Masons and DIYers who want a compact, lightweight float backed by the deepest review history in this category.
Skip if
Skip it if you need a longer float for broad slab passes; at 5 x 3 x 2 inches this is a small, detail-oriented tool.
Material Urethane
Weight 5.6 ounces
Dimensions 5 x 3 x 2 inches
Priced 38% below the category median ($34.69 across 14 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 1,064 owner ratings
Popularity4.6/5
1,064 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 Troxell 09-55U is a urethane masonry float priced at $21.50, weighing 5.6 ounces with overall dimensions of 5 x 3 x 2 inches. Urethane blades are typically used for finer, smoother finishing passes compared to wood or magnesium floats, and the compact size here points to detail and touch-up work rather than covering large slabs in a single pass.
It has the deepest review base of any float in this category: 1,064 reviews at a 4.7 average, and 200 units bought in the past month. That's a large enough sample to trust the rating, and the combination of high volume and high rating puts it well clear of ToolHandle's quality floor.
At under 6 ounces and roughly palm-sized, this is built for control in tight spots rather than speed across a big pour, so buyers should size their expectations to the tool's small footprint.
Pros
4.7 average rating, the highest in this category, across 1,064 reviews
1,064 total reviews, the largest sample size in this batch
200 bought in the last month shows strong current demand
Urethane blade suited to fine, smooth finishing work
Very light at 5.6 ounces for extended handheld use
Cons
Compact 5 x 3 x 2 inch size means more passes are needed to cover large surfaces
No handle material or piece count listed
Specifications
Material
Urethane
Weight
5.6 ounces
Dimensions
5 x 3 x 2 inches
Performance notes
A 4.7 rating held across 1,064 reviews is a large, statistically meaningful sample, and the urethane blade material lines up with the tool's role as a fine-finish float rather than a rough-leveling one.
What buyers say
With 1,064 reviews at 4.7 stars and 200 recent buyers, the Troxell 09-55U shows the strongest combination of review depth and rating of any float in this batch.
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