
| Setting Time | 15-20 min |
| Residue | 4% – 5% |
| Whiteness | 72%-75% |
| ISO-Certified | Yes |
| ISI-Certified | Yes |
| Wastage | NIL |
| Tensile Strength (kg/cm²) | 16-20 |
| Compressive Strength (N/mm²) | 2-4 |
| Density (kg/m³) | 750-800 |
| Chemical Composition | Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate [CaSO₄.1/2H₂O] |
| Water to Material Ratio | 1 : 1.25 |
| Coverage (1kg) | 1 sq.ft. with 12mm thickness |
| Shelf Life | 12 months From the date of manufacturing, when stored is dry conditions |
Note: Mix powder in water, not vice versa.
(*All tested results are under lab condition)
Surface Preparation
- Before applying remove any dust, loose particles, oil, traces of adhering material from thesurfaces.
- It’s better to use sandpaper, putty blade or wire brush to help it clean.
- To achieve good workability and higher coveragealways pre-wet the surface before application.
- All holes and cracks on the surface of the brick wall should be repaired before plastering.
- Hacking is necessary before application.
Applications
- Plaster of Paris is mostly applied as a protective coating on walls and ceilings.
- POP is also used as a molding and casting agent for decorative items and elements.
- It is required to give aesthetic finishing touches to the structures that beautifies them.
- Because of its fire-resistant nature, it is also used to avoid fire hazards in a building.
Buy the Premium Quality POP plaster of Paris at Trimurti Products
Our Plaster of Paris is quite durable and low cost. It is easy to use and create castings. The POP plaster of Paris comes in the easy-to-mix formula, which mixes with water well. It dries on to become a dense, durable, smooth, and bubble-free paste. For the uninitiated, Plaster of Paris is not plastic.
How to make the Plaster of Paris strong?
Plaster of Paris is created from fine ground gypsum, which has been heated to 160 degrees with a process known as calcining. The heating process removes moisture from the gypsum. This alters the chemistry of Plaster of Paris and creates a fine powder. When mixed with water, it can be used in many ways, right from sculpturing to modelling.
A basic Plaster of Paris mixture is hard yet fragile when dry. For a strong plaster, you need to strengthen it with glue, which helps the plaster stand the test of time. The basic recipe for strengthening the plaster is for small plaster casting. The mixture offers a hard Plaster of Paris, which is durable to be sanded with a fine-grit sandpaper. You can also use the same recipe as the foundation for larger projects by scaling the batch. All you need to do is keep the ratio of the ingredients the same.
You will need the following items:
- Wooden spoon
- Newsprint/ old papers
- 8-ounce measuring cup
- 1/4th cup measuring cup
- Plastic mixing bowl
- water
- White glue
- Plaster
- Face mask
- Gloves
Prepare the work area
Cover the area where you are going to work with newspaper to prevent the plaster from sticking to important surfaces.
Mix water and glue
Place one 1/4th cup of water in a plastic mixing bowl. Now add 1/4th cup of white glue to the water. Mix the water and glue until the glue is thoroughly incorporated into the water. The water should appear milky and have a creamy consistency.
Add plaster
Slowly pour 2 cups of Plaster of Paris into the water. Add a small amount of plaster at a time. Sprinkle the plaster evenly across the surface of the water and glue mixture. Allow the plaster to settle to the bottom, and don’t stir it. Stirring at this point can lead to excessive air bubbles, which will weaken the plaster. Continue adding Plaster of Paris until you have used all 2 cups.
Rest and mix
Let the plaster rest for about five minutes before mixing. Use the plaster mixture immediately. It is to be known that using more plaster in the plaster mix creates harder and denser moulds. Using lesser plaster creates more porous and brittle moulds. Also, wear a mask if the fine dust from Plaster of Paris affects you. For protecting the hands, Vinyl gloves are the best.
Adjusting drying times
You can speed up the drying time by adding a small amount of pure gypsum to the mix. Now add a couple of drops of lemon juice to slow down the drying time. Make use of warm water to speed up the setting time.
