Miscellaneous Tools

Video: Concrete Tamper
Time: 01:50
Watch Bob Harris demonstrate the use of the tamper.

Tamper Wagman Metal Products

Decorative border toolsThese combination edging and grooving tools make it easy to create simple decorative borders along slab edges and joints. They come in a variety of configurations, depending on the look you want to achieve. Examples include double-sided edgers, double-sided edgers with a center grooving bit, and single-sided edgers with one or more grooving bits at 9-inch spacings.

Step edgersFor steps, you'll need special hand edgers that come in matched sets (an inside tool for the cove and outside tool for the step nose) to produce various edge radiuses and riser batters.

Rubber Magic TrowelThis versatile tool, from TexMaster Tools, looks similar to a rubber squeegee and comes in blade lengths ranging from 12 to 22 inches. It's ideal for producing silky smooth surfaces when finishing trowel-applied overlays. It also comes in handy for erasing trowel lines in concrete and applying knockdown textures.

TampersWhen imprinting concrete with texture mats or skins, this tool will help you firmly tamp down the mat and ensure a good impression. Look for a tamper with a urethane base or cast iron base coated with rubber to prevent tearing or marring of the texture mat. Some tampers have shock-absorbing composite handles to minimize impact to your arms.

For tips on buying stamping mats for decorative flatwork, read the Shop Smart Guide to Buying Stamps and Skins.

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Stainless Steel Groover Allows for sharp grooves with leading edge.