Hand Float vs Power Float

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

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[@chrisgraham6831]

Great video.. Been plastering 21yrs that's a first for me.. Great tool to have by the looks of it. Takes alot of the effort and time out of the process.. KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING.. Never too late to get new ideas and methods how ever long you've been a plasterer, alot of ppl get stuck in they're ways but you got to evolve makes u a better plasterer.. 👊🏼

[@bm8087]

Another short but informative video -cheers Alex !

[@arplastering]

Bought a power float 2 years ago total game changer best thing I've bought

[@stevenprice4969]

Great vid mate, could you do a video on changing the floats and sponges on the power float. How to change them, how they attach, how long it takes etc. would appreciate it 👍🏼

[@weejim48]

I started my plastering apprenticeship 52 years ago. My boss didn’t even own a mixer. I would have to mix the render with a shovel and of course all the internal brick walls were floated . How times have changed. But I’m retired now but I’m still interested in new developments in the building industry. 👍👍

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

Thanks for the comment. Nice to hear from veterans of the trade. Sounds like you knew how to graft.

[@skyathena8493]

Timing concept was new and informative for me thanks alot sir your work is amazing...pls can you teach us correct ways and correct time to proceed with the process step by step...willing to learn how to maintain the quality of work as you do sir..

[@troweltalk2719]

Another great video Alex might look at investing in one of these bad boys 👌

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

Thanks buddy. Given your sand and cement videos this would be a great buy for you guy. Nice videos on your channel last week or so. I enjoyed watching them. 💪👍

[@michaelburns5967]

Alex if you got caught out doing external rendering top coat where it's started to go off before you have had chance to float it up. What would you do?

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Could you do more video's on the cordless power float👏👏

[@KaipaiPowerTools]

We are a power tool manufacturer from China, we mainly produce power trowel, cement grinder

[@martindrury4815]

Great video Alex. If you make another video about this power float ,could you talk about the different types of sponges & diamond backing pads that you use please. thinking of getting one, not sure witch is the best attachment to use. Many thanks.

[@jamieosullivan6752]

Everytime I see you you call me a tube, that's what's up🤣 great vids bud👍

[@Yamaha.ha.ha.ha.]

Yes they are worth the money. I used to dred the rub up. The sitting around and all of it. Power float almost immediately on a big hit. Wish i had got the battery one as lead is a pain in the arse. But couldnt justify the extra.

[@AdamAdam-gd2tv]

U can add the link or anything where you bought it this machine thanks

[@ianb-w8d]

Well thats 5 minutes of my life that i wont ever get back

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

All I can say Ian is life is full of disappointment. I will try harder next time to improve the content. Thanks for lasting 5 min atleast. The support is appreciated. 👍💪

[@BigSteveFairchild]

Another great video

[@johnpemberton5089]

Hey Alex, love the videos, any chance you could do a indepth vid on ruling off render?

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

Yes that’s the plan. We meant to on the latest job but the wall was a bit complicated to show how to rule off properly. We are rendering a new house in September. That’s when we will do the video.

[@christianklein5774]

I relate tht as intresting for floorscreed finishing.

[@blackesteyes1133]

Hi Alex, really enjoying the content. Might have to invest in one of these. We do tonnes of rendering every year and its really hard going, especially when it's really hot. These look like they take a lot of the hard work out if it, and anything that makes my life easier these days I'm all for. Out if interest, are you putting water proofer in your scratch coat? That looks like it's staying nice and wet for you. Also what are your thoughts on plastic beads instead if stainless steel?

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

Thanks for the comment. Glad your enjoying the videos. The feedback is much appreciated. Regards the powerfloat, if you do a lot in the summer it’s a no brainier. At very least to reduce strain. If you buy a leader version they are a lot cheaper. Regards the waterproofer, yes we use FebProof Plus with SBR. For us that’s the best WP by a long way. Keeps the render wet for hours. Enables us to put huge sections on when we need to. We then our Rendamix in the top. As far as beads go, generally we only use plastic as we are on the coast. SS are a bit pricey IMO, and the galvanised ones are junk. Saying that metal bell casts tend to be a bit better. But not enough for us to swap over from plastic.

[@NiGHTiMEVuLTuRE1]

@@AlexMorleyPlastering do you mean put only rendamix on the top coat ?

[@georgeomalley6066]

Quick question, How long does it take to become proficient on the machine would U start off floating garden wall's/small hits, for learning, not much time on outside, but know the rope's, Any more vid's on Power floating would be appreciated 💪🖖👍

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

Tbh, it’s a little bit of trial and error. When you first buy it, it’s easier to use when the render is wet, but you get better result when it’s pulled in a lot more. We have used it for about 50 hours. 6-7 houses, and about got the measure of it.

[@davyhh396]

I’ve seen the rokamat power floats are they the best

[@georgeatkins6414]

What ratio mix did you use? Thanks.

[@copper426]

What disc you using on your power float

[@sidefack]

If you're doing a short wall with angle beads on the top and side, with a bell cast on the bottom, would you still flatten in both directions or just rail off of the beads?

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

Always check both directions.

[@G2020-]

Well with it being a bellcast it's not going to be level is it?

[@ChrisW-uz1jg]

Hi, what attachment did you use for the power float?

[@kaimichael5444]

U mentioned diamond floats considering getting one do u recommend them

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

They are ok. Especially if you struggle to get the wall really flat with a straight edge. However the smaller polythene 12” floats are better for compressing the render which reduces cracking. Also the diamond floats leave a slightly aggressive scratched look, which I’m not a fan of. But that aside they are probably second best floats on the market behind the Emir Polythene Float

[@dominicdurso3672]

Defo thinking of getting one, just deciding to go battery or lead . I believe the lead one is lighter, is this true ? Great vid

[@dominicdurso3672]

Could you advise on which discs to get also , think it comes with a medium disc , do they do a finer disc or do you touch up with the hand sponge ?

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

I believe so, though you do get used to the heavier weight very quickly. It comes with 2 floats. A standard diamond and a sponge float. Both ideal for S&C. Not too sure on the others the.

[@keithosullivan4859]

can you tell me the a site where i can order a battery one please

[@kaimichael5444]

Hi Alex great vid would u say that the powefloat is good enough finish to just sponge after. Or would u use a hand float as well just to tickle after powerfloat??

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

It’s fine to finish with it. I personally find it a little scratchy, I prefer a very Sandy fine finish. This is just preference

[@Yamaha.ha.ha.ha.]

I always give a hand sponge at the end. Power float is great but it's not a finish.

[@anthonyreeve5063]

Can u get attachments for scratching k rend mate ?

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

They do have a scratch plate. I don’t think I would use it though. It would probably be too aggressive for colour render.

[@michaelmoroney4594]

Do you get different heads with it

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

I think it came with a diamond float and a medium sponge. I think the attachments are around £20 each

[@Ireland-bc2gx]

Thats just a toy ,you can't float a s&c wall when its wet, it will pull holes in it mate

[@pvpatil1227]

Parij kitchen hi

[@faridharrasy]

Your talking to much. Just show an example of power float for goodness sake

[@brian0shea501]

Waste of time

[@tomhealy2035]

Maybe you should spend the money and buy a proper hand float

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

Interesting thought. What do you consider a proper hand float ?

[@tomhealy2035]

@@AlexMorleyPlastering The floats we do use are 14x8 fibreglass ,it would allow you to float wall softer and as fast as machine

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

@@tomhealy2035 I’m not sure I have seen those. Do you have a name/brand/link. We will look into trying them out on the channel. Happy to give you a mention if they are any good. 👍