Edge Finishing with a Hand Trowel
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What happens here
After the main surface has been screeded, attention should be given to the edges of the slab. While kneeling, use a hand trowel to carefully smooth and finish the concrete right up against the formwork. This action helps to compact the concrete at the edges, remove any remaining irregularities, and create a crisp, uniform finish. This prepares the edges for any subsequent jointing or further finishing steps.
Goal: Create smooth, clean, and compacted edges on the concrete slab.
Tools and materials
- Hand Trowel — Smoothing and finishing the concrete edges
- Kneeboards — Distributing weight and allowing access to the concrete surface without leaving impressions