Finishing should include using different tools, including a float, a finishing trowel, and an edger.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why must concrete be finished after pouring?
- What is the difference between a smooth finish and a broom finish?
- What is the procedure for producing a smooth finish on a concrete slab?
- In what cases would you want a rougher concrete finish instead of a smooth one?
- What consistency should concrete be prior to floating?
- When should concrete be troweled? Why?
- What is the purpose of and procedure for edging concrete? Jointing concrete?