Get Creative With the Best Floor Chisels

Now that we’re done and dusted with the products, it is time to help you, the buyer, in making a better decision. Taking a good look around the market will leave you dazzled, to say the least. And we don’t want that to happen to you. That’s why we’ve whipped up a buying guide for your convenience. We’ll list the things that you should watch out for when purchasing a floor chisel for your house. 

What to Watch Out for When Purchasing Floor Chisels

Let’s be honest, this is the third time you’re thinking of renovating your house, right? The idea of renovating your house is brilliant. But most people shy away and delay it for another day because frankly speaking, it is tedious. Well, to be fair, it is a pain only if you’re working with the wrong set of tools.

If you have access to the right tools, working through your house should be a breeze. Don’t worry though, we don’t plan to leave you just yet. So let’s head over to the main part of the buying guide.

Design

Because of their high demand, floor gouges come in various designs and shapes. This factor makes buying the right one more difficult. That’s why you need to keep your needs and requirements in mind before anything else.

What are you removing in the first place? Thinset? Adhesive? Or perhaps floor tiles? This question is perhaps the most important because not all floor gouges are equipped to handle all types of flooring. Yes, some have special designs that can enable you to work with all types of material but you need to be careful. Bringing the wrong floor chisel will leave you in a pool of regret because it won’t help you renovate your house that well.

Weight

Similarly, floor scrapers come in various weights. You can find lightweight products in the market, but they come with their fair share of drawbacks. A lightweight chisel might not last as long as a heavy floor scraper. At worst, you might need to dispose of the product after a single use.

Yes, that’s possible. However, if you feel that a heavy floor chisel will leave you exhausted, then it might be ideal to opt for one that weighs less. This is determined by the material of the scraper.

Material

Speaking of material, which type of tool are you more convenient with? Metal? Or perhaps a different material? The material will directly impact your experience with renovating your house. These days, you will find most floor scrapers that are made from metal. 

Whichever material you go for, just make sure it is high-quality. If the components are cheap, then the whole job will seem like a huge chore to you. On top of that, the bolts on the tool should be tight and sturdy. If they’re loose, then you might end up hurting yourself in the process. That’s why we want you to pay close attention to the material that is used to make the scarper. 

Construction

You should aim to find a floor gouge that stays with you for a very long time. With that being said, the life of the product is mostly dependent on its construction. Where was the product made? And more importantly, how was it made? 

Why is this relevant? For starters, chisels that are heat-treated are more likely to outlast others in the market. That’s because heat treatment extends life by making them durable. This will allow you to work through difficult floors and tiles without breaking the chisel. Many people end up with a broken floor scraper because the construction of their tools was poor. 

Dimensions

Of course, dimensions play a huge role here. Just keep in mind that the place you’re working in should heavily impact your purchase design. Let’s say your floor has edges and corners that are difficult to reach. In case you buy a floor scraper with a huge blade, then it might not fit conveniently in narrow places. 

The length of the gouge is important as well. The longer the chisel, the more strength it will take to move through tiles or thin-set. This does not apply to all the floor scrapers out there but generally speaking, the length will impact the effort it will take to remove tiles or thin-set.

Operation

For a brief moment, we talked about the effort that it takes to renovate your house. This is perhaps one of the most significant factors. Because at the end of the day, you are looking for a tool that does not leave you drained after every operation. That is only possible if your tool has a sharp edge. 

Even if it takes you a while to sharpen the edge, that’s understandable. What matters the most is how sharp and durable the edge is. If it ticks all the boxes on the list then you’re in for a treat.