Not All Plaster Is the Same

Not All Plaster Is the Same  

What Are the Different Types of Plaster a Pool Plastering Contractor Will Use?

The kinds of plastering materials you need will greatly depend upon the kind of job you will be performing. The first thing to consider when getting these materials is what type of tools you need to finish the project. Plaster has to be combined with water to form a paste, so a stirring stick of some type is necessary. The plaster has to be then spread, so a flat tool will be also necessary. Once the plaster has set and cured, it is sometimes sanded, so sandpaper or a machine like a palm sander will be required too.

Lighter duty applications will need plaster like gypsum, also referred to as plaster of Paris. When this dries, it mimics the appearance of stone, metal or wood, depending how it is will be painted. It is an excellent option for arts and crafts projects, and it is used in television or film sets; this is due to the ease with which it is worked with and creates a look of other materials. Cement plaster is for masonry, to provide a smooth surface; this means it comes with a different consistency than gypsum.

Plastering materials that are used by a pool plastering contractor for building pools are completely different from other kinds of plaster due to the fact the materials used within the pool have to be water resistant. Marble plaster is usually used because it offers a smooth, attractive finish, however, it is one of the more expensive choices.

Quartz swimming pool plaster is an excellent choice due to the fact the pieces of quartz in the material form a harder finish, which is more durable and stain resistant. It is also a beautiful option for finishing pools, which many pool plastering contractor experts highly recommend.

Stop beads are pieces of metal which edge plastered areas. They stop the edges of the plaster from cracking or crumbling and offer a smooth and more attractive finish.

Call Water Splash Pool Plastering, based in Lodi, CA.

(209) 712-0600.