wash boy- expensive bucket on wheels or good value, time saving tool.

[jwatson]

I have been debating the purchase for some time but just cannot justify shelling out £65 on what is essentially a bucket and sponge.
i am hoping you guys on here would shell some light on your experiences with this piece of equipment, and weather it is A. a time saver and b good value. i was looking at this one on ebay, still not cheap but an alternative??
obvs thanks in advance for any help on this matter

 

[Gazzer]

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I wouldn't be without my washboy for floors.
The one you link to has no sponge, so that would be extra.
the cost of a good washboy based over the years that you will have it ( I still have a Karl Dahm after 8 years) works out pretty cheap.

 

[bugs183]

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The difference between a floor done with a quality washboy and a bucket and a sponge is immense.
Firstly the time difference with a wash boy you will half the time easily than washing by hand.
The grout joints will be slightly higher in the joint and neater.
There will be loads less grout residue left on the surface of the tile.
And it's just much much easier!

I really only use mine on floors, some guys use them on walls too.

That ebay one looked a bit plasticy, i couldn't tell if the rollers were metal or plastic, plus as Siramic says you have no sponges, just go to Tradetiler and get a Kahl Dahm Washboy, metal rollers (plastic break in no time), well made superb piece of kit.

 

[Rookery]

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You're right, it is an expensive bucket on wheels but despite that, its still a great tool for cleaning and finishing floors. I suppose the price is related to the sales volume, or lack of it.

 

[Fliselege]

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Wouldn't grout floors or walls without mine, once you've got the knack it takes minutes to wash down, and even less for final wash on dry tiles with clean water

 

[peteablard]

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Worth every penny and if looked after will last for years

 

[Ian]

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I've had mine a few months now and it has been a great so far, it's a must on big floors, a massive time saver and gives a much neater/fuller grout joint. Just to add, it has also made me change my mind on Mapei UCP, it has made working this product much easier and gives a much better finish than washing off the old fashioned way.

 

[Perry]

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And why use a tile cutter when you can use a skribe why a diamond blade when you can use niblers ?

 

[cam_low]

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I have had my Karl dahm for 5-6 years now. I didnt get the wheels stupidly but then again it could have rolled down someones stairs the tiny bathrooms Ive done work in.

One word....PEDALO....

You think £65 is a fair sum to pay, try £150ish for one of the Raimondi Pedalos. I cant WAIT to get mine.

 

[White Room]

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Best bucket and sponge you will buy.....

 

[tommyzooom]

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Best bucket and sponge you will buy.....

Nuff said

 

[TT Tiling]

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love mine on floors ,would never go back ,saves lots of time

 

[jwatson]

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Thanks for all the info guys. a spanner in the works with the pedalo. That really does look a good bit of kit.

 

[tommyzooom]

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The pedalo does look good, but it is very large,(and very heavy when full) I would love one, but I know it would only get used on floors of 30m2+, I don't know how many floors of this size you do, but I would start off with a normal wash boy. I use a raimondi skipper, but the karl dahm gets lots of good reviews

 

[bugs183]

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If you're not doing big floors (30m2+) then don't bother getting a pedalo. Just get the Karl Dahm.
That'll do you a treat matey!

 

[foggy34]

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i wouldnt just start off with the pedalo as above only good for big floors and ya def wouldnt carry it up someones stairs for a bathroom,the pedalo is a gud additional tool to add to a standard washboy,imo standard washboy first then pedalo for those big floors

 

[Ken Bruty]

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Karl Dahm washboy was the best £50 I've spent for a long time, I've had it 2 years now and wouldn't be without it.

 

[ray38carp]

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Fantastic for floors, had one for years!!!!!!!

 

[disco]

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When youve finished a floor without a washboy try using one then look at your hands afterwards I bought mine after being fed up having hands like prunes - worth every penny.

 

[Two-Trowels]

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It seems to be mostly mentioned for floor use - is it not so effective on walls?

 

[disco]

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I use it on floors and walls. Thogh some clients like to see a slightly recessed grout line on the walls compared to a flatter grout line on floors for easy sweeping and minimum dirt entrapment so once ive gone over the walls I then rub in (point up). Finding a goof pointing tool is more of a problem.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

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I use it on floors and walls. Thogh some clients like to see a slightly recessed grout line on the walls compared to a flatter grout line on floors for easy sweeping and minimum dirt entrapment so once ive gone over the walls I then rub in (point up). Finding a goof pointing tool is more of a problem.[/QUOTE]

nozzle from a silicone tube

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

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i have two Karl Dahm wash boys that i have had for a good 18 years ,i built two wooden holders on castors, one of them is still almost unused ,as i tend to just use the same one over,i would not feel that i was properly prepared to tile a pool without one !!, but i have a Burta machine from ramondi for big pool floors ..... it saves the knees lol......

 

[cam_low]

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Hello again thread!

i recently got some brick and patio acid cleaner to give my Washboy a clean up! Might just post some pictures up as everyone loves pictures here!!!!

 

[nybor62]

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karl dahm wash boy is a must for me walls and floors ,i also have a pedalo again brill piece of kit esp on large floors .
trade tiler you will get 2 sponges with the washboy,
the best sponges on the market imo are the raimondi ones from kwik split