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Concrete rakes are one of the first hand tools you’ll reach for after you’ve poured a batch of fresh concrete, but these are very different devices from your classic garden rake! In fact, their shape is uniquely designed to push, pull, and drag concrete easily–something that if you tried to do with a garden rake, […]

If you want your concrete to look smooth, even, and professional, it will need to be screeded at the right time. And when it comes to screeding tools, you’ll have a few different options to choose from. In order to finish your project on time and to a high degree, you’ll need to make sure […]

Just like shovels, brooms, bullfloats and screeds, concrete trowels play an important role in the laying and smoothing of fresh concrete. However, these small hand tools come in quite a few varieties, and you’ll want to make sure you have the right one on hand for the job. Select the wrong one and it’ll be […]

Concrete can look pretty drab and dull in its natural form, but there are plenty of ways you can dress it up that also lead to a host of other benefits (like traction, durability and longevity). Exposed aggregate concrete and stamped concrete are both elevated versions that have increased aesthetic value, as well as a […]

The humble trowel might not seem like an overly complicated or important tool, but the role it plays in concreting cannot be underestimated. The use of a trowel will only need to happen at the end of your concrete finishing process to smooth and compact the concrete before it dries. But even among this simple […]

Are you in charge of creating a brand-new slab of concrete? You’ll need a lot of tools and materials on hand, with one of the most important being the small but powerful concrete groover. These tools are vital when it comes to creating concrete slabs and surfaces that are durable, strong and long-lasting, and if […]

Is your painted concrete surface looking old, faded, or chipped? It may be time to remove the old colour so you can start anew–whether that be with a fresh coat of paint or a shiny coat of sealant. You also need to be careful when removing old paint, as the wrong method can weaken and […]

When creating a fresh slab of concrete, one big thing to look out for is the formation of cracks. Cracks can weaken your concrete and make it more susceptible to coming apart, and it also becomes less safe to walk or build on if it has cracked. Luckily, there is a tool available that helps […]