Plaster moulding tools

Would-be plasterers will do well to keep a trusty hammer on hand. The two most useful hammer types are claw and drywall hammers. Either type can help to chip out chunks of plaster and to resecure or remove problem pieces of lath.

Drywall hammers have hatchet-style ends and curved faces for dimpling high spots, making them extremely useful on a plastering job. Wood lath was used for generations of plasterers. Following the old ways will require a sharp handsaw for cutting the thin, narrow strips of wood that serve as a groundwork for plaster. It may also come in handy when cutting sections of old plaster out for door installations or other retrofit work.

Spackle knives may seem too small for a large plaster job, but they can serve an important role. Be sure to run a sturdy spackle knife across cracks and uneven surfaces before repair. This knocks down the high points or chips of old plaster before you start applying the new mud.

The result will be a much smoother and consistent finish. While it seems obvious, a decent quality five-gallon bucket is a necessity for plaster jobs. Cheap, brittle buckets will crack after a few good cleanings and job site-related bumps and bangs. Only a sturdy bucket will do. Keeping a good utility knife in your pocket is key—just remember to always use a sharp blade. A sharp blade is easier to use, making it safer than a dull or chipped blade.

The unsung hero of any mud job is a paddle mixer. Paddle mixers clamp into a drill chucks and make mixing bucket after bucket of plaster a much faster, less back-breaking job. Their design allows them to quickly incorporate dry plaster, water, and other aggregates. Paddle mixers break up clumps and allow plasterers and DIYers to adjust the consistency of their mix with ease. Getting wet, soupy plaster out of a deep 5-gallon bucket can be a messy challenge. Plaster Bandages. Full Spool is '.

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