Architecture and Construction - Applying and Spreading Tools

Here you will learn some English words related to applying and spreading tools such as "paint roller", "trowel", and "glazing knife".

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paintbrush [noun]

a brush used by a painter to apply paint to a surface

Ex: He grabbed a wide paintbrush to quickly cover the wall with a fresh coat of paint .

paint roller [noun]

a hand tool used to apply paint to large surfaces quickly and evenly

paint sprayer [noun]

a power tool used for applying paint or other coatings to surfaces by spraying a fine mist of paint particles

Ex: The paint sprayer made the job of painting the walls much faster than using a brush .

putty knife [noun]

a flat, flexible hand tool with a blunt blade, typically made of metal or plastic, used for applying and smoothing putty, filler, or other similar materials onto surfaces

Ex: The putty knife was perfect for scraping off the old paint from the window frame .

notched trowel [noun]

a handheld tool with a flat, rectangular blade featuring notches or teeth along one or both edges, used for applying adhesive, mortar, or other materials with consistent ridges or grooves onto surfaces

Ex: For a smooth and level surface , always use the correct size notched trowel when laying tile .

float [noun]

a hand tool with a flat or slightly textured face used for smoothing or finishing plaster, cement, or stucco surfaces

Ex: The float helped remove imperfections from the stucco .

glazing knife [noun]

a specialized tool with a thin, flexible blade used for applying and smoothing putty or glazing compound onto window frames or glass when installing or repairing windows

Ex: After applying the putty , she used the glazing knife to create a smooth , professional look .

caulk gun [noun]

a handheld tool specifically designed for dispensing caulk or sealant from a cartridge

Ex: Before painting the window frames , he used a caulk gun to fill in the cracks .

glue gun [noun]

a handheld tool that melts and dispenses adhesive glue sticks for bonding materials together

Ex: He carefully applied hot glue from the glue gun to the wooden pieces before pressing them together .

adhesive roller [noun]

a tool specifically designed for applying adhesive onto surfaces

Ex: He grabbed the adhesive roller to apply the adhesive to the cardboard for his craft project .

masonry brush [noun]

a tool with bristles or fibers used for applying paint, stain, or sealant to masonry surfaces, such as bricks, blocks, or concrete

Ex: The workers used a masonry brush to prepare the brick for painting .

featherboard [noun]

a woodworking tool that applies pressure to hold a workpiece securely during cutting or shaping operations

Ex: I always use a featherboard when using power tools to improve control and safety .

heat gun [noun]

a handheld tool that emits hot air and is used for tasks like paint stripping, shrink-wrapping, and loosening adhesive

Ex: The plumber grabbed a heat gun to thaw the frozen pipes in the basement .

soldering torch [noun]

a small portable device that produces a hot flame for heating and bonding materials together, typically used in crafts or repairs

Ex: The plumber used a soldering torch to fix the leak in the copper pipe under the sink .

trowel [noun]

a hand tool with a flat, pointed, or rounded blade used for applying and spreading mortar, plaster, or other similar materials onto surfaces such as walls, floors, or ceilings during masonry or tile work

brick trowel [noun]

a handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade and a handle, specifically designed for spreading and shaping mortar or cement when laying bricks or blocks in masonry construction

Ex: She grabbed the brick trowel to smooth out the surface of the mortar .

margin trowel [noun]

a small, rectangular handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade and a handle, used for various tasks in masonry and tile work

Ex: He grabbed the margin trowel to fill in the small gaps between the bricks .

corner trowel [noun]

a specialized hand tool with a triangular-shaped blade used for applying joint compound to inside corners during drywall installation and finishing

Ex: After applying the joint compound , she used the corner trowel to remove any excess from the corners .

gauging trowel [noun]

a small, flat-bladed handheld tool with a pointed tip and a handle, primarily used in masonry and plastering work

Ex: After mixing the plaster , she used the gauging trowel to apply it to the wall .

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