This method statement outlines the procedure for executing plastering works, including surface preparation, application, curing, and safety measures specific to cement plaster installation. It details the requirements for mockups, work procedures, responsibilities of personnel, and the importance of maintaining safety standards on the job site. The document aims to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards while providing a clear and systematic approach for the plastering process.

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METHOD STATEMENT
Palm Al-Ahsa - Project
METHOD STATEMENT NO: 007 REV: 00
Method Statement for Plastering Works
REV DATE STATUS REVISION DETAILS
REVIEWER / APPROVER
AZHAR Consultant
00 FA First submission for approval.
Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by
QA/QC Engineer QHSE Manager Project Manager
Eng - Mansoor Shah Eng – Raheel Khalid

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SCOPE
3. REFERENCES
4. MOCKUP
5. WORK PROCEDURE
6. APPLICATION
7. CURING
8. CUTTING AND BATCHING
9. REPAIRING
10. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
11.HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS
12. RESPONSIBILITIES / SUPERVISION
13. RESOURCES:
14. PROTECTION AND CLEANING
15.INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN

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1. INTRODUCTION
This purpose of this statement is to provide a clear and safe step by step procedure for
the execution of a particular work. This method statement covers the proposed
methodology for installation of Cement Plaster.
This section included Surface preparation and the application of Cement Plaster
including following sections:
1. Interior Cement Plaster works on Block Masonry and Monolithic Concrete with metal
Lath.
2. Exterior Portland Plaster works on Block Masonry and Monolithic Concrete with Metal
Lath.
2. SCOPE
This method statement provides the controlled sequence of the methodology that will
be used for Cement Plaster. This is to ensure that all activities are in fully compliance
with applicable standards, drawings and specifications of the project.
3. MOCKUP:
1. Prior plastering work Azhar shall prepare MOCKUP in order to demonstrate aesthetic
effect and quality standard of material and execution.
2. Each type of finish shall be installed in MOCKUP including plaster accessories.
3. For Interior plaster sufficient lighting shall be arrange to review the mockup.
5.WORK PROCEDURE
5.1 Clean the surface and remove any dust, contaminated materials on plaster bases and
substrates for direct application of plaster, removing loose material and substances
that may impair the work. Form ties and other obstruction shall be removed or trimmed
back even with the surface of the solid base.
5.2 Dissimilar Backgrounds: where rendering is to be continued without break across joints
between dissimilar solid backgrounds which are in the same plane, cover joints with
200mm wide galvanized steel lathing as specified & approved fixed with corrosion
resistant fasteners at not more than 600mm centers along both edges, apply mesh
over electro-mechanical embedded conduits.
5.3 Apply forcefully dash coat on concrete and concrete masonry surfaces indicated for
direct plaster application. Dash coat is to cover full surface to be plastered and is to
provide rough surface of sharp protrusions ranging 3.0mm and 5.0mm. Dash-Coat
Mix: 2 volume parts Portland cement to 3 volume parts fine sand, 1 part bonding
agent to 3-part clean water mixed to a mushy-paste consistency shall be left
untowelled, undisturbed and moist cured for at least 24 hours after application and
before plastering.

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5.4 Before plastering starts, dampen, by spraying water concrete dash coat surfaces
that are to receive plaster with clean water.
6. APPLICATION
6.1 All plaster shall be prepared in a manual and mechanical mixer mix (as per
specification) using sufficient water to produce a workable consistency. After all the
ingredients have been added including the remaining mixing water, the plaster
should be mixed for a further few minutes. Plaster not used within 1.5h from start of
mixing shall be discarded.
6.2 The second coat shall be applied with sufficient material and pressure to ensure tight
contact with dash coat.
6.3 The surface of the second coat shall be brought to a true, even plane with a rod or
straightedge, filling surface defects in place with plaster.
6.4 Applied plaster shall be floated as smooth as possible and then steel-troweled. Steel
troweling shall be delayed as long as possible and used only to eliminate the uneven
points and to force aggregate particles into the plaster surface.
6.5 Each plaster coat shall be applied to an entire wall or ceiling panel without interruption
to avoid cold joints and abrupt changes in the uniform appearance of succeeding
coats. Wet plaster shall abut set plaster at naturally occurring interruptions in the
plane of the plaster, such as corner angles, openings and control joints where this is
possible.
6.7 Make internal angles and corners square.
6.8 Finished grooves shall be neat, of uniform width and depth, sharp straight edges and
exact vertical and horizontal lines. Elevation grooves shall be cut before plaster sets
by using molded guide or wooden strip and fixing it in temporary grout and screed.
Regarding recessed, follow the procedures same as grooves.
6.9 Plaster should not deviate more than plus or minus 3mm in 3m from a true plane in
finished plaster surfaces, as measured by a 3-m straight edge placed in any location
on surface.
6.10 Plaster joint shall be provided on wall exceeding 10 M length where joint to be set on
5 M distance for external walls and external joint to be set as per approved elevation
design.
7. CURING
7.1 Provide sufficient moisture in the plaster by spraying water as frequently as required.

