DIXIANG Concrete Tools Set Stainless Steel Flat Finishing Trowel and Pool Trowel Plus Concrete Edger and Groover Stucco Cement Kit Masonry Construction Hand kit

Why I reached for this set

Small pours and patch jobs make up a surprising amount of my concrete work—walkways, steps, curbs, and the occasional stucco or skim coat. For those tasks, I want a compact kit that covers edging, jointing, and finishing without hauling a truckload of gear. The DIXIANG concrete tool set hit that brief: an 11" x 4" finishing trowel, a 14" x 4" pool trowel, a 6" x 3" edger with a 1/2" radius, and a 6" x 3" groover with a 1/2" width and depth. I used it across a weekend of work—a small sidewalk pour, a stoop repair, and a stucco patch—and came away impressed with how complete and approachable it is for the price.

Build quality and materials

The blades are polished stainless steel: 1.3 mm on the edger and groover, 0.7 mm on the finishing and pool trowels. That split in thickness is thoughtful. The hand tools that dig into green concrete (edger, groover) benefit from a bit more stiffness; the trowels benefit from flex. The finishes were smooth out of the box with clean edges—no burrs or rough grind marks that would telegraph lines into the surface.

Both trowels are built on aluminum shanks, and all four pieces use a no-rivet construction. Practically, that means two things. First, you don’t get rivet “ghosts” during tight finishing passes. Second, there are fewer traps for cement paste, so cleanup is straightforward. The handles are plastic with rubber overmold. They’re not fancy, but they’re grippy even when wet and easy to rinse clean. I didn’t see any flashing or seams that would blister hands during a long session.

After several uses, the stainless shows the expected light scuffing but no rust or pitting, and the edges have stayed true. I wouldn’t call these indestructible pro shop tools, but they’ve held their shape and flatness well.

The finishing trowel: general-purpose workhorse

The 11" x 4" finishing trowel is the piece I used most. At 0.7 mm, the blade has a nice, predictable flex—stiff enough to flatten humps and avoid “chatter,” but soft enough to burnish as the concrete tightens up. It’s also light, which matters during multiple passes. The aluminum shank keeps torsional rigidity, so the blade tracks true when you’re working at a higher angle to close the surface.

For my sidewalk pour, this trowel was ideal after the mag float and before the final pass with the pool trowel. It didn’t leave fasteners marks, and there’s enough heel clearance to avoid dragging the handle across the slab. If you’re finishing large slabs daily, you might want thicker steel for longevity, but for small to medium pours, the feel and balance are right where I want them.

The pool trowel: smoothing and softening

If you’ve only used a standard finishing trowel, a pool trowel can feel like a luxury. Its rounded ends reduce tracks and make it easier to blend without digging an edge. On the stoop repair, I used it to soften transitions and “erase” small imperfections left by earlier passes. The 14" x 4" size helps bridge over small dips and leaves a tight finish without tiger striping. It’s also a great tool for stucco and thin overlays—those rounded corners glide instead of catching.

This particular pool trowel has the same 0.7 mm stainless blade and aluminum shank, so it’s light and responsive. If I could tweak one thing, I’d add a touch more weight for momentum on long, final passes—but that’s personal preference.

Edger and groover: clean lines with low drag

A 1/2" radius on the 6" x 3" edger is a practical choice for sidewalks and steps—it gives a finished look that’s substantial without looking like a heavy bullnose. The curved ends help it roll out of the cut without catching. I appreciated how it moved through green concrete without dragging sand to the surface. It’s stiff enough (1.3 mm blade) to resist bending if you run into a bit of aggregate.

The 6" x 3" groover cuts a 1/2" wide by 1/2" deep joint. That depth is appropriate for many thin-to-moderate slabs and is especially handy for matching existing joints on repairs. It’s not the groover you’d pick for deep control joints in thick slabs, but for sidewalks, patios, and pads under a few inches, it leaves a straight, clean line. The radiused leading edge does the job it’s supposed to—easing the tool into the surface without raking.

One practical tip: let the slab set to the right stage before grooving. If you groove too early, you’ll lift paste; too late, and you’ll fight the surface. With this groover’s smooth face and radius, the window felt forgiving, but timing still matters.

Ergonomics and fatigue

The handles earn a quiet thumbs-up. The rubberized grips stayed secure even with cement paste on gloves, and the shape suits both overhand and pencil grips on the smaller tools. I didn’t experience hotspots after a few hours of work. The weight distribution on both trowels feels neutral—no tip dive or heel bias—so you can adjust blade angle precisely without wrestling the tool.

Because all four tools are relatively light, they’re less fatiguing than heavier, thicker steel equivalents. The tradeoff is that brute-force tasks—like seating a tool through firmer mixes or heavily rock-laden patches—benefit from more mass. For typical home pours with a workable mix, I prefer the lighter feel.

Cleanup and maintenance

This is an easy set to keep clean. The polished stainless releases cement paste with a quick scrape and rinse, and the lack of rivets means no pockets of hardened material to chip out later. After each session, I gave the tools a water rinse and a quick wipe; they’re still free of staining or rust. If you’re used to carbon steel blades, the rust resistance here is a relief.

Where this set fits—and what it doesn’t replace

This is a hand-finishing kit. It doesn’t include a magnesium float, a bull float, or a broom—tools you may still want for larger work. On my sidewalk pour, I used a mag float to bring cream to the surface after screeding, then moved to the 11" trowel and, finally, the pool trowel. The edger and groover handled the perimeter and control joints. That flow worked well, but I wouldn’t want to finish a garage slab with only these four tools.

If you pour thick slabs regularly, you may also want groovers with deeper blades and a few different radii for specialty edges. And if you’re a full-time finisher, thicker steel and wood handles might be your preference for longevity and feel. None of that is a knock on this set; it’s about matching tools to the job.

Performance across materials

Beyond concrete, the set did fine with stucco and a cementitious skim coat. The pool trowel’s rounded ends really help avoid ridges in plaster-like materials, and the finishing trowel’s flex gives you good pressure control when feathering. The smaller edger isn’t something I use on stucco, but the smooth finish on all four tools makes cross-over work easier.

The bottom line and recommendation

The DIXIANG concrete tool set covers the essentials with sensible design choices: stainless blades that clean easily, no-rivet construction that won’t print on the surface, and ergonomics that make long sessions manageable. The 11" finishing trowel and 14" pool trowel complement each other nicely; the edger and groover produce clean lines without fighting the slab. Build quality is better than I expect at this price point, and the thickness choices (stiffer on the edge tools, more flexible on the trowels) feel intentional and effective.

I recommend this set for DIYers and tradespeople handling small to medium pours, steps, sidewalks, curbs, and surface repairs, as well as for stucco and thin overlays. It delivers the right tools for the critical handwork stage without fuss, and the stainless construction keeps maintenance low. If you’re finishing large slabs every day, you’ll want heavier-duty, deeper, and more specialized tools to complement or replace pieces in this kit, and you’ll still need a float or two for proper surface prep. But for most home and light-duty jobs, this set is a smart, reliable choice that earns a permanent spot in the truck.