Where are Refina trowels made?
Where are Refina trowels made?
Germany
The full range of EIBENSTOCK power tools which are made in Germany, are stocked and distributed in the UK by us. REFINA supply the best quality hand tools which are stocked in depth for the refurbishment, trowel and wet trades.
What size trowel is best for plastering?
Use a 14″ plastering trowel. This sized trowel can spread a good amount of plaster with the optimum amount of control. It’s isn’t too stressful on your joints and it’s a great weight to work with.
What is a speed skim?
For some Speedskim is a tool for flattening and straightening and for others it is a tool that can also be used for finishing. If you are going to finish with it then I would recommend a pump up spray bottle to wet the surface. That will prevent any juddering.
What is a flexi trowel?
The design and main purpose of the flexible trowels are to provide a finish without the stress and pain you would get from a standard trowel. Let me explain: When you plaster with a solid, standard plastering trowel then you have the stiff blade which helps you flatten and apply the plaster.
What is the difference between a plastering trowel and a finishing trowel?
Application of the Finish Coat requires the edge of the plastering trowel has to be perfectly flat, smooth and free from any nicks – if a good finish is to be obtained so whereas any trowel can be used for the backing coat a good trowel that is in good condition is a must if a good finish is to be achieved.
What size trowel should I buy?
As a general rule for which size trowel to use, follow this generic banding: Mosaics/ small format tiles (10x10cm or smaller) – 3-4.5mm. Small/medium format wall tiles (10×10-30x30cm) – 6mm. Large format tiles (20×20-30x30cm) – 8mm.
Are Speedskims any good?
Speedskim ST It works well with any and all gypsum-based plasters whether hand or spray applied as well as sand & cement renders and even insulated rendering systems. The ST range is designed to be a good all-rounder — to flatten, smooth and even finish.