DS CEN/TR 15124:2005

Design, preparation and application of internal gypsum plastering systems

Scope

This document concerns the design, preparation and application of plaster based on gypsum, for internal plastering on all types of background used under normal conditions. It includes plastering onto both new and old backgrounds and the maintenance and repair of existing work. It concerns materials, backgrounds, preparation of the surface to be plastered, choice of suitable gypsum plastering system, methods of application and inspection and testing of plastering.
Gypsum plastering mixes with special properties intended to enhance thermal insulation, fire resistance, acoustic insulation and to increase radiation absorption are also covered.
Because of the many and varied materials and practices in Europe it is not possible for certain aspects of the standard to enter into sufficient detail to be fully usable to practitioners in each country.