When you have decided to have a go at plastering in your home DIY project, you must ensure you have everything required for the job to ensure you can do it to a high standard. It is also worthwhile doing plenty of research and watching tutorial videos on how to plaster if you have never done it before. There are plenty of places where you can learn how to plaster online, and platforms like YouTube have many different videos you can watch. When it comes to the tools you require, it is worth investing in quality ones which will help you do an excellent job of plastering your walls. Below you can see some of the tools you will need to help you get started, so you can start buying everything you need.
Purchasing The Tools That You Require
There are many places where you can purchase the plastering tools you require for your project, and you can get them new, second-hand, or you can borrow what you will need. Having all the correct tools for the job is vital to enable you to do an excellent job, and below are all the tools you will require.
A Bucket: You will need a suitably sized bucket to mix your plaster in, and you must ensure that it is clean and has a handle. Ensure it is a decent size, and always clean it thoroughly after using it.
A Hawk: You will also need a plasterer’s hawk, which you use to hold the plaster before applying it to the walls. It helps you easily apply the plaster to walls and ceilings and enables you to do the job quickly.
A Bucket Trowel: It is also helpful when you have a bucket trowel when taking on a plastering job. You use the bucket trowel to scoop the plaster from the bucket and put it onto your hawk, so it is ready to apply.
A Finishing Trowel: You use a finishing trowel after you apply the plaster, which helps you smooth it out and ensure a flat surface. It gives you a clean, uniform finish and can help ensure you do the job to a high standard.
A Window Trowel: The window trowel is specifically designed for use around windows, and many experienced plasterers use this as the smaller edge makes it more manoeuvrable.
Sandpaper: You will need to use sandpaper on the rough and uneven surfaces, and you will require sandpaper with a fine grit.
A Sponge: You will also need a wet sponge which you will use to smooth out uneven areas of the plaster, which can sometimes appear after plastering a wall or ceiling.
A Float: You will also need a plasterer`s float, which you use once you have added the final layer of plaster to the surface. It allows you to smooth down the surface and give a smooth and high-quality finish.
A Jointing Knife: You will also need a jointing knife which you use in small and tight spaces, such as between the window and wall, and helps you make a straight line.
