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Recommended Stucco Tools of the Trade

For All Stucco & Plastering Applications

We researched the best stucco tools for professionals and those who want to do it themselves to save you time and cash. You don’t need the most expensive equipment – just something that will do the job well. Your support here helps us continue making videos.

NEW AS OF 2023: We’ve created some shirts, sweatshirts, hats and what-not with our popular saying “Live Long and Plaster”. There are also a few other designs – some are professional enough to be worn on the jobsite, others are more casual designs with bad jokes that your fellow contractors would get a kick out of. Every purchase helps out our family and helps keep our YouTube channel going. You can check them out here: www.LiveLongandPlaster.com

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We created this video to explain our choice of trowel while on a job as most people don’t realize there is an alternative. Be sure to subscribe to our video channel for more tips on how to use stucco tools more efficiently. 

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Hawkes & Trowels

Marshalltown The Premier Line 1D 13""x13"" Aluminum Hawk with DuraSoft Handle", multi
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Marshalltown The Premier Line 1D 13""x13"" Aluminum Hawk with DuraSoft Handle", multi
Masonry Hawk 14 X 14 Magnesium
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Masonry Hawk 14 X 14 Magnesium
Bon Tool 12-904 Swim Pool Trowel - Cs 16" X 4 1/2" - Long Shank Camel Handle
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Bon Tool 12-904 Swim Pool Trowel – Cs 16" X 4 1/2" – Long Shank Camel Handle
Drywall & Plastering Finishing Trowel 14 X 4 Inch
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Drywall & Plastering Finishing Trowel 14 X 4 Inch
Bon 83-229 Pro Plus Carbon Steel 14-Inch by 5-Inch Finishing Trowel, Long Shank, Comfort Grip Handle
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Bon 83-229 Pro Plus Carbon Steel 14-Inch by 5-Inch Finishing Trowel, Long Shank, Comfort Grip Handle
Kraft Tool PL410 Genuine Extra-Lite Smooth Edge Magnesium Darby with Double Knob Handle, 42-Inch
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Kraft Tool PL410 Genuine Extra-Lite Smooth Edge Magnesium Darby with Double Knob Handle, 42-Inch
 

Plastering Accessories & Finishing Tools

Masonry Margin Trowel 6 X 2
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Masonry Margin Trowel 6 X 2
Bon Tool 66-250 Midget Trowel - Cs - 8 X 3 - Wd, wood handle
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Bon Tool 66-250 Midget Trowel – Cs – 8 X 3 – Wd, wood handle
Bon Tool 48-112 Pointing Trowel - Econo 7" X 3" Wood Handle
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Bon Tool 48-112 Pointing Trowel – Econo 7" X 3" Wood Handle
Bon 83-115 Neoprene Float with Wood Handle, 4-inch x 12-inch x 1/4-inch
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Bon 83-115 Neoprene Float with Wood Handle, 4-inch x 12-inch x 1/4-inch
Bon Tool 83-104 Green Foam Float - 5" X 12" X 1" - Wood Handle
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Bon Tool 83-104 Green Foam Float – 5" X 12" X 1" – Wood Handle
OX Tools 12" Plasterer's Scarifier | OX Grip Handle
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OX Tools 12" Plasterer's Scarifier | OX Grip Handle
Bon 84-940 1-Inch to 4-Inch Artifact Chip Brush, Set of 5
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Bon 84-940 1-Inch to 4-Inch Artifact Chip Brush, Set of 5
Masonry Brush Stucco Dash Plastic Bristles
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Masonry Brush Stucco Dash Plastic Bristles
Wooster Brush R017-9 Roller Frame, 9-Inch, Silver
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Wooster Brush R017-9 Roller Frame, 9-Inch, Silver
 

Hand Tools (lathing & other)

