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Always on the lookout for the best products to add to our wide range of plastering and drylining tools, we thought it was about time our customers found out more about Nela plastering tools which have not been around that long, but have quickly become a trusted name in the industry.

Nela, as a company, is quite new to the market, in fact, less than three years old, but we think you’ll agree that the range of plastering tools, which are 100% produced in their German factory are certainly something to be proud of.

The History of Nela

Launched in April 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany, the creators of Nela tools set up an organisation which took great pride in the products they produced. That’s why, to this day, they ensure their tools are manufactured to the highest standards and come ready to go. It’s because of this that in only a few years, these first class plastering trowels have become so widely respected.

A wide variety of NELA products are available, from professional plastering trowels such as the NELAFLEX and midget trowels, to hawks and other accessories and the range is always growing and improving. On the company Facebook page at the one year anniversary milestone last year, a spokesperson said:

“After various successful tool shows and product demonstrations the NELA Range of products have become extremely popular and successful in the UK Market.

“The first year was extremely successful for NELA and we hope for this to grow and continue. It was certainly a learning curve entering the market and we are now confident we have adapted our products and made the required improvements to believwe have the best products available to the Trade.e we have the best products available to the trade.

“As a company we will continue to grow, listen (…) and build close relationships to meet the demands of the trade and always improve our products.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our distributors throughout the UK, you have all worked very hard and helped make the product what it is today”.

Gypsumtools are a NELA Stockist

We are pleased to say that Gypsumtools are a NELA tools stockist and, because we like to give professional plasterers and DIY enthusiasts the biggest choice at the best prices, we feel they are a great addition our range.

The trowels are available with different handles, BiKoGRIP Cork and BiKoGRIP Soft – however, the BiKoGRIP Cork has proven to be the professionals’ choice and it’s a style which is consistent across the whole NELA range. We are happy to have the wide range in stock, with examples including the Premium and NELAFLEX Trowel. To find out more about what they can do, just take a look.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our followers and loyal customers for their purchases, without you guys NELA wouldn’t have the reputation it does today. Alongside this we would like to thank all of our distributors throughout the UK, you have all worked very hard and helped make the product it is today.

As a company, we will continue to grow, listen to the trade and build close relationships to meet the demands of the trade and always improve our products.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our followers and loyal customers for their purchases, without you guys NELA wouldn’t have the reputation it does today. Alongside this we would like to thank all of our distributors throughout the UK, you have all worked very hard and helped make the product it is today.

Order Online

If you have any questions or would like to discover the wide range of superior trowels that we sell, why not take a look through our products and order online. We are pleased to boast all the biggest names at the best possible prices.

Wouldn’t it be great if everything you needed was available in one place exactly when you wanted it? Well, if you’re a professional plasterer or keen DIYer in need of anything to do with the plastering industry then you’ve come to the right place.

Our specialist expertise and vast range of stock makes Gypsumtools THE East Midlands Plastering Superstore! We’ve also got one of the largest ranges of drylining products available on the web today.

When you take a look online or come to our Leicester based trade counter you will find an absolutely huge range of brands, some of the very best prices around and a team with many years of experience in the plastering industry, all ready and waiting to help and assist where they can.

It’s because we have over 50 years of experience in the plastering industry, that we can truly call ourselves specialists when it comes to plastering and drylining and it’s that, combined with our massive range of stock, which sets us apart from all the rest.

Trade Counter for Plasterers and Dry Liners

Our central location in Leicester also means that we’re quick and easy to get to, wherever in the country you are. We are near to the major motorways and all of the other counties of the Midlands, such as Nottingham and Derby, so, if you fancy coming to say hello and taking a look at the stock before you buy, then getting to us is a piece of cake.

Our trade counter for plasterers and dry liners is manned by a friendly crew, all of whom have a great love and in-depth knowledge of plastering. We also offer a huge range of stock for professional tradesmen, whether it’s new tools, equipment, or the latest plastering accessories that you need.

So, when you are on the lookout for a plastering or dry lining specialist in the East Midlands, all you need to do is set your sat nav for LE2 and point your car in our direction.

Visit Us Today!

If you like the thought of seeing for yourself and taking a browse through our plastering equipment before you buy, then drop by our Leicester trade counter, where we would be happy to show you some of the variety of products that we have in stock for your needs.

Or order online!

