Tools of the Trade

1. Tools of the Trade Common Tools used with Master Wall Systems With thanks to Presented by

2. About Tools • Tools are not part of the Master Wall System, but choosing the proper tool for the job is part of any professional installation. • This program is published for general informational purposes only and is not intended to imply that these are the only materials, procedures, or methods, which are available or suitable. Materials, procedures, or methods may vary according to the particular circumstances, local building code requirements, design conditions, or statutory and regulatory requirements. While the information in this specification is believed to be accurate and reliable, it is presented without guarantee or responsibility on the part of Master Wall Inc.

3. Tools of the Trade What’s the best tool for the job?

4. Basic Tools • Hawk & Trowel • Rasp • Detail Tools • Float • Heavy Duty Mixer and paddle • Most are available in kit form from your Master Wall distributor

5. Hawk & Trowel • Your most basic pieces of equipment • Only use stainless steel trowels • Choose a size that works for you • Many different handle styles from wood to comfort grip • Notched trowels for adhesive application

6. Detail Tools • Margin trowel for detail work • Corner trowel for crisp corners • Groove tool for smooth aesthetic joints • Use a paint brush to touch up minor blemishes

7. Rasping & Leveling • Used to level the insulation board and roughen the surface for base coat • Available with rough replaceable sandpaper or permanently fixed rasping material • Use rub brick to level any base coat imperfections

8. Cutting & Grooving • Saws and knives are commonly used to cut insulation board • Specialty wire cutters speed production • Hot groovers cut recesses in the insulation board

9. Floats • Many different styles available • Different “grip” available to change textures • Always float with the same technique for the whole wall

10. Medium/Heavy Duty Drill • Lightweight but strong drill for EIFS cement board and some lath installations • Depth Stops for EIFS installations • Specialty Drill Bits

11. Heavy Duty Drill • A heavy duty mixing drill is used to mix base coats and finishes • ½” drill chuck with 400-500 rpm

12. Paddles • Paddle designs vary • Choose one that works best for your application

13. Other Tools • Bucket Dredgers and Openers • Foam-2-Foam for sealing penetrations • Screw guns for mechanical attachment • Tapes and protective wraps

14. Advanced Tools

15. Production Fastening • Grid-Master cordless fastening tool for EIFS and lath attachment • Coil roofing nailer or stapler for lath attachment

16. Wire Cutters/Advanced Groovers • Specialty wire cutters can cut special insulation board shapes on site • Portable groovers make EIFS installations easier

17. Mortar Mixers • Jobsite mixers for stucco applications • Gas or electric powered

18. Finish Application by Spray • Prime the base coat with Master Wall Primecoat, allow to dry • Keep spray gun at a 900 angle to the wall • Use a circular overlapping motion • Apply the finish evenly • Be careful not to flood an area with too much finish as it will appear different when it dries

19. Production Finish Sprayers • Available for specialty manufacturers such as Graco • Easily cover large areas with finish

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