The stucco is produced for two reasons. First, it is necessary to do this, in order to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the seams of the masonry, when burnt, they will spread an unpleasant smell. Secondly, this finishing work is done with an aesthetic, decorative purpose, or as a basis for future facing with tiles, glaze or ceramics.
The layer of applied plaster will increase the thickness of the walls, and this, in turn, will lead to the heat capacity of the structure and will save fuel, will also increase fire safety and reduce the possibility of carbon monoxide entering the dwelling.
Plastering of furnaces and fireplaces is the most inexpensive and uncomplicated way that makes the surface of the furnace aesthetically attractive and carries a practical and functional load.
What should be the plaster for the stove and fireplace?
For stucco furnaces and fireplaces, sand and clay compositions have long been used, and in the modern version - plastering professional mixtures, various in composition and type, sold in construction outlets.
High performance qualities of plaster mixtures used for furnaces and fireplaces, directly affect the lifetime of the plaster layer.
Furnaces and fireplaces are constantly subjected to temperature fluctuations, therefore the composition of plaster mixtures for them must be heat-resistant, while environmentally safe, so that no harmful substances are released when heated.
Heat resistant plaster for the furnace has sufficient strength and elasticity, which will not allow it to crack under the influence of high temperature.
Refractory plaster for the furnace has increased reinforcing properties, it includes various components that can withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees. Advantages of such a composition for plastering stoves and fireplaces is its excellent adhesion to surfaces to be cleared, ease of use, resistance to cracking, fire safety.
Enough layer of heat-resistant, fire-resistant plaster, not exceeding 2-3 cm, so that it protects the structure for 30-50 years.
Often, decorative stucco is used for the final stage of finishing the stove. For this purpose, the most suitable decorative plaster mixture with impregnated crumbs of stone, based on acrylic or silicone resin.
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