PLASTERING – TOOLS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

Plastering Tools - Trowel

If you find yourself involved in a home improvement project such as hanging drywall, painting or wallpapering, having the proper plastering tools are essential. Fortunately, all of these items are available at your local hardware or home improvement store. Trowel A trowel is an important plastering tool that allows you to smooth the plaster after applying it to the wall. This tool is used to flatten the plaster down over the area intended for plastering. It’s important to have a good, clean surface on the trowel to provide for a uniform finish. Hawk A hawk is used by the … [Read more...]

WALLPAPERING A CEILING.

To wallpaper a ceiling you will need ideally some form of platform to work off, you should be able to work wallpapering the ceiling without the worry of whether the platform is strong enough to withstand your weight or that it won't topple over whilst you are on it. Two pairs of trestles with a rigid walk board are ideal for the task, but you can still use stepladders, preferably with an assistant using another set of stepladders to 'take the weight' of the wallpaper while you move along brushing the wallpaper flat against the ceiling. Either way take great care you don't lose your footing or … [Read more...]

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR HOME DECORATING.

Below is a list of basic tools and equipment required for painting and wallpapering in your home. Tools, etc are becoming cheaper for the DIY decorator and there is a huge choice available in most DIY stores. There are lots of other decorating tools around, such as paint rollers for behind radiators etc, but these can be purchased when necessary. Paintbrushes - 1/2" (12mm) - 3" (75mm). Cheap brushes are fine, but if your budget will allow it purchase a good quality set that will give a good finish and when cleaned properly last for years Paint roller and tray White spirit or brush … [Read more...]