pointing mix for indian paving

[mark5]

Hi i am in the middle of laying indian paving. just starting to point. what is the best mix to use/ best sand thanks mark ( the paving is grey stone so pointing could do with bieng greyish)

 

[Thermo]

i always use building sand and normally about 1:4. others prefer sharp sand

 

[holmslaw]

You can get black sand that will give you a dark grey colour, usually stocked by roofing suppliers I believe.

 

[Thermo]

trouble is it tends to tone down and looks naff after a while, as does cement dye

 

[Jsmithy]

I always use building sand at 5 to 1 but if you want a more grey look you could use silver sand at 3 to 1 which would be nice and grey when dry.

 

[pantsmachine]

My indian sandstone was called Kandala. A picture in the link below. When Ewen finished the patio laying he pointed with a dark grey premixed in a tube and dispensed through a gun(about 3 times the size of a silicone tube set up).

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[mark5]

Thanks for the replys. Ive started using 4-1 sand /cement and its drying a nice colour. and mine is kandla grey stone looks well once down.