Gave up on power trowels for small jobs, and it's a mixed bag.

I stopped using power trowels on pours under 500 square feet to keep things quiet. The hand finish looks better to me, but my partner says we're wasting time. Who's right here?

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blair_martin1mo ago

Man, I tried that too... honestly think it's worth the extra time.

logan_kim781mo ago

Totally get that, and @blair_martin changed my mind after I saw the better finish too.

the_christopher1mo ago

The second pass with a 220-grit sandpaper. In my experience, that step is what gives you the glass-like finish. I skipped it once on a table top, and the difference was night and day. It adds maybe an hour to the job, but you can feel the quality. Your mileage may vary, but I've never regretted taking the extra time. It just makes the whole project look pro.