Arrow Fastener HT50 Heavy Duty Hammer Tacker
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Arrow Fastener HT50 Heavy Duty Hammer Tacker
Crescent Wiss 9-3/4" MetalMaster Compound Action Snips - Straight, Left and Right Cut - M3R
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Crescent Wiss 9-3/4" MetalMaster Compound Action Snips – Straight, Left and Right Cut – M3R
HDX 60037 Single 3-Position Retractable Utility Knife (Single Knife, 4 Reversible Blades Included)
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HDX 60037 Single 3-Position Retractable Utility Knife (Single Knife, 4 Reversible Blades Included)
Estwing Ultra Series Hammer - 15 oz Rip Claw Framer with Milled Face & Shock Reduction Grip - E6-15SM
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Estwing Ultra Series Hammer – 15 oz Rip Claw Framer with Milled Face & Shock Reduction Grip – E6-15SM
Estwing Pro Claw Nail Puller - 9" Pry Bar with Forged Steel Construction & No-Slip Cushion Grip - PC210G
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Estwing Pro Claw Nail Puller – 9" Pry Bar with Forged Steel Construction & No-Slip Cushion Grip – PC210G
Dixon Industrial Lumber Marking Crayons, 4.5" x 1/2" Hex, Yellow, 12-Pack (49600)
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Dixon Industrial Lumber Marking Crayons, 4.5" x 1/2" Hex, Yellow, 12-Pack (49600)
 

Air Tools & Compressors

DEWALT Air Compressor for Trim, 200-PSI Max, Quiet Operation (DWFP55130)
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DEWALT Air Compressor for Trim, 200-PSI Max, Quiet Operation (DWFP55130)
Makita MAC700 Big Bore 2.0 HP Air Compressor
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Makita MAC700 Big Bore 2.0 HP Air Compressor
Good Year 12674 Rubber Air Hose Red, 50-Feet x 3/8-Inch
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Good Year 12674 Rubber Air Hose Red, 50-Feet x 3/8-Inch
Giraffe Hybrid Air Hose, 3/8 inch x 25 ft, 1/4 in. MNPT Fittings, 300 PSI Heavy Duty, Lightweight Air Compressor Hose
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Giraffe Hybrid Air Hose, 3/8 inch x 25 ft, 1/4 in. MNPT Fittings, 300 PSI Heavy Duty, Lightweight Air Compressor Hose
SENCO 9T0001N PS15XP 16-Gauge 1 in. Crown Stapler
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SENCO 9T0001N PS15XP 16-Gauge 1 in. Crown Stapler
Drywall & Plastering Hopper gun | 45 Degree Angle Adapter
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Drywall & Plastering Hopper gun | 45 Degree Angle Adapter
 

Cordless Battery-Powered Tools

Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
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Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1" SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer (Tool Only)
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1" SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer (Tool Only)
Bosch HS1470 SDS Plus Viper Long Life Chisel
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Bosch HS1470 SDS Plus Viper Long Life Chisel
Milwaukee 2626-20 M18 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 18,000 OPM Orbiting Multi Tool with Woodcutting Blades and Sanding Pad with Sheets Included (Battery Not Included, Power Tool Only)
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Milwaukee 2626-20 M18 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 18,000 OPM Orbiting Multi Tool with Woodcutting Blades and Sanding Pad with Sheets Included (Battery Not…
Milwaukee 2890-20 18V Dual Chemistry M18 Jobsite Radio with Shock Absorbing End Caps, USB 2.1A Smartphone Charging, and 3.5mm Aux Jack
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Milwaukee 2890-20 18V Dual Chemistry M18 Jobsite Radio with Shock Absorbing End Caps, USB 2.1A Smartphone Charging, and 3.5mm Aux Jack
Milwaukee 48-59-1850 M18 RED LITHIUM XC 5.0 Ah Batteries (2) + 48-59-1812 M12 and M18 Multi Voltage Charger kit
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Milwaukee 48-59-1850 M18 RED LITHIUM XC 5.0 Ah Batteries (2) + 48-59-1812 M12 and M18 Multi Voltage Charger kit
 

Safety & Jobsite Protection

3-Pack Motorcycle Glasses – Foam Padding – Anti-Wind & Dust – Polycarbonate Lens (Clear)
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3-Pack Motorcycle Glasses – Foam Padding – Anti-Wind & Dust – Polycarbonate Lens (Clear)
Dewalt DPG82-11C Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle, Clear Lens, 1 Pair
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Dewalt DPG82-11C Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle, Clear Lens, 1 Pair
Valeo Classic Belt, Large, 4 Inches
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Valeo Classic Belt, Large, 4 Inches
-61%
MCR Safety 9780L Predalite Nitrile Rubber Palm Coated Gloves with Knitted Wrist, Blue/White, Large, 1 Pair
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MCR Safety 9780L Predalite Nitrile Rubber Palm Coated Gloves with Knitted Wrist, Blue/White, Large, 1 Pair
MCR Safety 9781L Predalite Premium Nitrile Glove, Large, Blue (Pack of 12)
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MCR Safety 9781L Predalite Premium Nitrile Glove, Large, Blue (Pack of 12)
Champion Sports Umpire Leg Guards: Single Knee Umpire’s Shin Guard for Baseball & Softball - Pair of 16.5" Umpiring Shin Pads for Adults - Black
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Champion Sports Umpire Leg Guards: Single Knee Umpire’s Shin Guard for Baseball & Softball – Pair of 16.5" Umpiring Shin Pads for Adults – Black
Amazon price updated: April 25, 2026 8:26 pm
 

