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Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

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Unit 218: Producing specialist finishes for

decorative workPreparation tools and materials



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Types of filler

• Fine surface

• All purpose

• 2 pack

• Lightweight

Note: The filler you select will depend on the type of surface you are

working on and the defects you are dealing with.



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Tools for surface preparation

Filling knives/blades:

• Come in various shapes and sizes from 25mm to 200mm

• Flexible blades to push the filler into a hole or gap

Note: Never use a filling knife as a scraper – you may damage the blade.



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Types

Broad knives:

• Come in various sizes

• Wider than filling knives

• Ideal for covering a large area quickly

Note: Never use a scraper or filling knife to open a tin of paint – you

may bend the blade.



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Maintainance and storage of tools

It is very important to look after your tools:

• Wipe blades clean straight after use

•Wipe the blade over with light oil if storing for a long period, to avoid rust

•Store in a dry environment

Tip: If you need to borrow a tool from someone else, always ask first and return

it clean or you may find yourself very unpopular with your workmates.



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Summary

There is a very old saying in the building Industry. Can you

complete it?

“Look after your tools and………………….”