Using a squeegee to remove water should be done when only water, not _____, is removed.

Using a squeegee to remove water should be done when only water, not _____, is removed.

• A. Paste
• B. Slurry
• C. Dirt
• D. Debris

Answer: (A)

Removing water with a squeegee works best when the surface film is just water. If cement paste is being removed by the squeegee, you're taking away part of the surface itself, which can leave the slab with a rough, weaker finish and uneven texture. That’s why the rule is to use the squeegee only when what’s being removed is water alone. Slurry, dirt, or debris indicate you’re dealing with contaminants rather than just a water film, so you’d handle those with other methods before or after drying, rather than relying on a squeegee to lift them along with the water.

Removing water with a squeegee works best when the surface film is just water. If cement paste is being removed by the squeegee, you're taking away part of the surface itself, which can leave the slab with a rough, weaker finish and uneven texture. That’s why the rule is to use the squeegee only when what’s being removed is water alone. Slurry, dirt, or debris indicate you’re dealing with contaminants rather than just a water film, so you’d handle those with other methods before or after drying, rather than relying on a squeegee to lift them along with the water.