8 Hand Tools Melbourne Concreters Need To Have

Whether you’re a new concreter starting to pad out their toolkit or an experienced tradesman looking for tools they can rely on, having the best quality concreting tools and equipments in your stash is often the key to getting the job done right. Power tools can make the process much faster and are great for large jobs, but sometimes, you’ll need the control only a small hand tool can offer.

With so many concrete hand tools available to choose from, how do you pick what you really need? This list contains eight extremely useful hand tools we think every concreter should have–all of which you can find at Australian Slate-Crete Supplies, your reliable concrete tool suppliers in Melbourne.

8 Hand Tools Australian Concreters Swear By

There are a lot of hand tools in our range to shop, but here are eight we know you’ve got to have on hand for every job.

1. Concrete Bull Floats

A bull float, sometimes known as a concrete walking float, is a long, thin and flat tool used to smooth and compact concrete after it has been levelled using a concrete screed. They can help bring excess moisture to the surface of your concrete, too.

Concrete walking floats will have a long pole attached that allows you to use the float without standing on the fresh concrete, making it easy to create a flat surface from afar. Some floats will have a simple handle attached directly to the float, allowing you precise control over your strokes to create a pinpoint finish.

Looking for more information on how to use bull floats in Melbourne? Read our blog on the Top 5 Benefits of Using a Bull Float for Concrete Smoothing.

2. Concrete Brooms

Concrete brooms are used when you want your concrete to have a textured and slightly uneven finish, which can be useful for creating a non-slip, grippy surface–or you may just like the look!

Surfaces that have been brushed with a broom are just as durable as smoothed ones while providing this extra grip. These grippy surfaces are useful for patios, driveways and pathways that could otherwise become quite slippery in wet or icy conditions.

Looking for concrete brooms in Melbourne? Australian Slate-Crete Supplies sells them at a great price, as well as concrete finishing brooms.

3. Concrete Rakes

These aren’t your classic garden rakes! Concrete rakes are used to spread concrete after it has been poured onto a surface, and they don’t have teeth–instead, they are smooth, with one side of the head coming at a slight angle that allows you to scoop, push and pull the concrete as you need to.

Look for powder-coated concrete rakes, as this will make them easy to clean when you’re done with them for the day!

If you’re looking for concrete rakes in Melbourne, Australian Slate-Crete Supplies has a range of rakes in various lengths and widths for you to choose from.

4. Concrete Screeds

These long, flat, rectangular tools are used for smoothing concrete after it has been spread across a surface. They have handles for easy maneuvering, and some even have an attached spirit level to help you create a perfectly even surface.

Certain screeds will have detachable handles that you can use, ‘flip’ the screed and then attach on the other side, if you’d like to work with a clean tool.

Discover a wide range of quality concrete screeds in Melbourne at Australian Slate-Crete Supplies, your best destination to buy hand tools online.

5. Concrete Trowels

Finding quality trowels for sale is easy, as these handy tools come in a great range of sizes, shapes and materials. Concrete trowels are used to manually smooth and finish concrete that has already been compacted and flattened using a float.

Their different shapes and materials can lead to different types of textures in your finish, as well as allow you to reach tricky edges and corners with your trowel.

Find a fantastic range of concrete trowels in Melbourne at Australian Slate-Crete Supplies!

6. Concrete Walking Edger

Pathways, patios and other concrete surfaces that aren’t flush against a wall will look better and last longer with a smoothed edge. Concrete edges can help you create this, and rather than having to kneel as you do it, a walking edger allows the concreter to walk and edge their concrete at the same time.

Make sure the edger you choose has an ergonomic handle that makes it easy to use and maneuver for long periods of time.

Australian Slate-Crete Supplies has a quality range of concrete walking edgers and specialty edgers that are perfect for your next project.

7. Concrete Shovel

The humble shovel isn’t one you can forget, but you also can’t use your everyday gardening shovel when working with concrete. When shopping for concreting tools and equipments, look for a shovel that has a square-mouthed shovel head and d-grip handle, as these make shovelling and handling concrete much easier than it would be with a rounded shovel.

Make sure to look for a powder-coated finish, which will make the much-needed end-of-day cleanup much easier!

Find the perfect shovel for your next project using Australian-Slate Crete Supplies’ range of concreting tools in Melbourne.

8. Concrete Walking Groover

Cracked concrete looks bad and has a much greater chance of crumbling and coming apart. Luckily, we can encourage the concrete to crack in a specific spot by creating lines in your fresh concrete using a concrete groover.

Concrete walking groovers allow you to, from a standing position, create these grooves across the surface of your concrete. They will create a neat, deep groove that is much neater and cleaner than trying to make it with another concrete hand tool.

The Best Place To Buy Hand Tools Online Or In-Store

Do you need a reliable provider to buy hand tools online, or would you rather visit a physical shop to buy your hand tools in Melbourne? Either way, Australian Slate-Crete Supplies has an excellent range of high-quality concreting tools and equipments, and is one of the most reputable concrete tool suppliers you’ll find in this state.
Contact our team on 03 9408 7722 or leave us a message if you have any questions regarding our products. Remember, when you need concreting tools in Melbourne–think Australian Slate-Crete Supplies!