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How to clean a brick trowel.
woody7777
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Hi all.
I have been given an old brick trowel, but unfortunately it's covered in old, solid mortar. Does anyone know the best way to clean it all off. A friend suggested brick acid.
I have been given an old brick trowel, but unfortunately it's covered in old, solid mortar. Does anyone know the best way to clean it all off. A friend suggested brick acid.
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I would try soaking it in white vinegar for a couple of days, then probably remember the last one I bought from toolstation was about £5 and not worth investing in chemicals I don’t already own…0
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Tried banging it with a hammer? Does the mortar not break off?1
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I'd hit the mortar with a small hammer to break it up. Be ready with some oil to stop it from going rusty once you have it clean.The comments I post are my personal opinion. While I try to check everything is correct before posting, I can and do make mistakes, so always try to check official information sources before relying on my posts.2
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Thanks, I will try with a hammer. I didn't know if it would damage it. Would brick acid help?0
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Agreed yes hit it with a hammer and the bits you can't break off use a sander for the rest util it shines then oil it0
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I'd just buy a new trowel, they're not dear.Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.0
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Once it's clean, make sure you clean every time after use. Acid will clean it, but the next day it will be seriously rusted up.0
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You have to ware a trowel in, personally I cut the sharp end off with a grinder to make it rounded.EssexExile said:I'd just buy a new trowel, they're not dear.A thankyou is payment enough .0 -
What's a plumber doing with a brick trowel?😉0
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