Concrete Edgers and Concrete Groovers

Edgers

Edgers come in a range of sizes and formats to create concrete edges that resist cracking or chipping. Use edgers to finish up your smooth walkable surfaces like sidewalks, pathways, and other concrete forms. Edgers come in two types: walking edgers that allow you to walk along as you edge, while hand-held edgers that require the user to kneel beside concrete to use.

Groovers

Groovers create consistent, straight grooves that can stop concrete from cracking. Concrete groovers also come in a range of types, each one producing its own look. Discount Contractor Supply sells quality groovers and edgers that get the job done. Pick the groover and edger that creates the finished product you desire for your concrete job.

How to Select the Best Tool: Edgers or Groover

Concrete edgers are tools that are used to give concrete a straight, strong edge that's resistant to chipping and cracking. Edgers create smooth edges that are resilient in the face of ordinary wear and tear, whether from foot or bicycle traffic. Edgers can also create the edges for sidewalks and can also create the meeting point between horizontal and vertical surfaces on stairways.

Concrete groovers, by contrast, are tools that create grooves in concrete to prevent cracking. To create a sidewalk, for example, many contractors will need both an edger and a groover.

Factors to consider when choosing an edger or a groover:

• Whether you should choose a stiffer tool or a more flexible tool depends on the consistency of the concrete mix. Having a range of tools on hand makes it easy to match the tool to the mix.
• Abrasive concrete mixes will wear tools faster. Keep this in mind and look for the most durable tool possible. High-carbon steel tools are best for an abrasive mix.
• Stainless steel tools glide easier and are better for concrete mixes that have a creamy consistency.

Whether your concrete consistency is abrasive or creamy, remember that consistency can vary, even from the same concrete mix. Keeping a variety of tools on hand will help you be prepared for all potential circumstances.

Why Discount Contractor Supply for Edgers and Groovers?

Discount Contractor Supply sells concrete edgers, groovers, and other hand tools for an affordable price. Finish your concrete projects with the right tools for the job. Contact Discount Contractor Supply to order your concrete groovers and edgers today.