How to prepare a soffit for plastering with a scutching tool?

4th March 2020

	How to prepare a soffit for plastering with a scutching tool


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			A concrete soffit is the underneath section of a balcony, arch or overhanging eave.

			Before you begin
			You will need: Scaffolding trestle platform Club hammer Cold chisel Scutch chisel or hammer Scutch comb or drove Block brush

			Scutch chisel or hammer? The choice of whether you use a scutch chisel or scutch hammer is down to the number of small lumps and bumps in the surface of the soffit. A scutch hammer can remove more material at a greater rate so would be more suited to a soffit with a large amount of lumps and bumps.

			Prepare a soffit
			Step 1 – Remove material from soffit Use a club hammer and a cold chisel to remove any large pieces of material sticking out of the soffit. A soffit is made of either wood or concrete depending on the materials the house is made from.

			Next, use a scutching tool (either a scutch chisel or scutch hammer) to knock off any remaining small lumps and bumps from the surface of the soffit.

			Step 2 – Sweep soffit Use a block brush to sweep the soffit clean.

			Next, use a splatter dash to create a rough surface for the plaster.

			Step 3 – Plaster soffit Proceed to plaster the soffit.