Product Description
Key Features & Advantages
- Superior Finish: Formulated to provide a highly uniform, smooth, and matte finish.
- High Whiteness: Boasts over 82% whiteness, which saves on painting costs and allows for vibrant color choices.
- No Water Curing Needed: Unlike traditional cement, it sets chemically and requires no messy water curing, speeding up project timelines.
- Setting Time: Fast-setting, typically between 15 and 20 minutes.
- Packaging: Comes in durable, moisture-proof, and dust-free packaging (commonly in 20 kg or 25 kg bags).
- Applications: Suitable for use on brick, solid/hollow blocks, AAC blocks, concrete surfaces, and plasterboards. Perfect for both standard wall coats and decorative ornamental castings like cornices.
- Thermal & Fire Resistance: Offers excellent heat insulation and fire-resistant properties.
High Purity, Superior FinishJK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder stands out for its exceptional purity and super white color, delivering a refined and smooth coating. Its fine texture (over 90% passing 150 micron sieve) allows for easy application and a consistent finish on various surfaces.
Quick and Durable ResultsEngineered for rapid setting and hardening, this gypsum powder minimizes downtime while maximizing strength. It achieves high compressive strength above 8 MPa within 7 days, ensuring both longevity and resilience in your projects.
Environmentally Friendly & SafeSourced from natural gypsum and designed for low environmental impact, JK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder offers an eco-friendly alternative for construction needs. The product remains stable, passes all standard tests, and is best stored in a cool, dry place, safely packed in HDPE laminated bags.
FAQ's of JK LAKSHMI GYPSUM POWDER:
Q: How should I mix JK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder for best results?
A: For optimal performance, blend the powder with water in the recommended proportion specified by the manufacturer. Use clean tools and water, mixing until you achieve a smooth, lump-free paste.
Q: What is the shelf life of JK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder and how should it be stored?
A: The shelf life of JK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder is six months from the manufacture date if stored properly in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Always keep the product in its original HDPE laminated packaging to maintain quality.
Q: When can I expect the gypsum powder to set after application?
A: JK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder has a quick initial setting time, typically between 6 to 15 minutes, allowing efficient working and reducing overall project time.
Q: Where can this gypsum powder be used most effectively?
A: This product is ideal for wall plastering, false ceilings, decorative mouldings, and ornamental work. Its fine, super white powder provides a good base for finishing and design applications.
Q: What are the benefits of using JK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder over other cement products?
A: JK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder offers high purity, quick setting, smooth finishes, and low shrinkage. It also provides high compressive and flexural strength, minimizes cracking, and is environmentally friendly.
Q: Is there any specific safety precaution I should follow during handling?
A: Yes, ensure you use gloves and a mask while handling JK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder to avoid skin contact and inhalation of dust.
Q: What is the coverage area for one bag of JK Lakshmi Gypsum Powder?
A: A 25 kg bag typically covers about 22-24 square feet at a 12 mm thickness, depending on surface condition and application technique.