The background to be plastered should be thoroughly brushed with a broom to be free of all particles & background dust and clean traces of mould oil.

In case of hacking, provide 50 hacks (should be minimum 10-15mm).

It is recommended to pre wet th surface so as to achieve more spread and higher coverage.

Mix stucco plaster to water, use a mixing rod for thorough mixing and avoid lumps and unmixed residues.

Water to plaster ratio (1 part water : 2 parts of plaster) should be maintained to have a good cohensive workable mix.

Mix stucco plaster as much as required depending upon the immediate scoop of work, partially unused material to be kept well secured in dry place.

Once the mix has began to set, additional water should be added, as performance properties of one stucco plaster will get altered, thus affecting workability, cohensive, adhesion and strength.

Avoid using a wet brush on the finished surface as that would leave permanant brush marks and thus spoil the surface.

A single coat should not exceed 13mm in thickness. If at all thickness more than 3mm is required, plaster should be applied in multiple coats.

After complete drying (usually takes 72 hrs depending on the thickness & weather conditions), the plain smooth levelled surfce is ready for painting.