PLAZIFLEX Foam Backed 1.5mm Flexiback Grey Plastering Skimming Trowels
The REFINA PLAZIFLEX® 1.5 mm skimming trowel brings together flexibility and control, giving plasterers a professional-grade plastic trowel that performs beautifully at finishing stages. Its flexible plastic blade, backed by the signature FLEXIBACK® foam layer, flexes just enough to move smoothly across plaster while remaining stable for controlled finishing, perfect for creating flat, polished walls and ceilings.
Key Features
- Innovative 1.5mm flexible plastic blade design with foam back
- Lightweight to use
- Two-component design
- Provides an excellent finish on plasters and compounds
- Reduces overall plastering fatigue
- Interchangeable plastic blades
- Incorporates a detachable REFINA premium 8" midget trowel
- Soft grip composite handle
- Rust-free stainless steel trowel
- Supplied with edge protection
- Manufactured in the UK
Precision and Comfort in One Trowel
Flexible yet supportive: The 1.5mm PLAZIFLEX® blade offers just the right balance of flexibility and control, making it ideal for smoothing and flattening walls or ceilings with consistent results.
FLEXIBACK® foam backing: Reinforced along its length for stability while flexing across its width, the blade glides effortlessly over plaster, reducing drag and helping you complete tasks faster.
Designed for Long Days on Site
Lightweight for reduced fatigue: Manufactured from premium materials, the PLAZIFLEX® 1.5mm is lighter than traditional steel trowels, easing strain on arms, elbows, and shoulders, making it perfect for extended plastering sessions.
Interchangeable blade system: The slot-in design securely accommodates the REFINA premium midget trowel, allowing for quick swaps between blades or thicknesses without the need for extra tools.
Ergonomic handle & edge protection: Soft-touch grip ensures comfort and precision, while reinforced edges protect the blade during storage and transport.
Ideal Applications
The PLAZIFLEX 1.5mm grey skimming trowel is ideal for:
- Second or final-coat plaster finishing
- Applying thin renders or smoothing compounds
- Large surfaces where reduced weight helps avoid fatigue
- Finishing drywall or plasterboard skim coats
- Jobs where you want to avoid the risk of marking or scratching fresh plaster
Available Sizes
- 12x5½" (300x140x1.5mm)
- 14x5½" (350x140x1.5mm)
- 16x5½" (400x140x1.5mm)
- 18x5½" (450x140x1.5mm)
- 20x5½" (500x140x1.5mm)
- 24x5½" (600x140x1.5mm)
Why Choose PLAZIFLEX® 1.5 mm?
- Balanced flexibility: Offers a firmer feeling than the 1.0mm version, giving better control for finishing and smoothing while still maintaining flexibility for a flatter finish.
- Lightweight construction: Easier on elbows and shoulders, especially useful on large jobs or prolonged use.
- Plastic blade advantage: Non-marking and gentle on fresh plaster, ideal for finishing thin renders, plasters or drywall compounds without damaging the surface.
- FLEXIBACK® foam-backed design: Flexes across the width for smooth gliding, while staying rigid lengthwise for dependable control.
- Interchangeable handle system: Comes with a detachable soft-touch handle that connects securely to the blade, making blade swaps or replacements fast and easy.
- Great for finishing work: Especially suited to final skimming, smoothing, and preparing walls or ceilings for painting.
Handling & Maintenance
The FLEXIBACK® foam blade is flexible yet stable, to maintain performance, avoid exposing the trowel to excessive heat (e.g., near radiators or in direct sun), which could warp the plastic.
If the blade edge becomes slightly damaged, you can carefully smooth it out using a fine abrasive (e.g., wet-and-dry sandpaper).
The soft-touch handle is detachable: after each job, remove the handle, clean the connection point, and, if needed, use a little water or silicone-based lubricant when refitting.
