Block paving step - Filling small gaps between kerbs

[blcky67]

can anyone recomend what to fill small gaps between kerbs on my charcoal kerbs.builder told me not to use cement as it marks the kerbs. is this true? the gaps are small but my kiln sand falls out of the gaps on some kerbs.can anyone suggest what to fill these small gaps with. thanks.

[lutonlagerlout]

i normally butter them with black mortar,builder is talking out of his rear end,unless you use radius kerbs its the only way to do it
cheers LLL

[blcky67]

i normally butter them with black mortar,builder is talking out of his rear end,unless you use radius kerbs its the only way to do it
cheers LLL

thanks. i have some cement and black dye to add to colour it a bit. so it wont stain the kerbs? i was scared to use it until i got some advice. cheers

[lutonlagerlout]

well if its black mortar and charcoal kerbs whats the problem?
LLL

[blcky67]

cheers.i just thought it would stain the blocks,thats what the builder said.its a tedious job pointing the kerbs though!!!. thanks mate i will get on with it when the rain stops. would you recomend washing off excess cement after pointing?

[lutonlagerlout]

just make sure you dont get it on any non-charcoal areas
brush excess off with a soft brush when its gone off a bit
cheers LLL

[Tony McC]

The builder says it marks the kerbs? That must be some feckin' useless, cack-handed builder then!

Can you imagine: "Oh: we don't bother using mortar when we're building a wall in case the bricks get stained!"