IS 1661 : 1972 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR APPLICATION OF CEMENT AND CEMENT-LIME PLASTER FINISHES

UDC 693.621 : 69.001.3

CED 5

Reaffirmed 2022

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard covers application of cement and cement-lime plaster finishes to walls, columns, ceilings and . similar surfaces on backgrounds normally met with, such as brick, stone or concrete ( plain or reinforced). Lime plasters, mud plasters and other special plasters are not covered by this code.

1.2 Recommendations are laid down with regard to the minimum preparation of surfaces to receive the plaster. Different materials available their suitable mixes and the best methods of their application are also discussed.