Opinions on the best plastic skimming trowel

[hagggggishunter]

Never used plastic so any knowledge on the best one to try and where to purchase it would be appreciated :rolleyes)

 

[barryed]

Thermo setting. Found in all good plastic retailers.



Please refer to the 1 million threads already on here about plastic trowels

 

[thebigfella]

I've got the refina 16" plastic trowel and its great for flattening down it nicks very easily though but all in all it's ok

 

[bigsteve]

I've got the refina 16" plastic trowel and its great for flattening down it nicks very easily though but all in all it's ok

I've had my plaziflex 2 days and its nicked a few times what's the best way of getting rid of them

 

[Rossi46]

Thermo setting. Found in all good plastic retailers.



Please refer to the 1 million threads already on here about plastic trowels

It's like Groundhog Day!

 

[irish_spread]

Tyzack 14" stainless steels not bad

 

[kebab king]

Caulking Tool, works a treat.

 

[thebigfella]

I've had my plaziflex 2 days and its nicked a few times what's the best way of getting rid of them

I just use abit of fine wet and dry that normally sorts it out

 

[thescudd]

try the marshalltown 12x4 normal steel, been using them now for bout 11 years best job

 

[moy83]

try the marshalltown 12x4 normal steel, been using them now for bout 11 years best job

+ 1 to that , nice and easy to get a sharp edge on but dont nick that easily . The only downfall being that they are quick to rust if you dont dry them after use

 

[thescudd]

+ 1 to that , nice and easy to get a sharp edge on but dont nick that easily . The only downfall being that they are quick to rust if you dont dry them after use

i agree but iv,e never seen anything can finish skim to the same standard

 

[spunky]

A 14x5 steel leaves a better finish

 

[moy83]

Whatever about a good finish , I find the most important thing to me is that they are that bit easier on the arm than the stainless trowels , you cant buy new arms anywhere :RpS_laugh:

 

[hagggggishunter]

try the marshalltown 12x4 normal steel, been using them now for bout 11 years best job

im using 18 inch spring steel at the moment and have been for the last 15 year , im looking to change to something less demanding on the body

 

[hagggggishunter]

my trowel aint the topic,well it is really lol. its the 18 inch of steel that i use thats fooked my elbows and shoulder:RpS_thumbdn: . seemingly plastic is the way forward as far as effort required.........so whats the most popular plastic ?

 

[casplas]

my trowel aint the topic,well it is really lol. its the 18 inch of steel that i use thats fooked my elbows and shoulder:RpS_thumbdn: . seemingly plastic is the way forward as far as effort required.........so whats the most popular plastic ?

refina ones in my opinion , got 16 and 24 inch ones, less friction less water less effort for same result ...... bonus for the old bones

 

[spunky]

When are you using it mate?

 

[hagggggishunter]

Thermo setting. Found in all good plastic retailers.


Please refer to the 1 million threads already on here about plastic trowels

another thread wont hurt then will it:RpS_lol:

 

[hagggggishunter]

refina ones in my opinion , got 16 and 24 inch ones, less friction less water less effort for same result ...... bonus for the old bones

thats exactly why im interested . cheers casplas

 

[casplas]

When are you using it mate?

2nd and cross trowel first 2 are ss get angles better with ss (14 inch marshalltown )

 

[hagggggishunter]

When are you using it mate?

seemingly its after youve second coated with your steel pal as far as im aware

 

[casplas]

unfortunately its a little bit late for me ive had the operations for tennis elbow and frozen shoulder, but while there working im earning a wage , know nowt else so i'll keep going :rolleyes)

 

[casplas]

seemingly its after youve second coated with your steel pal as far as im aware

i dont always two coat , depends how neat ive got set on to start with or how my body feels! i scratch on thick and neat , if i one coat i get over it early and lay it on with itself first trowel ........
lol wait for it all these two coat guys gunning :RpS_thumbsup:

 

[KevRM]

24" Refina, use it to trowel up 3 times, no steel trowel

And the finish is down to the spread you can either do it or you can't !

 

[spunky]

2nd and cross trowel first 2 are ss get angles better with ss (14 inch marshalltown )

Are you getting on it wetter with you're normal trowel and cross troweling it with the plastic when it's still green?

 

[casplas]

Are you getting on it wetter with you're normal trowel and cross troweling it with the plastic when it's still green?

yes its finnished in no time , i dont over do it , if i wasnt using plazzy i would wait for it to start changing colour to give it some force to cross it

 

[thescudd]

give the 12x4 marshalltown in ordinary steel a go, once broken in they are unbelievably easy on the arms

 

[spunky]

yes its finnished in no time , i dont over do it , if i wasnt using plazzy i would wait for it to start changing colour to give it some force to cross it

That's what my mate was doing he put 2 bags on same gear and had 3 sets done by 1.30 and it was spotless, I've tried doing it but I can't he's a coont lol

 

[moy83]

24" Refina, use it to trowel up 3 times, no steel trowel

And the finish is down to the spread you can either do it or you can't !

Are you troweling skim with a 2ft trowel ? Sweet baby jesus sometimes if its a bit early and soft ill give it a flatten it in with a 18" trowel but thats as far as it goes

 

[casplas]

nice flat uniformed end result , well thats me, i dont polish it up matt finnish for me ,i got sick of seeing it painted and stippled with a roller . im up for any way to get a flat good finnish . old dog wants new tricks

 

[hagggggishunter]

give the 12x4 marshalltown in ordinary steel a go, once broken in they are unbelievably easy on the arms

the only time id ever touch something that small is when i go to the toilet :RpS_lol:

 

[casplas]

Are you troweling skim with a 2ft trowel ? Sweet baby jesus sometimes if its a bit early and soft ill give it a flatten it in with a 18" trowel but thats as far as it goes

moy i take it you havnt used a plastic trowel ? its a lot easier than a steel trowel

 

[KevRM]

Are you troweling skim with a 2ft trowel ? Sweet baby jesus sometimes if its a bit early and soft ill give it a flatten it in with a 18" trowel but thats as far as it goes

Yes i do, and a flatten down with a 1800 speedskim first

 

[casplas]

give the 12x4 marshalltown in ordinary steel a go, once broken in they are unbelievably easy on the arms

easier on the elbow yes, harder on the shoulder yes twice as many strokes to cover same area i.e 24 inch plazzy ...

 

[casplas]

Yes i do, and a flatten down with a 1800 speedskim first

got speedskim this week, first go i was impressed , its gives me more relax time inbetween troweling up :RpS_thumbsup: