PLASTERING TOOLS
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PLASTERING TOOLS |
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All DIY tasks require the correct tools, below we will take a look at the various tools available for plastering and for plasterboarding.
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A large flexible mixing bucket is essential for mixing plaster or dry wall adhesive. A bucket like this is easy to clean as you can simply let the plaster set on the sides and then break it off by bending the sides of the bucket. Clean tools are essential for plastering! |
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A featheredge is a long sturdy piece of aluminium that is very straight, these are normally about 2 metres long and are used when using the direct bond method of plaster boarding. These are excellent for achieving straight plasterboard application and can also be used as a plasterers Darby. |
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This Plasterers Darby is used to apply a backing coat of plaster such as bonding or browning. Wooden guides are normally fastened to the wall to the correct depth and the Darby is used to flatten the plaster. |
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The plasterers float will get plenty of use, so ensure that it is kept clean. These floats soon rust if they are not looked after so a stainless steel float is a better choice. Floats are used for applying all types of plaster and Dry wall adhesive. |
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The hawk is used alongside the float. Plaster is normally held on the hawk then transferred to the wall by using the float. |
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A mixer drill can make mixing plaster far easier, especially if you have lots to do. This is a high powered (1050 watt) drill and a mixer paddle. You can of course use a piece of wood to mix the plaster but this will make it far easier. |
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