WHEN TO USE CERTAIN

The Art of Concrete
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Welcome to The Art of Concrete, your ultimate guide to mastering concrete techniques! In this video, we're tackling the age-old question: when to use a steel trowel versus a magnesium hand float? Join us as we explore the unique strengths and applications of each tool, helping you make informed decisions for your concrete projects.
Steel Trowel: Ideal for achieving a smooth, polished finish on freshly poured concrete indoors or on exposed aggregate concrete, the steel trowel is perfect for applications where a sleek surface is desired. We'll demonstrate how to effectively use this tool to achieve professional results in various concrete projects.
Magnesium Hand Float: Versatile and lightweight, the magnesium hand float is excellent for leveling and finishing concrete surfaces. Whether you're working on sidewalks, driveways, or patios, this tool provides precision and control for a flawless finish. To be used on indoor and outdoor slabs of concrete.
So, when should you use each tool? Watch as we break down the scenarios where a steel trowel or magnesium hand float is most effective, helping you choose the right tool for the job.
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[@jorgesantana7931]

What state are you at? Out here in California we use Steele for interior and exterior broom exposed aggregate for final finish. We also don’t use buggies when pouring concrete we use concrete pumps . Not saying our ways better just find it interesting that depending where you live every job is done differently, we also set forms with nails , we rarely use screws

[@theartofconcrete]

Hey I'm in the great white north 🇨🇦 Toronto area. Get very cold in the winter here. I like building with screws it holds the forms together real tight. Great comment 👍

[@jacqueslemieux6235]

I'm in Michigan next to my Canadian neighbors and we use skid steers and buggies instead of pumps and we use steel edgers for the exteriors

[@BANSHEEBOY_1974]

BRoO... who the he!! Told you ' Dont use steel trowels on exterior slabs ,because it ' seals ' the surface?!'.. That is the whole objective , is to get exterior slabs sealed up tight.. ALL exterior mixes...well except PERVIOUS of course.. But come on bro... If steel is not good for exterior slabs.. Then why does My power trowel, and Every other power trowel manufactured ,come fitted stock with STEEL blades?! 🤔 . The whole point of getting slabs sealed up' burned in' is to keep out moisture so the concrete keeps its integrity . I live in Seattle, and we add liquid CO2 in our mix, to help with cracking when its goes through all the different phases during its curing process. Don't get me wrong ,we use all the typical mag tools as well.. just wanted to let the folks know ,it's ok to use steel on exterior flat work.. but Nice work explaining the tools of the trade.. Take care man.

[@michaelgoodwin5162]

Never knew that about not using steel outdoors. Makes sense.
So could you go straight from bull floating to brooming?

[@grahmgovernor4037]

Take a grinder to the edges of your white lightning it will become your best friend for bringing back cream.

[@rolling_hills_landscapes]

Would you use a vibrator on an exterior application? Seems that would take air bubbles out.
Also when mixing Sakrete from Lowe's does that have air bubbles or are the air bubbles mainly from a concrete truck?

[@cristianlara5682]

Use a mallet and hit the forms

[@rolling_hills_landscapes]

@@cristianlara5682 That I do.
I'm saying he is mentioning about exterior concrete intentionally having air bubbles so it can freeze and thaw. I've never heard until this video that there was interior and exterior concrete.

[@jacqueslemieux6235]

There is different types of concrete mixes depending on the job. Some jobs require different psi of air and also how many bags of cement you use for each different type of concrete mix. Ask your local concrete mix company which kind you need for your job

[@DACVL4U]

​@@rolling_hills_landscapes learn about air entrainment and appreciate the difference betwixt air entrainment and air entrapment.

[@rolling_hills_landscapes]

@@DACVL4U That sounds good!