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Brush Finish
A brush finish concrete is created by dragging a stiff-bristled brush across the surface of freshly laid concrete once it has been levelled and partially set. This process leaves fine, textured lines in the surface, providing extra grip and slip resistance.
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Power Floated Finish
A power floated finish is a smooth, dense, and hard-wearing surface applied to freshly poured concrete. After the concrete has partially set, a power float machine fitted with large rotating blades is used to polish and compact the surface.
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Printed Flow Finish
A printed flow concrete finish combines the durability of flowable concrete with the visual appeal of a patterned surface. After pouring and leveling the concrete, a special stamping or printing technique is applied while the surface is still workable.
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Tamped Finish
A tamped concrete finish is a traditional method of finishing concrete by manually or mechanically tamping the surface after it has been poured.
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Skip Float Finish
A skip float concrete finish is achieved using a large flat tool called a skip float (or bull float), which is passed over freshly laid concrete before it fully sets. The skip float smooths out ridges, fills minor voids, and helps bring fine cement paste to the surface, creating a more even base.
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Mastic Sealant
A mastic sealant is a flexible, adhesive material used to seal joints, gaps, and cracks in concrete surfaces.
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FAQs
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Concrete finishing is the process of treating the surface of freshly poured concrete to achieve the desired texture, smoothness, and durability. It ensures proper strength development, improves appearance, and helps prevent premature cracking or surface damage.
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Finishing typically starts once the concrete has set enough so that water is no longer pooling on the surface (called “bleed water”). This usually occurs within 30 minutes to 2 hours after pouring, depending on temperature, humidity, and mix design.
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Proper curing is critical. Keep the concrete moist after finishing (using water, curing compounds, or coverings) for at least 7 days. Avoid overworking the surface or finishing too soon, as this can weaken the top layer and lead to scaling or cracks.
