Construction : Tools : Bricklaying

Brick Trowel

The Faithfull Prestige Philadelphia/ London Pattern Brick Trowel is ideal for levelling, spreading and shaping mortar or cement. The blade is solid forged from one-piece of chrome vanadium steel, which is taper ground for strength and flexibility. The polished and hardened edges ensure resistance to abrasion for a long working life. This trowel is well balanced with a high lift soft grip handle for a superior grip and sufficient knuckle clearance. The handle is complete with a heavy-duty end cap, designed to withstand continuous use when tapping bricks. Philadelphia's are available in 10 inch, 11 inch and 12 inch, while London trowels come in 11 inch.

The Marshalltown 19 Series Philadelphia Pattern Brick Trowels are one-piece forged from highest carbon steel then heat-treated for strength and durability. The handle rise is set for correct hang and balance. The blade is taper ground and polished.

Available at the Rode branch

The OX Pro brick trowel, Philadelphia style, has a solid forged steel blade for ultimate strength. It had a precision tapered ground blade with a DURAGRIP handle for enhaced finger protection, creating extreme comfort. The hard end handle allows for tapping in bricks while keeping it well balanced with perfect flexibility. Comes in a 10" or 11" size.

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Bucket Trowel

The Faithfull Prestige Bucket Trowel has a tapered blade for removing materials from the sides and bases of buckets. The blade is solid forged from one-piece of chrome vanadium steel for strength. Rounded edges allow the blade to glide around bucket bases with minimal scratching. The ergonomic soft grip handle provides a superior grip and the high lift design allows sufficient knuckle clearance. Blade Size: 180 x 93-120mm (7in)

Available at the Rode branch

The Ox pro bucket trowel has a hardened, tempered carbon steel blade, making it sturdy and easy to clean due to one-piece carbon steel design. It has an ergonomic bi-molded DURAGRIP handle with finger protection, designed to eliminate material wastage in the bucket or container.

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Cement Trowel

The Faithfull Prestige Cement Trowel has been designed for applying mortar or cement over large surface areas. Commonly used for laying flooring. This trowel has a long blade with a pointed end shape, to allow access to corners when final finishing a flat surface. The 301 high-grade stainless steel blade is riveted to the aluminium shank for strength and durability. The ergonomically shaped ‘camel back’ handle has a soft grip for comfort during prolonged use. The arched shaped also allows for extra knuckle clearance.

Available at the Rode branch

Edging Trowel

The Faithfull Prestige Edging Trowel is designed to provide a curved finish on steps and verges. Its professional quality, stainless steel blade is riveted to an ergonomic soft-grip handle, making these trowels lightweight and easy to handle. Sizes include: 10 x 4in and 6 x 3in.

Available at the Rode branch

Gauging Trowel

The Faithfull Prestige Gauging Trowel has been designed for mixing and applying small amounts of mortar in confined areas. The rounded tip is ideal for applying mortar around roofing tiles. The blade is solid forged from one-piece of chrome vanadium steel, which is taper ground for strength and flexibility. The ergonomic soft grip handle provides a superior grip and the high lift design allows sufficient knuckle clearance. Blade Size: 180mm (7in)

The Marshalltown M48D gauging trowel solid forged from high grade tool steel and carefully taper ground and polished. Used primarily for measuring, mixing and applying small quantities of cement. The DuraSoft® handle provides a soft feel, reduces fatigue and offers excellent durability. Size: 180 x 86mm (7 x 3.3/8in).

Available at the Rode branch

The OX Pro 7" Gauging Trowel comes with a DURAGRIP handle with soft grip for extra comfort. Made from high quality carbon steel, this well-balanced trowel offers perfect flexibility and long life.

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Margin Trowel

The Faithfull Prestige Margin Trowel has been designed for tight spots, detail and cornice work. The blade is solid forged from one-piece of chrome vanadium steel, which is taper ground for strength and flexibility. The ergonomic soft grip handle provides a superior grip and the high lift design allows sufficient knuckle clearance. Blade Size: 125 x 50mm (5 x 2in).

