A composition and method for treating a surface is described. In one embodiment,
the composition comprises about 10% to 90% by weight of cement, about 10% to 90%
by weight of plaster, about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of lime, and about 0%
to about 30% by weight of perlite. In another embodiment, the composition comprises
plaster, cement, perlite, lime, joint compound and water, wherein the plaster,
cement, perlite, and lime are in a ratio of about 10-90: 10-90: 0-30: 0.01-20 by
weight. In another embodiment, the composition is prepared by a method comprising:
- (a) providing a first mixture comprising plaster, cement, perlite, and lime;
- (b) converting the first mixture to a second mixture by a method selected
from the group consisting of stirring the first mixture, passing the first mixture
through a strainer, and milling the first mixture; and
- (c) mixing the second mixture with joint compound and water to obtain
the composition.
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