Or, if you like the convenience of being able to take a look through our products online and have them delivered direct to your door in no time at all, then we can help with that too.

When you’re doing a spot of drylining, whether it’s professionally, or as a DIY job, purchasing new equipment can be an expensive thing, especially if you don’t need your taping tool for very long.

This is where, at Gypsumtools, you might see the benefits of drylining taping tool hire. Our easy and cost effective process means that you can get your taping done in no time at all, by using top of the range equipment that you give back after the job is done.

Low Hire Prices

And with prices starting from as little as £0.63p per day, you can hardly go wrong if your budget is something you need to bear in mind.

When you look to take advantage of our taping tool hire you will be given the option to choose flat boxes and taping tools from some of the biggest and best names in the business, such as North Star and Level 5.

North Star is very popular in the drywall industry for its commitment to providing the highest standard quality taping tools, which are designed to run right out of the box each and every time.

And, with Level 5 taping tools their name precedes them. Their focus is on putting value in the hands of the finisher, with high quality and high performance and reliable automatic drywall taping tools at the fairest prices.

When you’ve decided on drylining taping tool hire, instead of the option to buy, then you will find our rates are extremely competitive. People who use our service on sites across the UK, regularly include drylining companies, individual tapers and those who work on sites where taping and jointing is taking place.

If you want to hire a taping tool, then all you need to do is select the one you want online and we will get it sent out to site, ensuring that it’s with you and getting the job done well in no time! (Place your order before 4pm and you’ll even get it the next day).

Minimum Hire of 60 Days

All we ask is a minimum hire period of 60 days, but there’s no need to worry about laying out cash before you’ve found out how good the taping tools are. Just return the product when you’ve finished and discovered how useful it’s been.

Our taping tools for hire service is a great option for people working on a project by project basis, and remember, you can get these drylining tools for hire from as little as £0.63 per day, (terms and conditions apply).

To find out more about the excellent range of plastering and drylining products that we have available for hire, take a look through our products online, or give us a bell to make your booking.

Find out how you can make huge savings on our taping tools with our Taping Tool Kit Builder, featuring DeWalt and Level 5 taping tools.

As we expand our customer reach and our range of stock grows ever bigger, it means the extra 272need to add to our excellent team here at Gypsumtools.

One of our biggest priorities is to bring our loyal customers exactly what they are looking for when it comes to plastering and drylining tools and equipment and this isn’t only done through sourcing the best pieces of kit.

We need to ensure that we are giving our customers the levels of service that goes with the high quality stock. And, while we are proud of the many years of expertise that our friendly and professional team here has, when your customer base is growing as rapidly as ours is and business is booming, it’s important that we have the staff to cover the busy workload that comes with it.

This is why we are delighted to announce our latest staff member Jade Gibson, who will begin her role as Customer Services Assistant in the next few weeks.

Jade’s primary roles

Jade will be the point of contact for all of our Leicester trade counter customers, as well as dealing with much of the marketing side of the business, which will include managing our social media presence and dealing with any advertising.

She will also handle all telesales and oversee the administrative work involved in the smooth running of our trade counter.

Make sure you say hello in the shop!

We are sure that our customers will be pleased to see Jade’s happy, smiling face, the next time they drop by our trade counter when they need any plastering tools or equipment.

So, if you’re in the area, make sure you say hello in the shop and welcome her to the world of plastering whenever you’re nearby!

Remember you can order online too!

If you happen to be a bit further afield and can’t make it to our Midlands trade counter here in Leicester, also remember that you can order online too.

If you take a browse through our website, you’ll find a whole range of plastering and drylining products guaranteed to suit your every need.

When you order before 4pm you can qualify for delivery the next working day and you can also receive free delivery on orders over £89. Get in touch with us today to find out more.

It’s easy to see why so many Taping & Jointing professionals and DIY enthusiasts are fans of the automatic taping tool.

The history of taping tools has seen some excellent developments, with tools being constantly created and improved – so much so that the job can now be done quicker, more flawlessly and with much more impressive results for those wanting the work done.

When you use automatic taping tools, as opposed to hand tools, your finishing will benefit from the greater speed, quality and finish, which makes automatic taping tools incredibly popular within the Taping & Jointing Industry.

A brief history

The first drywall taping tools came to life in 1939, in Georgia, USA, when painting and plastering brothers Robert and Stan Ames were trying out new ways to finish drywall.

