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xxii<br />

8<br />

Conventional Plaster Application<br />

Comprehensive guide to plaster systems, including framing installation, base and<br />

lath application, accessories and control joints, plaster mixing and application and<br />

finishing options.<br />

General Planning Procedure 238<br />

Planning the Job 238<br />

Estimating Materials 238<br />

General Job Conditions 239<br />

Handling and Storage 239<br />

Environmental Conditions 239<br />

Framing Installation 240<br />

Reinforcing 241<br />

Wall Furring 241<br />

Frame Spacing and Attachment 243<br />

Plaster Base Application 245<br />

Fastener Application 246<br />

<strong>Gypsum</strong> Lath—Steel Studs 247<br />

<strong>Gypsum</strong> Lath—Wood Framing (direct) 247<br />

Metal Lath—Wood Framing (direct) 247<br />

Control Joint Application 247<br />

Basecoat Plaster Application 249<br />

Two- and Three-Coat Plastering 250<br />

Grounds 250<br />

Mixing 251<br />

Aggregates 251<br />

Setting Time 252<br />

Heating and Ventilation 254<br />

Finish Plaster Application 254<br />

Gauging Plasters 256<br />

Finish Limes 257<br />

Prepared Finishes 258<br />

Special Additives 260<br />

Replastering Old Plaster Surfaces 260<br />

Door Frames 261<br />

Caulking Procedures 263<br />

Fixture Attachment 264

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