Permashape trowel

[Rhc]

I've been told to get a marshalltown trowel, one that has already been 'worn in'. I found one at b&q and noticed there are lots of scratches around the middle of the trowel where the rivets are. Is this part of the 'worn in' process? I was just worried incase these scratches would effect the finish of the plaster as they are quite rough. Thought i'd get advice before parting with £50.

Cheers

 

[Danny]

It will be fine...

but I would buy a Nela trowel instead @Plasterers1StopShop

Welcome by the way

 

[stuart23]

I've been told to get a marshalltown trowel, one that has already been 'worn in'. I found one at b&q and noticed there are lots of scratches around the middle of the trowel where the rivets are. Is this part of the 'worn in' process? I was just worried incase these scratches would effect the finish of the plaster as they are quite rough. Thought i'd get advice before parting with £50.

Cheers

Who told you?

 

[johniosaif]

Marshalltown are a great trowel,I wouldn't buy one with scratches though unless it was discounted , sand and cement work would sort it out anyway I'd say,only damage to the edges would affect the finish ,taking for granted
that it's not warped

 

[Olican]

I've been told to get a marshalltown trowel, one that has already been 'worn in'. I found one at b&q and noticed there are lots of scratches around the middle of the trowel where the rivets are. Is this part of the 'worn in' process? I was just worried incase these scratches would effect the finish of the plaster as they are quite rough. Thought i'd get advice before parting with £50.

Cheers

get yourself a Nela :RpS_thumbsup:

 

[CTPlastering]

Get a nela mate , see ryan at plasters one stop shop , have u tried superflexs ....?

 

[church]

get a marshalltown xtra lite .

 

[irish_spread]

Get a tyzack

 

[irish_spread]

Get a ragni

 

[zombie]

get a plasterer in they only charge 45 a day anyway so youl be quids in like!!!:RpS_thumbsup:

 

[properly plastered]

Ye the Scratches down the middle are on them doesn't affect it in any way. I've always used marshal town permashape can't go wrong. Can't comment on the nela trowels as I've never used one but the lads seem to like them! Good luck buddy!

 

[scottie5]

T the scratches are from where the rivets have been ground off, and part of the manufacturing process rather then a defect.
That said I would buy silverline as they shout qualiteee

 

[Rhc]

Thanks for feedback! I'll check some nela trowels out. built a little wall in my garage so going to practice on that for a while.

 

[zombie]

Thanks for feedback! I'll check some nela trowels out. built a little wall in my garage so going to practice on that for a while.

god another 1!!!:RpS_crying::rolleyes)

 

[spreadylonglegs]

Get a ragni

Lol!

 

[Rhc]

god another 1!!!:RpS_crying::rolleyes)

Believe it

 

[nobbihodge]

I wouldnt waste ur 50 notes on trowel if ur still nit at the level where you use the edges. Lol
All the best with ur tamping tho

 

[leebo02]

T the scratches are from where the rivets have been ground off, and part of the manufacturing process rather then a defect.
That said I would buy silverline as they shout qualiteee

not sure he can afford one of them scottie

 

[Rhys]

Ragni's are brilliant, I've used mine for chopping snots off the wall, scraping floors and everything. Still gave a lovely finish

 

[DMA]

Ragni's are brilliant, I've used mine for chopping snots off the wall, scraping floors and everything. Still gave a lovely finish

Best of the cheapo's & easy to break in! :RpS_wink:

 

[zombie]

newt wrong with a silver handle 11" stainless steel ragni...tbh cant think of a better size and balanced trowel to learn with imo:RpS_thumbup: