Forum search & shortcuts

re-pointing flag st...
 

[Closed] re-pointing flag stones

Posts: 2679
Full Member
Topic starter
 
[#3175319]

the driveway is surfaced with different sized flags and the pointing between them is beginning to disintegrate.

What does the STW hive mind reckon is the best way of re-pointing is??

I'm sure I saw someone on telly brushing in a dry sand/cement mix then wetting it down and letting it set.. will that work?
I also guess I've got a fun job in chipping out the old stuff as well..!

ta


 
Posted : 23/09/2011 10:18 am
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

yeah chip out the old stuff, make sure theres no weeds then you can put the sand cement mix down, or cheaper to buy from the merchant a pre-mix, brush it in and wet down.
job done.


 
Posted : 23/09/2011 10:22 am
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

handboard upside down with a pointing mix of 2x sliver 1x building sand 1x cement.

run the mix into the joints with a finger trowel and then go over with pointing trowel to smooth it over.


 
Posted : 23/09/2011 10:23 am
 nbt
Posts: 12513
Full Member
 

Give us a shout souter, I've a load of sand, and next door has a trailer we can use to bring it up to yours


 
Posted : 23/09/2011 10:48 am