Margin trowels place mortar and adhesives along edges, into cracks, and in other tight spaces. They also scrape out the last of materials from containers.

Caulking trowels press their blade into joints and gaps to pack them with mortar or caulk. Also known as tuck pointer trowels, they have a slimmer blade than other types of masonry trowels.

Bucket trowels have a blade that widens toward the heel to lift and place scoops of mortar and tile adhesive when installing flooring.

London brick trowels carry mortar toward the blade tip to speed application when laying brick. Also known as London pattern trowels, they hold less material than Philadelphia trowels but allow finer control for easier handling.

Duck bill trowels reach their blade into corners and other tight spaces. Also known as coke trowels, they have a rounded tip to apply mortar and other materials around pipe, posts, and curved borders.