Concrete Forms (64 items found)

Some projects require a little more than high-quality ready-mix concrete to get the job done. If you’re ready to tackle a task that requires concrete accessories, Ace Hardware can help you get prepared with a variety of concrete forms and brushes for sale online and in stores.

What Are Concrete Forms?

When ready for use, concrete is in a fluid form that you can pour and spread, but once it’s in place, it dries and hardens quickly to become a durable concrete surface or structure. A concrete form is a barrier that helps wet concrete hold its shape. When the concrete is dry, you can then remove the form. Concrete forms also allow you to make more complex shapes than slabs out of concrete.

Types of Concrete Forms

There are different types of concrete forms commonly used for concrete projects.

• Concrete footing forms: These forms mold concrete into a three-dimensional base. Large concrete footing forms may be used to pour a concrete foundation, while smaller ones can be used to create sidewalks, driveways, patios and more.
• Concrete building form tube: A concrete building form tube is a cylindrical mold that can be used to produce concrete column building supports, lamp posts, deck supports and more.

When shopping for concrete forms, pay attention to dimensions. Ensure that the one you choose will create a column or footing of adequate size for your project’s specifications.

What Is a Concrete Brush?

When you pour concrete, you often use a masonry trowel to smooth the surface and make it level. In some cases, your work may stop there. But finishing touches may be necessary to make a concrete surface functional. A concrete brush allows you to change the surface of freshly poured concrete so that it has a rougher texture once it dries.

Concrete brushes look similar to brooms, featuring wood, plastic or metal handles, and have long bristles. To use one, you drag the bristles along the surface of wet concrete. As the brush moves, the bristles create small ridges in the concrete. Typically, people finish concrete with a brush when they’re creating surfaces that people will walk on. The texture that a brush produces provides traction underfoot to reduce the risk of slip-and-fall accidents.

Like concrete forms, concrete brush tools are available in different sizes and shapes. The dimensions of your project will determine how big of a brush you need. Handle lengths also vary. If you’re working with concrete in hard-to-reach areas, a brush with an elongated handle may make your work easier.

Find Concrete and Masonry Work Essentials at Ace

Ace Hardware carries all the essentials for concrete, cement and masonry work, from mortar to cement mixers. Discover concrete accessories from top brands like Quikrete and Marshalltown now by browsing the product selection. Shop for concrete forms and concrete brush tools online and have your order shipped to you for added convenience. To get ideas and inspiration for your project and assistance with the best materials and tools for the job, head to your local Ace and talk to one of our knowledgeable associates.