![]() The more rigid a trowel is, the harder it will be to feather edges, and feathering on a trowel is way harder than a knife to get the hang of at the start. So for the trowel, for someone who doesn't a lot, I would go for a more flexible one. I ended up ordering both trowel and knife to see which I like.įor the trowel, rigid vs medium flex, does it matter?ĭo you think the wall I have in the first picture is worth skimming? If you had to choose based on cost, I would buy a set of knives and a hawk. Curved trowels have their uses, but you want a flat for most things.Ī good trowel will probably cost $70, whereas a 12" knife is probably $20 something. I find if I haven't used a trowel in a while, takes a bit to get back calibrated to using it. The trowel requires a bit more technique and muscle memory. If you aren't used to it, a 12" knife will be easier for you to feather and use than a 12" trowel. Roll/smear on, then use your skimming blade to flatten that > Sand > roll/skimming blade again > sand > final touchups with a trowel or knife.įor a trowel, if you don't use it often go smaller. It doesn't really roll on, more so just smears on with the roller. I grab some mud, thin it down so I can use a roller to apply it. My general technique requires 2 coats and 1 touch up. 1499255947įor ceilings its on a pole, for walls sometimes I do pole, sometimes I just use the blade. Which one or if i need 2 would be most ideal?Īnd for anyone wondering, i have no idea what someone drew 2 arrows on the wall, didnt know it was their until i pulled the wallpaper offįor skim coating walls and ceiling, I use skimming blades - I primarily use 24" and 32". What size of trowel and type is best for the job? I know i will need a flat one, but their are 12, 14 inch sizes.Īnd also their are rigid, medium flex, and ultra flex trowels. I probably will fail poorly but it doesn't hurt to give it a shot. ![]() So i wanna attempt to DIY a skim coat to a plaster wall.
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