Ox Speedskim VS Refina Spatula - Battle Of The Spats!

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5 жыл бұрын

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This video goes into the big battle of the plastering spatulas. we test 2 companies, Refina VS OX SPeedskim and we finally decide which one is best to use.
These Spatulas are designed for plastering to increase their speed and meterage alike but the question is whether its worth the money? They are definitely worth buying but which one is the best?
This is the big question and this is what we cover in todays video! We have a the product links below:
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Refina Spatula 40” - amzn.to/2ZVWUBb
Ox Speedskim -
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Cheers,
Blaine

Пікірлер: 61

@johnfithian-franks8276 5 жыл бұрын

I bought an Ox speedskim and it is great, I enjoy diy a lot but the one thing I am rubbish at was plastering, since I discovered the speedskim I can finish a wall as good as anyone, it made a world of difference.

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

They are great to be fair mate!

@grahamjohnson7934 4 жыл бұрын

great video blaine, you've convinced me, i'm going to get the rafina 900 . your good at your job, top class mate

@datheat2854 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video and advice

@petergambier 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained podcast on the skimmers. I started out working with a gypsum spread and worked with 5 different conservation companies where I first learned how to slake & make my own lime putty plasters and mortars. So being a sucker for hype I treated myself to a 900mm Ox speedskim for an early prezzy forbeing sober for 11 years. You can actually get over many issues using a good alluminium straight edge for the base coats of render and a sponge float with the top coat work. If you really want to see how good your surface is put a strong light at the base of the wall pointing up, just don't do it when the clients watching.

@daltondenun858 2 жыл бұрын

congrats on the 12 years sober pal, I'm about to treat myself to a couple bits after hitting the 2 years mark!

@krisMcA82 11 ай бұрын

The Ox Pro changed my quality of work ! Outstanding bit of kit

@willm437 5 жыл бұрын

Great review mate

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate - I really appreciate that!

@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never used the refina, but for me the speedskim plastic is great. I struggled to get the hang of it to begin with, probably as I was using it too late in the set, but now my plastering is quicker it’s helped me massively. I’m a decorator who plasters and last week i did my biggest ceiling yet, only 18 meters squared over artex but it flattened my magic mix great and even with my second coat of multi it did great. Unfortunately when I decided to buy it they only had the 1200 in stock but in hindsight learning with the biggie will make any smaller sizes so much easier. I do agree on the handle though, I don’t have the attachment for the Pole but the grip on it doing ceilings isn’t ideal

@ianking4713 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate. What thickness of the blade on the refina stainless spat ? Im not wanting one too flexible so i can flatten in rather than finish with it. Cheers

@robjb21 5 жыл бұрын

Great review mate, personally only use my speedskim in the early stages I still tend to finish with my marshalltown and then plasiflex for final finish, struggle to get a clean finish in corners with the speed skim due to the rounded corners

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

I agree to be fair mate - it can be tricky to get your internals bang on so I often use my trowel towards the later stages!

@paulmcdonald8055 2 жыл бұрын

My Man size knuckles can scrape the wall if I’m not too careful! I’m wanting to try another brand! Got both plastic & metal blade speedskims, but often wondered why the blade is not angled at the ends to get right into the angles?

@jrsuk1170 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal for that review. I've been looking at getting a spatula for flattening rather than finishing, can you make a recommendation? Cheers.

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate - glad you liked it! I'd probably look at the Ox ST. It's a decent bit of kit but it just makes your plaster set a bit faster. If you allow for it there's no problems 👍

@jameshem 5 жыл бұрын

Been loving the plastic ribbed speedskim for a couple of years now but yes, it will set quicker than steel. Would like to try a 4' Ox in steel.

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that is the only downside (unless your have a tiny hit and you want to get off to the pub haha)! They are decent but I much prefer the plastic blade to be honest mate!

@user-yb8bw3wj6j 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video. This is exactly what I thought abut Refina grip, but somehow i endup with speedskim. I have ST 1200mm for flattering only and cannot see that i could finish plaster with that. Would you rather recomend SF or PF for finishing gypsum based plasters ? Or can i just use one Refina super flex spatula for flattering and finishing?

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate. Yeah the Refina ergo grip on the Spatulas are brilliant but I do love the ST blade on the Speedskim. It's brilliant when you break it in. To be honest I just use the Superflex and my Refina Plaziflex for finishing. I just like to use a trowel for the final stages 👍

@user-yb8bw3wj6j 4 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you.

@CurtisCoulter 5 жыл бұрын

Hey mate love your videos Was this after your second coat or after your first trowel

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate I really appreciate that! This was after the first trowel pal ☝️

@seansmith7910 4 жыл бұрын

Need a review on the new MarshallTown spats!!

