{"product_id":"faithfull-flex-finishing-trowel-cork-handle-400mm-16in","title":"Faithfull Flex Finishing Trowel with Cork Handle, 400mm (16in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFaithfull Flex Finishing Trowel with Cork Handle, 400mm (16in)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger of the pair — \u003cstrong\u003e400mm\u003c\/strong\u003e covers more wall per pass, which is what you want on big flat areas where a 14in trowel means more strokes and more joins to flatten out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rest of the range it is \u003cstrong\u003epre-worn\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003e201 high-grade stainless steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e has its edges already shaped to replicate a well-used trowel, and the \u003cstrong\u003ecurved profile\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the lead edge from digging in on the first wall rather than the fiftieth. The shank is \u003cstrong\u003elightweight aluminium riveted to the blade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e‘camel back’\u003c\/strong\u003e handle is arched for \u003cstrong\u003eextra knuckle clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e and made from \u003cstrong\u003ecork composite\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eshock resistant and water repellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, and far kinder on the hand than plastic once there is wet plaster everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso made in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flex-finishing-trowel-cork-handle-350mm-14in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e350mm (14in)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e201 high-grade stainless steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-worn edges replicate a well-used trowel from the first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved blade shape prevents the lead edge digging in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight aluminium shank, riveted to the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamel back design with extra knuckle clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCork composite handle — shock resistant and water repellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400mm (16in) blade covers more wall per pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for professional plasterers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faithfull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e FAIPTFLEX16C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400mm (16in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 201 high-grade stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight aluminium, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork composite, camel back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.648kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkimming large flat walls and ceilings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond and final coats over bigger areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional plastering where pass count matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlattening out and polishing off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone replacing a worn-out trowel mid-job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our DIY \u0026amp; Hardware Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore building and finishing tools from our Loughrea store:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/building-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/handtools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/diy-hand-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDIY Hand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/general-diy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/d-i-y-products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eD.I.Y. Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/construction-site-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstruction Site Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVisit Us In Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall in to us in Loughrea, Co. Galway for advice, to browse our full range, or to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1\u0026amp;query=Beattys+Loughrea+H62+X380\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet Directions – H62 X380\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat does pre-worn mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edges and corners have been shaped at the factory to match a trowel that has been in use for some time. It skips the breaking-in period, where a new sharp-edged trowel digs lines into fresh plaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e14in or 16in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16in covers more wall per pass and suits large flat areas. 14in is lighter on the wrist and easier to control in tighter spaces. Many plasterers carry both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhy a cork handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCork absorbs shock, repels water, and does not get slippery the way a wet plastic handle does. Over a full day it is a good deal more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat is a camel back?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arched shape between the handle and the blade. The higher arch gives your knuckles more clearance from the wall, which matters when you are working into a corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Brand_Faithfull","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630069907847,"sku":"10409337","price":53.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/files\/10409337.jpg?v=1791296256","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/fr\/products\/faithfull-flex-finishing-trowel-cork-handle-400mm-16in","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}