mixing cement

[amait]

best mix for filling gaps between patio slabs ?

 

[briancbb]

Have a look at geofix, much easier to use and does not 'stain' the surface.

 

[Nige F]

Isn`t that for narrow gaps Maybe use a pointing gun with 4:1 mix . One job I`ve got to do here so better advice welcome

 

[theoldun]

Isn`t that for narrow gaps Maybe use a pointing gun with 4:1 mix . One job I`ve got to do here so better advice welcome

Does a gent of leisure stoop to such tedious tasks Nige.
oldun.

 

[briancbb]

Nope, geofix works on gaps 5 to 20mm wide. Infact it is hard to get it brushed in on gaps below 5mm.

 

[^woody^]

But how much does geofix cost compared with a bag of sand and cement?

5 or 6 and 1 will give flexibility for paving, and sharp (plastering sand) will be tougher than soft building sand

 

[briancbb]

Agreed it is more costly than equivalent sand and cement, but as this is OP first post I considered he was a new DIYer, and having used it myself this year, it was so easy. Absolutely no mess and cement stains.

Brush it in, use a round finishing tool to press down, sweep off and leave to harden.

How it lasts is still to be seen, but I have seen applications that have been down for a few years and not a weed or crack in sight.