The mechanical behavior of coatings is an extremely important theme for a better
understanding of the bonded systems, especially at the interface between the mortar and
the base. Physical adherence is related, among other things, to the contents of the
materials used in the spatterdash and plaster, due to the necessary colloidal water
penetration in the pores of the substrate, providing mechanical locking of hydrated calcium
sulfoaluminate and calcium silicate crystals, according to the principle of active pores. This
study proposes to evaluate the influence of the use of this lime solution in substitution of
the mixture water in the preparation of spatterdash and plaster, with contents of 0%
(reference), 5%, 10% and 15% in relation to the amount of water. The experiment included
the preparation of masonry panels (220x180)cm, prepared with concrete blocks and
ceramic bricks. Direct tensile bond strength tests were performed, and the results showed
significant differences for levels from 10% of lime in the spatterdash, in both base types,
reaching increments of up to 39%. in relation to the reference sample, behavior that was
not identified in the plaster samples.