Finally figured out why my broom finish was always too rough

Jana Flores · 2026-03-13T14:20:21.080595+00:00

I was finishing a driveway in Tempe and the homeowner pointed out it was tearing up his dog's paws. Watched a guy from another crew use a brand new horsehair broom and just drag it lightly, barely touching the surface. Totally changed my pressure game. Anyone have a favorite broom brand for a smoother texture?

felix_thomas736mo ago

A brand new broom can be too stiff though, that's part of it. You gotta break it in a little first to get those softer bristles.

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lewis.diana5mo ago

Remember horsehair brooms are naturally softer than plastic.

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betty_scott186mo ago

Wait, you were using enough pressure to hurt a dog's paws?

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