How to choose the right notched trowel ?

spatulas

Types Before purchasing a particular spatula, should know that they are intended for strictly defined operations.Therefore, we describe the main types of instrument.Thus, isolated facade, paint, plastic, rubber, corner, notched trowel.

Front is designed to handle large areas.Despite the name, it can be successfully applied not only for the facades, but also indoors.Spatula paint suitable for the finishing stages of finishing (plugging cracks and potholes, putty).In some cases, it is used to remove paint, wallpaper, caulking.

Rubber spatula is ideal for sealing of joints and small cracks (for example, when laying the tiles).Plastic is used for smoothing wallpaper paintings.Corner is used for treatment of internal and external angles.And finally, a gear (or a spatula-comb) is used for application and leveling of various adhesives on the surface of the tile.It is also suitable for textured plaster.

How to Choose a notched trowel?

As has been said, it is a notched trowel for tiles, decorative stone and other coating materials.He needs to applied adhesive composition was uniformly distributed on the surface.That is, the entire area to be a mixture of the same thickness.Because, depending on the work carried out, selected a different tool.How does it choose the right?

• When applying liquid mixtures need to use a spatula with triangular teeth.
• When using thick formulations is better to use a tool with teeth of a rectangular shape.
• When you want to create a very thin layer of glue on the surface, then the best option would be a metal or plastic spatula toothed A2 or A1.The fact that they only have a width of teeth 0,6 and 1,2 mm.
• If there are doubts about the thickness of a layer, you can apply the universal spatula.

The larger width of the teeth and the distance between them, the thicker the layer.

How to work with a notched trowel?

Before starting work, it is important to prepare the mixture and the appropriate tools.The adhesive is prepared according to the recipe, which is written on the packaging.By the way, there is often denoted the recommended size and type of spatula.Initially, the tile surface is applied to a piece of glue dissolved, having a size of a palm. then distribute the composition about 2/3 of the tile length and the entire width.

Next tiles need a little tilt of the bucket with the mixture and take a comb at a slight angle and with slight pressure to hold on surfaces.Thus, a more even layer remaining on it "zigzagged" (for better grip with the surface).Remains of the composition are placed back in the bucket.On the wall of the adhesive is applied just as well.First, "nashlepyvaetsya" spatula and then spread with a notched trowel.

Note! Many stores often offer plastic tools to create a thin layer.However, some experts argue that it is better to use the same metal with a fine tooth comb.It is proved by the fact that plastic can not be quite slippery.Plus, the very form of unstable teeth.Because this can lead to non-uniform layer thickness.But choose you!