Available at the Rode branch

The OX Pro Margin Trowel ' 5" x 2" / 125 x 50mm features a flat rectangular precision tapered ground blade made from high quality carbon steel. Its DURAGRIP handle provides extreme comfort.

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Pointing Trowel

The Faithfull Prestige Pointing Trowel has been designed to fill and finish masonry joints with mortar. The straight blade edges are ideal for weatherproof jointing in brickwork. The blade is solid forged from one-piece of chrome vanadium steel, which is taper ground for strength and flexibility. The ergonomic soft grip handle provides a superior grip and the high lift design allows sufficient knuckle clearance. Available in 125mm (5in) or 150mm (6in).

Available at the Rode branch

The OX pro pointing trowels are made of high quality carbon steel with a straight welded shank and a DURAGRIP handle with finger protection for perfect comfort. Sizes inculde: 4", 5" and 6".

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Trowel & Square

The Faithfull Prestige Trowel & Square is ideal for pointing or cementing in small scale brickwork. Also used by plasterers for fine finishing of decorative plasterwork or by archaeologists as a digging tool. Manufactured from one piece of high-carbon steel with tempered blades for maximum strength and flexibility. Available in two sizes: 12mm (1/2") and 19mm (3/4").

Available at the Rode branch

Brick Jointers

The Faithfull Prestige Brick Jointer is made from one-piece of forged high-carbon steel that has been hardened, tempered and polished. Gives a professional finish to mortar joints. Ideal for the tradesman. Available in 9 x 22mm (3/4 x 7/8in) and 12 x 16mm (1/2 x 5/8in).

The Marshaltown brick jonter gives a professional finish to joints between bricks. Made from high carbon steel, hard tempered and polished. Convenient double ended cranked design. Sizes include: 1/2in & 5/8in, 3/4in & 7/8in, 5/8in & 3/4in and 3/8in & 1/2in.

Available at the Rode branch

The OX pro brick jointers are made of high quality steel for a professional finish to joints between bricks. Sizes include: 1/2in & 5/8in, 3/4in & 7/8in, 5/8in & 3/4in and 3/8in & 1/2in.

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Tuck Pointer

The Faithfull Prestige Tuck Pointer has been designed to help form weatherproof joints between brick courses. The blade is solid forged from one-piece of chrome vanadium steel, which is taper ground for strength and flexibility. The ergonomic soft grip handle provides a superior grip and the high lift design allows sufficient knuckle clearance. Blade Size: 175 x 13mm (7 x 1/2in)

Available at the Rode branch

The OX Pro Tuck Pointer features a high quality one piece carbon steel blade and a soft DURAGRIP handle for added comfort while you work. Sizes include; 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 19mm and 25mm

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Bolsters

These Faithfull chisels are suited to cutting bricks during building work. These chisels have a suitably hardened cutting edge, but should not be used on concrete containing reinforcing bars. Available in 3 inch or 4 inch sizes with or without a soft handle grip.

Available at the Rode branch

The OX pro brick and elctricians chisles are made from forged chrome vanadium steel with a dual hand guard and a comofrt soft grip handle, used for cutting & splitting of bricks & masonry. Sizes inlcude: 2 1/4 X 10, 3 X 8 1/2, 4 X 8 1/2.

Available at the Chippenham and Trowbridge branches.

Brick Hammer

A Bricklayers Hammer with polished blade and hardened striking face specially designed for the cutting and dressing of all types of bricks and masonry. Fitted with a traditional hickory handle. Weight 830g (1.3/4 lb)

Available at the Rode branch

The OX Pro Brick Hammer has a non-slip soft grip bi-molded ergonomic handle for comfort and impact shock absorbant to reduce RSI symptoms. It is made from high quality tempered steel for durability and long life.

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Club Hammer

The Faithfull general-purpose Club Hammer with precision ground striking faces specially hardened and heat treated to withstand the most high-impact heavy applications. Fitted with a fibreglass handle, with a rubber grip. Available in 2.5lb and 4lb.

Available at the Rode and Chippenham branches

The OX 4LB Club Hammmer are made of hardened high quality steel with double ended ground strike heads. This extremely strong lightweight fibreglass handle has a ergonomically designed soft grip handle, Suitable for general purpose heavy duty striking applications.

