Marshalltown no longer needed?

[Ashmilson]

Hi guys,

just thought I'd get u guys to comment on what's the best trowel on the market. What do u prefer to use and how u do it.
I lay my first n second with the Marshall then give 2 trowels with the plastic refina then a polished 3rd bk to the Marshall.

Am I doing this wrong is ther a better method or is ther a better trowel that I don't kno about

 

[johniosaif]

Marshalltown is still the best trowel that I use, I apply with it, flatten with it, second with it then flatten with it, then I use my refina s*p*r*lex ,better than plastic and easier on the bones,but you have to be careful as it might not be as good as your normal finish if you don't keep a close eye on it..

 

[DannyMac]

Yeah, one fat coat, speedy, sponge, couple plazzis. This is great if you want a sh1t finish, either that or get someone else to do it.

 

[Ashmilson]

Haha not keen then just stick to Marshall, why is there all this hype?

 

[leebo02]

i finish with a s*p*r*lex but i dont think there will ever be a day when i dont have a least a couple of mts in my kit

 

[Plasterers1StopShop]

Well worth having a look at the NELA Range, the build quality is exceptional and the reviews have also been amazing. MT is always going to be hard to beat, the reputation is amazing. We believe NELA is currently a big competitor in the UK for MT and are confident it will only get better.

The beauty about NELA is that they are quite a small company and they will listen to what the trade wants. If they needed to improve things or change things they would happily do so.


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[BobbyJack]

Similar to asif. First and second and lay down with MT. Then tart it up with nela s*p*r*lex. The s*p*r*lex does require less work and gives a nice finish

 

[stuart23]

Marshalltown is still the best trowel that I use, I apply with it, flatten with it, second with it then flatten with it, then I use my refina s*p*r*lex ,better than plastic and easier on the bones,but you have to be careful as it might not be as good as your normal finish if you don't keep a close eye on it..

How I do it as well

 

[bubbles65]

Well worth having a look at the NELA Range, the build quality is exceptional and the reviews have also been amazing. MT is always going to be hard to beat, the reputation is amazing. We believe NELA is currently a big competitor in the UK for MT and are confident it will only get better.

The beauty about NELA is that they are quite a small company and they will listen to what the trade wants. If they needed to improve things or change things they would happily do so.


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Do NELA have any carbon steel trowels or just stainless Ryan?

 

[cassie]

In my opinion Nela blind M/T...

 

[Chizam]

Marshelltown & tyzack trowels for me
served me well so no need to change

 

[Arti]

Marshalltown is still the best trowel that I use, I apply with it, flatten with it, second with it then flatten with it, then I use my refina s*p*r*lex ,better than plastic and easier on the bones,but you have to be careful as it might not be as good as your normal finish if you don't keep a close eye on it..

Similar to asif. First and second and lay down with MT. Then tart it up with nela s*p*r*lex. The s*p*r*lex does require less work and gives a nice finish

How I do it as well 

I sometimes get little air bubbles with the s*p*r*lex......................do you lads ever get them ?

 

[cassie]

I sometimes get little air bubbles with the s*p*r*lex......................do you lads ever get them ?

I have only been using the nela s*p*r*lex a little while, but dont get air bubbles, thats weird, maybe your putting too much pressure on mate ? better get advice of lads who been using them ages..

 

[stuart23]

I sometimes get little air bubbles with the s*p*r*lex......................do you lads ever get them ?

Quite a lot Arti, find it just needs another pass once it's firmed up a bit more with the trowel opened up more.

 

[stuart23]

Spoke to Scottie about them and he says he never gets them so no sure what we're doing wrong

 

[leebo02]

never had bubbles in mine and ive been using one for ages

 

[cassie]

maybe your getting on a bit early ? let it pull in a bit... are you using refina or nela ? should be the same though...

 

[Ashleyscoob]

Well worth having a look at the NELA Range, the build quality is exceptional and the reviews have also been amazing. MT is always going to be hard to beat, the reputation is amazing. We believe NELA is currently a big competitor in the UK for MT and are confident it will only get better.

