CHINA HARBOR ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD.
MAIN CONTRACT WORKS TO COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING OF A 49 STOREY OFFICE TOWER
AND A 5 STOREY SHOPPING MALL FOR HAVELOCK CITY AT COLOMBO-06, SRI LANKA.
Document No.
TITLE: Method Statement for Wall Plastering Pages 11
CHEC/HLCP/MS/030
Method Statement for Wall Plastering
For Engineer’s
0 30/05/2019 Nirothaman K Bai Zhuanyu Meng Pengxiang
Acceptance
Prepared By:
Reviewed By: Approved By:
Rev Date Status Senior Technical
Chief Engineer Project Manager
Engineer
Havelock City Commercial Development
Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Site Location Description ...................................................................................................................... 2
3. Purpose of Method Statement ............................................................................................................. 3
4. Scope of Method statement ................................................................................................................. 3
5. Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................................... 3
6.1. Manpower ................................................................................................................................... 3
6.2. Machinery, Plants, Equipment, Tools and Materials:- .............................................................. 3
6.3. Plaster materials ......................................................................................................................... 4
6.4. Metal lathing ............................................................................................................................... 4
6.5. Beads ........................................................................................................................................... 4
7. Plastering procedure............................................................................................................................ 5
7.1. Surface preparation ......................................................................................................................... 6
7.2. Preparation of various types of surfaces ........................................................................................ 6
7.2.1. Spatter dash ...................................................................................................................................... 6
7.2.2. Smooth concrete............................................................................................................................... 6
7.2.3. Masonry (Block work)....................................................................................................................... 6
7.3. Mixing............................................................................................................................................... 6
7.4. Plaster application ........................................................................................................................... 7
7.4.1. Joints between block and RC members ........................................................................................... 7
7.4.2. Installing mesh reinforcement ......................................................................................................... 7
7.5. Curing ............................................................................................................................................. 10
7.6. Cutting, Patching, and Repairing ................................................................................................... 10
9. Safety and Health requirements ....................................................................................................... 11
9.1. Access ........................................................................................................................................ 11
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1. Introduction
The Havelock City Commercial Development Comprising of A 49 Storey Office Tower and A five Storey Shopping
Mall with Two level of basement Car park at 324, Havelock Road, Colombo-06, Sri Lanka.
Figure 01: Schematic view of the proposed Development
2. Site Location Description
The site for the proposed development is located at Havelock Road, Colombo - 06. It has two road frontages;
one to Havelock Road on its eastern boundary, Kirullapone Canal along the northern boundary and Mayura
Place on its southern boundary.
Development site
Figure 2: Location of the proposed development
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3. Purpose of Method Statement
This Method Statement defines the sequence and describes the control procedures to be followed for
Architectural Finishes – Plastering Work for Project of Havelock City a 49 Storey of Office Tower and 5 Storey
of Shopping Mall.
4. Scope of Method statement
This method statement covers Smooth plaster finish to substrate as indicated. The system to include all the
necessary trims and accessories necessary to complete the work. All activity related to plastering work should
be performed with compliance and implementation of safety requirements & procedure and project
specification to complete the Plastering work both for concrete and masonry walls.
5. Responsibilities
Construction Manager and the relevant section agent whose scope of shall be responsible for plastering works.
6. Resources
Whole work would be categorised to specified sub tasks as follows to assign resources effectively. The
capacity/size of the below tools and equipment shall be judged in accordance with site conditions,
requirements and availability at the time of execution.
6.1. Manpower
Project manager -01 Material Engineer -01
Technical Manager -01 Site Engineer -02
QAQC Manger -01 Surveyor -01
Safety Manager -01 Quantity surveyor -01
Chief Engineer -01 Forman -02
Technical Engineer -01 Architectural Draughtsman -02
MEP Engineer -01 Safety officer -01
Panning Engineer -01 Skilled workers -As required
QAQC Engineer -01 labours -As required
6.2. Machinery, Plants, Equipment, Tools and Materials:-
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Total Station -01 Steel brush -As required
Levelling Instrument -01 Mixture plaster machine -As required
Sprit level + Plum bob -As required Wheel barrow -As required
Water level -As required Mason square -As required
Measuring tape -As required Aluminium straight edge -As required
Tower crane -02 Wire nails/concrete nails -As required
Generator -02 2”X2” Timber -As required
Scaffoldings frames -As required Cement -As required
Drill machine -04 sand -As required
Masonry Trowel As required
6.3. Plaster materials
Following table, summarize plaster types and locations of applications.
PLASTER TYPE MOTAR MIX LOCATION AND APPLICATION
Cement and sand (1:3) Internal and external block wall and concrete
surface
Parapet Wall
Backing screed to tile and Stone finish
Cement and sand (1:3) Backing screed to receive waterproofing
6.4. Metal lathing
Metal lathing (wire mesh) reinforcement should be hot-dip galvanised, fabricated from 1.6mm wire 6mm
square mesh. For reinforcement to be embedded within the block mortar bedding, the width of the mesh
should be 12mm less than wall thickness. Lath weight: 1.61kg/m2.
6.5. Beads
Beads used in external plastering can be of PVC material or galvanised steel. Where galvanised steel beads are
used, ensure that they conform to the following:
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Corner beads: Galvanised steel (450g) to BS 1369 Nominal sizes to be 5mm bead with 62mm minimum
expanded metal wings (subject to manufacturer’s recommendations). Corner beads are use in edge of the
structural elements and masonry wall to get sharp edges for internal and external plastering.
