Difference between revisions of "Parian cement"
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Latest revision as of 14:26, 17 October 2022
Description
A cement made with finely powdered Gypsum mixed with Borax to accelerate the setting. Parian cement has high strength and can be polished. Parian cement is a hard-finish plaster that is used for flooring and for imitation tiling.
Synonyms and Related Terms
gypsum cement; hard-finish plaster
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 174
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985