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Trowels

Trowels for bricklaying, plastering, and pointing work. Stainless steel blades resist rust and clean up easier than carbon steel. Rubber handles give better grip when the blade's loaded or your hands are dusty. Pick the profile and size that suits the joint width, corner access, or finish you're after.

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Blade shape matters more than you'd think. A brick trowel's wide heel lets you butter a full bed joint in one pass. Pointing trowels are narrow enough to work into raked-out mortar without fouling the brick face. Margin trowels fit tight spots — window reveals, step risers — where a standard blade won't go. Gauging trowels have a rounded nose so you can scoop and spread filler or fine mortar without dragging lumps.

Stainless won't pit if you leave mortar on it overnight, but it's slightly softer than carbon steel, so the edge rounds faster on abrasive renders. Wipe it down between mixes and the blade will hold its shape longer. Rubber handles absorb less shock than wood when you're tapping bricks level, but they can split if you use the heel as a hammer — keep a lump hammer for that.

Blade length and width trade off. A 180 mm brick trowel carries more mortar per load but needs more wrist strength to flick cleanly. A 120 mm margin trowel is lighter and more controlled for small repairs. If you're doing a full wall, the bigger blade saves trips to the board; for patching or detail work, the smaller one gives you precision without the weight.