Good video, what if anything is it actually doing better than your carbon though mate? It’s not taking much pressure off your elbow because it’s so stiff. Are there any advantages or optimism for why it would be better?
Great comment. I think it’s very hard to beat a fully broken in Carbon tbh. However this trowel will sharpen very fast, and is still more flexible that a carbon, and obviously doesn’t rust. I think this will give you a pro finish a lot faster than a carbon.
Loving all your vids, your such a great teacher. Do you plan on doing any videos on lithomex for stone repair or polished plasters ? Keep up the amazing work
They do bend fairly fast. Although I hadn’t noticed them going out of shape to such a degree they are unusable. It will be good to see the Superflex 3 when its fully sharp. It could be amazing.
Hi there Alex !! Great videos you make there! Stunning work !! I have a couple of questions though, because here in Greece, the technique we use is quite different. we use to apply the fitst coat, let it dry totally, then sand it, and do the same for the second coat. However, what i saw from your videos , is that you usually plaster dry wall. Do you use that technique on brick walls without drywall as well? And the second question is, what kind of plaster do you use? we use to work with less watery plaster, when we mix it, it comes off thicker. So when i saw your kind of plaster, i thought how doesnt he drop it, or make a mess ?? WOW! It would be sooooo useful to learn your technique , because as far as i can see, there is no sandind in it, so that is quite quicker and of course quite cleaner cause there is no dust , and the outcome is better, flashier. I feel preveleged by watching your videos and learning nwe stuff, thanks for sharing and spreading knowledge, i hope you reply and please excuse any false use of the english language as it is not my native tongue. Cheers !
Hi George thanks for the comment. The product we use is called British Gypsum Multi Finish/Board Finish. It’s a larger grit size compared to filler or tape and joint adhesive. Typically its mixed up a lot wetter, as work time is only about 30-40min. Regards the lack of mess, that just comes with practice tbh. Though we did do a video entitles “How to drop less plaster”. Generally there is no need to sand the walls. The finish for the most part is considered paint ready. Whether you can get a similar product in Greece I’m not sure.
@@AlexMorleyPlastering Thank you for your quick response ....yes , i have watched the video you mention already ... I will surely look it up , i wish i could order it , such a great finish... But until that, i will try to use your technique on the product i usually use, i cross my fingers it works.. it probably will... Do you know if despite the Gypsum , are there any other components in that product?? Thank you very much, Keep inspiring us man !!
@@AlexMorleyPlastering Just a quick request.. How about making a video talking about all the tools you use, in order to achieve the result you want , from scratch. Also , what are the criteria you re based upon selecting a trowel per example. And you should tak about the product itself , ingredients , things like that. it would be very useful to beginners like me. Thank you very much Alex !
Hi Gary we did review this subject before on the channel. Generally in our opinion sandpaper sharpens a trowel, it doesn’t break it in. Although it wont do it any harm a it will likely speed up the break in process and make it easier to finish with. Generally a flexible trowel doesn’t really need to be broken in, as they tend to come in so fast. If you do use sand paper we always suggest wet and dry.
@@AlexMorleyPlastering Going to practice skimming a spare bedroom in my Bungalow. one wall to start.. I purchased a Marshalltown 14 permashape, nela black edition ll, speedskim ST 900mm and plaziflex 14.. I've jumped right in 😯
Flexis are good if used correctly I use mine at the end give it a all a couple of passes and it works well used to early causes bulges humps stripes I've seen it happen loads of times to people
Just bought a refina spatula last week thanks for the video.
Nice video . But now I use nela black . And happy finishing.
Good video, what if anything is it actually doing better than your carbon though mate? It’s not taking much pressure off your elbow because it’s so stiff. Are there any advantages or optimism for why it would be better?
Great comment. I think it’s very hard to beat a fully broken in Carbon tbh. However this trowel will sharpen very fast, and is still more flexible that a carbon, and obviously doesn’t rust. I think this will give you a pro finish a lot faster than a carbon.
Loving all your vids, your such a great teacher. Do you plan on doing any videos on lithomex for stone repair or polished plasters ? Keep up the amazing work
I absolutely loved my refina superflex but I found that it lost its shape very quickly and now looks like an angle tool great work boys
They do bend fairly fast. Although I hadn’t noticed them going out of shape to such a degree they are unusable. It will be good to see the Superflex 3 when its fully sharp. It could be amazing.