Clean up the hard plaster
Cleaning makes the process quite easier. Wash mixing utensils and bowls with warm water and soap. It is not recommended to leave the leftover Plaster of Paris down the drain. This can lead to clogged pipes and prove to be an expensive mistake as it will harden in the pipes and drain. If the Plaster of Paris has hardened on a surface, carefully break, or chip the hardened plaster and clean the area with soap and water.
Note- It is to be known that mixing Plaster of Paris with water causes a heat-producing reaction. Thus, you must never place the Plaster of Paris onto the skin. It can lead to serious burns. If it gets onto your skin, wipe the wet plaster away with a dry paper towel, and clean the area with a wet paper towel and soap.
How to harden Plaster of Paris
If you wish to harden the plaster, it is quite simple. Simply pour the Plaster of Paris into the mould. Touch the top of the cast gently when it appears to be dry. Remove the plaster cast from the mould carefully. Allow the cast to sit at room temperature at a place with good air circulation for a few days so that it hardens completely.
What dissolves Plaster of Paris?
In some cases, the acid might make the pop harder. You can also try potassium cyanide or sodium bicarbonate. Place the pop in warm water and use a significant amount of baking soda. Soak a few sacks with water and keep spraying warm water on them.
Is the Plaster of Paris dangerous?
Plaster of Paris is classified as a hazardous substance. It is usually considered a safe material for routine usage and is not considered dangerous if worked with responsibly. Anything that gets embedded in the plaster may quickly become a trapper and exposed to an extreme temperature.
Is plaster of Paris waterproof?
Plaster of Paris is an extremely porous material when dried and absorbs any new water that gets in contact with its surface. To make the Plaster of Paris waterproof for outdoors or temporary exposure to water, you must fill as many surface pores as possible.
How to seal Plaster of Paris?
Coat the plaster with a waterproofing agent that penetrates through surface pores. Let the agent dry out completely. Repeat as required till you completely seal the plaster object, allowing each layer to dry completely. After it dries, you will have a plain waterproof plaster object.
It is important to choose quality pop manufacturers if you want to get good material supplied in a safe manner. If the quality of pop is not up to the mark, you might end up getting disappointed with poor results. It is always better to get quotations from Plaster of Paris suppliers before finalizing the deal so that there is confusion later on.
If you are looking for authentic plaster of Paris manufacturers for quality POP, get in touch with us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses of Plaster of Paris?
Pop has plenty of uses and applications. It is used in several sectors like-buildings, medical, moulding, decorations, and arts. For the best results, order it from top plaster of Paris manufacturers.
- Plaster of Paris is used as a building material by constructors and builders.
- Sculptures, statues, and decorative materials, toys, chalk are prepared by using plaster of Paris.
- In medicine, it is used for the joining of fractured bones in the right position.
- It acts as a fireproofing material.
- It fills the cracks and gaps on the wall and roofs.
People can buy it from pop powder suppliers.
What is the Advantage of Plaster of Paris?
The benefit of using plaster of Paris is that it is durable and light in weight. It gives a smooth surface. It is easily moulded into any shape and doesn't shrink while setting. Plaster of Paris is used for the outside layers of walls and buildings. It is required for filling small cracks and pores on the wall. It is a solution to interior drywall and plaster surface problems.
The users of pop buy it directly from a pop dealer - Trimurti. Plaster of Paris manufacturers in Rajasthan produce superior quality pop for effective and reliable results.
How long does Plaster of Paris take to dry?
Plaster of Paris India is available as a ready-mix and handmade mix. Some homemade plaster of Paris takes 20-30 minutes, while some take 15to 20 minutes to dry. Ready-mix takes a day to dry properly. There are some agents and properties present in the ready-mix to keep it moist longer. You can order it online from Trimurti - the best plaster of Paris manufacturers in India.
Is there any limit on the purchase of Plaster of Paris?
There is no limit on the purchase of plaster of Paris in India. You can buy in different kg ranging from 1 kg, 2 kg, 20kg, 25 kg, and 40kg. After the manufacturing of plaster of paris, the packaging is done in various quantities. Clients can buy the packing or quantity they required.
