Concrete finishing follows a sequence. The sections below are arranged in the order these tools are typically used, helping you choose the right tool for each stage of the concrete job.

Hand Floats

Level and prepare the surface

Hand floats level and smooth freshly screeded concrete while bringing fine material to the surface. This prepares the slab for final finishing and helps create a flatter, more consistent surface.

Bull Floats

Smooth large slabs after screeding

Bull floats smooth and level large concrete pours immediately after screeding without requiring you to walk on the slab. They're an essential tool for achieving a consistent surface over large areas.

Hand Edgers

Create clean, durable slab edges

Edgers round exposed concrete edges to help reduce chipping and create a clean, finished appearance. Choose from a range of sizes to suit different slab thicknesses and finishing requirements.

Hand Groovers

Form control joints

Groovers form clean control joints that help encourage concrete to crack in a controlled, predictable location as it cures. Joint size and depth vary depending on the application.

Finishing Trowels

Produce a smooth, dense finish

Finishing trowels are used after floating, once the concrete begins to firm up. They close the surface, produce a smooth finish and improve the slab's appearance.

Pool Trowels

Finish large slabs with sweeping passes

Pool trowels feature rounded ends that glide smoothly across fresh concrete without leaving marks. They're a favourite for finishing large slabs where long, sweeping passes produce the best results.

Fresno Floats

Final finishing from the slab edge

Fresno floats produce a smooth finish on large slabs while working from the edge using extension handles. They're commonly used after bull floating to refine the surface without disturbing the concrete.

Big Blue Floats

Smoothing large slabs from a distance

Big Blue Floats are used with extension handles to produce a smooth, consistent finish on large concrete slabs. Their flexible steel blade glides across the surface, making them a popular choice for finishing wide open areas without stepping onto the concrete.

Walking Edgers & Groovers

Edge and groove large pours without stepping onto the concrete

Walking tools let you edge and groove large pours from outside the slab using extension handles. They improve productivity while eliminating footprints and surface disturbance.

Specialty Concrete Finishing Tools

For specialized finishing tasks and unique applications

Which Concrete Finishing Tool Do I Need?

When you're... Use a...
Leveling freshly screeded concrete Hand Float or Bull Float
Rounding slab edges Hand Edger
Creating control joints Hand Groover
Producing a smooth finish Finishing Trowel
Finishing large slabs Pool Trowel or Fresno Float
Working from outside the slab Walking Edgers & Groovers