Floating Concrete? Your Guide to Choosing the Right Tool.

Floating concrete: The guide to help you choose the right tool. View this email in your browser FLOATING CONCRETE? Channel Float or Bull Float, Round vs Square How do you choose? Use this guide to help you choose your next Gator Channel Float or Bull Float and when to choose round or square ends. Channel Float or Bull Float? Bull floats and Channel floats appear similar, so what's the difference?  When would you choose one over the other? Basically it comes down to the type of application and the amount of concrete being finished. First lets identify the similarities and differences between the two: Gator Bull Floats and Channel Floats both have four stiffening ribs which run the full-length of the blade keeping it straight and rigid, exhibiting excellent stability.   Floats of all kinds are used to cut high spots, fill low spots and voids, while leveling and smoothing the concrete. The floating process also embeds the concrete aggregates while bringing the concrete mortar or paste to the surface. Floating should be done immediately after screeding.  Visit Gator Floats Bull Floats Bull floats are available in blade lengths of 24" to 60" and come in handy when the area is too large to use a darby but not large enough for a channel float.  The ideal application for bull floats is for finishing areas of concrete such as driveways, patios, walkways and sidewalks.   Shop Bull Floats Channel Floats   Channel floats come in blade lengths of 4 ft - 10 ft and are best suited for larger areas of concrete such as large driveways, warehouse floors and roads.  Channel floats have higher side channels compared to  bull floats which create stability and can handle the excess concrete being pushed. These types of applications generally require extremely flat and level surfaces which are judged by "F" numbers, often referred to as FF/FL. The higher the "F" number the more flat and level the floor.  Gator Channel Floats are an excellent tool to achieve these strict "F" number requirements and are equipped with two extra stiffening ribs within the channel resulting in a straight and stable float. Shop Channel Floats Round vs Square What is ultimately comes down to is user preference. Round end finishing tools are less likely to leave finishing lines or lap marks in the concrete and are generally easier to use.  They also are known to be easier to use in tight spaces. Getting your tools to the work site has never been easier Channel Floats and Bull Floats are only one part of the equation. Their use requires an Adjustable Leveling Head Bracket and poles. With so many finishing tools to transport to and from the job site, make transporting your floating tools a little bit easier with the Gator Glide Float and Trowel Kit. Each kit includes Bull Float, Channel Float, or Walking (Fresno) Trowel in the length and shape of your choice Four 1-3/4" x 6'(ft) Snap Button Extension Poles Gator Glide Adjustable Leveling Head Float and Trowel Bracket Heavy Duty PVC Carrying Case This tool really is the fastest most economical way to get tools to the work site not to mention, items sold separately simply cannot beat the price of our kits which are sold as one item. Float and Trowel Kits Copyright © 2016 Gator Tool Company, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 4160 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list