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

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The Bostik Easy To Use Patio Grout can simply be brushed into the paving joints for an aesthetic and hard-wearing finish that stands the test of time. To use this patio grout, you’ll need to prepare the area properly first by thoroughly wetting the joints and patio slabs that you are treating. Sika does not require this step but I have had patio joints last decades taking the extra step and making the effort.

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Building or laying a patio or even laying decking will probably be the most money you spend in the garden.I will have to wait for more monsoon weather before I know how successful using builders sand has been though. But we need to repoint our patio because it’s at ground level and our cellar is immediately adjacent.

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Plate compactor or garden roller: A plate compactor or garden roller is used to compact the MOT Type 1 and sharp sand and create a stable base for your slabs. You will know that it’s ready when you can pick a handful of the mixture (wearing gloves, of course) and squeeze the mixture: if it is too wet, water will ooze out, if it is too dry, it will crumble. Please wear all the appropriate safety equipment when using an disc cutter and check to make sure you are using stone cutting discs, not metal. I will say this one thing though, a 3mm gap 25mm deep is difficult to dig out and be absolutely certain you have an even depth. Laying the bed this way allows the high spots to be flattened out when the slab is laid down and allows some flexibility when the slab is tapped down to the correct level with the handle of a lump hammer.Here, you can explore a diverse range of paving slabs, including Indian Sandstone, which comes in a range of fantastic colours like Kota Black, Kandla Grey, and Golden Leaf. Begin at one edge of the patio, and work your way across the surface, placing each slab in the desired location. You can also use a wet sponge to make the mortar easier to work with if you are finding it hard to remove.

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Use a trowel to fill the gaps between your paving slabs with Marshalls Weatherpoint 365, ensuring there’s no residue on the slabs’ surface.This is another brush in patio grout that’ll make a huge difference in reducing your maintenance going forward. If you want a super neat and tidy finish, and to avoid the cement touching the surface of the precious flagstones, use a grout bag for the application.