Working on concrete isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. You have to be resilient, patient and with proper training before you are able to cut concrete properly. However, concrete finishing mainly depends on the tools you use. Concrete finishing tools can elevate your work but if you do not use proper tools, you may end up repeating the process again and wasting your time.
There are a lot of tools available for you to use like power screes, brooms and prayers and so many more that can come in handy and get you the desired concrete finishing tools.
Power Screeds
At times when the concrete is poured a power screed is required to smooth the concrete and pull the excess off the back. However, it depends on the size or volume of your pour that will determine whether you need a power screed or a wooden screen board. Also, vibratory screeds are helpful in getting the top results meanwhile allow you to put less effort and time on it.Concrete Finishing Brooms
Brooms are used when there is a need to decrease slippage and to increase friction on concrete. This technique is quite old and can be executed in different ways. A steel broom can help you get your desired patterns, no matter if you want artistic or decorative finishes.Bull Floats
Bull floats is another widely used tool with wide blades on long handles. This tool is used to smooth surfaces for towelling, level ridges and fill voids. This tool should be used before the moisture appears on the surface after screeding.Green Concrete Saws
Green concrete is a tool that helps in preventing random cracking on concrete by creating concrete joints. These concrete machinery (saws) are useful when issues pop up and the dried slabs require cutting. The joint placement is a concern for some people, however, all you need to do is give a space of no more than 2-3 slabs.
Concrete Edgers
Concrete edgers, another type that is used when the concrete starts to lose moisture and is becoming stiffer. An “L” shaped edge in front of the edgers helps the operator to spare the concrete from the board. Also, the precise cutting and edges makes the overall look more professional. These edges help in creating sharp edges. So, if you want slant edges you should use slant edgers not concrete edgers.Power Trowels
For larger slabs, the best tool is the power trowel and as traditional trowels are only efficient in cutting smaller slabs. The pitch of the power trowel’s blades are easily adjustable, allowing the operator to get the speed and blade pitch as per the demand. Also, the customized cutting allows contractors to achieve a matte, gleaming or light gloss concrete finish.There are two different types of power trowels available for use:
Ride-On Power Trowel
The operator is given a seat to sit on and operate the equipment.
Walk-Behind Power Trowel
These tools require the operator to walk behind and operate the tools and pulling is required to give the concrete a decent finish.There are other tools as well that are widely used but the above mentioned are trusted by most of the professionals because of the results, efficiency and accuracy that they offer. You can contact a professional if you still have any doubt.
