Natural fibrous Gypsum
What it is:
the natural fibrous gypsum is a mixture made of gypsum alabaster, mainly composed of calcium sulfate and additives that improve its workability and its mechanical strengh. During the decorations production phase, manila fiber (a natural, fat-free dry, carded fiber) is added to the mixture in order to increase the mixture's resistance.
In cases of both false ceilings and decorations, a reinforcement composed of galvanized steel rods is inserted; these rods are crossed arranged and previously moulded and/or curved depending on the shape of the decorations.
Where it can be used:
the natural fibrous gypsum is suitable for creating moulds and plaster products like frames and rosaces, for grouting and for the integration of ceramics. It is used to produce plaster gypsum mouldings and ceiling panels as well.
Advantages:
it is non-combustible (elements and decorations are only made of 1% fiber and therefore they are fire-resistant), the installation is very easy and plaster elements can be cast in any shape.
Surface finishing:
plaster gypsum elements are normally white but the mixture can be colored in black, red or yellow in order to facilitate the finishing operations whenever a colored or a marble effect surface is demanded.
