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Introduction to Concrete Finishing Tools
In order for poured concrete to end up smooth, durable, and appealing to the eye, you need to use the right concrete finishing tools. It is usually easy to tell when concrete has been laid by amateurs, but these flaws in can be as much about using the wrong equipment as they are about lack of skill. Choosing the right concrete finishing tools should mean you end up with professional results every time. There may also be times when you need to cut into concrete, and you need the right equipment for this job as well.
Types of Concrete Finishing Tools
Power Trowel
A power trowel is one of the concrete finishing tools that is designed to give concrete a smooth finish. It does this by using trowels that spin around at high-speed while powered by a motor. A good example of this product would be the Sima Halcon 60 that is designed for finishing concrete floor edges and small surface areas. There is also the Sima Halcon 90/120 which would be suitable for large surface areas – this model has a foldable handle bar and an aluminium gear box.
Double Power Trowel
Options such as the Sima Halcon Duplo are referred to as double power trowels because they come with double heads. This means the machine is capable of finishing off a large area of concrete more quickly than a standard concrete finishing tools. The Halcon Duplo is a ‘ride-on’ machine (i.e. you sit in it), and it is controlled using steering levers.
Concrete Floor Saw
If the job involves cutting some concrete, you will also find some good options within the Sima range of concrete finishing tools. The Cobra 60 is robust and tough, and it is suitable for heavy-duty work such as road works and industrial repairs. The Cobra 35 is a good option for smaller jobs where you need something portable and easy to transport. If you want to automate the process of concrete cutting, you should check out the Cobra 700 Matic which is a self-propelled machine – it comes with a unique correction system for when there are deviations in cutting.
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