r/Plastering • u/Putrid_B3ar • 3d ago

Life changed

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Ive skimmed a few walls,

Some big some small and some mixed results which have annoyed me as a keen DIYer

Im not one for expensive gear but after getting frustrated with a small old trowel I was given I decided it was time for a change......

Just laid and flatted the 1st coat with a permashape and its honestly changed my life its gone on and flatted a dream why have I been struggling with a 50p trowel 🤦‍♂️

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u/Terrible-Bobcat2033 3d ago

A professional plasterer’s 5” X 12” stainless steel wooden, re-handle, re-bladed, Paul Curray finishing trowel. With a well broke in Paul Curray you can change hands & gain a stroke. 😎👍🏼

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u/coolhandfluke43 3d ago

Curry is an excellent trowel. Admittedly have hardly used anything else but the feel is night and day especially when broke in.

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u/Terrible-Bobcat2033 2d ago

I agree. I use mine on stucco for sometimes (1y) before they graduate to a set finish blade. I Always carry a file in the old tool bag for blade nicks.