Pointing Trowels & Brick Jointers

Choosing Pointing Trowels for Masonry Work

Pointing trowels are used to place and press mortar into joints when repairing brickwork or finishing new masonry. When comparing brick pointing tools, consider blade shape and dimensions alongside the access available. A small pointing trowel can be easier to manoeuvre around individual joints, while a broader blade carries more mortar.

A tool such as the 127mm London pattern pointing trowel is useful for detailed mortar work around individual bricks. When choosing, consider blade width as well as length, particularly where joints are narrow or surrounding masonry limits access. Handle shape and balance also influence comfort during repeated use.

Choosing a Brick Jointer for the Required Finish

Brick jointers compact and shape mortar joints, helping create a consistent profile across a wall. Choose the working size and shape to suit the joint width and required finish. For repairs, matching the existing joint profile helps the finished area blend with the surrounding brickwork.

Double-ended tools provide two working sizes. The 13mm x 16mm brick jointer, for example, offers a different size at each end. Jointing should take place once the mortar has firmed sufficiently to hold its shape, before it fully hardens.

Tuck Pointers and Joint Rakers

A tuck pointer has a narrow, flat blade for packing mortar into joints. Options such as the 10mm tuck pointer help with controlled mortar placement where a wider trowel would restrict access. Select a blade that fits within the joint with enough clearance to work along it.

A brick joint raker serves a different stage of the work, removing mortar from joints before pointing or helping form a recessed finish where specified. Its suitability depends on the mortar condition and the depth required.

For bedding bricks and blocks, explore our bricklaying trowels. For setting out new masonry, browse our brick lines and accessories.