Overview

The OX Trade 115 x 450mm pointed finishing trowel is the carbon steel workhorse of the OX Trade finishing range. The carbon steel blade takes a clean edge and holds it through the trowel pass, and the one piece ergonomic plastic handle keeps the tool balanced and comfortable for a full days finishing.

The pointed shape works into edges and corners as well as open slab faces, which makes it a versatile finishing tool on a concrete pour. The 450mm blade covers a wide band on each pass, so a full slab face is finished in a steady run rather than a patchwork of small strokes. Carbon steel is the traditional trowel material because it is stiff, takes a sharp edge and responds well to the pressure of the finishing pass.

Key Features

• Carbon steel blade for a stiff, clean trowel face
• 115 x 450mm pointed finishing shape
• One piece ergonomic plastic handle
• Balanced for long finishing passes
• Works into edges and corners
• Trade grade concrete finishing trowel

Specifications

• Blade size: 115 x 450mm
• Blade material: carbon steel
• Handle: one piece ergonomic plastic
• Style: pointed finishing trowel

Applications

• Final finishing pass on concrete slabs
• Smoothing paths, driveways and footings
• Pointing and edge work on pours
• Closing the surface after the float pass
• Trade and DIY concrete work

What You Need to Complete the Job

Use the trowel after the surface has been floated with an OX Pro magnesium float. If you want the rust resistant stainless version, the OX Trade stainless pointed finishing trowel is the same size, and the Concreting Tools range holds the rest of the finishing kit. Wash the blade down at the end of the day so the concrete does not set on the steel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pointed finishing trowel used for?

It finishes and smooths the surface of fresh concrete on the final trowel pass. The pointed shape lets you reach into edges, corners and tight areas while the long blade covers the open slab, so one tool handles the whole finishing job.

Carbon steel or stainless steel trowel?

Carbon steel is the traditional choice because it is stiff and holds a sharp working edge, which is what you want for the final trowel pass. Stainless steel resists rust and stays clean against wet concrete, so it suits frequent concrete work and wet site conditions. Both are available in this size.

What does the one piece handle mean?

The handle is moulded as a single piece with the shank, so there are no loose joints to work loose under the pressure of the finishing pass. The ergonomic shape fits the hand and keeps the blade at the right angle to the concrete for a flat finish.