Purdy Flex Carbon Steel Putty Knife - 2 Inch

The Purdy Flex Carbon Steel Putty Knife 2 Inch is a flexible filling knife built for smoothing filler into surfaces that are not perfectly flat, while still covering a decent amount of ground. Unlike Purdy's Premium Stiff range, this Flex Carbon Steel knife has a blade that bends slightly under pressure, allowing it to follow the contour of an uneven, curved or textured surface and leave a smoother, more feathered finish. The 2 inch blade width is a genuine all rounder in the Flex range, wide enough for general filling jobs yet still easy to control.

This knife is part of Purdy's range of professional decorating prep tools. Purdy is an American decorating brand and part of Sherwin-Williams, well known for paint brushes, rollers and the prep tools that get a surface ready before painting begins.

Features

• Full length rust resistant, stainless steel blade with a flexible temper
• Rubberised ergonomic grip to prevent slipping and increase comfort during extended use
• Nail set hammerhead end for tapping in proud or loose nails before filling
• 2 inch blade width suited to general filling and smoothing on wider areas

How to Use

Filling: Clean dust and loose debris from the hole or crack first. Scoop a generous amount of filler onto the blade, then press it into the hole or gap and flex the blade gently to follow the shape of the surface as you smooth the filler flush across the wider area. Slightly overfill, since filler shrinks a little as it dries. Once fully dry, sand lightly flush with the surrounding surface.

Scraping: Hold the blade at roughly a 45 degree angle to the surface. Apply light, even pressure and work in longer, controlled strokes to lift old paint or dried filler, letting the flexible blade ride gently over any bumps or curves without gouging the surface. Use the flat face of the blade to clear away loosened debris once you are done.

Technical Details

• Blade width: 2 inch
• Blade type: Flexible, full length rust resistant stainless steel
• Handle: Rubberised ergonomic non slip grip
• Extra feature: Integrated nail set hammerhead end
• Brand: Purdy, part of Sherwin-Williams
• Recommended use: Interior and exterior filling and smoothing on uneven or curved surfaces

FAQs

Should I choose the flex blade or the stiff blade?
Choose this flex blade when you need to smooth filler into uneven, curved or textured surfaces, since the blade flexes to follow the contour. Choose a Purdy Premium Stiff knife instead when you want maximum firm control on flat, hard surfaces.

Is the 2 inch width a good all round size?
Yes. The 2 inch flex blade is wide enough to cover general filling jobs quickly, while the flexible blade still lets you smooth the filler neatly into uneven or curved surfaces.

How do I clean this putty knife after use?
Wipe off wet filler with a damp cloth before it dries. If filler has dried onto the blade, soak it briefly in warm water, scrape the residue off with an old cloth, then dry the blade thoroughly to prevent rust.