A gator hand trowel is a tool used for smoothing and finishing concrete or mortar surfaces. It is a flat, metal trowel with a handle that is typically made from a non-slip material, such as rubber.
To use a gator hand trowel:
- Prepare the concrete or mortar surface by removing any rough spots or ridges.
- Hold the handle of the gator hand trowel with one hand, and place the flat blade onto the surface of the material.
- Use a back-and-forth motion to smooth and spread the material, applying gentle pressure to the blade.
- Turn the gator hand trowel over and use the rounded edge to create a more uniform surface.
- Repeat the process until the surface is smooth and the desired finish is achieved.
Note: It is important to work quickly when using a gator hand trowel, as the material can start to set and become difficult to work with if left too long.
What is hand trowel?
A hand trowel is a small hand tool used for digging, applying, smoothing, or moving small amounts of viscous or particulate material.