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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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[steveminix]

My Dad did concrete work for 50 years and always used a steel trowel to finish concrete.

[miomine]

I seen people use the magnesium bull float to level out tge concrete after screeding.then the trowel and then finish with a broom finish on exterior concrete.. but ive learned in construction every one has theyre own like and ways of doing things....just like tools..some plumbers like to use a specific product..

[BANSHEEBOY_]

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.

[jorgesantana]

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

[grahmgovernor]

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

[guts]

my boss been doing concrete for 30 years and still uses steel on outside projects but he’s a hard ass and won’t hear anything different

[dustinak]

Steel is a must. We do it in alaska all day. It traps the air and helps gives a harder surface

[StoneUFO]

In my mind as soon as you broom a steel finish it opens it up again, never steel over exposed, just place it well

[angelartistic]

Whats better for concrete countertops steel trowel or magnesium?

[jonathangarcia]

Don’t matter the tools or round or square trowel if you badass you badass

[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?

[AngelRivera-uz]

Buenas tardes, DONT know nothing about this topic yet what I get from the ‘artist’ so you adjective Him,
Other metal don’t close the Surface, yet in a place where there is no rain no snow bits of sunshine every so often Slavs that are close with steel seem like they are being seal with an agent yet they have not and I tested it walk a block of seal Slavs besides slipping depending on the show when humid is about 80-90 is like a wet side walk slippery and also wears you out after walking for a whole block then the part of doing it because of season snow rain etc
Open Slavs drink humidity and H2O but not the steel Slavs so they become weary to the user for it takes long to soak up and dry and is like surface with baby oil all over,

What if in every slav could separate some areas cicles or other figure to keep porous and the rest sealed with the steel ‘artist’$’ tool

In that case it breaths and a in a out gate on the slav is created getting both benefits for all season slavs….again I do not know nut even a bit of this topic yet according to the explanation of the ‘artist’ I got that interior exterior holy sense…?!!?😰🥶😱

[michaelgoodwin]

Never knew that about not using steel outdoors. Makes sense.

So could you go straight from bull floating to brooming?

[jakklump]

It is interesting how I and everyone else that HAS FINISHED CONCRETE is puzzled by this "artists" advice.