Automatic plastering machines DERUTU
DM Leading PRO
DM Leading PRO 4.2 m automatic plastering machine
- Working height
- 0–420 cm
- Output (manufacturer data)
- over 800 m²/day
- Power
- 2 × 48 V batteries or mains
- Crew
- 1 operator + 1 finishing assistant
DERUTU wall-finishing equipment in Vietnam
Machine plastering: take on more projects without hiring more plasterers
A mortar sprayer puts the mortar on the wall; a DM machine levels it automatically. A crew of two runs each machine and, according to the manufacturer, covers work that once took a whole gang. See it running before you decide.
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Machine spraying followed by DM leveling. Original DERUTU footage, filmed on a job site in China.
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The finishing contractor's problem in 2026
Plenty of work, not enough hands. Wages are rising, skilled plasterers are hard to keep, and schedules are hard to promise. That is why more contractors are moving the heaviest tasks to machines.
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Hiring keeps getting harder
In Q2 2025, construction job postings rose 171.96% year on year while applications fell 42.52% (VACC data).
Source: VnEconomy, 09 Nov 2025
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Rising, unpredictable labor costs
Helpers earn VND 500,000–750,000 per day; skilled lead masons around VND 1 million per day.
Source: VnExpress, 22 Sep 2026
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Demand far exceeds supply
VACC estimates the industry needs about 4 million workers in 2026, and the market meets only about 25% of that.
Source: Bao Dau thau, 15 Sep 2026
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Quality depends on each worker
The reference norm for a plasterer is only about 15–20 m² per day. Flatness and compaction vary with skill, leading to hollow spots, cracks and rework.
Source: Norm 1776/BXD, cited in Hanoi Open University Journal of Science & Technology, No. 6/2023
Machines do not replace people entirely. They take the heavy, repetitive tasks: getting mortar onto the wall, leveling, spraying putty over large areas. Skilled plasterers move into operating and finishing, where their skill is worth the most.
Where does machine work differ from manual work?
The machine column uses manufacturer specifications; the manual column uses public data from Vietnam. Use it to ask the right questions, then verify them in a trial run.
| Criterion | Traditional manual work | DERUTU machine work |
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| Labor | A full gang, dependent on skilled plasterers who are in short supply. | 2 people per machine; the manufacturer reports the equivalent of 5–16 workers depending on the model. |
| Output | Reference norm of about 15–20 m² per plasterer per day. | Manufacturer reports 500–2,500 m² per day depending on the model, on long continuous walls. |
| Flatness | Varies with each worker's skill and fatigue. | DM machines run on a vertical rail with ≤ 2 mm deviation (manufacturer data). |
| Bonding, hollow spots | Hand-thrown mortar has uneven force and can trap air. | Pressure spraying presses mortar into the substrate; the manufacturer reports 2.5 times the bond strength of manual work. |
| Material | Lots of droppings that are hard to recover. | Material utilization around 95%; rebound mortar goes back into the sprayer (manufacturer data). |
| Work at height | Workers climb scaffolding many times. | The DM-ACR-100 robot sprays and plasters up to 5.7 m, reducing work at height (manufacturer data). |
| Acceptance data | Manual straightedge checks, scattered notes. | The CH10 robot scans in 3D and generates flatness and plumb reports automatically (manufacturer data). |
| Cost | Paid per day or per m², rising with the labor market. | One-off investment, low running cost; estimate your savings with the payback calculator. |
Manual source: Norm 1776/BXD (cited in Hanoi Open University Journal of Science & Technology, No. 6/2023). Machine source: DERUTU 2026 product documentation. Actual results must be measured on site.
See it running
Original DERUTU job-site footage. Vietnamese and English subtitles are being prepared.
Machine spraying, then DM leveling: before and after
The full outdoor process: a sprayer applies mortar, a DM machine levels it on its rail, and the surface is compared before and after.
Original DERUTU footage, job site in China.
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4 complete solutions, chosen by type of work
You do not need to assemble machines yourself. Pick the type of work and we propose the right equipment set and process for your volume.
Solution 1
Automated plastering system
The DM-ACR-100 robot maps the site and sprays mortar up to 5.7 m on its own; the DM Leading PRO levels it.
Best when: Large projects, factories, high lobbies
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Robot sprays mortar
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Automatic levelling
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Hand finishing of corners and edges
Solution 2
Spray and level plastering
A PC-18 or DP-220 sprays mortar onto the wall and a DM machine levels it automatically. Rebound mortar is collected and reused.
Best when: Apartments, social housing, offices
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Spray mortar onto the wall
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Automatic levelling
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Hand finishing of corners and edges
Solution 3
Machine gypsum plastering
A DM-MIX or D70 mixes and sprays gypsum in a closed system; a DM machine levels it to a smooth finish.
Best when: Interiors, offices, projects using gypsum plaster
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Mix and spray gypsum
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Automatic levelling
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Hand finishing of corners and edges
Solution 4
Putty and paint spraying
A D836 or D976 high-pressure sprayer applies putty over large areas, a DM machine levels it, a sander finishes it.
Best when: Putty and paint contractors for apartments, offices, factories
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Spray putty or paint
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Automatic levelling
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Sanding and finishing
Featured equipment
12 machines covering the full wall-finishing chain: mortar spraying, leveling, gypsum, putty and paint, and acceptance measurement.
