Lime plaster and cement plaster compared.

Compare Lime plaster with cement plaster.

       

Sr. No.	Lime plaster	Cement plaster.
1	For plastering with lime, the lime used must be tempered and kneaded well.	Cement is ready for use and there are no preparatory steps
2	The ratio of lime to sand is 1 : 2 or 3.	The cement to sand ratio is 1 : 3 for high strength and 1 : 4 or 6 for normal walls.
3	The mixture prepared must be used within 4 hours.	The mixture prepared must be used in 30 minutes.
4	Lime plaster does not need watering/curing.	The cement plaster needs to be watered for 3 weeks for adequate curing.
5	The atmospheric carbon-di-oxide hardens or settles lime plaster.	The sprinkled water, working as a catalyst, hardens cement plaster due to formation of various silicates and aluminates.
6	The lime plaster is not as strong as cement plaster.	Cement plaster is stronger than lime plaster.
7	Durability of lime plaster is lesser than cement plaster.	Cement plaster is more durable than lime plaster.
8	The thickness of the plaster coat is 10 to 15 mm.	The thickness of the plaster varies from 7.5mm to 20mm.