For professional plasterers, sanding is an essential part of achieving a smooth, high-quality finish. But long periods of sanding can be physically demanding, while controlling dust is an important consideration when working with plasterboard compounds and materials that can contain dust.
At CSR Gyprock Trade in Silverwater, Jeremy works with plastering professionals every day, helping them find the right products and tools for the job. Since Mirka products were introduced in-store, he has seen firsthand why they are becoming a popular choice among trade customers.
Lightweight tools for long sanding jobs
One of the challenges Jeremy sees customers facing is the physical effort involved in sanding for extended periods.
"As you can see here, it's (Leros) pretty lightweight. So when you're doing it for long periods of time, your arms get sore, they get tired."
Mirka's range is designed with the professional user in mind, with lightweight tools that can help make sanding more comfortable over longer periods.
"When you use the Mirka products, you know, they're all lightweight, dust free."
For plasterers who spend much of their working day sanding walls and ceilings, lightweight equipment can help make the overall sanding experience easier and less physically demanding.
Dust extraction matters
Dust control is another important consideration for plasterers.
"Dust extraction and control in the environments that our customers work in is very important to health and safety."
When working with materials that can contain harmful dust, appropriate dust control and extraction equipment is an important part of maintaining a safer working environment.
Jeremy says customers are looking for equipment that delivers a great finish while making the job less labour intensive and keeping vibration low.
"When our customers come in, what they're looking for is something that provides a great finish, not as labour intensive and a low vibration."
Mirka's sanding system combines power tools, abrasives and dust extractors to help professional plasterers tackle sanding with dust collection built into the process.
A sanding solution for every job
Professional plasterers work across a wide range of applications, from small patch repairs and corners through to large walls and ceilings.
As Jeremy explains:
"Mirka's got a good range here so these (Deos II) are for corners, you've got this one here (Deros II) for small patch jobs and surfaces, and then you've got your big orbital sander (Leros) for your big heavy-duty jobs."
Having the right tool for the application can help plasterers work more efficiently while achieving the finish they're looking for.
The vacuum extractor customers keep coming back for
Of all the Mirka products Jeremy sees customers purchasing, one stands out.
"The one product I'd say that stands out the most is the vacuum extractor (1230 M). I've seen quite a few customers come in and walk out with this one."
Effective extraction can make a noticeable difference, particularly when sanding ceilings.
Jeremy highlights the difference he sees with Mirka's mesh sanding system:
"This is more of a mesh than your typical pinhole head."
He says the combination can make ceiling sanding considerably cleaner:
"So you can just sand the ceilings and you'll get absolutely, completely 0 amount of dust falling on you."
And his customers have certainly noticed the difference.
"I've had customers come in and say, it's that good, they can drink a cup of coffee underneath it and not worry about it, the dust falling in it."
It's a memorable way of describing just how impressed some customers have been with the dust extraction.
It's not just talk
For Jeremy, the growing demand for Mirka products at CSR Gyprock Trade is another indication that plasterers are seeing the benefits for themselves.
"Since we've put Mirka in stock, I have noticed that …we have been getting quite a few more orders for this product, which goes to show that it's not just talk. It actually works."
From lightweight sanding tools and Abranet abrasives to powerful dust extractors, Mirka offers professional plasterers a complete sanding system designed around efficiency, finish and dust control.
Whether you're sanding a small patch, preparing walls or tackling large ceiling areas, having the right combination of tool, abrasive and extraction can make a difference to the way you work.
Find Mirka at Gyprock Trade
Ready to experience the Mirka difference? Visit your local Gyprock Trade store to explore the range of Mirka sanding tools, abrasives and dust extraction solutions available for professional plasterers or request a demonstration.
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