Plaster of Paris has been used since antediluvian times, called Plaster of Paris because gypsum was beforehand used near Paris to in the making of plaster and cement. Plaster of Paris is used also to precast and hold important parts of decorative plaster work placed on top ceilings and frame and is used in Medicine.

But presently, it has been used as a coagulator or causative agent in making curd. So today we will look at some of the facts about Plaster of Paris that you have never thought about.

Common Facts you don’t Know

• When you look at Plaster of Paris through a hand magnifier or microscope it will be like a fine powder.
• When you add a few drops of vinegar on Plaster of Paris it will foam and bubble.
• When you add a few drops of iodine on plaster of Paris the result will be no visible reaction other than it changing a very light brown color.
• When you try a heat test on Plaster of Paris it will turn to a gray color.

Ground plasters are usually applied 11mm thick for the walls or 8mm for the [[[ceilings]]] while the finishing coating plasters at about 2mm thick. The best finishing applying in Plaster of Paris is dependent on the pressure level of the foundation material. After Damp Proofing, JK white cement is better for the re-plastering.

Does plastering add the increase of thermal mass? JK White cement is perfect for use in a place where thermal mass is an in-built part of the blueprint of a building. Plaster of Paris provides the wanted decorative finish while also allowing efficient heat transfer betwixt the air and material of the [[[building]]].

How can Plaster of Paris assist in reducing air discharge of a building? Using JK white cement to plug space and cracks is one of the quickest and easiest ways of maintaining air tightness.

How should salt impurity on a background be controlled? Any salts brought to the overhead of the background during air-dried should be cautiously removed. The background must be cleansed, sounded and free dust free. Heavy salt impurity can cause relentless damp problems, so it is essential to establish if the salts are strictly from the drying procedure or if a more real damp problem exists.

Warnings

• When mixed with water Plaster of Paris hardens and gets hot. At this point,its very important for you not to deepen any part of your body into the Plaster because what will result is severe.
• When Plaster of Paris is being mixed, the dust from the mixing may cause irritation to your throat, eyes or nose. If there is contact to the eyes, flush particles from the affected eye with water.
• I shouldn’t be telling you this, but I have to. Do not take internally.
• This product contains crystallized silica, said to be one of the causes of cancer