Here you will find a basic list of tools required for DIY plastering jobs around the home :-
- Plastering trowel - Made from Stainless or Carbon steel
- Plastering corner trowel - Produces a better corner edge to edge finish
- Hawk - A hand held flat base from which plaster can be more easily applied
- Plaster mixing tub or bucket
- Plastering float - A lightweight trowel to help create a good top coat finish
- Plasterboard and drywall scarifier - Used to scratch the surface of plasterboard / drywall prior to plaster being applied
- Paint brush - For wetting down dry surfaces usually by flicking the water from the brush rather than direct contact
- Pad saw - For cutting holes in, or trimming plasterboard / drywall
- Straight edge - To check the finished surface is flat
- Stanley knife - For cutting plasterboard / drywall to size
- Hacksaw - For cutting angle bead to length
- Spirit level - For checking the finished surface is level
- Hammer - For removing any unwanted lumps and bumps prior to the plaster being applied
- Dustsheet - To protect floors and furnishings
