Concrete finishers who want a full-size 16 inch magnesium float with a cushioned DuraSoft handle for repeated use.
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You need a smaller or non-magnesium float, since this is a full 16 inch magnesium model with a brushed finish.
Material Magnesium
Handle DuraSoft
Finish Brushed
Weight 1.5 pounds
Dimensions 16 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches
Size 16 Inch
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 937 owner ratings
Popularity4.3/5
937 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Marshalltown Marshalltown-145D is a 16 inch magnesium float with a DuraSoft handle and a brushed finish, weighing 1.5 pounds and measuring 16 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches overall. Priced at $34.39, it holds a 4.7 star average across 937 reviews, one of the strongest combinations of rating and review volume in this comparison.
Unlike most of the masonry brushes in this batch, this listing includes full material and handle details: magnesium construction, a DuraSoft handle for grip comfort, and a brushed finish, giving buyers a clear picture of build quality before ordering.
With 400 units bought in the last month, demand remains strong and consistent, and the combination of detailed specs, a high review count, and a 4.7 star rating makes this float a standout entry in this category.
Pros
4.7 star average across 937 reviews, one of the strongest rating-and-volume combinations in this batch
400 bought last month shows sustained, high demand
Full specs listed: magnesium material, DuraSoft handle, brushed finish, 1.5 pound weight, 16 inch size
Marshalltown brand backing in concrete finishing tools
Cons
At $34.39, it is priced higher than most of the masonry brushes in this batch, though it is a different tool category (float vs. brush)
Magnesium floats are not interchangeable with wood or steel floats for every finish type
Specifications
Material
Magnesium
Handle
DuraSoft
Finish
Brushed
Weight
1.5 pounds
Dimensions
16 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches
Size
16 Inch
Performance notes
With 937 reviews holding at 4.7 stars and 400 units bought last month, this float shows some of the most consistent demand and satisfaction data in this comparison, backed by full magnesium construction and DuraSoft handle specs rather than a bare listing.
What buyers say
937 reviews at a 4.7 star average, combined with 400 bought last month, indicate strong and sustained buyer satisfaction, among the best-supported ratings in this entire batch.
It is a magnesium float with a DuraSoft handle and a brushed finish, weighing 1.5 pounds and measuring 16 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches.
Is this float different from the masonry brushes in this category?
Yes. This is a 16 inch magnesium concrete float, a different tool type from the masonry brushes covered elsewhere in this comparison, though it is listed under the same broader masonry category.
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