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

The OX Pro Club Hammer is forged in a one piece steel construction, made from high quality steel for durability and has a non-slip grip handle with shock reduction

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Cold Chisels

Faithfull Cold Chisels are made from high-quality grade steel which is hardened and ground to maximise safety and to ensure longer lasting cutting edges. For cutting brick, concrete and paving slabs. 

Cold Chisels are available in multiple sizes: 6x1/2, 8x1/2, 8x3/4, 8x1, 10x3/4, 10x1, 12x1/2, 12x3/4, 12x1.

Flooring chisels are available in 2.1" x 4" with or without a grip

Fluted Plugging Chisels are available in 9 x 3/16in

Available at the all three branches

Mortar Pick

The hardened point is used for raking out weathered mortar joints and for digging out in clay, shale, sand or chalk, while the chisel end is used for dressing or removing redundant mortar from bricks. Fitted with either a hickory handle or fibreglass handle which is lightweight, extremely strong and resistant to moisture.

Available at the Rode branch

Scutch Combs

Faithfull Scutch Combs are designed to fit into a scutch comb holder when preparing stone and masonry etc. The size of the scutch comb must be the same width as the comb holder being used. Scutch comb holder are also available.

Available at the Rode branch

Brick/ Ranging Line

Faithfull orange polyethylene lines are normally used for giving a straight edge for laying bricks etc, available in 18m bundles.

The Faithfull Brick Line is stored on a rotating spool doubling up as a handle, and incorporates a spike for pushing into soft earth when laying out. Supplied complete with 75m of strong polymer orange building line.

Orange polyethylene ranging line is heavier gauge than the brick line and is commonly used for marking out ground on building sites.

All available at the Rode branch

OX Pro Nylon 350ft Brickline is made of a high quality durable tough twisted nylon, coloured in OX blue for maximum visibility.

Availabe at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Line Blocks

The Faithfull, robust, L-shaped, plastic blocks are a simple tool quickly adjusted under tension for length, and height to ensure courses of bricks are running straight, and true. They feature built-in line storage, and are supplied with 18 metres of orange polyethylene brick line. The Blocks are also available singularly.

Available at the Rode branch

Line Pins

The Footprint 620 Line Pins are made from drop-forged, hardened steel with a chrome plated finish. Designed for use when building a wall. Use in conjunction with a length of nylon cord or builder's string to make sure that a course of bricks is straight and true. Length: 160mm (6.1/4in).

Available at the Rode branch

OX Pro 152mm Line Pins (2 pc pack) feature high strength taper ground points and edges to facilitate easier driving into mortar joints. Made from highly durable forged carbon steel, they are chrome-plated for a fine finish, extra wear resistance and rust prevention.

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Chalk Line

The Faithfull Rapid Chalk Line Kit contains a 30m (100ft) fast winding chalk reel. With its geared action, this chalk line winds up to 3x faster than a traditional reel. The water-resistant housing has a large mouth for easy powder refilling. Complete with 113g blue chalk refill and a handy level that can be attached to the line to offer additional accuracy. The blue chalk refill is also available seperately.

Available at the Rode branch

The OX Trade Heavy Duty Chalk Line Reel - 100ft / 30M Chalk features a high impact cast metal body and stainless-steel hook. This versatile tool can also double as a plumb bob.

Available at the Trowbridge and Chippenham branches

Joint Raker

The Faithfull Brick Joint Raker is used for the removal of old or loose mortar from brickwork pointing, by using a robust pin which is adjustable to selected depths.  The strong aluminium handle comfortably fits into the hand, and is fitted with hardwearing metal wheels.

Available at the Rode branch

Mortar Pointing Gun

This Faithfull FAIPOINTING gun is suitable for pointing brickwork and tile grouting. You simply fill the FAIPOINTING with your desired jointing material at the open end of the barrel and then dispense through the nozzle. It features a high thrust trigger action, a rubber plunger between steel plates and has case hardened rod and drive parts.

Kit Includes: Mortar Gun, Mixing Paddle, 2 Pointing Nozzles, 2 Grouting Nozzles, 2 Barrels, Replacement Plunger, Approx. 16-Inch long

Available at the Rode branch

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