Once your patio has been laid (if you are laying a new one) fully wet it using a garden hose. You’ll need a lot of water for the resin to bind with, otherwise you may end up with stains. Single-part polymeric compounds are perhaps the simplest form of grouting material; they’re most suitable for use in low-traffic areas like walkways and patios. By determining how your paving will be used before you decide on your grout, you guarantee that the finished project will stand the test of time and you won’t need to keep refilling large gaps. You can also find out for yourself how long should patio pointing last with this helpful guide. 5) Ease of Brushing In Finally, sweep away any excess from the surface of your paving and allow the grout to set for around 24 hours.

Be careful not to damage your stone or slab by removing the old mortar or grout. Once this is out, dig up as much old sand or mud as you can. I use a small screwdriver initially for this. There are some huge benefits to this later on in the guide. Pressure washer the joint out It works in exactly the same way as the Sika FastFix but I feel is beaten simply on price. You get about 15% better value for money on the Sika range and given Sika is a faultless product, I can’t justify the extra spend. Especially when a tub will give about 7m2 of coverage with big joints, so it can soon add up if you have a decent sized patio. The one and only original GEO-FIX! The all weather, brush in paving grout for for fast jointing of patio’s and paved areas! Ideal for DIYers, simply clean your joints, brush in, strike off and go! For beautifully pointed, weed free patio’s! Buff-coloured grout is a common choice for porcelain tiles and light-coloured stone. This off-white/beige coloured grout is an excellent choice for lightly shaded paving. Grey For a strong bond between joints that will ensure no failure, you have to cut reasonably deep, at least an inch evenly all the way along the channels to ensure you get a good bond from stone to stone.Additionally, this grout must only be applied in dry conditions. It shouldn’t be used if rain is expected within 24 hours. One thing you’ll need to consider is the colour of your patio grout. Whether you’ve got darker granite tiles or lighter limestone, you should be able to find a pre-mixed grout available in a colour that blends with your existing patio. Ease of Application

Have a look online at cleaning patios and you will find some handy advice, but make sure you use the right products on the right materials......no acid on natural stone etc!! The dry time is important as this indicates how long you’ll need to keep off your patio for. Some are specifically designed for speedy drying, such as the Geo-Fix All Weather Paving Joint Compound which can ‘surface set’ in as little as 6 hours.

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To guarantee your new patio grout can provide optimal preformance, you’ll want to break away the old joints with a chisel and a mallet. How Long Before A Jointing Compound Sets Hard?

Can be used on joint widths of a minimum of 5 mm wide and a minimum of 15 mm deep. Semi‐rigid allowing for expansion and contraction of pavingPatio or paving grout, is a mixture used to fill the gaps between paving slabs or tiles. Grout is used both on patios and in between bathroom/kitchen tiles. It can be used for laying a new patio, or repairing an existing patio.

Best patio grout overall: Sika FastFix All Weather Self-Setting Paving Jointing Compound, Buff, 15 kg – 20 sq.m Superb value for money – Sika is a choice for many professionals. The time and labour saving benefits of Geo-Fix Jointing Compound, combined with the performance benefits compared to cement based mortar make it even popular with professional landscapers. general builders and DIYers alike. Now with wet weather compatibility Already the recognised market leader for many years Geo-Fix is now joined by a new break through formula, The solid joint formed by this compound can bear heavier loads than polymeric or dry sand paving materials; it’s commonly used in high-traffic areas and driveways. But, for a large outdoor area, a sand and cement or cement slurry-based mortar might be more appropriate for their lower price and higher load-bearing capabilities.Another quality alternative to Sika: Jointing Compound Stone Grey Easy Joint 12.5 Kilo Patio Mortar With patio grout you’ll also get a choice of colours, so you can decide if you want the grout to contrast or blend in with your paving . Traditional mortar usually consists of a combination of sand and cement mixed with water to form a slurry grout for use in outdoor paving. These patio grouts are applied as a wet slurry to the joints in your paving and can be used in wet weather with no adverse effect. The durable and robust seal provided by a cement base makes this the best paving grout for any form of natural stone paver. 5. Traditional Mortar