@Fxrai_invested 5 жыл бұрын

What thickness is the blade on the Refina spatula your using ? Having a look on eBay and there is two different thicknesses (3mm & 6mm) the 3mm blade has a higher asking price, I can decide which one to get...

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate! The 3mm is for finishing whereas the 6mm is for flattening 👍

@Fxrai_invested 5 жыл бұрын

Plastering For Beginners thank you for clearing this up 👍🏾. Selling my speedskim for one of those Refina spats. Give that a try.

@PasPerTwo 3 жыл бұрын

How do you stop jabbing the corner in to the ceiling with the Ox speed skim? Asking for a friend 🤪

@Tonysteele2 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Blaine great video again. I was just wondering Why do you use ox speedskim more often than the refina spatula if you think the refina is the better of the 2?

@PlasteringForBeginners 4 жыл бұрын

Good question pal - this is before I understood the Ox Speedskim. I'll explain more in the next Q&A my friend 😉

@Tonysteele2 4 жыл бұрын

Plastering For Beginners cheers Blaine look forward to it

@BODGE71 5 жыл бұрын

Would you still recommend refina over speedskim for the flattening spats even though you can speed your work up with the plastic spats? Where do you buy your speedskim and refina spats from and do they arrive in good condition?

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% if Refina have one for flattening - you'll have to check. The Ox Speedskim ST is good I just prefer steel contact but don't get me wrong, it's still a good bit of kit. I always buy from Amazon mate and all the tools come in good condition. If not, Amazons return policy is brilliant so it's safe to buy 👍

@BODGE71 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlasteringForBeginners I have the refina flattening spats, 600mm, and it's a nice piece of kit. Slightly thicker and stiffer blade than the finishing spats.

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Decent mate I'll have a look at that. Cheers 👍

@richardjordan7029 5 жыл бұрын

In reply to Bodge71's question about suppliers. Try Gypsum tools, dry wall tools or dry lining supplies. Cheaper than Amazon if your getting them yourself. There are others out there as well. It depends if you want it delivered or if there is a store in your area. Interesting what Mac Plastering said. 👍

@BODGE71 5 жыл бұрын

@@richardjordan7029 thanks for the info. I'll take a look at Mac plastering channel.👍

@viperxxsniper 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Blaine, do you recommend using the refina spat to flatten off even with the flexible blade?

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

No, it's too flexible matey. It could create ripples so I actually advice avoiding it for that use 👍

@viperxxsniper 2 жыл бұрын

@@PlasteringForBeginners thanks for getting back to me. I have an Ox speedskin 1200mm however I find it difficult to use in the awkward areas. Do you have a recommendation of what tool is best to flatten in the tricky areas?

@paulsaunders3700 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the 1200mm speedskim with the blue blade and used it on a 3mtr wall yesterday....WOW I was amazed and couldn’t stop smiling flattened the whole wall in seconds I started mixing at 10am and packing away at 12.30 I’m not a plasterer but this made the job so easy and quick.Paul West Wales

@PlasteringForBeginners 4 жыл бұрын

They are great tools to use. They really do speed up the prices. Glad you liked it pal - is a keeper then ha!

@paulsaunders3700 4 жыл бұрын

Just a thought,a subject that I don’t think has been touched on .... lighting.Do you have any preferences as to working lamps,lights.I noticed that when the plaster is wet it’s difficult to see all the misses and marks but when its all dry they stand out like a sore thumb ! Paul, West Wales

@PlasteringForBeginners 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea, cheers Paul! I'll try and get a video sorted soon 👍

@MonsterRider696 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, where I can buy OX spatula for the best price? Thx

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate! There should be s link in the description pal 👍

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate! There should be s link in the description pal 👍

@macplastering 5 жыл бұрын

Been loving the Tyzack one and i have had them all :)

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that - I'll bear it in mind! Not used a Tyzack trowel in years. Good steel to be fair!

@macplastering 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlasteringForBeginners Alot of great tools out these days for us to play with :)

@PlasteringForBeginners 5 жыл бұрын

@@macplastering Too true mate!

@HGarry4012 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlasteringForBeginners hi there I'm back plastering after a few years off. I've seen all these new trowels Refina and nela wondering which is best for laying on and flattening and which is best for just finishing. I've heard some of these trowels aren't great for flattening that they leave alot of burr marks when painted

@paulmcdonald8055 2 жыл бұрын

Refina looks promising now that I’ve had years of practice on Ox Speedscims and familiar with the system/ in other words, not intimidated by them! Lol! They certainly are the way foward and no plasterer should be without either brand!

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

They are brilliant - just a bit pricey! But well worth the money. Make sure you get the Ergo grip handle because they are the best 👍