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Why We Created It
After years of completing German Smear projects across the country, we found that traditional floats often limited creativity and made it difficult to achieve the variety of finishes that homeowners desire.
Rather than adapting a tool designed for another trade, we set out to create a float specifically curated for German Smear.
The result is a professional application tool that offers enhanced versatility, improved control, and a smoother working experience.
Dual Edge Design
The SmearTech™ Dual Edge Application Float features a unique dual edge profile that allows users to achieve a broader range of German Smear styles and textures with a single tool.
Whether your goal is a subtle, refined finish or a more dramatic and textured appearance, the dual edge design provides the flexibility needed to create a look that is uniquely your own.
This increased versatility makes it an essential addition to any German Smear project.
Designed for Superior Workability
The specialized float material was carefully selected to move smoothly across fresh mortar while minimizing drag during application.
This allows for greater control, improved consistency, and a more enjoyable installation experience.
When paired with Signature White™ mortar, the result is a system designed from the ground up to simplify application while maximizing creative freedom
Ideal Applications
German Smear Fireplaces
Brick Accent Walls
Exterior Brick Homes
Chimneys
Outdoor Living Spaces
New Construction
Restoration Projects
Commercial Masonry Features
Built for Homeowners and Professionals
Whether you are completing your first fireplace transformation or managing multiple exterior renovations each year, the SmearTech™ Dual Edge Application Float is designed to deliver reliable performance project after project.
Its durable construction, thoughtful design, and German Smear specific engineering make it a tool you will reach for again and again.
The Tool Created for the Craft
German Smear is more than a technique. It is an art form.
The SmearTech™ Dual Edge Application Float was created to give homeowners and professionals the control, versatility, and confidence needed to bring their vision to life.
Designed specifically for German Smear.
Trusted by the German Smear Specialists.
Why DIY and Professionals Choose the SmearTech™ Dual Edge Application Float
✓ Designed specifically for German Smear applications
✓ Unique dual edge design for greater creative freedom
✓ Allows for a wider range of German Smear styles and finishes
✓ Specialized material engineered for smooth mortar movement
✓ Helps reduce drag during application
✓ Enhances control and consistency
✓ Durable professional grade construction
✓ Designed to work seamlessly with Signature White™ mortar
✓ Suitable for fireplaces, accent walls, and full exterior projects
✓ Developed from years of real world German Smear installation experience
✓ Trusted by the German Smear Specialists
Frequently Asked Questions
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A rubber float allows installers to spread mortar smoothly across the brick surface while maintaining control over coverage and texture. It helps work mortar into joints, distribute material evenly, and achieve a consistent finish throughout the project.
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The SmearTech Rubber Float was selected specifically with German Smear applications in mind. Its design provides the ideal balance of flexibility and firmness needed to move mortar efficiently while reducing hand fatigue during extended use. Featuring a unique dual edge design, this float gives installers the freedom to create multiple textures and finish styles using a single tool, making it a versatile addition to any German Smear or mortar wash project.
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Yes. The SmearTech Rubber Float is suitable for German Smear, mortar wash, slurry coat, and other German Smear finishes where controlled mortar application is important. Its dual edge design allows installers to create a variety of textures and coverage levels while maintaining excellent control throughout the application process.
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Absolutely. The SmearTech Rubber Float is built to withstand repeated use during German Smear applications and is designed for both professional contractors and serious DIY users working with mortar based finishes. Its durable construction ensures reliable performance project after project, whether creating a traditional German Smear, mortar wash, or slurry finish.
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Clean the float immediately after use with water before the mortar begins to harden. In most cases, the friction from your hand is all that is needed to remove excess mortar and keep the rubber surface clean. Proper cleaning helps extend the life of the float and ensures it continues performing at its best project after project.
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Yes. The rubber float is one of the most user friendly tools for spreading and manipulating mortar during a German Smear application. It provides excellent control, making it easier to achieve a natural looking finish while learning the technique.
Additional German Smear Products
The Mortar Designed Specifically For German Smear
For years, the German Smear Specialists tested countless commercially available white mortar available to the market. While many products performed adequately for traditional masonry applications, none were specifically engineered for the unique demands of authentic German Smear.
That challenge led to the development of Signature White™, the flagship mortar in the SmearTech™ product line.
Formulated exclusively for German Smear applications, Signature White™ combines exceptional workability, extended open time, consistent color retention, and ASTM certified Type N performance into a single purpose built mortar system. The result is a smoother application experience, greater artistic control, and a finish designed to stand the test of time.
Whether you are transforming a fireplace, creating an accent wall, or completing a full exterior renovation, Signature White™ provides the performance and confidence required for professional results.
*Not sure how much material you need? Speak with a specialist to review your project and receive guidance on the appropriate quantity before placing your order. (888) 883-8337 EXT 802
Precision Mortar Placement for German Smear
The quality of a German Smear finish begins long before the mortar is worked across the brick surface.
Proper mortar placement is one of the most important steps in achieving clean, consistent, professional results.
The SmearTech™ Professional Grout Bag was selected specifically for German Smear applications, providing greater control during mortar placement while helping reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Whether you're completing a fireplace transformation or a full exterior renovation, this professional grade grout bag helps ensure mortar is placed exactly where it is needed.
*Not sure how much material you need? Speak with a specialist to review your project and receive guidance on the appropriate quantity before placing your order. (888) 883-8337 EXT 802
Built for the Demands of German Smear
Not all buckets are created equal.
Many standard retail buckets are designed for light duty use and can struggle to withstand the stresses created by repeated mortar mixing. When used with paddle mixers, thinner buckets are more susceptible to cracking, splitting, and premature failure.
The SmearTech™ Professional Mixing Bucket was selected specifically to meet the demands of German Smear applications and professional mortar mixing.
Featuring thicker walls and enhanced durability, this bucket is built to handle the rigors of mixing Signature White™ mortar project after project.
*Not sure how much material you need? Speak with a specialist to review your project and receive guidance on the appropriate quantity before placing your order. (888) 883-8337 EXT 802
Backed by the experience of German Smear Specialists, SmearTech was created to provide professionals and DIY enthusiasts with dependable tools and supplies for German Smear applications. Our commitment to quality, integrity, and proven performance ensures you have the right products for achieving beautiful, long lasting brick finishes.