When a house needs renovation and wall re-painting, the skimming spatula is one of the most important plastering tools. It comes in various sizes, helping plasterers complete the smoothing work on all walls quickly, skillfully, and effortlessly. So, how do you choose a high-quality aluminum skimming spatula? Here, we will explain in detail from following aspects.
1. How to Choose the Blade
The blade is the core part of a skimming spatula. It is made of premium stainless steel, with a thickness generally between 0.3-0.5mm. A high-quality blade has uniform thickness, fits tightly with the aluminum housing, and features a smooth arc at the beveled edge.
2. How to Choose the Housing
The entire housing of an aluminum skimming blade is made from aluminum alloy. Higher-quality skimming spatula undergo surface treatment through aluminum oxidation, resulting in an even and uniform color with no scratches or lines.
3. Comparing Blade Fixing Methods
Many aluminum skimming spatulas on the market adopt only a few screws to fix the blade inside the housing. During use, this poses a risk of the blade falling off or breaking. Amaltool’s new aluminum skimming smoothing spatula tool discards this design and adopts a blade fixing method that aligns with European and American standards, ensuring safe and reliable use.
4. Which Blade Replacement Method Is Better?
With traditional aluminum skimming spatulas, replacing the blade requires removing the entire end cap, which can cause the end cap to loosen. Amaltool’s new aluminum skimming blade features an ingenious sliding plate design, eliminating the need to dismantle the entire end cap. Simply slide the plate open to replace the blade easily.
