Buildwars is an ultra-premium product in gypsum plasters and directly imported from Egypt. Nowadays, homes are built near major cities and streets, and the noise from the streets and vehicles will be an annoyance when people return home. The use of gypsum plaster on internal walls helps to decrease outside noise and is ideal.

Due to their short deadlines, schools and educational institutions, as well as hospitals, are always in a rush to finish construction. When compared to traditional sand cement plastering, gypsum plastering comes to the rescue since it saves time. Gypsum plastering cures faster and reaches full strength in 72 hours, but sand cement plastering takes 21 days to cure. Painting can be started in gypsum plastered walls in 5 days, but painting cement plastered walls requires a minimum of 21 days. Thus, educational institutions, hospitals, and commercial structures can use gypsum wall plasters to speed up the construction process.

Gypsum plastering improves the strength of classroom walls and prevents cracks and damage. Cracks and damages that occur during the application of sand cement plastering might endanger the children's health and safety.

Gypsum plastering helps the healthcare industry meet the huge infrastructure demand that has emerged as a result of COVID-19's fast expansion by speeding up the construction of temporary hospitals and in-hospital extension operations.

Educational institutions, hospitals, residences, and commercial structures are migrating to the faster, cheaper, and greener gypsum plastering option for the reasons stated above. BUILD WARS HOME SOLUTIONS PVT LTD is best gypsum company in South India guarantees high-quality gypsum Build wars plaster and gains customer satisfaction.

Reduce Painting Cost with Gypsum plastering

We're frequently asked if any additional preparation is required before painting a Build wars gypsum plastered wall. The short answer is no, there is no need for any special treatment for a wall used gypsum plaster.

Build Wars gypsum plastered walls will be ready for painting in 10 days. Compared to traditional sand cement plastering it is 2 times faster. Also after sand cement plastering, putty is needed to make a soft base. In the case of Gem gypsum plaster, it is directly applied to the walls and creates a very smooth surface.

Painting Is Easier With Build Wars Gypsum Plaster. The setting time of gypsum plaster makes the painting faster than the traditional plaster-like cement, sand and putty. Gypsum Plaster is neater and smoother; it looks more finished after plastering, which makes painting easier. Normally the traditional plastering takes 10-12 days for setting but gypsum plaster takes 3-4 days. It decreases the labour cost.

It can be applied on smooth and rough surfaces of the wall. Unlike conventional cementing, gypsum plaster is simple to apply and is way faster. The preparation of surface and application of gypsum plaster prevent cracks and peel offs in the wall and ceiling. Insects are not attracted to gypsum plaster, and fungus cannot develop on it.. It gives a better-finished surface and performance to more than traditional plasters. The setting time is less than cement, sand, and putty. Gypsum plaster is 3 in 1 product.

The main attractive things are time-consuming and decrease of labour charge. Nowadays the labour charge is very expensive, BUILDWARS Gypsum Plaster is the effective method to decrease the overall traditional plastering charge. BUILD WARS Gypsum Plaster is best for cost-effectiveness.

As gypsum plastering interior walls, primer and a single coat are sufficient; nevertheless, when compared to painting over typical cement sand plaster, BUILD WARS gypsum plaster can save time and labour cost while painting.

Other advantages of gypsum plastering include its strength and long life, making it the finest choice for interior wall plastering.

(A)What is Gypsum Plaster?

Gypsum is mined from sedimentary rock formations around the world. It takes the form of crystals which can at times be found projecting from rock – leading to its old English name of the Spear Stone. The largest gypsum quarries in Europe are found in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK. There is also evidence of gypsum dunes on Mars.

Gypsum is composed of calcium sulphate (CaSO4) and water (H2O). Its chemical name is calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO4.2H2O).

Gypsum can be milled mixed with water and then resume its original rock-like state. This means it can be shaped and hardened. Gypsum also has a “closed recycling loop”, meaning it can be endlessly recycled while maintaining a high quality.

One alternative to natural gypsum is Flue Gas Desulphurisation Gypsum, or FGD Gypsum. This is a by-product of coal-fired power stations.

When a wall is constructed with brick or block, they are finished with a coat of plaster which is called internal plastering. Internal plastering has traditionally been done through a process of sand-cement plastering finished with POP pruning.

This is a two-stage process and involves multiple elements like sand, cement and water which is mixed onsite. This form of plastering is being slowly replaced by a direct single coat application of gypsum plaster.

So gypsum plaster is actually a replacement of two processes i.e. sand cement plastering & POP punning. Gypsum plaster is produced as a result of calcinations of the raw gypsum in an automatic kettle under controlled temperature.

Gypsum is a lightweight material which is formed as the result of evaporating sea water in massive prehistoric basins. In terms of its chemical composition, it is Calcium Sulphate Di-hydrate (CaSO4.2H2O) and inherently contains 21% water by molecular weight.

Gypsum products have been used for centuries in the construction space and are the material of choice because of gypsum’s unique properties. It has excellent insulation properties both thermal and acoustic and can offer very good passive fire protection, moisture resistance, impact resistance and vapour control when used in combination with the right systems.

Whether you want to add design features, line a wall, or reorganise the spaces in your place, plastering is a big part of home improvement. Plaster creates an even and durable finish, smooth and ready for the next part of the project. It’s an essential part of the final appearance and can be a big and expensive job. So, hiring a qualified professional can give you some assurance that everything will go as planned and meet your expectations. But what you should pay attention to, and how much does plastering cost?

