Trowels

Trowels: Essential Tools for Construction and Renovation

A trowel is a basic hand tool that's essential for construction, renovation and repair work, from masonry and plastering to bricklaying and tiling. Trowels come in different shapes and sizes for specific tasks, and using the right one makes the work faster, more efficient and neater. You can compare prices for every type of trowel and buy them at OneStockHome, which stocks a wide range from leading brands.

Types of Trowels and Their Uses

Each type of trowel is designed for a specific purpose:

• Putty knife / skim trowel: for filling cracks and gaps or finishing a surface smooth. Available with plain or notched blades and typically used with skim coat or gypsum compounds, e.g. MATALL plastic-handle putty knives.
• Notched trowel: also called a tooth trowel, with a notched blade for spreading tile adhesive or bedding compound to an even thickness when tiling, or for spreading grout so it penetrates deep and bonds well, e.g. INGCO notched trowels.
• Brick trowel / masonry trowel / AAC block trowel: a pointed triangular trowel for scooping, spreading and buttering mortar when laying clay bricks, concrete blocks or lightweight blocks, keeping courses neat and level, e.g. MATALL triangular brick trowels.
• Plastering trowel / finishing trowel: available in leaf-shaped and rectangular styles for plastering walls, ceilings and other surfaces smooth, including ceiling skim and skim coat work, e.g. PUMPKIN rectangular plastering trowels.
• Polishing trowel: a large rectangular trowel for burnishing cement to an especially smooth finish, often used for polished concrete floors, with long-handled versions for large areas, e.g. INGCO rectangular polishing trowels.
• Multi-purpose trowel: adaptable to many jobs, such as spreading, leveling or scraping materials.
• Triangular loading trowel: for scooping and throwing larger amounts of mortar in preparation for plastering or laying.

Trowel Materials and Properties

The materials a trowel is made from affect its durability and performance:

• Blade: usually high-quality stainless steel, which resists rust, is strong and easy to clean. Carbon steel blades are also available; they're strong but need care to prevent rust.
• Handle: plastic, rubberwood or rubber handles, designed for a comfortable grip that reduces fatigue and prevents slipping.

Choosing the Right Trowel

When buying a trowel, consider the type of work, the material, the blade shape and size, and a handle that's comfortable to use. Well-known, trusted trowel brands in Thailand include Diamond, MATALL, INGCO, HACHI, PUMPKIN, MIXPRO, Rianthong Tool, SPOA, Jorakay-Rubi and W. Plastic, all offering a wide range of quality products. You can compare features and prices for each type of trowel at OneStockHome.

Caring for Your Trowels

To keep trowels in service longer, clean off all mortar and other material after every use. Steel trowels in particular should be wiped dry and given a light coat of oil to prevent rust, then stored somewhere dry. Proper care keeps your trowels ready to use and working at their best.

If you're looking for quality trowels of every type at the right price, OneStockHome has a full selection for all your construction and trade needs.