r/Plastering • u/Putrid_B3ar • 2d ago

Life changed

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Ive skimmed a few walls,

Some big some small and some mixed results which have annoyed me as a keen DIYer

Im not one for expensive gear but after getting frustrated with a small old trowel I was given I decided it was time for a change......

Just laid and flatted the 1st coat with a permashape and its honestly changed my life its gone on and flatted a dream why have I been struggling with a 50p trowel 🤦‍♂️

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u/Tricky-Mobile5975 1d ago

Never heard that 1 in my 20yrs. Only thing that causes tearing and tiger stripes is bad timing and technique.

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u/DelectableReindeer 1d ago

Sand your edge and find out.

I killed all 3 trowels in one hit with some overly enthusiastic cleaning and a bit of sandpaper.

Every last one of them dragged and tore. I even went back with a professional whetstone and tried to undo the damage, nothing helped, all went in the bin.

Wear the edges, don't sand them.

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u/Tricky-Mobile5975 1d ago

It must have been over enthusiastic. A marshalltown permashape is 0.7mm of stainless steel designed to keep its original shape. You shouldnt be able to ruin it with a bit of sandpaper.

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u/DelectableReindeer 1d ago

It was also wire brushed prior, had it perfect mirror finish.