Staging, Scaffolding, & Material Transport

Bon Tool 11-319 Mortar Board Stand - 2 Chain
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Bon Tool 11-319 Mortar Board Stand – 2 Chain
Bon Tool 83-270 Steel Bucket Scoop
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Bon Tool 83-270 Steel Bucket Scoop
Truper 33114 Tru Pro Eastern Pattern Steel Scoop, Long Handle, 48-Inch
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Truper 33114 Tru Pro Eastern Pattern Steel Scoop, Long Handle, 48-Inch
Jackson M6T22 M6T22KB Wheelbarrow, 6-Cubic Foot Capacity, Blue
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Jackson M6T22 M6T22KB Wheelbarrow, 6-Cubic Foot Capacity, Blue
Bon 11-283 14-Inch by 24-Inch by 16-Inch Aluminum Mortar Plaster
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Bon 11-283 14-Inch by 24-Inch by 16-Inch Aluminum Mortar Plaster
A set of new 2' A Frame Folding Trestle with A set of 2' Extensions CBM1290
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A set of new 2' A Frame Folding Trestle with A set of 2' Extensions CBM1290
 

Tool Belts

Kraft Tool WL028 11-Pocket Double Pouch Carpenter's Tool Apron
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Kraft Tool WL028 11-Pocket Double Pouch Carpenter's Tool Apron
Task Tools T77250 Weekend Warrior Apron with Polyweb Belt, 5-Pocket
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Task Tools T77250 Weekend Warrior Apron with Polyweb Belt, 5-Pocket
Graintex DS1118 8 Pocket Pink Tool Belt in Suede Leather with 2” Webbing Belt, 2 Leather Hammer Holders Loops
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Graintex DS1118 8 Pocket Pink Tool Belt in Suede Leather with 2” Webbing Belt, 2 Leather Hammer Holders Loops
 

Digital Equipment, Filming, & Electronics

Canon EOS Rebel 800D (T7i) DSLR Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens, & Essential Accessory Bundle – Includes: SanDisk Ultra 64GB SDXC Memory Card, Digital Slave Flash, Professional Camera Bag & More
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$1,599.00
Canon EOS Rebel 800D (T7i) DSLR Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens, & Essential Accessory Bundle – Includes: SanDisk Ultra 64GB SDXC Memory Card, Digital Slave Flash,…
Azden WLX-PRO Lavalier System
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Azden WLX-PRO Lavalier System
Pyle Double Over-Ear fessional Hands-Free Omnidirectional Wired Audio Boom Condenser Microphone Headset w/ 3.5mm / 1/4" Adapter, 1.2m Cable, and Windscreen-Pyle PMHM2, Beige
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Pyle Double Over-Ear fessional Hands-Free Omnidirectional Wired Audio Boom Condenser Microphone Headset w/ 3.5mm / 1/4" Adapter, 1.2m Cable, and…
Manfrotto 290 Xtra Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit with Fluid Video Head (MK290XTA3-2WUS),Black
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Manfrotto 290 Xtra Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit with Fluid Video Head (MK290XTA3-2WUS),Black
Apple MacBook Pro 15in Core i7 2.5GHz Retina (MGXC2LL/A), 16GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed)
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Apple MacBook Pro 15in Core i7 2.5GHz Retina (MGXC2LL/A), 16GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed)
New Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 2.3GHz Intel Core i9) - Silver
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New Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 2.3GHz Intel Core i9) – Silver
Apple iPod Touch (32GB) - Space Gray (Latest Model)
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Apple iPod Touch (32GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model)
Amazon price updated: April 25, 2026 8:26 pm
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