Sika Setting Sand | Narrow Joint Filler, Moisture Curing Jointing Material - Suitable for All Types of Block Paving - 20kg - Buff

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When your patio or driveway was poured, chances are that the professionals installed a joint expansion system. Unsure on how strong the compound is we decided to use our fingers (wearing gloves of course) to really push the product into the gaps before finishing it off with a pointing trowel for a good finish.

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The best tools for this are a small concrete chisel or gardeners knife or crevice tool if it’s soft. The downside is that the weather has to be very dry, as moisture on your patio may lead to staining. Cheap concrete slabs are usually pretty poor, and additionally, poor quality slabs usually have lots of air bubbles in. I still remember to this day cementing between the cracks of a crazy paving patio with my old man when I was a kid.

This is very much the same process as pointing a patio, but you will need to do a little prep beforehand.

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Just take a look at our simple, step-by-step guide to replacing loose pavers, below, for all the advice you need. I chose this over the standard Geo-Fix patio grout because it can be worked in the rain which is kind of a big deal in the UK. The sequence of events to ensure your patio is laid correctly is that first we establish whether its necessary to put in a hardcore or scalping sub-base.It’s pretty easy to apply, and not difficult to do within this time frame, but you still need to be prepared to work fast. He specialises in painting and decorating, but has strong all-round building skills, having previously worked in the industry for 10 years. They might be selling under a different name (super duper patio nuclear proof crack filler compound TM) but it’ll be the same stuff.

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It’ll begin to set as soon as the packet is opened, so it’s recommended you use it within 45 minutes.

If there are ridges and humps in the concrete along the crack, try to level them out with a chisel or grinder.

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The only slight difficulty when it comes to application is that this grout is very sticky, which can make any excess difficult to brush away. Once hardened, it should last over 10 years, and your patio should also be able to withstand jet washing. Let it set for a bit and don’t worry about the sand that didn’t make it’s way into a gap, damp it down a little bit – don’t flush out the sand that’s already in and firm! Like with the brush in patio grout range, this will set rapidly once the pack is open, so be sure to only open what you need. Start by covering your adjoining slabs so that mortar marks and droppings don’t spray across and set hard.

Once applied, it sets firm without shrinking or cracking, providing a strong barrier against weeds and producing a seamless finish. Once you’ve laid your patio, spray the whole area with water until it’s completely saturated, and leave it to set for at least 24 hours. Your paving slabs need to be laid firmly, making sure they’re level with the surface around them, while also maintaining a 10-15mm gap between each slab. e. natural stone which has been crushed, then mixed with sand and cement) or natural stone cut into slabs.