A concrete float is a tool used to finish a
concrete
Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement (cement paste) that hardens (cures) over time. Concrete is the second-most-used substance in the world after water, and is the most ...
surface by making it smooth. A float is used after the surface has been made level using a
screed. In addition to removing surface imperfections, floating will compact the concrete as preparation for further steps.
A float can be a small hand tool, a larger bull float with a long handle, or a
power trowel (also called a power float) with an engine. Concrete floats are generally made of magnesium, aluminum, or wood.
External links
Bull floats and darbies.Concrete Network.
Tools
Concrete
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