Concrete: Tool ID and Finishing

The main purpose of a wood dowel is to smooth a surface after pouring.

• True

• False

A mason's trowel is made of magnesium.

• True

• False

A power trowel is powered by hand.

• True

• False

A broom has an extendable handle to reach across large areas of concrete.

• True

• False

An edger provides a rounded profile to a concrete slab.

• True

• False

An jointer should always be used with a straight edge.

• True

• False

When producing an exposed aggregate finish, aggregate should be spread out over the concrete in a two stone layer.

• True

• False

A mason's trowel is used to pound aggregate into concrete.

• True

• False

A steel trowel produces a smoother finish than a magnesium trowel.

• True

• False

When producing a broomed finish, the broom should be dragged across the parallel to the direction of travel.

• True

• False