Plaster work encompasses a range of techniques, from traditional wet plaster application to modern drywall finishing. Understanding the productivity rates for these techniques can aid in effective project planning and resource allocation. Below is a table that provides estimated plaster work productivity rates for various methods. It’s important to note that these rates serve as general benchmarks and can be influenced by project-specific variables.
Plaster Work Productivity Rate
Activities |
Crew Size |
Hourly Production Rate |
Square Meters Produced by 10 Hrs |
| Plaster (internal), walls final coat | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 1.6 | 16 SM |
| Plaster (internal), walls rush coat | 2 Helper | 1.4 | 150 SM |
| Plaster (internal), walls mesh | 1 Helper | 1.8 | 100 SM |
| Plaster (internal), walls hacking | 1 Helper | 1 | 100 SM |
| Plaster (internal), walls guide point | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 1.2 | 100 SM |
| Plaster (internal), walls corner beads | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 10 SM | 100 SM |
| Plaster (external), walls with grooves | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 10 SM | 10 SM |
| Plaster (external), walls without grooves | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 1,2 | 12 SM |
| Plaster (external), walls rush coat | 2 Helper | 15 SM | 150 SM |
| Plaster (external), walls mesh | 1 Helper | 10 SM | 100 SM |
| Plaster (external), walls hacking | 1 Helper | 10 SM | 100 SM |
| Plaster (external), walls guide points | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 10 SM | 100 SM |
| Plaster (external), walls corner beads | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 10 SM | 100 SM |
| Plastering of Arches/Mullians | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 0.8 | 80 |
| Floor screed 50mm thick | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 2 | 20 |
| Roof screed 100 mm thick | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 1.5 | 15 |
| Mosiac floor Tiles fixing | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Floor Screed 25mm thick | 1 Mason + 1 Helper | 0,6 | 6 |
Disclaimer: This article aims to offer general insights into plasterwork productivity rates. The rates presented are approximate and may not precisely reflect the productivity rates for your specific projects. It is advisable to gather data from your own projects and consult with industry experts for more precise productivity rate calculations.
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