Mortar sprayers DERUTU
PC-18
- Output flow
- 45 L/min
- Output (manufacturer data)
- over 1,000 m²/day
- Voltage
- 380 V, 9.2 kW
- Crew
- 2 people: 1 sprayer, 1 feeder
Gypsum sprayers DERUTU
DM-MIX
DM-MIX twin-mixer spraying machine
- Output flow
- 60 L/min
- Output (manufacturer data)
- over 1,200 m²/day
- Voltage
- 380 V, 5.5 + 3.0 kW
- Crew
- 2 people: 1 sprayer, 1 feeder
High-pressure putty and paint sprayers DERUTU
D836
D836 high-pressure putty and paint sprayer
- Pressure
- 11–22 MPa
- Output (manufacturer data)
- over 2,500 m²/day
- Head
- 120 m
- Crew
- 2 people: 1 sprayer, 1 material loader
Plastering robot DERUTU
DM-ACR-100
DM-ACR-100 automatic plastering robot
- Working height
- 0–570 cm
- Positioning
- SLAM LiDAR, self-driving
- Power
- 48 V battery, 100 Ah, 5 hours
- Crew
- Robot runs autonomously; a feeding and finishing crew works alongside
3D measuring robot DERUTU
CH10
- Accuracy
- ±1.5 mm
- Scan time
- 180 s per station
- Weight
- 9 kg, IP54
- Crew
- 1 person
As published by the manufacturer DERUTU. Actual output depends on site layout, materials and crew skill.
Will a machine pay off on your projects?
Enter your monthly volume and the labor rate you pay today. The calculator shows manual labor cost, machine crew cost and monthly savings. You decide with your own numbers.
Results are estimates for reference, not a guarantee.
How machine plastering works
A machine only pays off with the right process. These are the 8 steps we teach crews (the manufacturer's process for spray and level plastering).
Inspect the substrate
Check flatness, moisture, cracks and wall type: fired brick, unfired brick, concrete.
Prepare the substrate
Remove dust, oil and old mortar; treat wall bases, gaps and MEP openings.
Dampen the wall
Moisten just enough so the substrate does not draw water out of the mortar too quickly.
Roughen
Roughen or score smooth surfaces such as concrete to improve bonding.
Set thickness markers
Set thickness reference points. DM machines need just one reference point at the wall base per meter of length, with no guide rails.
Spray the mortar
The sprayer applies an even 0.5–3 cm layer pressed firmly into the substrate.
Level by machine and hand
The DM machine runs on its rail to level the wall; finishers handle corners, openings and wall bases.
Cure
Keep the plaster moist for the right time and protect it from strong sun and drafts to limit cracking.
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Working with us
Needs assessment
Call, message us on Zalo or leave your details. We ask about the work type, volume and site power.
Survey and solution
We review drawings or the site and propose just the configuration you need.
Live demo
See the machine run at our warehouse or on your site by appointment.
Itemized quote
Machine price, VAT, delivery, training, warranty and spare parts listed separately.
Delivery and training
Commissioning test and crew training until your team runs it on its own.
After-sales support
Warranty, spare parts, remote technical support via Zalo and video.
Service commitments
Under DERUTU's service policy for its equipment:
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1-year warranty
On all equipment, within warranty scope.
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6-year parts supply
The manufacturer commits to supplying spare parts for 6 years.
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Remote technical support
Free remote advice and unlimited online operating guidance.
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On-site support
Lifetime on-site support; free for items under warranty.
Accessories and consumables are not covered by the warranty. Items outside warranty are chargeable. Full terms are on the warranty card.
About the DERUTU brand
DERUTU (德睿途) is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in wall-treatment machinery, operating since 2002 according to the company. It holds nearly 100 national patents and was featured on CCTV-10 on 6 May 2016 (according to its corporate film).
- Specialist in wall-treatment machinery
- Since 2002
- National patents
- ~100
- Machines in operation
- 41,652
Figures self-reported by the manufacturer on derutu.com and in its corporate film, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
FDP supplies DERUTU wall-finishing equipment in Vietnam, with solution advice, operator training and technical support.
Frequently asked questions
A mortar sprayer (PC-16, PC-18, DP-220) pumps and sprays mortar onto the wall, replacing hand throwing. An automatic plastering machine (DM Leading, DM Leading PRO) runs on a vertical rail to level the mortar already on the wall, replacing hand screeding. The two usually work as a pair: spray first, level second.
It depends on the work type, volume and site power. For example: medium-volume cement plastering, start with one mortar sprayer; apartments with long repetitive walls, the spray and level set; gypsum, the D70 or DM-MIX; putty and paint, the D976 or D836. Use the 1-minute solution finder or call us for advice.
According to the manufacturer: the DM Leading 3.2 m runs on 220 V; the DM Leading PRO runs on two 48 V batteries or mains; the DP-220, D70 and D976 run on 220 V or 380 V; the D976 and D836 have fuel-powered versions. The PC-16, PC-18, D60 and DM-MIX need 380 V; to use them you need an adequately sized three-phase generator. Our technicians will advise per machine.
The PC-16, PC-18 and DP-220 accept premixed and site-mixed mortar with a maximum aggregate size under 6 mm (manufacturer data). Sand must be screened to remove large particles, debris and impurities to avoid hose blockages. We recommend a trial with the exact sand and mix you use before rollout.
Yes. The machine handles the heavy, repetitive work; people still prepare the substrate, feed material, operate and finish corners, openings and wall bases. Skilled plasterers move into operating and finishing roles, where their skill is worth the most. Each machine needs a crew of 2 according to the manufacturer.
The landed price in Vietnam depends on configuration, exchange rate, taxes, freight and training package, so we quote each request rather than post a figure that could mislead. Quotes are itemized and free.
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