Hi guys!
I have been using pan and knife for drywall repairs for 15 years, but recently have seen a few YouTube vids of guys with hawk and trowel. The biggest difference that made me sit up and take notice was the ease of getting mud up on the wall/ceiling, and the lack of mud all over their face. Also the rigid trowel seem to give a flatter finish where a 12” or larger knife always bows a bit in the middle for me, giving a concave surface. That might be all technique of course with the knife.
So what do you guys think? I have a 16” skimming blade, some one piece stainless knives and a trowel in the Amazon cart. Just looking for other opinions before I pull the trigger. All my blue steel have seen better days so it’s time for an upgrade anyways.
I have been using pan and knife for drywall repairs for 15 years, but recently have seen a few YouTube vids of guys with hawk and trowel. The biggest difference that made me sit up and take notice was the ease of getting mud up on the wall/ceiling, and the lack of mud all over their face. Also the rigid trowel seem to give a flatter finish where a 12” or larger knife always bows a bit in the middle for me, giving a concave surface. That might be all technique of course with the knife.
So what do you guys think? I have a 16” skimming blade, some one piece stainless knives and a trowel in the Amazon cart. Just looking for other opinions before I pull the trigger. All my blue steel have seen better days so it’s time for an upgrade anyways.