Re: What type of Trowel ?

message from Jerry Built on 13 May 2004

1:1:6, you could also use Thistle Renovating undercoat.

Thistle Renovating Finish top coat.

Multi-finish or board finish.

I like Marshalltown Extra-Lite, often available at the market
a lot less than at the BM. Consider the cost difference, it's
not that much compared to the job - you get a good tool that
won't give way so easily, and it may increase your confidence.

To an extent - if you watch a plasterer at work that will
help you a lot.

J.B.

nightjar replied to Jerry Built on 13 May 2004

I just find that discouraging. A professional I used did the whole inside of
a 1,000 sq ft factory unit in about the time it takes me to do one wall of a
room.

Colin Bignell

Red Devil replied to Jerry Built on 14 May 2004

You mention the Marshalltown Extra-Lite trowel ?
I have been looking on the Web for this, but can't find one described as
'Extra-Lite'
What size is this one ? Is it stainless steel ?

You also mention Thistle Renovating undercoat. Is this better than bonding
for appliying to the laths, as part of the patching process ?

Grateful for any suggestions

Con.

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