Trowel Size?

[AdrianB]

I'm looking on the net for a trowel as I'm learning to plaster.

I was going to get a marshalltown stainless pre worn trowel but which size should I get?

I was thinking 14" x 5"? The ad says "Stainless Steel Permashape Finishing Trowel. With Durasoft handle. This trowel is "broken in" to eliminate lines & ripple from the start."


Comments welcome as I dont want to get the wrong one as its not that cheap.

 

[noseall]

you may find this a bit of a handful, perhaps a smaller one to start with, but youre bang on this is the rolls royce of trowells!

 

[AdrianB]

My research has suggested that this is the trowel to go for, whether I could tell the difference between a B&Q £5 trowel I dont know?

Its just the size that doesnt often get mentioned. That site also does a 13" x 5" if that might be better?

 

[noseall]

quite often diy trowels are rather rigid and unwieldy, the marshaltown are lightweight and flexible,ideal for long days on the trowel.you can get a ragni, stainless wich breaks in quickly and is a good starter trowel.

 

[Mick Leek]

Adrianb,

I am also new to the wonderfull world of plastering. I originally purchased a B&Q 11" £6 special and thought that it was ok. After a while and a few rooms later i decided to invest in a Marshalltown trowel. I opted for the 14"x5" and find it awesome. The difference is amazing. I have now progressed into offering my plastering skills to friends and family.

Trust me and get the marshalltown stainless permashape, they are good

I am now the proud owner of 3 x plasterers trowels i like them that much..

I got a standard steel one for rendering and base work, the stainless steel one for finishing, and i also got a small 10" stainless one (think its that size) for going around tight areas. I found the big one difficult to use around tight spots like plug sockets and so on.

 

[jbonding]

mike wheres the solomen isles, cant be arsed looking ?

 

[AdrianB]

I ended up buying the 13" x 5"

This one:

http://www.toolstation.com/search.html?searchstr=92070

The thing that worries me most about your post is the trowel I ordered is called a finishing trowel and I just thought I could use it for everything.

 

[Mick Leek]

Adrian, Looks a good price. Think i paid around £34.00 for mine

dont worry you can use your trowel for whatever you want.. i just wanted a steel one for rendering with sand and cement... Found the stainless a little springy for that..

Hi JB,

No idea where the bloody solomon islanda are ? dont know how that flag got there ? I live in Lancashire

While your here JB, have a question for you... I have been asked to "SKIM" a wall for a guy. i went to look on Wednesday and was shocked to find his idea of skimming a wall was to be able to flatten the interior wall of a 200 year old cottage with 3mm of multi.

The internal walls are random stone with voids about 2 to 3 inch deep. I would say its lime motor, Am i correct in assuming a sand and cement render should not be used in this instance ?

I was thinking alsong the lines of a traditional lime render ( I beleive a skill on its own not one for me ) or easy option would be to batten wall and dryline ?

Whats your thoughts

Mick..

 

[jbonding]

i would go with what you said, if they change their mind in the future or a potential buyer it wont be a big job to put right

 

[AdrianB]

I just got home and its all arrived very good service and good price from toolstation.

All looks good, just need to get some plaster and some plasterboards and get practising!