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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:08 am
by lutonlagerlout
did a drive in argent a while back and although I am loath to use it,the client wants some kind of sand stabiliser and sealer applied
any recommendation gratefully accepted
regards LLL 
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:38 am
by mickg
the surface is a textured finish so I would give the Marshall's technical helpline a ring seeing as its their block
0870 411 2233
not that i am saying other companies sealing products would not do the same job its just i would hate it to turn pear shape and the sealer build up in the low parts of the textured surface of the blocks if you know what i mean
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:48 pm
by mike builder/landscaper
have a chat with all your bm and see who comes up with the best product at a good price.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:04 pm
by msh paving
instamac now make a stablised sand just on market,rep had some in his car last week but did not bother about it MSH
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:06 pm
by lutonlagerlout
the paving has been down 6 months,and i wont be asking BMs their sole purpose is to sell you what they want to sell you
not what you need
i was looking for someone here who had actually used then sealed these blocks
cost is not a concern, but quality is
LLL
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:08 pm
by Robin @ Instarmac
For what it's worth - we do make a sand stabiliser/sealant - I did a demo today on some Marshall Conservation Paving (which is similar - I think) to the Argent Paving? (shot blasted, silver grey textured).
If you wanted to a sample tin to try on a small area first, I can get a 2.5litre tin for you to try??
Cost per 25litre tin is in the region of £100.00; so granted there are cheaper products available, but ours is good quality.
Sales pitch over!! - let me know if you would like to try it.
Regards, Robin @ Instarmac 07825 603 434.
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:35 pm
by msh paving
Looks like we have a new member, the instarmac reptile....
welcome robin to the cabin stop by for a cuppa anytime, MSH 
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:16 pm
by seanandruby
robin knows how to seal a deal :p
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:52 pm
by cookiewales
seanandruby wrote:robin knows how to seal a deal :p
welcome robin big fan of instarmac and there prices cheers cookie :p :;):
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:07 pm
by Tony McC
Argent, and some other very light/granitic shot-textured pavings, can have a funny reaction to certain sealants. Most notably, some products severely darken the colouring of the units. If Marshalls don't have a specific recommendation, I would tread very, very carefully and try out a few sample blocks before committing to covering the client's paving.
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:28 pm
by lutonlagerlout
well fair play to robin from instarmac,he drove all the way to sunny gosmore yesterday in the hissing rain and dropped off some sand stabilising sealant and some gun point
we would have tried it out on some left over blocks other than the torrent of water which was everywhere
apologies for the lack of a brew robin,the guy we are working for there makes ebeneezer look like rockafella :;):
will be testing tomorrow
cheers LLL
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 5:37 am
by cookiewales
lutonlagerlout wrote:well fair play to robin from instarmac,he drove all the way to sunny gosmore yesterday in the hissing rain and dropped off some sand stabilising sealant and some gun point
we would have tried it out on some left over blocks other than the torrent of water which was everywhere
apologies for the lack of a brew robin,the guy we are working for there makes ebeneezer look like rockafella :;):
will be testing tomorrow
cheers LLL
lll let me know how you get on with the sealent doing a job soon want to use it cheers cookie :;): :p
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 8:13 am
by lutonlagerlout
I'll do some high res photies on argent and sandstone
LLL
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 4:59 pm
by irishpaving
I reckon Msh has bought shares in instamac
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:11 pm
by rab1
better than the banks or bp at the moment :O