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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:24 pm
by PavingHelp
Hi I recently had indian sandstone laid by a gardener and they used a dry mix grout, Rompox, which unfortunately did not set whatsoever. I know nothing about landscaping, but from looking at the instructions it looks as though everything was done correct - paving was pre-wet, grout brushed in with excess brushed off. It didnt rain and after2 or 3 days it still has not set.

So I am going to have to get it removed and new grout put in, but what would you reccommend. The local landscaping place that sells stone, sells Geofix - is this any good and how dark is the darkest one they do (I was hoping for a dark grey / black, like the Rompox one).

By the way its only a small area so whatever I use needs to be available in relatively small amount.

Also will Geofix be ok if it rains during the drying process?

Lastly, if you think I should use an alternative product, is it available in Wickes / B&Q?

Any help appreciated!

Thanks.

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:51 pm
by cookiewales
i think some one is fishing i am not biting :D

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:04 pm
by lutonlagerlout
dom we dont really recommend the second product on this site,due to past experiences
i guess it rains a bit in york,so sand and cement,marshalls 365 or an epoxy mortar would work best

have you contacted romex?
LLL

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:14 pm
by PavingHelp
I dont understand, what do you mean someone is fishing? Just asking for some advice on grouting.

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:15 pm
by PavingHelp
lutonlagerlout wrote:dom we dont really recommend the second product on this site,due to past experiences
i guess it rains a bit in york,so sand and cement,marshalls 365 or an epoxy mortar would work best

have you contacted romex?
LLL
Thank you Luton. Is Marshalls 365 or the epoxy mortar come in black / dark grey? And where can they be purchased from?

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:18 am
by lutonlagerlout
pm sent
cheers LLL

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:53 am
by local patios and driveway
Just do it the old, proper way.