Disadvantages of POP are non-suitability for external surfaces due to moisture absorption and mould growth very quickly. The strength of the surface to tampering is also a weak point for POP plastering. Due to its low knock-out tolerance, dirt accumulation in humid environments, less wash friendliness and lesser suitability for industrial, kitchen and exterior environments, cement is preferred in these locations.
However, it is nowadays preferred more in living rooms and coating false partitions and ceilings in business establishments due to its quick curing ability. Skin-friendliness and personal feeling of satisfaction are unparalleled. Increased durability, low cost for painting and softer finish gives amazing personal experience inside living rooms and bedrooms. Along with these, it is also pocket-friendly with cheaper Rajasthan product and comparably economic Oman product. European products are anyway costly. Thus advantages outcast disadvantages, making it present trend in wall finishing. So, it is a futuristic material, worth considering for preparing walls and ceilings.