Three Benefits Of Using A Corner Trowel

Whether you are plastering a wall or putting up drywall, one of the most common frustrations found is trying to do the corners, especially when they are hard to reach. Smooth, sharp and correctly plastered corners set up the finish for the entire wall, so it is crucial to get it right and use the right tools to achieve this. A corner trowel is worth its weight in gold when it comes to these tricky to tackle areas of plastering, and is a tool every respectable plasterer should have in his or her kit. We've been taking a closer look at the benefits of corner trowels.

Finish Faster

Getting the job done to the same high quality but in less time is every tradesman's dream, which is why automated tools and targeted area tools sell like hot cakes. Learning how to use a corner trowel is essential for faster finishing, but once you have mastered it and apply the right amount of pressure you will see flawless finishing in half the time.

TACKLES THE HARD TO REACH

As touched on above, tackling the hard to reach corners and areas is every plasterers pet peeve, but with a corner trowel you can reduce your frustrations thanks to the angles on the tool provided that will make it much easier to tackle those hard to reach places with ease.

A MULTI FUNCTIONAL TOOL

You may be wondering if a corner trowel is worthy of the investment when it seems the only function is easing corner plastering. It can also be useful when you are trying to tape a joint when drywalling.

Apply the drywall tape fold to the corner and press it tightly to the wall, squeezing out any excess mud. Making sure you squeeze out the excess mud will reduce the bubbles and help the compound to dry faster.

With moderate pressure you just run the trowel down the corner, from top to bottom, flattening the tape and removing any excess mud as you go. You can then smooth a layer of mud over the top using the trowel again.

What do we have on offer at Drywall Tools Direct?

Marshalltown Inside Corner Trowel

Marshalltown's Inside Square Corner Trowel is made of stainless steel with a steel mounting. It is designed for use with concrete and cement and will form inside square corners wherever these are required, such as on steps.