{"product_id":"faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-stainless-steel-405mm-16in","title":"Faithfull Flexifit Trowel Blade, Stainless Steel - 405mm (16in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFaithfull Flexifit Trowel Blade, Stainless Steel - 405mm (16in)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 405mm (16in) stainless steel 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\u003eThis is the same tool as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-foam-backed-plastic-405mm-16in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e405mm (16in) plastic blade\u003c\/a\u003e in a different blade material, and the material changes what it does to the plaster. \u003cstrong\u003eA stainless steel blade draws water up to the surface, leaving the wall ready to decorate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plastic blade does the opposite: it keeps the water in, so the plaster stays workable for longer. Most plasterers use them at different stages rather than choosing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is \u003cstrong\u003e0.3mm stainless steel on a 10mm water-resistant foam backing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thin and highly flexible, it responds to hand pressure rather than staying dead flat. Stainless will not rust, so it does not mark wet plaster and cleans off easily. Double-edged, square corners down one side and rounded down the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e405mm (16in) interchangeable blade for the Faithfull Flexifit system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.3mm stainless steel blade on a 10mm water-resistant foam backing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDraws water to the surface of the plaster, leaving it ready to decorate\u003c\/strong\u003e - the plastic blades do not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin and flexible, so it works with hand pressure instead of against it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel will not rust or mark wet plaster, and cleans off easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the Faithfull Flexifit Master Trowel (FAIPFLEXMAS), which is sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-edged: square corners down one side, rounded corners down the other\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 FAIPFLEX16S\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 405mm (16in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, 0.3mm 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\u003eFinal skim coats where the wall needs to be left ready to decorate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosing up and polishing a finish coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlasterers already using a Flexifit master trowel who want a steel blade on it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovering large flat ceilings and walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning alongside a plastic blade and swapping between coats\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;\"\u003eIs this a different tool from the 16in plastic blade, or the same tool in steel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same tool in a different blade material. Both are 405mm (16in) Flexifit blades on a 10mm foam backing and both fit the same master trowel. The difference is what the face does to the plaster: steel draws water up to the surface, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-foam-backed-plastic-405mm-16in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe plastic blade\u003c\/a\u003e keeps it in. The plastic blades also run to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-foam-backed-plastic-457mm-18in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e457mm (18in)\u003c\/a\u003e if you want more length.\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 stainless steel blade 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;\"\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\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","brand":"Brand_Faithfull","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67629916848519,"sku":"10403928","price":57.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/files\/10403928.jpg?v=1791294903","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-flexifit-trowel-blade-stainless-steel-405mm-16in","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}