Expansion joint beads: Rust proof galvanised steel with adjustable opening subject to manufacturer’s
recommendations. Expansion joint beat use to get the good groove lines in external plastering area.
7. Plastering procedure
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7.1. Surface preparation
Surface to receive plastering shall be brushed to remove all loose particles, dust, laitance, efflorescence, etc.
and any projecting fines on concrete surface shall be hacked off.
Where surfaces are out of line, which will be brought to level by hacking or dubbing out prior to
commencement of plastering. All required openings for mechanical and electrical services, conduits pipes,
plugs shall be installed and test prior to plastering. All surfaces to be plastered or rendered shall be sprayed
with water, which shall be allowed to dry out before rush coat applied.
Concrete surfaces where plaster to be applied shall be made rough.
7.2. Preparation of various types of surfaces
7.2.1. Spatter dash
Spatter dash is a mixture of one part of cement to one and a half parts of coarse sand with enough water for
a sluggishly pourable consistency. The mixture will throw forcibly on to the wall, using a scoop or a brush with
long, stiff bristles. The spatter dash should cover the substrate surface completely and form a rough texture
with nodules about 5 mm high. Spatter dash should be kept moist for at least three days. It should be tested
for adhesion and strength by probing with a screwdriver or knife before plaster is applied to it.
7.2.2. Smooth concrete
Apply a spatter dash coat to smooth concrete after ensuring that the surface is clean.
7.2.3. Masonry (Block work)
The texture of the masonry units should be sufficiently rough without further treatment. If not, apply a
spatterdash coat. It should not be necessary to control suction of the surface by pre-wetting, unless the
masonry units are very absorbent.
7.3. Mixing
This may be done by machine or by hand. Hand mixing should be done on a smooth concrete floor or steel
sheet. First spread out the sand about 100 mm thick. Spread the cement uniformly over the sand. Mix sand
and cement until the colour is uniform. Then gradually add water while mixing until the right consistency is
reached
Mortar mixing:
▪ Mortar mix volume ratio is 1:3 OPC/Sand for cement sand plastering
▪ Mix no more mortar at a time than can be used within two hour. Mortar not used within the two
hour time shall be disposed off-site.
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7.4. Plaster application
7.4.1. Joints between block and RC members
Level guides (to control surface flatness) up to required thickness on walls will be fixed with reffrence to the
off lines to block walls set out in floors. (Using centre plumb bob and nylon thread.)
7.4.2. Installing mesh reinforcement
All joints between different materials and over the embedded conduits shall be reinforced with expanded
metal lath which shall be plugged nailed or stabled as required intervals.
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Vertical joints of structural columns/ walls and block masonry will be treated by fixing of 200 mm width
chicken mesh with wire nails/concrete nails by centring the mesh to the vertical wall joint.
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1. Block surfaces should be moistened prior to application of the undercoat to obtain good adhesion and
prevent excessive absorption of water from the undercoat by the block works. Plastering on block
surfaces is usually applied in two coats (excluding the finishing coat). The thickness may vary depending
on the evenness of the wall surface. Usually, the undercoat is between 8-10mm thick (scratched), and
the second coat is 6-10mm thick. Some pre-packed plastering mortars may allow thinner layers of
application. For such cases, refer to specifications of the manufacturer. The total thickness allowed for
the plaster (including all coats) should generally be limited to 20mm.
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2. For plastered RC surfaces, the thickness of plaster should be between 5-18mm. If the structural works
are constructed with good alignment and surface condition, a thinner coat of plaster or skimming may
be applied.
3. Each plaster coat should be sufficiently cured by mist spraying before applying the subsequent coat. Rapid
drying of the plaster should be avoided to achieve better shrinkage control.
4. Where applicable, all plastering works should be terminated at groove lines, casing beads, corners,
openings, or other acceptable intersection of surfaces to achieve a better finishing without any visible
lines at the terminating plaster. To reduce the risks of water seepage at the joints between two adjacent
groove lines, a suitable sealant should be applied to these joints, including the turning corners of the
groove line after plastering.
5. Plaster work on vertical surfaces shall be extended up to 100mm above the ceiling level, unless
otherwise indicated on drawing.
7.5. Curing
After the plaster has been applied and finished, Plastering should be protected from the sun and drying winds,
External wall plaster is essential to protect it from the sun and wind by covering it with a plastic sheet and
keeping it moist for a minimum of 2 days. Sufficient moisture shall be provided in the plaster by spraying water
as frequently as required at least twice per day.
7.6. Cutting, Patching, and Repairing
Repair of damaged plaster and fine cracks, pits, check waves, blisters and other defects which in the opinion
of the the engineer will impair the appearance and life and usefulness of the finish surfaces. All repairs shall
be done by using approved materials.
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8. Quality control
Please refer the Inspection test plan for Plastering
9. Safety and Health requirements
Safety of the personal and properties is to be given importance and all works to be carried out without causing
any accidents or property damages. All employees shall be provided with complete personal protection
equipment PPE. All employees shall attended safety induction and training course to identify all hazards
associated with this work. All works shall be provided with proper tools and equipment to execute the work
safely.
9.1. Access
Prior to plastering work, a scaffold spanning the work area is constructed up to the level of the construction.
The scaffolding is to be designed to be able to hold the material that is to be used in the wall plastering.
Scaffolding will be erected so that it will allow each mason free access without being tied off. Adequate and
safe access and egress should be provided to the site for work.
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