Rossi46
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If it works for Algee I’m willing to give it a try
Another new trowel from NELA - PREMIUM ELITE
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S a plastering
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Yea why notIf it works for Algee I’m willing to give it a try
superspread
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Right ffs! Im
Looking for a new trowel 12/13” x 4.5, none of this lay on with one trowel , flatten with another trowel b*ll***s, just one towel from start to finish! Looking at the Kraft trowel, would be nice to feel it in the hand tho, is the Nela elite premium okey Cokey 2000 any good ?? I don’t want a flexi or medi flex or any of that nonsense, just a good old fashion trowel with a good steel
Looking for a new trowel 12/13” x 4.5, none of this lay on with one trowel , flatten with another trowel b*ll***s, just one towel from start to finish! Looking at the Kraft trowel, would be nice to feel it in the hand tho, is the Nela elite premium okey Cokey 2000 any good ?? I don’t want a flexi or medi flex or any of that nonsense, just a good old fashion trowel with a good steel
algeeman
It’s A Boy
Marshall Town extra light is a tidy wee skimming trowel mate
superspread
Well-Known Member
Cheers algee mate , that’s what I’m using now, I find because they are 5” wide the corners of the toe end of the trowel flex a bit, it was ok when I first started using it a few years ago , but as it’s wearing it’s becoming a bit bendy in the front corners, that’s why I’d like a 4” or just over so it’s got more support!
Maybe I’m overthinking it
Ritch
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Extra
Extra light carbon is a beaut of a trowelCheers algee mate , that’s what I’m using now, I find because they are 5” wide the corners of the toe end of the trowel flex a bit, it was ok when I first started using it a few years ago , but as it’s wearing it’s becoming a bit bendy in the front corners, that’s why I’d like a 4” or just over so it’s got more support!
Maybe I’m overthinking it
algeeman
It’s A Boy
Cheers algee mate , that’s what I’m using now, I find because they are 5” wide the corners of the toe end of the trowel flex a bit, it was ok when I first started using it a few years ago , but as it’s wearing it’s becoming a bit bendy in the front corners, that’s why I’d like a 4” or just over so it’s got more support!
Maybe I’m overthinking it
that's the one I got mate
4and half inch is just perfect
mines got rubber handle
Rhys
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Just bought a Nela Black Edition Elite Premium in 16" flavour. Sat it next to my old Nela s*p*r*lex II.
Used it yesterday on a small job and it worked well (although I did file the corners off and gave it a once over to deburr it etc).
I used it to put on and trowel up. Swapping between it and a 14" MT Permashape.
Having not used a 16" before it felt a bit unwieldy but got used to it. When dropping back to the 14", the MT felt small. I'm used to an 11" so it's a big jump lol.
In the end the MT's tang was ragging the back of my fingers as its not as well finished, so ended up using the 16 alongside my 14" Nela Black Edition flexi. Good combo.
My Premium Elite was straight as an arrow, with a nice shallow bow widthways. Must've been handpicked by Ryan
Got a nice little kitchen ceiling to do tomorrow. A light stipple to overskim and a bit of boardwork. The extra length will be handy reaching over cabinets.
Used it yesterday on a small job and it worked well (although I did file the corners off and gave it a once over to deburr it etc).
I used it to put on and trowel up. Swapping between it and a 14" MT Permashape.
Having not used a 16" before it felt a bit unwieldy but got used to it. When dropping back to the 14", the MT felt small. I'm used to an 11" so it's a big jump lol.
In the end the MT's tang was ragging the back of my fingers as its not as well finished, so ended up using the 16 alongside my 14" Nela Black Edition flexi. Good combo.
My Premium Elite was straight as an arrow, with a nice shallow bow widthways. Must've been handpicked by Ryan
Got a nice little kitchen ceiling to do tomorrow. A light stipple to overskim and a bit of boardwork. The extra length will be handy reaching over cabinets.
I'm not one for buying trowels is this Nela used for last trowel?Just bought a Nela Black Edition Elite Premium in 16" flavour. Sat it next to my old Nela s*p*r*lex II.
Used it yesterday on a small job and it worked well (although I did file the corners off and gave it a once over to deburr it etc).
I used it to put on and trowel up. Swapping between it and a 14" MT Permashape.
Having not used a 16" before it felt a bit unwieldy but got used to it. When dropping back to the 14", the MT felt small. I'm used to an 11" so it's a big jump lol.
In the end the MT's tang was ragging the back of my fingers as its not as well finished, so ended up using the 16 alongside my 14" Nela Black Edition flexi. Good combo.
My Premium Elite was straight as an arrow, with a nice shallow bow widthways. Must've been handpicked by Ryan
Got a nice little kitchen ceiling to do tomorrow. A light stipple to overskim and a bit of boardwork. The extra length will be handy reaching over cabinets.
MakeItSmooth
Well-Known Member
It's aimed at beng used from the start, presumably all the way through to the end, but for the fact that would knock sales of the Black.
Basically, what I'm saying is the Elite is a standard trowel, not a flexi.
Do you get a better finish or is just a gimmick
MakeItSmooth
Well-Known Member
You get a different brand label.
Anything other than that is in the eye of the beholder, I suppose.
I don't own one, but I think at least 2 or 3 TPFers have tried them.
Thinking of getting a ox super flex. Got the plastic one not keen on it!
Burt Reynolds
Well-Known Member
One coat
Spat
Spray
Sponge
MT
MT with water if needed
Corner trowel
Flexi
How the site boys do it round here
Some use mediflex or ox stainless steel 18inch but the better ones use steel
Spat
Spray
Sponge
MT
MT with water if needed
Corner trowel
Flexi
How the site boys do it round here
Some use mediflex or ox stainless steel 18inch but the better ones use steel
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supertrowel
Member
I was nearly going for one, that has just sent me back to carbon again. disgraceful in my opinion looking at that.
Burt Reynolds
Well-Known Member
Used 18inch ox stainless Steel off the shelf today really impressed used until last flick
S a plastering
Private Member
Fuk me what is the best trowel out there haha
superspread
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S a plastering
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Me a you merc vito spreads haha
superspread
Well-Known Member
In always knew you was one of the sensible ones on here
S a plastering
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Best van I've had mate s**t hot
Mediflex
tapit
Well-Known Member
Beadfix LTB coming soon.
Cockney
Well-Known Member
I’ve got a 16 and a brand new 14 in the box. Hardly use them!
Rossi46
Private Member
Medi flexion with medium style flexibility?
John j
Mono Don
No mate . Got a 18 inch broken in max
Rossi46
Private Member
You having shipping problems? Why are you so low on stock?
MakeItSmooth
Well-Known Member
Freebies & samples dried-up during 2020 lockdown.
Normal service should be resumed Q3 2021.
In the meantime, would you be interested in some slightly van-soiled bonding..?
essexandy
The Lake Governor
Hold up on local canal.
Cockney
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Heavy restrictions on magnet fishing.
Rhys
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I'm finding I'm using the 14" MT and Nela Black flexi more tbh. Although just done a ceiling yesterday over stippled artex, put on with the 14" MT and used the 16" Nela to give it a flatten between coats and first trowel, switching over to the 14" Nela Black flexi for 2nd trowel. Polished off with the 16" to break it in more. I find the Nela Black Premium Elite a nice comfortable trowel to use as it doesn't rag my knuckles like the MT. Pity I didn't get the 14" version instead of the MT (although I bought and used the MT the same morning as I needed a longer trowel for a staircase job where my 11" didn't fit behind the floating treads)
I don't think I'll be buying anymore trowels otherwise I'll end up not using them all.