Monthly Archives: August 2019

Becoming an apprentice plasterer can be quite overwhelming. It is important to make sure you have all your health & safety knowledge and make sure you can follow instructions thoroughly, for your safety and your co-workers.

Amongst getting to grips with the ins and outs of plastering and working in a construction environment, you will also need to get yourself some decent tools to work with - but what should an apprentice be looking to add to their kit?

The bare minimum an apprentice would be expected to have in their tool kit to be capable of learning the plastering craft are as follows:

• Plastering Trowel
• Bucket Trowel
• Hawk
• Water Brush
• Corner Trowel.

These are only the very basics that would be suitable for a brand new apprentice learning the very basic ropes of plastering. However, as you go on and your skills advance and improve, you will add further tools to your kit. As a starting point all of the above

Check out our top five tools for August at Drywall Tools Direct...

REFINA EHD1300 DRY CORE P4 117 X 150mm 1 Speed 4½" Diamond Drill 1300W

EIBENSTOCK dry diamond core drills are for trade users drilling holes through internal and external walls. It's safety features include a mechanical safety clutch and thermal cut out. The drills are for use by plumbers, gas fitters, electricians, heating and ventilating engineers, builders, drilling and fixing contractors.

OX Pro Semi flex Plastic Trowel 16in

The OX Tools Pro SemiFLEX Plastering Trowels feature a brand new trowel design that