Geo-Fix Paving Mortar, Buff, 20 kg

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This type of grout tends to be more durable than pre-mixed grout. Once hardened, it should last over 10 years, and your patio should also be able to withstand jet washing. Traditional Sand and Cement Mix The jointing should not be cleaned until cured for at least 7 days. When cleaning the distance between any nozzles and the jointing must be at least 10cm. The grout is permeable and fast drying, so water doesn’t pool in the recesses or cause mould or damp. Available in a natural colour, this patio grout is suitable for neatening up existing patios. It can be used with stone, slate, clay, concrete, terracotta and cobbles, and the colour blends well with weathered stone. It’s suitable for filling joints between 5 mm and 30 mm in width, with a minimum depth of 25 mm. Plus, it’s easy to apply.

To apply this grout, it can help to have an extra person on hand to make the process easier. A lot of water needs to be added during application – so it’s best if one person sweeps the compound into the joints whilst the other adds the water. This grout can be applied in all weathers, so there’s no need to wait for a sunny day. It takes between 6 and 36 hours for the grout to ‘surface set’ and can take up anywhere from 10 – 48 hours to fully cure. This also depends on the weather conditions, and it shouldn’t be applied if the temperature drops below 5℃. The speed of setting can vary quite dramatically. On a dry day with temperatures of 15°C or above, it should set within 12 hours. On colder days, you should allow up to 5 days for the product to set. It’s also important to note that this paving grout is designed for joints over 5 mm wide and 20 mm deep, so it shouldn’t be used if you have very narrow spaces between your slabs. It also forms a solid joint that resists weed and plant growth, yet is permeable allowing water to escape to prevent ponding.After mixing all three components together, the grout can be applied to the joints using a squeegee or brush. Grout is applied between paving slabs or tiles, keeping them in place, protecting from water damage and preventing weeds. Here’s some advice to help choose the best patio grout. Can be used on joint widths of a minimum of 5mm wide and a minimum of 15mm deep. Semi‐rigid allowing for expansion and contraction of paving.

Weather conditions will usually affect how long it takes the grouting to set and fully cure. Dry weather above 15℃ and below 25℃ is optimal.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!! There are a few different types of patio grout, each with their own pros and cons. The most important thing is that the instructions are followed correctly to prevent residue and staining. Pre-Mixed Patio Grout To ensure a perfect joint, press the Geo Fix Paving Joint Compound into the joints with a pointing tool or compact into joints using a vibrating plate. Top up as necessary. Allow the patio to dry according to the instructions. The grout will usually set in under 24 hours, and may take up to 48 hours to fully cure. GeoFIx All Weather Slate Grey is ready mixed and can simply be brushed into joints with minimal effort compared to using traditional mortar. easily finished by compacting with a pointing tool and used on joint widths of min 6mm and a minimum of 25mm deep. It also forms a solid joint that resists weed and plant growth, yet is permeable allowing water to escape to prevent ponding.

GeofIx Buff All Weather is ready mixed and can simply be brushed into joints with minimal effort compared to using traditional mortar. The figures given below are approximate quantities required at 25mm depth per 20kg of Geofix) Joint width Ensure that the paving to be jointed is dry and free from loose dirt, oil, debris and grease etc. it is essential the joint widths are a minimum of 5mm wide with a minimum depth of 25mm. deeper joints can be filled with dry sand or other materials to meet the required minimum depth. The time and labour saving benefits of Geo-Fix Jointing Compound, combined with the performance benefits compared to cement based mortar

Use either a brush or a squeegee to brush the grout into the gaps between the paving slabs. If the instructions indicate that the paving slabs need to be continuously wetted, you may need an extra pair of hands. Geo-FixAll Weather, that solves the perennial problem of applying jointing compound in wet weather. Epoxy grout requires sand to be mixed with an epoxy resin. There are often three components that require mixing together. These may be liquid or solids.