Snapping Off Excess Shim Material
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What happens here
After the coping stones are perfectly leveled with the shims in place, remove the visible, exposed portions of the plastic shims. These shims are designed with break points, allowing them to be snapped off cleanly by hand, leaving no trace of their presence beneath the coping. The video demonstrates this with satisfying 'snapping' sounds, highlighting the ease and effectiveness of the technique.
Goal: Remove the visible portions of the plastic shims for a clean, hidden finish.
Tools and materials
- Coping Stone — The stone under which the shims are now hidden
- Plastic Shims — The shims being trimmed for a hidden finish