Advantages of Gypsum Plasters

Benefits to builders / developers

1. Green material
2. Shrinkage crack free surfaces – smooth finish
3. High productivity – faster work (Reducing plastering time by 70% when compared to conventional Sand cement plaster + POP method) so time saving
4. Performance – Durability, light weight (Reduces dead load on structure)
5. Cleaner sites – direct application bagged product – requires no water curing

Benefits to the end customer

1. No shrinkage cracks on walls and ceilings
2. Reduction in the time required for plastering and this helps in timely possession of homes
3. Perfectly lined, levelled, smooth walls
4. Saving on electricity used for air conditioning as gypsum has very low thermal

(B) Gypsum : A natural resource used in construction for centuries

Gypsum is an abundant mineral rock from which you make plaster and commonly found in the earth crust and quarried worldwide.

The process to make plaster is easy and requires low temperature, almost 200 degree that can be home made in your oven at home! The chemical process is 100% reversible!

In 9000 BC in Asia, the production of plaster indeed started in an oven and plaster was used for instance by the ancient Egyptians to plaster the pyramid of Cheops in Gizeh. Gypsum powder, scientifically called calcium sulphate is the only natural substance that can be restored to its original rock-like state by the addition of water alone, formed into shape and hardened.

The beauty of Gypsum is its sustainability throughout the life cycle of the product: from extraction to manufacturing, use in construction, renaturation and recycling into the same product.

General features of gypsum plaster include:

1. Low setting time
2. Volume increase
3. Fire resistance
4. Being acoustic
5. Plastic property
6. Reasonable price
7. Abundance

1. No shrinkage cracks in Gypsum Plaster
   • The gypsum reaction produces less heat as compared to the cement reaction with water
   • So there are fewer shrinkage gap in gypsum plaster as compared to traditional cement plaster.
2. Gypsum Plaster is a high performance
   • Excellent high strength after drying, durable and lightweight
3. Gypsum Plaster offers better acoustics
   • This is the Sound Absorption index of Gypsum is high, and mostly the soundproof rooms use walls sandwiched with Gypsum boards, in order to reduce the outside sound and improve acoustics
   • Gypsum covering on walls offer better acoustics in your home, which means lesser echo in the room and lesser intervention of outside sounds
4. Gypsum Plaster incurs low water usage
   • Gypsum, however, does not require treating with water and therefore saves a lot of water along with time
   • It is extremely important to reduce water consumption
   • Gypsum plastering uses less water, and hence is an ideal choice for arid regions, and otherwise too
5. Gypsum Plaster saves construction time
   • Gypsum plastering does not have this long waiting period. Gypsum plaster dries and settles in 3 days, and hence the construction pace is faster
   • The construction time is saved manifold if the building is multi-story.
   • In conventional sand cement plaster, one would have to wait for 21 days for each floor, whereas it will be just 3 days in case of gypsum plastering
   • Gypsum plaster does save a lot of construction time
6. Lighter construction with Gypsum Plaster
   • Gypsum is very light in weight in contrast to sand and cement plaster, and thus offers more strength when used in false ceilings and other cantilever designs
   • Lesser weight on the frames makes them more robust and long-lasting and gives better protection even in case of natural hazards like earthquakes
7. In the Gypsum Plaster not required curing
   • Gypsum plaster doesn’t need any curing saving water and time during construction.
8. Gypsum Plaster offers ease of application
   • Gypsum can be directly applied over brick and also block work without separate finishing
   • It is also very easy to apply and level gypsum plaster
9. Gypsum Plaster is also fire-resistant plaster
   • Gypsum is fire-resistant, non-combustible since it has a lot of water in it, and safe material to coat the inside walls of your home
10. Better heat insulation with Gypsum Plaster
    • Gypsum plaster offers good insulation from heat, which means saving of electricity in maintaining the temperature of the room
    • Gypsum plaster offers better heat insulation than conventional plastering methods
11. Gypsum Plaster easily gain a smooth finish
    • Perfectly lined, levelled, smooth walls, and perfect right-angled corners.
12. Gypsum Plaster look like a decorative application
    • It can be easily applied to decorative purposes also and can be mould into different shapes
13. Readily available raw materials for Gypsum Plaster
    • Gypsum is readily available material.
    • Natural sand which is a raw material used in traditional cement plaster, is hard to obtain.
    • It is also banned in multiple states in India.
14. Gypsum Plaster productivity high than normal plaster
    • Reduces time considerably when compared to conventional cement plaster.
15. Gypsum Plaster has a lower impact on the environment
    • Gypsum is a naturally occurring substance, that is deposited from lake and seawater, and is also found in thick and wide beds along with the sedimentary rocks.
    • Since it is constantly deposited by the lake and seawater, Gypsum does have the chance of depletion, and since it is a naturally occurring substance, it is environment friendly.
    • Gypsum can also be synthesized artificially, and Gypsum finds use in many other industries like medical, fertilizers, agriculture, etc.
    • The sand required for the sand cement plaster comes from riverbeds, and that is not a very sustainable model from the environment perspective.
    • It is a safe substance that does not have any major health hazards.

(C) Did you know?

• Gypsum is non-combustible and contains crystal water. These superior qualities are used in building elements that prevent a fire from spreading for up to 4 hours
• Gypsum provides sound insulation. Gypsum acoustic boards, used as part of insulation materials, provide a sound barrier between rooms and spaces
• Gypsum has a low thermal conductivity. When used with insulation materials for walls and linings, it can trap heat in rooms and buildings
• Gypsum can improve the impact resistance of areas that need strong walls, such as schools, public buildings and hospital corridors
• Gypsum is easy to install and to disassemble. At the end of use it can be completely recycled into new gypsum products