Concrete float
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A concrete float is a tool used to finish a concrete
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 float (also called a power trowel
) with an engine.
Concrete
Concrete is a composite construction material, composed of cement and other cementitious materials such as fly ash and slag cement, aggregate , water and chemical admixtures.The word concrete comes from the Latin word...
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 float (also called a power trowel
Power trowel
A power trowel is a piece of light construction equipment used by construction companies and contractors, to apply a smooth finish to concrete slabs....
) with an engine.