Tool Care and Maintenance

Elite Concrete Products – Care & Maintenance Guide


Maintenance

  • Clean your float after each use to prevent concrete buildup.

  • Simply rinse with clean water, no harsh chemicals needed. The closed-cell HDPE material resists concrete adhesion.

  • While resilient, avoid striking or dropping the float on hard surfaces to prevent unnecessary damage.

  • If decals or surface coatings wear off, performance will not be affected.


Storage

  • Store floats flat in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.

  • Do not stack heavy objects on top of floats.

  • Avoid long exposure to extreme heat (e.g., inside a hot vehicle, bed of a pickup), which may cause HDPE to lose shape temporarily.

  • If a float becomes deformed from standing upright or leaning against something, simply lay it back on a flat surface, the blade will return to its proper shape within a few hours.


Best Practices in Use

  • Rinse floats between pours if using multiple times in a day.

  • Avoid scraping against rebar, forms, or sharp edges that can gouge the float.

  • Use proper floating techniques to maximize tool life and performance.

  • If the blade becomes scraped or gouged, the damage can often be repaired with a torch if done correctly. Please contact Elite Concrete Products for assistance before attempting this repair.


Warranty Reminder

Elite Concrete Products tools are backed by a 1-Year Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects.
This warranty does not cover normal wear, misuse, or damage caused by neglect.