What are putty knives used for?

What are putty knives used for?

Chances are you have one or more standard putty knives in your toolbox. Putty knives are used to apply putty or surfacing compound into cracks and nail holes, patch divots with wood filler, and spread drywall mud into drywall joints and seams. Putty knives come in a variety of sizes.

What are putty knives called?

A spackle knife (called a scraper in British English, also known as a spatula in American English) is also commonly called a “putty knife”, and is used for scraping surfaces or spreading material such as plaster in various construction trades.

What is putty knife made out of?

The premium version of a putty knife blade is made of stainless steel. A well made stainless steel blade knife with a durable nylon or wood handle can last a lifetime. Well made steel blades used for spreading will also have a “hollow ground” feature.

What is the difference between a putty knife and a scraper?

While they both look the same, scrapers have a stiff blade that is too stiff for the efficient application of compounds. Putty knives, on the other hand, have a thinner blade that is too flexible for scraping.

Is a putty knife and joint knife the same?

Most joint knives can scrape off drywall mud and simple spackle or putty but harder materials can be more of a problem. The joint knife can even buckle when applied too hard, potentially resulting in an injury. Additionally, most joint knives have a flat edge and are more flexible than a rigid putty knife.

Is putty knife the same as drywall knife?

Putty knives are generally smaller, stiffer, and better suited to heavy scraping while drywall taping knives are generally wider, more flexible and better suited to spreading and feathering and to more delicate scraping work.

When was the putty knife invented?

From the manufacturer 1927). Research Driven Innovation: Pioneered the Soft Grip Putty Knife Handle in 1992, (ProGrip),originated the color coding of Putty Knife handles to identify the flexibility of the blade. (Patented), Developed Dura Cap– more comfortable light weight hammer head.

What are all the types of putty?

There are two types of wall putty available.

• White cement wall putty. Made up of white cement, added polymers and minerals. Used for both interior and exterior application. Has superior binding traits because it is white cement-based.
• Acrylic wall putty. An acrylic and water-based solution. Suitable only for interiors.

How do I choose a putty knife?

There are three basic things that make this putty knife great: The 1½-inch width is perfect for filling small holes; the stainless steel blade won’t rust and can be easily cleaned; and the handle is long and very comfortable. It’s this last part—the handle—that really sets this knife apart from the rest.

Is a joint knife the same as a putty knife?