Wall Finishing Tool Tips
We looked through all of the taping sets available to evaluate which ones are good for dipping your toes into automatic tools. Even if you are not a beginner in the trade, but you’re interested in making the change, some tool sets can be easier to start with than others.
We get to talk to a lot of drywall installers and finishers, and we pay attention to what they purchase from our shop. Some tools are absolutely necessary to get the job done. Other tools, while not necessary for completing the task, can make the…
There are some tools that you will find useful as a wall finisher, no matter what kind of job you are doing. These tools usually get the most use (and abuse), which is why professional tradesmen will seek out the tools that can last. Durability isn’t…
Advance Equipment Manufacturing (https://advance-equipment.com/) changed the wallcovering installation trade when they invented the Paste Mate Heavy Duty Pasting Machine. It has become a must have for professionals working on large commercial projects. Similar to other machines, it can sometimes require some finesse to get it…
Automatic taping tools are changing. Innovations are being made, new materials and manufacturing methods are being developed. It can be difficult to keep up with all of it, and as toolmakers develop entirely new models, its hard to keep track of the differences between the…
Wallpaper removal is arguably the most disliked job of any wall finishing tradesman or home remodeler. There is no go-to method that will make the job easy, and there is no way to avoid a huge mess in the process. There are several tools available…
For professional tradesmen, achieving a high-quality wall finish isn’t just about skill – it’s also about using the right tools for the job. Drywall finishers use a lot of tools for their work, and tools can be expensive, so knowing which ones can help you…
Apla-Tech has decades of experience working with drywall professionals, so it’s not a surprise that they developed the most efficient system for drywall finishing professionals. Similarly, Drywall Master has also been working in the drywall finishing industry for decades, and they specialize in making versatile…
Is an automatic taper worth the investment, or should you work with a banjo taper? We break down the pros and cons of an automatic drywall taper and a taping banjo to see which will work best for you.
Automatic taping tools have revolutionized the wall-finishing industry over the last few decades. As these tools gain more features (and moving parts), it becomes more important to maintain them properly, especially when they require such a significant financial investment to obtain them. To maximize your tool’s…
Plastering is one of the oldest trades in history, and the tools they use haven’t changed much since ancient times. We take a look at some of the most basic – and oldest – tools in the wall finishing industry, and we ask – which one works for you?
Drywall Taping Guns can vary based on manufacturer and model. We tracked down all the instructions and videos for how to use them so you don’t have to.