Features
- One-piece forged carbon steel blade and shank
- Cross- and edge-ground blade for precise application
- Soft-grip plastic handle for improved comfort
- Compact 6 in. blade suitable for tight spaces
- Suitable for mixing/applying grout, thinset, mortar and adhesives
Specifications
| Blade Length | 6 in |
| Blade Width | 2 in |
| Blade Material | Carbon steel (forged) |
| Blade Type | Cross & edge ground |
| Handle Material | Plastic (soft grip) |
| Dimensions | 6 in L x 2 in W x 3.5 in H |
| Product Height | 3.5 in |
| Product Length | 6 in |
| Product Width | 2 in |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Model Number | DXTT-3-757 |
| Sku | 1010242356 |
| Upc/Gtin | 810091333099 |
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6-inch margin trowel with a 2-inch carbon steel blade forged as a single piece with the shank. The blade is cross- and edge-ground for smoother, more precise application. The handle is a soft-grip plastic design. Intended for tasks such as mixing and applying grout or thinset, back-buttering tiles, scraping excess material, smoothing surfaces, and working in narrow or hard-to-reach areas.
Project Ideas
Business
Grout Refresh & Tile Tune-Up Service
Offer a mobile service that cleans, removes, and regrouts failing joints on backsplashes, showers, and floors. The margin trowel excels at packing narrow joints, working around fixtures, and scraping old material—ideal for quick, high-margin small jobs.
Small-Format Tile Repair Specialist
Niche service for cracked tiles, loose corners, and edge repairs near outlets, stair risers, hearths, and tight spaces. Market fast one-hour fixes. The trowel’s precision helps with back-buttering replacements and smoothing flush transitions with minimal mess.
Mosaic & Micro-Concrete Workshops
Run paid classes teaching mosaic coasters and mini planters. Provide kits that include a margin trowel, thinset/grout, molds, and materials. Upsell tools and add-on kits; partner with local makerspaces or home improvement stores for recurring bookings.
Custom Address Plaques & Signage
Produce made-to-order mosaic house numbers and branded plaques for boutiques, cafes, and Airbnb hosts. The trowel allows fast, clean production in small batches. Sell via Etsy, local markets, and realtor partnerships with gift bundles for new homeowners.
Content + Affiliate Micro-Tiling Channel
Create short-form videos and guides focused on precision tiling tips, grout repairs, and small decorative pours using a margin trowel. Monetize with affiliate links to tools and materials, local workshop promotions, and downloadable project plans.
Creative
Mini Mosaic Coasters & Trivets
Design small mosaic coasters or trivets using glass or broken ceramic. Use the 6x2 margin trowel to spread thinset in tight shapes, back-butter tiny tesserae, and pack grout precisely without smearing the surface. The edge-ground blade lets you clean, scrape, and square edges for crisp outlines.
Micro-Concrete Planters
Make small desktop planters and catch-all trays by pouring sand-mix concrete into silicone molds. The trowel’s compact blade is perfect for mixing small batches, packing corners, vibrating out bubbles, and shaving flush edges after demolding to achieve clean, modern lines.
Plaster Relief Wall Tiles
Create textured relief art on MDF or cement board using plaster or joint compound. Use the narrow blade to lay thin coats, carve channels, and feather edges. Once dry, paint and seal for a gallery-style set of modular tiles or a single statement piece.
Reclaimed Tile Address Plaque
Assemble a custom house number plaque with reclaimed tile offcuts. The trowel’s precise application helps you butter small pieces and work around stencils or number cutouts, then compact grout in tight joints and clean edges for a professional, weather-resistant finish.
Terrazzo-Style Coasters
Cast terrazzo-like coasters by mixing tiny stone or glass chips into tinted cement. Use the trowel to portion consistent layers, scrape level, and create subtle surface patterns with the cross-ground edge. Sand and seal for a polished, speckled look.