Sand finish

sand finish

[′san ‚fin·ish]

(engineering)

A smooth finish on a plaster surface made by rubbing the sand or mortar coat.

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Sand finish

Colored, textured plaster surface, similar in appearance to sandpaper.

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sand finish

1. A textured-finish plaster surface; the plaster contains sand, lime putty, and gauging or Keene’s cement.

2. A finish obtained by rubbing the coat to a smooth finish.

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