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Brick Trowel

Brick Trowel

Brick trowels with a pointed, leaf-shaped blade for scooping and spreading mortar along the course, tapping bricks level and cutting off excess at the joints. Stiff steel blades that will not bend, with wood or rubber grips; 6 inch is the most popular size. From MATALL, PUMPKIN and MIXPRO.

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Brick Trowels: Essential Tools for Masonry and Plastering

A brick trowel is a basic hand tool that's essential in construction and home renovation, whether for bricklaying, plastering or specialized jobs such as laying lightweight (AAC) blocks. Trowels make working with cement-based materials smooth and efficient, and choosing the right brick trowel for the job gives accurate results and saves time.

Types of Brick Trowels and Their Uses

Brick trowels come in several types, each designed for a specific purpose:

  • Triangular trowel: the most common brick trowel, with a triangular blade. Suited to general work such as scooping, mixing and working mortar and laying bricks, including lightweight blocks.
  • Square trowel / plastering trowel: a large, flat blade for plastering to a smooth finish, also used for some floor tiling work.
  • Notched trowel: a blade with saw-tooth notches, designed to spread tile adhesive or cement-based adhesive to an even thickness. Ideal for tiling or for thin-bed adhesive on lightweight blocks, where bond and bed thickness need to be controlled.
  • Pointing trowel / jointing trowel: small with a pointed tip, used for detail work, finishing brick joints or repairing small cracks.

Brick Trowel Materials and Properties

The materials used in a brick trowel affect its durability and performance. Blades are usually stainless steel or carbon steel, with stainless steel offering better rust resistance. Handles come in wood, plastic or rubber for a secure grip and less fatigue during long use. Size is another factor to consider, typically ranging from 5 in to 12 in depending on the type and use.

Trowel Type

Blade Material

Handle Material

Typical Size (in)

Main Uses

Triangular trowel

Stainless steel, carbon steel

Wood, plastic, rubber

5-7

Scooping mortar, bricklaying, laying lightweight blocks

Square/plastering trowel

Stainless steel, carbon steel

Wood, plastic, rubber

8-12

Plastering, leveling mortar

Notched trowel

Stainless steel

Plastic, rubber

8-12

Spreading adhesive, tiling, thin-bed mortar for lightweight blocks

Pointing trowel

Stainless steel, carbon steel

Wood, plastic

3-6

Finishing joints, detail work

Choosing a Brick Trowel for Specialized Work

Matching the brick trowel to the job matters. For laying lightweight blocks, a sturdy, flat-bladed AAC block trowel or a notched trowel for lightweight blocks lets you spread thin-bed adhesive thinly and evenly to spec, giving a strong wall while saving material. For general bricklaying, a triangular trowel is an excellent choice, while plastering that needs a very smooth finish calls for a square plastering trowel with a wide, sturdy blade.

Type of Work

Suitable Trowel

Key Features

General bricklaying

Triangular trowel

Flat blade, pointed tip, scoops mortar well

Laying lightweight blocks

AAC block trowel (flat blade), notched trowel for lightweight blocks

Controls mortar thickness, sturdy blade, made for spreading thin-bed adhesive

Plastering

Square plastering trowel

Wide blade, smooth finish, ideal for spreading and leveling

If you're looking for a quality brick trowel from brands such as MATALL, INGCO, HACHI, PUMPKIN and MIXPRO for bricklaying, laying lightweight blocks or plastering, you can check product details and prices for every type of brick trowel at OneStockHome, a one-stop source for construction materials and tools.