Their first invention was the Corner Shoe which applied joint compound to the seams using simply air pressure and a long hose. The Ames brothers later went on to bring out an early version of the Bazooka in 1945, which, weighing more than 100lbs, was a lot heavier going than the lightweight taping tools that are around today.

As the world moved away from wartime, the first drywall boxes and nail spotters were created in 1951 and in 1954 the automatic taper was invented by Robert Ames.

The brothers then went on to sell their company in 1962 to Illinois based Bliss and Laughlin Industries for a whopping $5.2 million dollars and it was renamed Axia Incorporated in 1982.

In the early 1960s, many of the patents that were filed by the Ames brothers were starting to expire and other plastering tool manufacturers were beginning to be able to create versions of their own, which meant that some big competition was able to enter the marketplace.

As a result, not only was the job made easier for drywallers, but there was much greater choice and more pressure on the tool makers to continue to improve and develop things by creating something that was more and more effective each time.

The benefits of taping tools

As time progresses, Dryliners and DIY enthusiasts have seen some leaps forward in the kind of equipment they can use to get the job done consistently better. And there are many reasons why people would prefer to use an automatic taping tool, in no small part down to the more flawless finish that they can achieve. Here are a few more:

• Just the right amount of compound used, less wastage – and as a result, no sanding it all off at the end because you’ve used too much.
• Safer – Because the tools can reach up high into the hard to reach places which reduces the need for ladders and stilts that can lead to accidents.
• Get the job done quicker – not only do you get to apply the compound and tape to a joint at the same time, you can finish both sides of a corner, meaning no more waiting around during drying times.
• Money saved – taking into consideration the initial cost of an automatic taping tool, this is soon outweighed by the better results achieved and time saved.

Order your taping tools from Gypsumtools today

To find out more about our extensive range of automatic taping tools, you can get in touch with us today with your questions, or take a look at our easy to use website.

Find out how you can make huge savings on our taping tools with our Taping Tool Kit Builder, featuring DeWalt and Level 5 taping tools.

It wasn’t only the Easter Bunny bringing the treats over the last few weeks, but anyone who signed up for our Gypsumtools newsletter was in for a nice surprise too!

We had some fantastic offers on over the holiday period, with some great deals available for anyone interested in getting themselves some new plastering tools or equipment – so it’s no surprise that people picked up on the good news and got themselves online to get their orders in straight away!

We’ve been bowled over by the huge surge in customer orders and sales that we’ve had over the Easter period. To say we’ve been busy would be an understatement! 

Thank you to all who used our Easter code

If ever you’ve been tempted to delete some of your emails before reading them because you think they won’t be of any use, then this is a good reason to think again and a great case for reading them when they come in from the companies that you like.

Over the last few weeks we sent out a special code to anyone who had signed up for our newsletter offering special prices for anyone who used it and it was wonderful to see that so many of our happy customers did just that. Thank you to all who used our Easter code and took total advantage of the deals that we had on.

From plastering tools to handy devices and a whole range of some of the best brands there are in the business, we had some offers to be snapped up on pretty much everything. 

Make sure you sign up for our newsletter 

If you think you might be looking to update your plastering tools, or maybe you’re looking to give plastering a go for the first time, then sign up for our newsletter and make the most of all the great reductions, news, special offers and handy tips that will be emailed out to you over the next few months.

Whether you’re a professional plasterer or a DIY fan, we’re guaranteed to have useful advice and the piece of kit that’s right for you at all the right prices.

Never miss out on special offers again 

If you’ve been gutted in the past because you’ve realised that you’ve just paid the full price for something when it has been on offer the week before, then you can make this a thing of the past and never miss out on special offers from Gypsumtools again.

By signing up for our newsletter we will be able to send you all of the special deals that we have on as soon as we have them!

Here, at Gypsumtools, we’re really excited to tell you that our YouTube channel GypsumtoolsTV launches with brand new online videos! GyspumtoolsTV is our dedicated channel for YouTube, featuring on-demand content from the company’s growing catalogue of digital video.

In combination with the channels launch, our new advert ‘Get Tooled Up’ will make its online debut as well as several product videos being added to further enhance our online offer. The advert’s currently on our Facebook page so make sure you check it out!