The beauty about NELA is that they are quite a small company and they will listen to what the trade wants. If they needed to improve things or change things they would happily do so.

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hi Ryan I sent a damaged Nela s*p*r*lex back on Tuesday just seeing when new one will be received cheers ashley

 

[Plasterers1StopShop]

hi Ryan I sent a damaged Nela s*p*r*lex back on Tuesday just seeing when new one will be received cheers ashley

Hi mate,

How did you send it? If we have received it we should have sent it out to you straight away.. Will double check for you mate.

PM me your number and I will look into it tomorrow for you.

Sorry for the delay


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[Plasterers1StopShop]

Do NELA have any carbon steel trowels or just stainless Ryan?

Just SS at the moment. Will discuss this with NELA when they come over. If you guys have any suggestions please visit us at the professional builders tool fair and we will be happy to discuss all products


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[cassie]

me and Top Gear boy are coming Ryan, whats your email mate...

 

[Plasterers1StopShop]

Awesome news mate. Email is: [email protected]

Cheers


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[BobbyJack]

What day are you going @cassie. I'm there on the Friday.
@Arti. I've had them once two week ago on a big stair wall. Didn't give it a thought it could have been the trowel. Got my MT out to get rid of bubbles and trowelled up with s*p*r*lex again.

 

[cassie]

be there on fri Rob, your turn for coffee and butties....

 

[cassie]

Awesome news mate. Email is: [email protected]

Cheers


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sent you an email ryan....

 

[Plasterers1StopShop]

Just got it mate. Cheers. Tickets on route!


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[cassie]

Just got it mate. Cheers. Tickets on route!


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Thanks Ryan, whats the score with parking ??

 

[Plasterers1StopShop]

Will double check. Think it's all free...


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[Arti]

I sometimes get little air bubbles with the s*p*r*lex......................do you lads ever get them ?

I have only been using the nela s*p*r*lex a little while, but dont get air bubbles, thats weird, maybe your putting too much pressure on mate ? better get advice of lads who been using them ages..

Quite a lot Arti, find it just needs another pass once it's firmed up a bit more with the trowel opened up more.

never had bubbles in mine and ive been using one for ages

maybe your getting on a bit early ? let it pull in a bit... are you using refina or nela ? should be the same though...

I normally leave it 10 mins after av layed in and trowel it up with very little pressure so i dont take any glut off. It doesnt happen all the time like so fu@k knows why. Beddy mentioned it before i got the s*p*r*lex off him. Would be good to narrow down what is causing it though

 

[cassie]

No idea mate.. thats a mystery then.. i basically do the same as you, but 10 mins after laying down is just a flattener... try doing that, then leaving it to pull in longer before going over it again ? thats what i do and had no probs.. is that with multi or board ?

 

[Arti]

No idea mate.. thats a mystery then.. i basically do the same as you, but 10 mins after laying down is just a flattener... try doing that, then leaving it to pull in longer before going over it again ? thats what i do and had no probs.. is that with multi or board ?

only use board now cos multi is dog shite

 

[mashman]

Do everything with the refina s*p*r*lex.no probs

 

[stuart23]

only use board now cos multi is dog shite

I went through a phase of using board but the amount of callbacks I was getting for cracks were ridicules so went back to multi.

 

[cassie]

Im using multi, maybe try that ? no bubbles and no problem with the finish mate

 

[Jurek]

Hi guys,

just thought I'd get u guys to comment on what's the best trowel on the market. What do u prefer to use and how u do it.
I lay my first n second with the Marshall then give 2 trowels with the plastic refina then a polished 3rd bk to the Marshall.

Am I doing this wrong is ther a better method or is ther a better trowel that I don't kno about

have two MT, 18 inch carbon and 14 inch stainless. never use them anymore. they're like the atari or betamax of my trowels. another story of a large company becoming complacent and relying simply on their brandname. wish the superflexs from nela and refina had arrived years ago.