which tool for self leveing compound

[TheDrainman]

What is the correct name for the tool used to spread the mix, I was told a pin roller, cant find one anywhere can anyone help

Thanks
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lynda, moderator

moved and split as posted in wrong forum

 

[jbonding]

a floor trowel

 

[jayzy1]

or specifically - a floating trowel

 

[superskanker]

Im not sure what theyre called either but a pin roller sounds good to me.
Its a roller as you would guess but the head is covered in rubber nipples, a bit like the ones on those cheap table tennis bats.
you should be able to get one from any builders merchants.

 

[Tozzy]

the head is covered in rubber nipples

Sounds more like a deformed blow up doll to me, hehe! I think 'Do it' rather than 'Do It Yourself' sounds more appropriate in this context

Sorry lol just kidding lad .

Anyway, I would say a large trowel for the job. However, I would have thought that you would only need to pour the self leveller. I think you do have to sort of spread it too though. Will be doing this in the next few weeks.

 

[Softus]

a floor trowel

I concur with jb; I just use one of these:

 

[jbonding]

a floor trowel

I concur with jb; I just use one of these:

thats a wooden float





Ideall for a floor screed but not for self leveling, get a cheap metal trowel.