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Had to choose between a power trowel and a hand float for a weird little patio job in Sedona
The client wanted this crazy, wavy edge that the power machine just couldn't get close to, so I went with the hand float and it took me three hours longer than I quoted. My back is killing me, but the pattern actually looks pretty cool now that it's set. Ever pick the 'right' tool for the detail and then totally regret the extra work?
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river_jones1d ago
That wavy edge detail in Sedona is exactly why I keep a magnesium hand float in every truck. The power trowel is for the big, flat middle, but it always leaves you with a few hours of handwork on the edges and details. I've learned to quote those jobs with a "detail labor" line item, just for the hand-finishing time. It saves the argument later and pays for the ibuprofen. The good work is what they remember, not the extra half day on the invoice.
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jenny_carr521d ago
Ever try to hand-finish in that dry heat? My knuckles were cracking just looking at the picture.
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