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_______________ is obtained by dissolving Keene’s cement and colouring pigment in glue.(a) Sirapite(b) Scagliola(c) Snowcrete(d) ColourcreteThis question was addressed to me in an interview.Origin of the question is Special Materials for Plastered Surfaces in section Pointing and Plastering of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct ANSWER is (b) SCAGLIOLA

Easiest explanation: Scagliola appears like marble and is used for pilasters, PANELS, etc. Whereas, Sirapite is obtained when plaster of Paris is slaked in petroleum. It is a quick setting and produces a hard WHITE surface on drying.



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