Description
The Schwan steel float with wooden handle is high-quality German tool making, designed for the needs of demanding professionals. This float is the optimal choice when the aim is a perfectly flat, smooth finish on large areas such as floors and walls.
The blade of the float is made of high-quality hardened steel (often spring steel in the long models), which gives it the flexibility it needs together with excellent straightness and wear resistance. The blade glides lightly over the surface of the material, ensuring an even result.
The traditional shaped wooden handle gives an ergonomic, warm grip that does not slip even in sweaty hands. A wooden handle dampens vibration from the work better than plastic handles, reducing strain on the hand during long periods of work. The handle is attached to the blade very sturdily, guaranteeing a long service life for the tool even in tough site use.
Intended use:
This steel float is a versatile tool for many kinds of levelling and finishing work:
- Pouring and finishing concrete floors: For truing and “floating” fresh concrete surfaces to get a smooth finish.
- Spreading floor levelling compounds: For spreading and truing self-levelling and hand-applied levelling compounds over large areas.
- Rendering work: For finishing render mortars and surface levelling compounds on large wall surfaces.
Package contents:
- 1 pcs Schwan steel float with wooden handle (in the selected length)
Features:
- Made in Germany: Schwan quality guarantees durability and precision.
- High-quality steel blade: Durable, flexible and keeps its shape.
- Ergonomic wooden handle: Gives a pleasant, non-slip and warm grip.
- Sturdy construction: A durable joint between the handle and the blade.
- Optimal for large surfaces: The long blade speeds up work on large areas.
Technical specifications:
- Blade material: Hardened steel (e.g. spring steel)
- Handle material: Wood
- Blade type: Straight, smooth
Instructions for use and maintenance:
Clean the float immediately after use with water and a brush before the concrete or levelling compound has time to dry onto it. Dry the blade carefully after cleaning. As the blade is made of steel (not stainless), it is prone to rust in damp conditions. Protect the blade during storage with a thin layer of oil or a similar protective agent to prevent rust. The wooden handle can be maintained if needed by treating it with linseed or wood oil.
Warnings:
The edges of the blade can be sharp. Wear protective gloves to avoid cuts when handling and cleaning the float. Always follow the safety instructions of the manufacturers of the building materials used (concrete, levelling compounds), such as wearing safety glasses and respirators.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
Why choose a wooden handle instead of a plastic handle?
Many professionals prefer a wooden handle for its natural feel. It feels warmer in the hand, absorbs a little moisture to improve the grip and dampens knocks and vibration better than many plastic handles.
Does this float rust?
Yes, if it is not looked after properly. The blade is made of hardened steel for its superior wear resistance and flexibility, but it is not stainless. That is why careful cleaning, drying and oiling after use are important.
Recycling instructions:
The product can be taken apart at the end of its life. The steel part is recycled through metal collection and the wooden handle can be disposed of as energy waste.
