Silica-fume concrete usually does not bleed. While this is a good feature as far as strength and durability are concerned, it does increase the potential for plastic shrinkage. The "one-pass" finishing process was developed to take advantage of the lack of bleeding in silica-fume concrete and to get the concrete finished as quickly as possible.

One of the problems associated with implementing the one-pass technique may be resistance from the owner or architect, who may want to specify more finishing than is needed in a parking structure. A broomed finish is usually satisfactory for such applications. The trial placement is a good time to get the owner or architect's approval for the finish that will be applied during the project.