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Float
A flat, rectangular tool used to smooth and level fresh mortar, concrete, or plaster surfaces. Wood floats produce a textured finish, while plastic or metal floats create smoother surfaces. The floating process brings fine material to the surface and embeds aggregate, creating a uniform, workable surface for final finishing or further treatment.
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