Pastering Tools

Plaster is a building material used for the protective and/or decorative coating of walls and ceilings and for moulding and casting decorative elements.The most common types of plaster mainly contain either gypsum, lime, or cement.

Plastering Trowel

Used to spread and smooth a surface after the sand/cement mix has begun to set; it is held nearly level to the surface and moved with a sweeping arc across the surface.

Plasterer Floats

Can be of plastic, wooden or sponge float on plaster - much of it depends on personal preference. Plastic is a good general all-rounder. Wood gives a slightly rougher finish, which will help the top coat of plaster grip, whereas a damp sponge float is useful for walls that start drying out too quickly.

Sometimes can be used to hold Mortar temporarily when throwing to the surface.

Gauging Trowel

The gauging trowel is a versatile tool used for transferring plaster (the broad rounded point is ideal for picking plaster out of a bucket) and for applying plaster to a wall or surface.

Can sometimes be used for spreading mortar on bricks or concrete blocks.