Different types of Plastering tools
Wide putty knife
A wide putty knife has many advantages that can make Plastering more efficient. Just as the name suggests, a wide putty knife can fill a wide area, which makes it is easier to create even surfaces over large areas, such as walls or ceilings. This reduces the risk of unevenness, creates a uniform finish, and reduces the risk of visible joints.
Japanese trowel
A Japanese trowel has a slightly thinner and more flexible blade than other trowels. It is also smaller and is therefore ideal for Plaster work that requires a little finesse, such as Plastering door strips, mouldings, and other precision work.
Rubber trowel
The rubber trowel is soft and flexible, making it ideal for following the contours of the surfaces you are Plastering. As a result, you reduce the risk of visible joints and unevenness. The rubber trowel is gentler on surfaces compared to a metal trowel, which makes it suitable for use on sensitive materials such as cars, plastic boats, and woodwork.
In our range, you will also find trowel sets made of flexible polypropylene, which are also well suited for Plastering small irregularities.
Sanding tool
Once your Plaster has dried, it’s time to sand the surface to smooth out any unevenness created by the Plaster. A good method is to use sandpaper that you attach to a sanding block. If you are sanding a large area, you can attach the sanding block to a telescopic handle for better reach.
Plastering kit
Our Plastering kit is easy to use and allows you to quickly repair cracks and holes in walls and ceilings.
The Plastering kit contains:
- Plaster mix
- Plastic trowel
- Sandpaper, grain 100
- Self-adhesive, perforated aluminium patch
What type of trowel should I use?
There are many different types of trowels, and the one you should use depends on the type of surface you are going to fill. For a large, flat wall, a wide putty knife can be advantageous, whereas it may be easier to use a smaller and softer trowel for fine woodwork or mouldings.
