I recently spent hours reading everything I could find on Dino’s D-Mix formula. Only have 2 questions:
1) Did he ever do that video and is it available?
2) What’s the “magic squeege” that’s been talked about? Is it just a regular 14″ rubber window washer squeege? Couldn’t find a clear answer on that one.
Tried his formula on a wall last weekend and even though I’m pretty good at drywall finishing, he sure is right..his technique does take some practice.
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The 'Miracle squeegee" is the "Miracle trowel", & I have to say that it actually lives up to its name...
I bought mine at my local Sherwin Williams. I'm "only" a DIYer, but am able to get a good finish. The technique only takes a little practice.
GOOD lUCK!
Is it just a plasterers trowel or do they have some other special name for it? (I know they don't call it a "Miracle Trowel"!)
No, I think kate is right and sherwinwilliams has them.
don't be 'potentially rootkit'
'Nemo me impune lacesset'No one will provoke me with impunity
http://www.sherlink.com/sher-link/catalog/BuildTree2Action.do;JSESSIONID_WLCS_COMMERCE=GF8qFqSyCTSG7GHJMyNv6vrfQ42v1QkdGwTH4y1BCqWh2rQnMM3y!2081958282!1365750040?wlcs_catalog_item_sku=4595583&onlyDetails=trueIf this link works, it's called a magic trowel and sherwin/williamscarries em.
>If this link works, it's called a magic trowel and sherwin/williamsThe link worked and it really is called "magic trowel". I'll have to look and see if they sell "magic edging brushes"...maybe Purdy makes them? No, sorry...I think Disney has a new line of them. <G>No one knows about the video?
The link works. Thanks. But they recommend this tool for "skincoating". I don't think we really want to add a layer of skin to our walls :-)
Kinda reminds me of "skin milk" (at least, that's what I thought it was called when I was a kid)
-Don
I was at SW today, & checked again - it is "Magic Trowel". Looks like a big drywall knife with a rubber blade. Keep it very clean as you work.
http://www.texmaster.com/magictrowel.html
Thanks. That's a great link..includes a video.
Glad to help!
Bob
The two trades I make my living from are carpentry and plastering, mostly carpentry, as there is not a huge call for plastering anymore in residential except for patching and repair.
A few weeks back I got a call to do a large skim coat job on an old house in Trenton, so I decided to finally try the infamous D-mix that I've read so much about in this forum. It wasn't bad I will say, but it wasn't great. I am used to a higher setup rate so I simply added more plaster to the mix. Like anything you have to play with it and get used to it. I am used to the plasterer's trowel, a large one, and can skim veneer plaster on the wall almost as fast as you can roll it on with a large roller. With this D-mix I had to hit it twice and some places three times after the sets, that wouldn't be the case with veneer plaster. I do recommend the D-mix for those who want to get away with a light skim and don't do this type of thing every day. All in all I think it's at least worth trying.
I'm not sure what this squeegee trowel is. Is it a rubber blade. Could it be what's called a 'pool trowel' with the rounded ends?.
>With this D-mix I had to hit it twice and some places three times after the sets, Did you have to trowel on more D-mix or did you just spray down what was there as he claims you can do?Green lid mud?
Im glad I finally heard a professional speak about it from the plaster feild .
Its not the cats azz in the drywall feild either.
Tim
There are 3 different magic trowels on ebay now, different lengths, same seller, buy it now.