I’m thinking about getting a 48” skimming blade for blending in doorways, those humps you always see on basement stairs etc. Is there really that much difference difference between brands? No one one local sells one so I can’t see it In person, I’m thinking Marshaltown would be good for $70, I also see off brands for 30-40 and level 5 for 190. I’m willing to pay if it really matters but I have hard time believing one skimming blade is worth that much more.
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I’m thinking about getting a 48” skimming blade for blending in doorways, those humps you always see on basement stairs etc. Is there really that much difference difference between brands? No one one local sells one so I can’t see it In person, I’m thinking Marshaltown would be good for $70, I also see off brands for 30-40 and level 5 for 190. I’m willing to pay if it really matters but I have hard time believing one skimming blade is worth that much more.
Blades always make a difference. I couldn't tell you which us better, but if you plan on skimming ceilings later, the ergonomics of doing that really count.
The old time plasterer who taught me used a 4' piece if wood siding, but plaster gets burnished later.
The old time plasterer who taught me used a 4' piece if wood siding, but plaster gets burnished later.
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I like my Marshaltown blades. They fit my hands well.
I also roll mud on with the big blades.
They are a game changer. You can pull the mud very tight, very easily.
I also roll mud on with the big blades.
They are a game changer. You can pull the mud very tight, very easily.
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Do you guys find yourself using smaller blades like 24” or 32” more often? I didn’t really want to spring for a whole set right away, I figured it would be best to start bigger, have the reach if I needed it and buy more later if I wanted but maybe not.
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I have a 32”, I’d Prefer the next size down. I haven’t used it much so i haven’t bothered buying the smaller one.
I originally bought it for short walls that have two outside corners close together. If they’re not flat the baseboard shows it bad.
I originally bought it for short walls that have two outside corners close together. If they’re not flat the baseboard shows it bad.
The small ones look like they can replace traditional knives due the comfort of grip.
Are you phasing out the regular knives?
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I will admit I am awful with mud. Level 5 knives make me look good, the grip makes a huge difference. I have up the 14" and they are well worth the money.
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That said, up here we are doing all skim coat plaster. Mud is only for touch ups and tie ins for the most part.
About the only thing I did not use a skimming knife for was tape bedding, for that I use a 3” knife.
For the most part all of my drywall tools have been retired. With my change in focus they’re not needed.
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