Abstract:Mortar bond covering systems are multilayered and applied to a base, composed of render mortars (stucco, plaster) followed by some decorative element for a finishing touches (paint, ceramic plate, ornamental stones, etc.). In order to homogenize the characteristics of the base material and to increase the bond with the render mortar, it is a common practice to apply some type of preparation, either an even, smooth solution such as wetting the walls, or roughened solution utilizing roughcast. Studies have shown… Show more
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