corner trowel
Plural
corner trowels
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a specialized hand tool with a triangular-shaped blade used for applying joint compound to inside corners during drywall installation and finishing
A corner trowel is a hand tool used in drywall and plastering work to smooth and finish the inside corners of walls. It has a blade shaped to fit the 90-degree angle of a corner, allowing for a clean, even application of joint compound or plaster. The tool is designed to create sharp, professional-looking corners without creating excess material buildup. Corner trowels are typically used for finishing drywall joints in interior corners, providing a smooth, seamless transition between two walls.
- The painter reached for the corner trowel to touch up the edges of the drywall after the first coat dried.
- To avoid a messy finish, the builder recommended using a corner trowel for precise edge work.
- After applying the joint compound, she used the corner trowel to remove any excess from the corners.
- The drywall contractor used a corner trowel to smooth the compound along the edges of the room.
- He carefully ran the corner trowel along the corners to create sharp lines in the freshly plastered walls.