BS 8481:2006

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Materials and accessories
5 Design - factors influencing the selection of gypsum
   plastering systems
6 Characteristics of gypsum plastering systems
7 Design - factors influencing the selection of cement,
   cement and lime plastering systems
8 Characteristics of cement, cement and lime plastering
   systems
9 Backgrounds, including preparation for cement, cement
   and lime plastering systems
10 Preparation and application of cement, cement and lime
   plasters
11 Maintenance and repair (other than restoration of old
   and historic buildings)
Annexes
Annex A (normative) Fixing applied backgrounds
Annex B (informative) Restoration of plasters on old and
                      historic buildings
Bibliography

Describes the design, preparation and application of plaster based on gypsum, cement, cement and lime, for internal plastering on all types of background used under normal conditions.

This British Standard specifies the design, preparation and application of plaster based on gypsum, cement, cement and lime, for internal plastering on all types of background used under normal conditions. It includes plastering onto both new and old backgrounds and the maintenance and repair of existing work. It concerns materials, backgrounds, preparation of the surface to be plastered, choice of suitable gypsum, cement, cement and lime plastering systems, methods of application and inspection and testing of plastering.

Recommendations on gypsum, cement, cement and lime plastering mixes with special properties intended to enhance thermal insulation, fire resistance, acoustic insulation and to increase radiation absorption maintenance and repair are also covered.

NOTE Relevant data are summarized in a series of tables.

This standard should be read in conjunction with BS EN 13914-2 especially regarding surface, requirements, flatness, verticality, angularity, types of finish and smoothness which are not dealt with in this standard.