The Plasterer’s Small Tool is a double-ended, narrow-bladed hand tool designed for fine finishing, pointing, and detailed work in lime plastering, traditional rendering, and conservation repair. With a small, flexible blade at each end—it allows the plasterer or mason to access tight angles, corners, reveals, and small voids, making it indispensable for decorative plastering, cornice repair, and localised patching in heritage or bespoke interior work.
Lightweight and easy to control, the small tool is a staple in the plasterer’s toolkit, particularly when working on restoration projects where attention to detail and material sensitivity are critical.
Key Benefits
✅ Dual-Ended for Versatility – Usually features a rectangular blade at one end and a triangular blade at the other for different profiles.
✅ Ideal for Small Repairs, Pointing & Patching – Perfect for filling hairline cracks, voids, or imperfections in lime plaster.
✅ Precise Corner Finishing – Reaches into internal angles and tight spaces that larger trowels cannot access.
✅ Essential for Heritage & Decorative Work – Enables delicate touch-ups without disturbing surrounding plasterwork.
✅ Durable & Lightweight – Steel blades with a comfortable handle for easy use over extended periods.
✅ Supports High-Quality Finishes – Allows the user to blend, smooth, and perfect final coat applications.
Applications
🔹 Internal Lime Plaster Detailing – Finish small areas around sockets, architraves, or intricate mouldings.
🔹 Crack & Void Repairs – Accurately apply lime putty or fine filler into minor imperfections.
🔹 Cornice & Moulding Touch-Ups – Repair delicate ornamental plasterwork with precision.
🔹 Patch Repairs in Heritage Settings – Blend repair materials into surrounding original finishes without overworking.