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Power Float

Summary

Power Float - is the name given to a power trowel when it is using floating blades or a pan.

Technical Information

Power Floating a Concrete Floor

A power float is used to float large areas of concrete flooring. Nowadays, the pan attachment is used much more often than floating blades. This is because the pan covers the blades rather than replacing them, saving the operative time and effort when changing between floating and trowelling.

Too much power floating can lead to a darkening of the surface known as burnishing. It can also seal the surface prematurely (much like trowelling) which, if done before bleeding is completely finished, carries an increased risk of delamination.

Related Definitions

Fat , Bull Float , Air Content , Power Trowels , Finishing

Resources

www.concrete.org.uk - Floated and trowelled finishes

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