Sandstone pointing suggestions

[Jsmale]

Hi All,

I've tried to read all the threads but I'm now even more confussed.

I have 100m2 of sandstone thats just been laid, its our rear patio so no heavy vehicles. I'm trying to decide on the best way to point it.

I've looked at Easy Joint and GFTK800 but when doing the calculations I believe I'm looking at:

Sandstone size: 900x600, 600x600, 600x290 &290x290.

Gap about 15mm, Depth about 20mm

Easy Joint around 4 tubs £120ish
GFTK800 nearer 10 tubs and £850ish

Am I correct? Any help apreciated.

Joe

[dig dug dan]

nope you are way off the mark
4 tubs?? 15mm is more of a gap than needed, but 6sqm per tub, 16 min tubs@£25 plus vat approx, £480

cannot comment on the other stuff as i have never used it

[lutonlagerlout]

joe 15 mm joints are big
sand cement may be your best option
LLL

[Jsmale]

Hi All,

Realised that the online calculator asks for slab sizes in CM not MM so think I just confused the calculator! Its more like 20 tubs.

I agree sand and cement may just be the best option. If the only benefit to these premixes the labour time?

Someone said to me that using cement will always crack as it has no flexibility??? Is that correct?

[lutonlagerlout]

sometimes it does,sometimes not
the 2 part resin mortars are excellent but can cost as much as the flags!
sand and cement pointing is best down around spring or autumn ,too much heat causes shrinkage
LLL

[Jsmale]

sometimes it does,sometimes not
the 2 part resin mortars are excellent but can cost as much as the flags!
sand and cement pointing is best down around spring or autumn ,too much heat causes shrinkage
LLL

Thanks LutonLargerLout, I'm actually less than 5 miles form Luton!

I think with the size and dept of the gaps, plus the fact its 100m2 its more cost effective to go the old fasion route.

Thanks everyone.

[Azpects]

Hi All,

Realised that the online calculator asks for slab sizes in CM not MM so think I just confused the calculator! Its more like 20 tubs.

I agree sand and cement may just be the best option. If the only benefit to these premixes the labour time?

Someone said to me that using cement will always crack as it has no flexibility??? Is that correct?

I suspect you've pointed it by now?

Labour time is the main saver and of course the fact you can apply it even if raining, something you certainly can't do with cement

You give your back and knees a rest not having to work it into the joints, this adds up if you're doing this regularly

EASYJoint video

There's an unlimited shelf life with EASYJoint (when unopened), any unused product you do have can be reused provided it is returned to the tub and submerged by at least 50mm of water and resealed.