{"product_id":"faithfull-philadelphia-pattern-brick-trowel-11in-soft-grip","title":"Faithfull Philadelphia Pattern Brick Trowel, 11in Soft Grip","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFaithfull Philadelphia Pattern Brick Trowel, 11in Soft Grip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphia pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e is the wider, more flexible blade — as against the narrower London pattern — and it is why this shape is the popular choice for anyone laying block rather than just brick. More blade carries more mortar, which is exactly what a block course asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e280mm (11in)\u003c\/strong\u003e long, on a \u003cstrong\u003esoft-grip handle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhiladelphia pattern blade — wider and more flexible than a London pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarries more mortar, which suits block laying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280mm (11in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-grip handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral-purpose builder's trowel\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 FAISGTB11P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280mm (11in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.387kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock laying, where more mortar is needed per course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBricklaying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral building and extension work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden walls, piers and foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone starting out who wants one trowel that does both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our DIY \u0026amp; Hardware Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore building 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;\"\u003ePhiladelphia or London pattern?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia is wider with a squarer heel and a more flexible blade — it holds more mortar and suits block work. London is narrower with a more pointed profile and is traditionally preferred for brick. Philadelphia is the more versatile of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIs 11in the right size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11in is the general-purpose size. Shorter trowels are lighter on the wrist over a long day; longer ones carry more. If you are buying one, 11in is the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhy does blade flex matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flexible blade lets you roll mortar off cleanly and spread it evenly. A stiff blade fights you, especially with the wetter mix used for block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash the mortar off before it goes hard. Dried mortar pits the blade and, once the face is rough, mortar sticks to it every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Brand_Faithfull","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630060667271,"sku":"10409120","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/files\/10409120.jpg?v=1791296147","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-philadelphia-pattern-brick-trowel-11in-soft-grip","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}