Plastering Tools

Plastering is not an easy DIY job, requiring considerable practise and all the right tools to produce a good finish.

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Bucket

A clean, flexible bucket is essential for making up a good plaster mix.

Mixer Drill & Paddle

If you have a lot of plaster to mix up, it is worth investing in a mixer drill and paddle for a quick and easy way to create smooth and even plaster.

Plasterer’s Bead

Provide a guide for flat, vertical surfaces and sharp edges and corners.

Spirit Level

Use a level as long as possible to ensure beads have been put up exactly vertical.

Plasterer’s Hawk

Used to keep a small supply of plaster to hand.

Bucket Trowel

Use to load your hawk with plaster.

Plastering Float

A vital piece of kit to apply and smooth out plaster. Choose a stainless steel float that will not rust.

Straightedge or featheredge

A ling strip of aluminium with perfectly flat surfaces, used to even off a plastered surface.

Scarifier

Used to ‘key’ a base layer of plaster in preparation for an additional application.

Splash Brush

Used to splash water onto a newly plastered wall for ‘polishing up’.

Plasterer’s Stilts

Provide easy access to plaster the top of walls and ceilings, with no need to keep ascending, descending and moving a ladder.

Further information and useful links

• Wall & ceiling plaster
• How to Plaster or Render a Wall or Ceiling
• More tools & materials
• Walls & ceilings topics