OWITVET Name: ___________________
GC L2 Mar. 06, 2023
APPLYING PLASTER (MORTAR) TO WALLS
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OWITVET Name: _________________________
GC L2 March 06, 2024
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
Section I - Instructions: Circle the correct answer.
1. In plastering, the surface that the mortar is applied to is called background. True / False
2. Mortar should be mixed at a ratio of three (3) parts sand to one (1) part cement with water
added to make the mixture plastic and workable. True / False
3. If mortar is mixed with an excessive amount of water, then large amounts of cement should be
added to ensure strength and workability. True / False
4. It is NOT necessary to prepare the masonry (background) wall to receive mortar as long as the
(background) wall is level and plumb. True / False
5. If intermediate buttons are to be placed on a (background) wall, the length of the mason’s rod
should determine the buttons position on the (background) wall. True / False
6. The motion which is commonly used when sponging a freshly plastered (background) wall is
from the top moving downwards. True / False
7. A clockwise and anticlockwise motion is used when floating a plastered (background) wall to
create a smooth surface. True / False
8. The two (2) coat plastering, the second coat is called the brown coat. True / False
9. It is NOT important to seek assistance when lifting heavy loads. True / False
10. When floating a wall, it’s NOT necessary to wear rubber gloves. True / False
Section II - Instruction: Circle the letter of your choice.
1. The word rendering is directly related to the term
a. Grouting c. Plastering
b. Flushing d. Coating
2. Which of the following describes the order of application in which three (3) coat plastering is
applied?
a. Scratch, Setting and Brown c. Scratch, Finish and Scratch
b. Scratch, Brown and Finish d. Finish, Scratch and Brown
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3. The plaster mortar on masonry backgrounds should not exceed a thickness of more than
a. 1/8” c. ¼”
b. 3/8” d. ½”
4. When applying mortar to a steel I-Beam or background, the material used to provide a
background for the mortar to adhere is called
a. Metal lath c. b.r.c. fabric
b. Plaster force d. Mesh wire
5. The purpose of making edges (using mortar) on columns and beams are to
i. Ensure and obtain a uniform surface
ii. Make them appear plumb, level and square
iii. Obtain the desired shape and dimension
a. (i) only c. (ii) and (iii) only
b. (i) and (ii) only d. (i) (ii) and (iii)
Section III - Instruction: Attempt all questions.
1. With the aid of an example, explain the meaning of the following terms:
i. Rendering iii. Screeds v. Plastering
ii. Buttons iv. Scratch coat vi. Stucco
2. Why are screeds used in the plastering process?
3. What precautions should be taken to prevent made up edges from being broken, while still in
its plastic stage?
4. How does the weather / temperature conditions effect plasterwork?
5. State four (4) reasons for the cracking of plasterwork.
6. List (separately) the correct step by step procedures related to the following task listed below:
i. Preparation of (wall) background
ii. Placing of reference points
iii. Establishing screeds as guides
iv. Making edges
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