ROX gauging rake for self-levelling epoxy and cement floors

Gauging Rakes for Self-Levelling Epoxy, Urethane & Cement Floors

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Description

ROX® Gauging Rakes are professional floor application tools designed to accurately spread self-smoothing and self-levelling flooring systems to a controlled thickness. They are suitable for self-levelling epoxy, urethane flooring systems and self-levelling cement screeds.

Each gauging rake is manufactured from abrasion-resistant stainless steel and features a precision-engineered angled blade designed to keep the rake at approximately 90° during use. This helps maintain a more consistent material application thickness across the floor.

The ROX® range includes gauging rake sizes designed for applications from approximately 500 microns through to 4 mm. Selecting the correct rake depends on the flooring system, required application thickness and the manufacturer’s recommended spread rate.

Code	Description	Materials	Spread Rate
31/1/001	GAUGING RAKE – No 1.2	S/Steel	500 mic
31/1/002	GAUGING RAKE – No 1.5	S/Steel	600 mic
31/1/003	GAUGING RAKE – No 2	S/Steel	800 mic
31/1/004	GAUGING RAKE – No 2.5	S/Steel	1.0 mm
31/1/005	GAUGING RAKE – No 3	S/Steel	1.2 mm
31/1/006	GAUGING RAKE – No 4	S/Steel	1.6 mm
31/1/007	GAUGING RAKE – No 5	S/Steel	2.0 mm
31/1/008	GAUGING RAKE – No 6	S/Steel	2.4 mm
31/1/009	GAUGING RAKE – No 7	S/Steel	2.8 mm
31/1/010	GAUGING RAKE – No 8	S/Steel	3.2 mm
31/1/011	GAUGING RAKE – No 9	S/Steel	3.6 mm
31/1/012	GAUGING RAKE – No 10	S/Steel	4.0 mm
31/1/015	GAUGING RAKE – No 15	S/Steel	6.0 mm

What Is a Gauging Rake?

A gauging rake is a floor application tool used to spread self-levelling and self-smoothing flooring materials at a controlled thickness. The rake is pulled across the material to distribute it before the surface is further levelled and, where required, deaerated using an appropriate spike roller.

The ROX® Gauging Rake range is designed for self-levelling epoxy, urethane flooring systems and cement-based self-levelling systems. Different rake sizes are available to achieve different approximate spread rates.

Key Features

Manufactured from abrasion-resistant stainless steel
Precision-engineered angled blade
Designed to keep the rake at approximately 90° during use
Helps maintain consistent material thickness
Designed for self-smoothing and self-levelling systems
Suitable for epoxy, urethane and cement systems
Multiple sizes for different application thicknesses
Available for applications from approximately 500 microns to 4 mm
Professional flooring application tool

Applications

Self-levelling epoxy floors
Self-levelling urethane flooring systems
Self-levelling cement systems
Self-levelling cement screeds
Thin-build epoxy flooring systems
Commercial flooring installations
Industrial flooring applications
Large-area floor coating applications

Who Should Use Gauging Rakes?

Epoxy flooring contractors
Industrial flooring installers
Commercial flooring contractors
Self-levelling floor specialists
Urethane flooring installers
Cement screed contractors
Concrete flooring professionals
Floor restoration contractors
Professional flooring maintenance teams

FAQ

What is a gauging rake used for?

A gauging rake is used to spread self-levelling and self-smoothing flooring materials at a controlled approximate thickness.

What materials can ROX® Gauging Rakes be used with?

ROX® Gauging Rakes are designed for self-levelling epoxy, urethane and cement-based flooring systems.

What thickness can a ROX® Gauging Rake apply?

The ROX® range is designed for approximate spread rates from 500 microns through to 4 mm, depending on the rake size.

What size gauging rake should I use for 2 mm?

The ROX® No. 5 gauging rake has a 5 mm notch and an approximate spread rate of 2.0 mm. Always confirm the required rake size against the flooring manufacturer's application instructions.

What size gauging rake should I use for 4 mm?

The ROX® No. 10 gauging rake has a 10 mm notch and an approximate spread rate of 4.0 mm.

Can gauging rakes be used for epoxy flooring?

Yes. ROX® Gauging Rakes are designed for self-levelling epoxy flooring systems.

Can gauging rakes be used for urethane flooring?

Yes. The range is designed for self-levelling urethane flooring systems.

Can gauging rakes be used for cement screeds?

Yes. ROX® Gauging Rakes are designed for self-levelling cement screeds and self-levelling cement systems.

Are ROX® Gauging Rakes stainless steel?

Yes. The gauging rakes are manufactured from abrasion-resistant stainless steel.

Why is the gauging rake blade angled?

The precision-engineered angled blade is designed to help keep the rake at approximately 90 degrees during use, helping maintain consistent material thickness.

What is the difference between a gauging rake and a spike roller?

A gauging rake distributes the flooring material to the required approximate thickness, while a spike roller is used to help remove bubbles and level suitable self-levelling materials.

Are gauging rake spread rates exact?

No. Spread rates are approximate and can vary depending on the material, substrate and application technique.

Are ROX® Gauging Rakes available in different sizes?

Yes. The professional range includes sizes from No. 1.2 through No. 10, covering approximate spread rates from 500 microns to 4 mm.

Are replacement gauging rake blades available?

Yes, subject to current availability.

Gauging Rake vs V-Notch Trowel

Tool	Typical purpose
ROX® Gauging Rake	Used to distribute self-levelling and self-smoothing flooring systems across larger floor areas at a controlled application thickness.
V-Notch Trowel	Used where a specific notched-trowel application pattern and material distribution method is required by the flooring system.

The correct tool depends on the flooring system and manufacturer's application specification. Do not select a rake or trowel solely from the desired finished thickness.