{"product_id":"faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-foam-backed-plastic-457mm-18in","title":"Faithfull Flexifit Trowel Blade, Foam Backed Plastic - 457mm (18in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFaithfull Flexifit Trowel Blade, Foam Backed Plastic - 457mm (18in)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 457mm (18in) plastic blade from the Faithfull Flexifit range. This is the blade only. It slides onto the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-master-trowel-200-x-70mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFaithfull Flexifit Master Trowel, 200 x 70mm\u003c\/a\u003e, the handle unit for the whole range, which is bought separately. The Flexifit range is a system: one master trowel handle, and interchangeable blades in different sizes and materials that slide onto it. Buy the blade you need now and add others later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is \u003cstrong\u003e1mm plastic on a 10mm water-resistant foam backing\u003c\/strong\u003e. The foam is the point of it: the blade flexes under the pressure of your hand rather than staying dead flat, so you have more control over how hard it bites and it follows a wall that is not perfectly true. If you want a rigid blade instead, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-plastic-no-foam-355mm-14in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e355mm (14in) no-foam blade\u003c\/a\u003e has no foam and a thicker 2mm plastic face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing plastic, it does not draw water to the surface of the plaster. The plaster stays workable for longer and you can bring it to a matte finish without wetting the final coat. Double-edged, with square corners down one side and rounded corners down the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e457mm (18in) interchangeable blade for the Faithfull Flexifit system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1mm plastic blade on a 10mm water-resistant foam backing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam lets the blade flex under hand pressure instead of staying rigid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the Faithfull Flexifit Master Trowel (FAIPFLEXMAS), which is sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade changes by hand - slide the master trowel out, slide the next blade on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-edged: square corners down one side, rounded corners down the other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic face does not draw water to the surface, so plaster stays workable longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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 FAIPFLEX18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interchangeable plastering trowel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 457mm (18in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic, 1mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm water-resistant foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-edged - square corners one side, rounded the other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faithfull Flexifit Master Trowel (FAIPFLEXMAS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade only - master trowel sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkimming and finishing walls and ceilings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovering large flat areas quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking over a wall that is not perfectly true\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlasterers who want to adjust pressure through the blade rather than fight it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding up a set of Flexifit blades on one master trowel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our Hardware \u0026amp; DIY Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore hand tools, building materials and DIY lines from the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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\/building-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Supplies\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\/general-diy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDoes this come with a handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the blade on its own. It fits the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-master-trowel-200-x-70mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFaithfull Flexifit Master Trowel, 200 x 70mm\u003c\/a\u003e, which is the handle unit for the whole Flexifit range and is bought separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat does the foam backing actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam-backed blades sit on a 10mm water-resistant foam pad, so the blade flexes under the pressure of your hand instead of staying dead flat. That gives you more control over how hard the blade bites and helps it follow a wall that is not perfectly true. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-plastic-no-foam-355mm-14in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e355mm (14in) no-foam blade\u003c\/a\u003e does without the pad — it is a thicker 2mm plastic blade that stays rigid, for a more traditional feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePlastic blade or stainless steel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do different things to the plaster. A plastic blade does not draw water to the surface, so the plaster stays workable for longer and you can bring it to a matte face without wetting the final coat. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-stainless-steel-405mm-16in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estainless steel blade\u003c\/a\u003e draws water up to the surface instead, leaving the wall ready to decorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHow does this compare to the other sizes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame blade, same 1mm plastic on 10mm foam — only the length changes. The range also runs to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-foam-backed-plastic-405mm-16in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e405mm (16in)\u003c\/a\u003e. A longer blade covers more wall per pass but is heavier and harder to keep flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCan one master trowel take all the blades?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-master-trowel-200-x-70mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFaithfull Flexifit Master Trowel, 200 x 70mm\u003c\/a\u003e takes every blade in the Flexifit range — plastic with foam, plastic without foam, and stainless steel. Slide it out of one blade and into the next; no tools and no fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n","brand":"Brand_Faithfull","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67629916324231,"sku":"10403927","price":46.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/files\/10403927.jpg?v=1791294883","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/fr\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-foam-backed-plastic-457mm-18in","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}