Power float or not

[rob h]

Looking for a bit of advice on a few bits of concreting we have to do .just starting to convert a building for work shop and storage and it needs the old floors ripping up and re concreting.is it worth power floating or will a float finish be ok

 

[Steevo]

I'd always powerfloat where I could.

Depends whether the floor will likely have oil spilt on it - that would make a power floated floor a deathtrap. Other than that, powerfloat imo.

 

[Grassman]

Power float for workshop floor without doubt. As regards it being slippy with oil I suppose it is. But it's far easier to clean up spills so not an issue

 

[DieselRob]

What about painting the floor instead? A lot (maybe all) dealership workshop floors seem to be painted a dark grey

 

[rob h]

What about painting the floor instead? A lot (maybe all) dealership workshop floors seem to be painted a dark grey

That sounds a bit posh.

 

[DieselRob]

That sounds a bit posh.

Cheaper than power float hire maybe?

 

[rob h]

I was really thinking about power float as a way of getting a better finish with less bumps and possibly harder wearing.ive laid plenty of concrete but never needed a completely smooth finish

 

[Mur Huwcun]

Go for it, didn’t do my shed here. Found out after that a powerfloat would of only been around £70 to hire!!! Bull float finish is just not the same!!!

 

[rob h]

They aren't cheap to hire .Its part of a Bigish job that will have to be done in bits all in adjoining sheds/rooms.over a period of a year or more so was thinking of buying one off eBay.

 

[mo!]

They aren't cheap to hire .Its part of a Bigish job that will have to be done in bits all in adjoining sheds/rooms.over a period of a year or more so was thinking of buying one off eBay.

I've got a 4 foot one that I bought off ebay. Could be for sale as I can't see us wanting one for a long while.

 

[rob h]

sounds good any pics and what would you want for it

 

[mo!]

I'll get some tomorrow.

 

[Robert K]

PowerFloat all interior shed floors makes like easier especially in a workshop environment and you can rent them out afterwards

Outside concrete is all brushed here

 

[rob h]

PowerFloat all interior shed floors makes like easier especially in a workshop environment and you can rent them out afterwards

Outside concrete is all brushed here

Most of the stuff I’ve done before has been yards or livestock buildings so it’s had a brushed finish.or just hand floated I’ve never used a power float but it sounds like it’s what we should be using for this job

 

[Robert K]

Yes and maybe a sealant

Most of the stuff I’ve done before has been yards or livestock buildings so it’s had a brushed finish.or just hand floated I’ve never used a power float but it sounds like it’s what we should be using for this job

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Pull a strip of damp-course over it a couple of times. Sorted! Smooth as any machine and less hassle.
SS

 

[mo!]

£300 quid would buy it. I'm just north of York.

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Tell you what; I'll offer my machine for half the price.......£150. 1/2 the time and way less effort and it starts every time even in the winter!

Shown on the concrete it smooths with a brass thingy for scale......
I'm just South of Naaaarwich. Cash on collection please.
SS

 

[rob h]

Tempted but you’re a bit far away

 

[rob h]

I daren't ask what the brass thing is for