Afterward, smooth the surface, if desired, using a mason's trowel or a putty knife.

You can also use a bricklayer's trowel to resize tiles.

Use a large builder's trowel to lift the tile to make this task easier.

It is mixed with water and applied using a mason's trowel.

Before the concrete dries, mix and apply the compound according to the instructions, using a large mason's trowel or wood masonry float.

I used my trowel to clear dirt, widening the area around it.

Fill in the area with plaster using a putty knife or a plasterer's trowel.

Using my trowel and bare hands, I continued to uncover what I hoped was a coffin.

Rinse the area clean with hard spray from a garden hose, then apply the mastic, using a mason's trowel.

It is applied in two coats, each one-half-inch thick, using a mason's trowel.