Hi there Alex !! Great videos you make there! Stunning work !! I have a couple of questions though, because here in Greece, the technique we use is quite different. we use to apply the fitst coat, let it dry totally, then sand it, and do the same for the second coat.
However, what i saw from your videos , is that you usually plaster dry wall. Do you use that technique on brick walls without drywall as well?
And the second question is, what kind of plaster do you use? we use to work with less watery plaster, when we mix it, it comes off thicker. So when i saw your kind of plaster, i thought how doesnt he drop it, or make a mess ?? WOW!
It would be sooooo useful to learn your technique , because as far as i can see, there is no sandind in it, so that is quite quicker and of course quite cleaner cause there is no dust , and the outcome is better, flashier.
I feel preveleged by watching your videos and learning nwe stuff, thanks for sharing and spreading knowledge, i hope you reply and please excuse any false use of the english language as it is not my native tongue.
Cheers !
Hi George thanks for the comment. The product we use is called British Gypsum Multi Finish/Board Finish. It’s a larger grit size compared to filler or tape and joint adhesive. Typically its mixed up a lot wetter, as work time is only about 30-40min. Regards the lack of mess, that just comes with practice tbh. Though we did do a video entitles “How to drop less plaster”. Generally there is no need to sand the walls. The finish for the most part is considered paint ready. Whether you can get a similar product in Greece I’m not sure.
@@AlexMorleyPlastering Thank you for your quick response ....yes , i have watched the video you mention already ... I will surely look it up , i wish i could order it , such a great finish... But until that, i will try to use your technique on the product i usually use, i cross my fingers it works.. it probably will... Do you know if despite the Gypsum , are there any other components in that product?? Thank you very much, Keep inspiring us man !!
@@AlexMorleyPlastering Just a quick request.. How about making a video talking about all the tools you use, in order to achieve the result you want , from scratch.
Also , what are the criteria you re based upon selecting a trowel per example. And you should tak about the product itself , ingredients , things like that. it would be very useful to beginners like me. Thank you very much Alex !
Great suggestion George. I will keep this in mind.
Can you break a trowel in with 320 paper? I have seen this done by a few people on other channels.
Hi Gary we did review this subject before on the channel. Generally in our opinion sandpaper sharpens a trowel, it doesn’t break it in. Although it wont do it any harm a it will likely speed up the break in process and make it easier to finish with. Generally a flexible trowel doesn’t really need to be broken in, as they tend to come in so fast. If you do use sand paper we always suggest wet and dry.
@@AlexMorleyPlastering Thanks for taking time to comment.
@@AlexMorleyPlastering It's making me nervous to actual "give it a go" all this talk of breaking in trowels, and not being ready for use etc. lol
Is it render or plastering your looking to try?
@@AlexMorleyPlastering Going to practice skimming a spare bedroom in my Bungalow. one wall to start.. I purchased a Marshalltown 14 permashape, nela black edition ll, speedskim ST 900mm and plaziflex 14.. I've jumped right in 😯
Flexis are good if used correctly I use mine at the end give it a all a couple of passes and it works well used to early causes bulges humps stripes I've seen it happen loads of times to people
Class, high standard there!
Please when making your videos please do not forget to tell us the mixes you use and why thanks mate
Another quality enjoyable video Alex, definitely the best on UA-cam. I've sent you a message pal.. 👍🏻
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated.
Pukka videos mate👍
Cracking video!
great vid!
well done job .
great
What size is this refina 3 that you reviewed ?
14”
@@AlexMorleyPlastering I recently got a 16” and kind of regretting it, cause it does feel Heavy. May be a 14” wouldn’t have felt as bad.
@@bee8583 they are heavy to start with. You do get used to the weight after a while.
Its funny how refina seem to be the brand for Plastering products but i dont know anyone that uses refina trowels for laying on at all.
I think that’s because there laying on trowels suck. There flexible trowels are much better.
🤣🤣 I like that answer straight to the point 👍
Awesome
Top man
Good trowel but i find it very heavy!
agreed! by the end of the week ya start to feel it on ya arm. compared to a marshy xtra lite it feels like a lead weight after a while.
nooice
Surely a flex is just a final pass?
Part 2 explains it’s a much stiffer trowel. The idea being it bridges the gap between traditional and flexible trowels.
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I felt sick when you run your fingers a cross the edges... 🙈
😂😂😂 don’t fret. It’s so blunt. 😂 probably struggle to cut butter with it.
Nela medi flex is better in my opinion
Theyve been around forever you act like your speacel