Confused with options for filling gaps and plastering

[sankun]

Hi folks, given the weather I'm planning to fix a few things at my house but struggling with what to buy and how to proceed. I basically want to:

1. Fill gaps between tiles in the garden

2. Fix cracks in my garden support (not sure what to call it, basically the thing my garden steps are connected to)

3. Even out the plaster on my interior wall. I tried to use my trusty old filler but it made a mess out of it

I'm planning to buy the following to fix these:

1. trovel set https://www.toolstation.com/minotaur-soft-grip-trowel-set/p73351
2. one coat plaster for interior wall - https://www.toolstation.com/thistle-one-coat-plaster/p65753
3. general purpose mortar mix or mortar powder - https://www.screwfix.com/p/bostik-general-purpose-mortar-grey-5kg/36857 or https://www.toolstation.com/blue-hawk-mortar-mix/p93522

Are these things enough to get the job done? Thanks for your help!

 

[cdbe]

The toolset will do, add a finger trowel. Don't forget a few buckets (£1 from bandq).

The mortar will be fine for patch pointing the slabs, but personally I would rake/chisel out the whole lot and redo it.

Easifill and sandpaper probably best for your internal plaster repairs.

That retaining wall is a problem - looks like some loose structure behind the render which will continue to cause any render to crack - probably best to hack off all the render and repair any loose masonry (and anything causing water to get in behind the wall - paving on the top?) then get it professionally re-rendered - it's not a job for a beginner. Alternatively, as a budget option, you could leave as is (it's not going to fall down) and clad it - things like timber or composite decking are quite popular these days, even recycled pallet boards if that's your thing.

 

[Mr Chibs]

If you are feeling a bit more flash with the cash, you could use a brush in resin for the paving, once you've raked out the old mortar.
You just brush this stuff around and tool down.

Sika FastFix All Weather Jointing Compound Only £24.95 - Free Next Day Delivery | Solseal

Sika FastFix All Weather is a ready to use, self-setting paving jointing compound. Only £24.95 and Free Next Day Delivery

www.solseal.co.uk

 

[sankun]

Thank you @cdbe and @Mr Chibs for the clarifications! I've got another question -- what would be the best way to take off mortar from between my tiles. Would a concrete chisel like this one work?

https://www.diy.com/departments/magnusson-18mm-concrete-chisel/1801915_BQ.prd

Magnusson 30mm Cold Chisel | DIY at B&Q

Magnusson cold chisel forged from hardened steel for strength to both the strike face and tip to ensure effective energy transfer to work piece. Features protective hand guard.

www.diy.com

https://www.diy.com/departments/magnusson-carbon-steel-club-hammer-3-3lb/1783414_BQ.prd

Or would I need to buy some sort of a specialized tool for this?

BTW below are the things which I'm buying:

Hardys 5pc Builder Professional Trowel Set Tradesman Bricklayer Brick Plastering Tools | DIY at B&Q

This 5-piece great value builders trowel set includes 13mm Brick Jointer, 150mm Pointing Trowel, 180mm Gauging Trowel, 280mm Brick Trowel, 280mm Plastering Trowel.

www.diy.com

Gyproc Quick dry Two-coat filler & jointing compound 5kg Bag | DIY at B&Q

Combined setting and air-drying gypsum based material for both bulk filling and finishing. Ideal for repairs, chasing in and patching. This product has a working time of just 60 minutes and any second coat can be applied in 140 minutes. High coverage rate and minimal drying shrinkage allows easy...

www.diy.com

Bostik Cementone Mortar, 10kg Tub | DIY at B&Q

This general purpose mortar from Bostik is ideal for laying bricks or blocks, rendering, pointing and masonry repairs.

www.diy.com

Sika FastFix All Weather Jointing Compound Only £24.95 - Free Next Day Delivery | Solseal

Sika FastFix All Weather is a ready to use, self-setting paving jointing compound. Only £24.95 and Free Next Day Delivery

www.solseal.co.uk

 

[Mr Chibs]

This is probably what you need if you want to do it by hand. Might be a good idea to start here and see how easy it is/not.

Plugging Chisel

Personally, I'd probably use a small angle grinder and a diamond disc/mortar raking disc... and grind it out, mask, goggles and ear defenders are essential, you can cover quite a large area this way.

For internal filling cdbe is right, I'd just add one of these for the sanding...
Sanding handle

or a Mirka if you can stretch that far, they are great when connect to a vacuum cleaner
Mirka

For the rendering I'd mix my own using sand/cement/water it's a lot cheaper and you can mix for the job in hand.

good luck, keep us all posted.

 

[foxhole]

If you are feeling a bit more flash with the cash, you could use a brush in resin for the paving, once you've raked out the old mortar.
You just brush this stuff around and tool down.

Sika FastFix All Weather Jointing Compound Only £24.95 - Free Next Day Delivery | Solseal

Sika FastFix All Weather is a ready to use, self-setting paving jointing compound. Only £24.95 and Free Next Day Delivery

www.solseal.co.uk

The sika is crap , dries out and crumbles after less than 6 months.

 

[sankun]

The sika is crap , dries out and crumbles after less than 6 months.

Hmm...I guess it's a good thing I still haven't placed my order

If not Sika, then what else can I use for filling in the gaps? Bostik mortar ?