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8. Cutting and Batching
8.1 Cut, patch, replace, repair and point up plaster as necessary to accommodate other
work. Repair cracks and indented surfaces. Repair work to eliminate blisters,
buckles, check cracking, and dry out as necessary to comply with visual effects.
8.3. To correct inaccuracies in beam, column together with block work, chip carefully the
concrete structures by using hammer and chisel to receive dash coat. For 25mm
thick plaster repair apply it one time. For 45mm thick, apply 20mm first coat and
apply keying mix before adding the new layer. Each layer must not exceed 10 mm.
9. Repairing:
• Cracks, Dents, Blisters, Buckles, Crazing and Check Cracking, Dry outs, sweat outs,
and Similar Defect and where bonding to substrate found failed works shall Repair or
Replace.
• Cracks shall be repair using grinder to wide cracks and fill with approved crack
material.
10. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
1. Material shall be inside the store in under cover in Dry condition shall be applied
and Material shall be protected against damage from weather, direct sunlight,
surface contamination, corrosion, construction traffic and other causes.
11.HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS:
2. Specific safety measures have to be followed as applicable, and all the safety
measures are covered separately in the Project Safety Plan.
a) Insufficient Lighting
• Adequate lighting to be provided to work location.
• All the electrical accessories will be of industrial type.
• All the cables will be concealed / above head.
b) Task lighting
• Connected cables to be secured / tied properly to avoid trip hazards.
• In addition to the fixed lightings, Portable lights will be on standby.
• All electrical fittings used will conform to industrial standards.
c) Emergency arrangements
• Contact numbers of personnel concerned to be displayed, on each floor.
• Emergency routes and exists to be clearly marked.

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12. RESPONSIBILITIES / SUPERVISION:
• The Construction Manager is overall responsible for the implementation of this
method statement and ensures that his team of Engineers, Foreman and
subcontractors are aware of this method statement and the all resources – human,
material and equipment’s are available to carry out the work as planned and without
any delay.
• The Site Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per the approved shop
drawings, and in accordance with this method statement. He is also responsible to
ensure adequate equipment and materials are available for Screed works are in
place prior to the starting of work.
• The QA/QC Engineer is responsible to ensure that work has been done as per the
specification and drawings; inspections are done as per the Inspection and Test
plan and offer works for Consultant’s inspection after verification.
• The Safety Engineer is responsible to ensure that all Safety precautions are in
place as per the project safety plan, and that all personal on site are using the
required Personal Protective Equipment’s like – Helmet, Gloves, Shoes, and
Coveralls
13. RESOURCES:
a. Materials
Approved material
b. Tools & Equipment
• Mason Tools
• Plastering Trowel
• Wood or Steel Float
• Spirit Level
• Aluminum straightedge (3M, 2M,1M)
• Guide Rob
• Right Angle
c. Personnel
• Construction Manager
• Site Engineers
• QA/QC Engineers
• Safety Officer
• Site Foreman
• Masons
• Helpers

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14. PROTECTION AND CLEANING:
• Newly applied plaster shall protect from Sun light and Wind.
• Temporary protection and enclosure of other work shall be removed.
• Plaster shall be removed promptly from Door Frames, Windows and other
surface.
• Repaired Floor and wall Surfaced shall be stained to avoid damaging during
plaster.