Lightweight Gypsum Plaster Bubbling: Is It a Material Problem, Construction Problem, or Substrate Problem?
In the construction industry, lightweight gypsum plaster has become increasingly popular because of its advantages such as lightweight performance, thermal insulation, smooth surface finish, and convenient application. However, during actual projects, many contractors encounter a frustrating problem: After the lightweight gypsum plaster is applied to the wall, bubbles appear on the surface. At this moment, the responsibility is often immediately assigned to the construction workers. People may think: “The workers did not mix it properly.” “The plaster was too wet.” “The finishing process was not done correctly.” But is this really the whole story? In reality, lightweight gypsum plaster bubbling is usually not caused by one single mistake. It is the result of interactions between the material itself, the wall substrate, environmental conditions, and construction methods. To solve the problem, we first need to understand what is happening behind the surface. The First Cause: The Spe...