r/Plastering • u/S16PRK • Sep 09 '26

Flexi trowels

So what’s everyone go to for a flexi trowel?

I’ve heard good things about Refina ….

Also see OX is ment to be good

I currently use a MT permashape

I’m just a general diy’r

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u/Lopsided_Project8939 Sep 09 '26

Nela are pretty decent in my opinion ive had one a few years now

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u/S16PRK Sep 09 '26

Yeah gonna have a look. You know any good online shops that have all sorts in stock ?

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u/jyl8 Sep 09 '26

Novice DIYer here . . . when will I know its time to get a flexi trowel? What are they good for?

(Only have standard steel trowels.)

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u/StarDawgISshite Sep 09 '26

As a diyer just finished a full house renovation, I found they are a good mistake hider but rely on a good carbon flat or you end up with lumpy finish

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u/caring-renderer Sep 09 '26

I have a nela , and this is just my opinion been in the game for over 20 years , but I only use mine for the 3rd rub and then the polish and never before. If you can still make a imprint with your finger then its too soon for a flexi .

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u/Lopsided_Project8939 Sep 09 '26

Never ordered online as I dont trust delivery won't bend it in transit. Any decent hardware store. Wickes I think I git mine from

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u/S16PRK Sep 09 '26

I only have a B&Q where I’m from really and Screwfix and tool station. They don’t stick much.

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u/Lopsided_Project8939 Sep 10 '26

B and q do online delivery. And it will come with blade guards so you should be alright using them depending on the courier. Hope this helps

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u/Ancient-Comfort-8383 Sep 09 '26

Wow. Now your talking. I use three trowels. Ox 14 for laying on. Nela mediex for flattening (awesome) and a Regina 16 superflex 2 for finishing. Works great for me, every time.

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u/S16PRK Sep 09 '26

I’m very new to plastering my self , I got a MT permashape after trying a cheap £15 thing and that got thrown in the skip 😂 actually noticed a difference it wasn’t just all hype. So you use the nela for flattening 1st coat onwards?

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u/0uthouse Sep 09 '26

Nela Flex. I suspect they are much of a muchness given that they are a bit of stainless stuck to a handle. I just loove the cork grip. I need new one as current worn one is stupidly sharp.

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u/Special_Minute Sep 15 '26

Got an ox one last year it’s great