Metal or plastic float for 1.5mm topcoat

[S a plastering]

does it really make much difference just seen a guy on YouTube putting it on with the float you rub up with just wondering if anyone else does it

 

[malc]

for 1.5 we use the blue handle plastic trowels from refina

 

[S a plastering]

for 1.5 we use the blue handle plastic trowels from refina

for putting it on with Malc or just rubbing up?

 

[vfr12]

There are diferent plastic floats for diferent grain size, if you are fussy. Put it on with metal and rub it roughly and finish with the plastic. The metal trowel can't give you better finish than the plastic.

 

[Rigsby]

I use plastic but have used metal ok.

 

[s61]

In the summer we use a little stainless steel trowel it doesn't seem to build up on the blade as fast so there is less dragging

 

[malc]

for putting it on with Malc or just rubbing up?

we lay on with a stainless trowel, the blue handle plastic trowel is the one to finish 1.5 . they have different coloured handles for different size grit.

 

[Dansouthcoast84]

ive never used a metal trowel for rubbing up. i would imagine it would draw the moisture/paint to the surface? could be wrong...

 

[S a plastering]

that's not what I'm saying Dan I'm on about putting the top coat on with the plastic float I would never rub up with the metal trowel

 

[Leeroy]

I've tried the plastic for laying on a small area once, not very good and it broke, stick to the stainless mate and rub with plastic

 

[S a plastering]

I've tried the plastic for laying on a small area once, not very good and it broke, stick to the stainless mate and rub with plastic

haha thanks pal that's all I wanted to know

 

[Gibbo]

I've rubbed up plenty with metal no difference

 

[Beenereb4]

I like to use my rusty, plaster covered trowel.