When it comes to achieving a flawless concrete finish, the right tools and additives can make all the difference. Forti-Trowel™ is a groundbreaking colloidal silica trowelling aid designed specifically for freshly poured concrete slabs, giving professionals the edge they need in speed, surface finish, and long-term durability.
Whether you’re working on residential flooring, commercial slabs, or precast panels, Forti-Trowel™ delivers a smoother, faster, and cleaner finishing experience—especially in modern concrete mixes enriched with plasticisers or pozzolans.
Why Use Forti-Trowel™? Key Benefits at a Glance
Forti-Trowel™ utilises special spherical nano-silica particles suspended in a high-performance water-based carrier. These particles actively modify the concrete surface as it’s being finished.
Here’s how it works—and why it’s an essential tool for today’s concrete professionals:
✅ Improves Workability
Nano-silica lubricates the surface, making helicopter trowelling faster and roller screeding smoother, even on sticky, low water content mixes.
✅ Enhances Surface Quality
Delivers a cleaner, glossier, and more consistent finish with minimal drag—helping to eliminate streaks, burn marks, and chatter.
✅ Reduces Evaporation & Extends Trowel Window
Creates complex silicate structures that tighten the surface pore structure and slow down water loss, giving you a longer window to work, especially useful in warmer climates.
✅ Safe & Eco-Friendly
Non-caustic, low pH, water-based formulation with zero VOCs—safe for workers, tools, and the environment.
UV-resistant for extended performance, even in direct sunlight.
✅ Made in Australia
Proudly manufactured in Melbourne, ensuring consistent quality and local support.
Perfect Pairing: Forti-Trowel™ + Forti-Col EG™
For optimal slab performance and curing:
After finishing with Forti-Trowel™, apply Forti-Col EG™ approximately 2–4 hours after pouring, once the initial cement reaction has taken place.
This two-step system ensures superior densification, curing, and anti-dusting on all concrete surfaces.
How to Use Forti-Trowel™ – Simple Application Guide
Forti-Trowel™ is ready-to-use and requires no dilution.
🛠️ For Fresh Concrete Slabs
Spray an even, generous coat over the entire freshly poured slab using a pump sprayer.
Start trowelling immediately—manual or helicopter trowels will glide more easily over the surface.
If using a roller screed, spray before screeding to minimise concrete buildup on the roller.
Reapply as needed in areas that aren’t responding as well to trowelling.
⚠️ SAFETY TIP: Trowels will move more easily across the lubricated surface. Slow down near edges to avoid overshooting or creating uneven areas.
🧱 For Precast Panels
If using Forti-Trowel™ on precast concrete panels, spray the exposed surface during finishing, and once hardened, follow up by applying Forti-Col EG™ to all six sides for full-surface curing and densification.
Storage, Packaging & Safety
Shelf Life: Best used within 1 year from manufacture.
Storage: Store between 2 – 32 °C (36 – 90 °F), away from direct sunlight, in a tightly sealed container.
Packaging: 🧴 Available in 20L (5.3 gal / 20kg) containers.
Transport: ✅ Non-regulated for transport (TDG UN compliant).
Elevate Your Finishing Process
In today’s construction environment, precision and productivity go hand-in-hand. Forti-Trowel™ enables faster finishing with less effort, better results, and a longer-lasting surface.
Whether you’re working in hot weather, using a low-water concrete mix, or simply looking to improve your slab finishing quality, Forti-Trowel™ is your secret weapon for cleaner, stronger, more professional results.
Ready to try Forti-Trowel™? Contact us today for product availability or technical support.