Description
A Plastic Float is a lightweight, durable finishing tool designed for smoothing and finishing plaster, render, and other cement-based surfaces. Its tough plastic construction makes it ideal for use with abrasive materials while remaining easy to clean and resistant to rust or corrosion.
Product overview
- The Spear & Jackson Tyzack Plastic Float is a one-piece moulded plastic (polyurethane) tool designed for floating and scrubbing plaster, cement and concrete surfaces.
- Size: 11″(279mm) long x 4.1/4″(108mm)
- Non-absorbent patterned face — the polyurethane blade won’t absorb moisture, helping it maintain shape and edges when working on wet material.
- Integral moulded plastic handle for easy grip and cleaning of your plastic float.
When & why you’d use it
- Ideal for smoothing or floating fresh concrete or plaster surfaces, where you want to level, float or scrub to produce a consistent surface. The non-absorbent material helps resist moisture uptake and keeps the blade stable.
- The scoring feature is helpful if you’re preparing a base for a subsequent finish coat — you roughen the surface to give the new coat something to grip.
- Because it’s lightweight (0.2 kg) and has a plastic moulded handle, it’s more ergonomic for extended use compared to heavier older style floats.
Things to check / consider
- Size suitability: 11″ gives reasonably wide coverage, but if you’re working in tighter spaces you might prefer a smaller size.
- Material: Polyurethane blade is good for moisture resistance, but depending on how aggressive your surface is (e.g., very rough concrete), you might need to check durability / edge retention.
- Flatness & blade condition: As with all floats, the flatness and edge condition affect your finish. Ensure the tool is straight and blade not warped or chipped.
- Cleaning & maintenance: Because the blade is non-absorbent and plastic, cleaning should be easier; still, remove hardened material to preserve performance.
- Compatibility with your job: If you’re doing very fine finishing, other floats (sponge, wood, magnesium) might give different surface effects — choose the tool that matches the finish you want.