This is just another way in which we are demonstrating our commitment to keeping you informed of all the best kit on the market with in depth product videos that give you spectacular insight into the various bits of kit whilst also show them in action.

Gypsumtools – ‘Get Tooled Up’ Video

Showcasing every aspect of what we’re about here, our new video gives us a fun and informative voice to our mission to make plasterers lives that little bit easier! We’re sure everyone at some point has known the feeling of not quite having the right tools for the job … Well, check out the video to find out how we can help you out!

Our video might be tongue in cheek but it shows off everything we’re all about. Our dedicated team of plastering experts are always on hand to deliver one-to-one customer service and speedy delivery on some of the best plastering tools around! Make sure you check it out so you know where to turn next time you’ve not quite got the right bit of kit or just want to make your plastering life that little bit easier!

Gypsumtools Product Videos

Dewalt Brushless Screwgun

The Dewalt Brushless Screwgun is a really professional bit of kit, and one of our bestsellers which is why we thought we’d produce a video to show it off as we know so many of you are fans. Perfect for both drywall to metal studs and drywall to timber studs, this drywall screwdriver is one of the most versatile, lightweight and most compact tools on the market making it ideal for use when you have limited room.

Faithfull Stilts

Making a star appearance in our ‘Get Tooled Up’ video as well as having its own product vid are the Faithfull Stilts. Extensively used by tradesman in the drywall and suspended ceiling industries the stilts are a great time and labour saver!

Northstar Automatic Taper

Another key player in the ‘Get Tooled Up’ video, the Northstar Automatic Taper also has its own product video as we know how invaluable it is to tradesman in the dry lining industry. Comfortably the most efficient tool on the market for taping and the tool which best sums are desire to make your life easier, we can’t get enough of the Northstar Automatic Taper.

Order Online Today!

So, make sure you check out GypsumtoolsTV which contains all our new videos. As the fastest growing online dry lining superstore, we are constantly working on developing our online offer. If we can give you a better online shopping experience we want to do it! So, if you do see any products in our videos or on our website that you think will help you then order online today!

Here, at Gypsumtools, we’re feeling well and truly festive, and keen to get others into the Christmas spirit we’ve got Gypsumtools’ cracking Christmas specials to tell you about!

We couldn’t let the festive season pass us by without getting you some great products at some even better prices. We’re devoted to making your plastering life that bit easier so when we have the opportunity to give you an even better price, we can’t wait!

So, have a browse of some of the products on offer and see if any float your boat. Remember, the bargain prices mean these products aren’t going to hang around for too much longer so make the most of it!

Our Christmas Deals!

Here it is, the moment you’ve all been waiting for! We’ve given you a rundown of some of our favourite Christmas deals for you to have a look at below.

Milwaukee Combi Drill (Unit Only)

• Milwaukee® developed POWERSTATE™ motor for an incredible 10x longer motor life and up to 25% more power.
• Individual battery cell checking ensures good tool run time and long term pack durability.
• Battery fuel gauge displays remaining charge.
• Brightest LED workspace illumination.
• All metal reversible belt clip – hang your tool quickly and easily
• Flexible battery system: works with all Milwaukee® M18™ batteries

Kraft Drywall Taper With Wood and Web Handle

• An Aluminium Taper
• Prevents Rust and Easy to Clean
• Large mud capacity and holds all 500′ rolls of tape
• Adjustable slide/blade included to regulate mud and cut tape efficiently.

Kraft Tool Drywall Apprentice Kit

• Everything You Need to Learn the Trade
• Singular One Off Payment
• Top Quality Kit
• Lower Bulk Price
• Appropriate Health and Safety Gear

For more benefits see our blog!

Kraft Tool Drywall Trolley

• Fast Moving of Materials
• Ease of Loading and Unloading
• Energy Saving
• More Time Spent on Installation
• Versatile

For more benefits see our blog!

More Christmas Deals!

Remember, this is just a snippet of all the festive deals on offer so make sure you head to the Christmas Deals page on our website to make the most of it!

Also, don’t forget there’s loads of other great deals on our website all specifically developed to make your plastering life quicker and easier.We’re renowned for our speedy delivery too so anything you do choose to purchase will be with you in no time at all.

Finally, if you’ve got any queries about the kit on offer don’t hesitate to give us a call on 08456 2 54321. Our team of drylining and plastering experts are always on hand to answer any queries you may have.