Block Pave Driveway Cleaning. How to Clean & Re Sand Your Driveway. Lets Use a Powerful Turbo Nozzle

[@jjimywoods1363]

Great work man!! Thats the difference between the professional and amature.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Thank you.

[@emmacummings9191]

I done all this and the weeds are back a few weeks later so what have I done wrong? 😢

[@billimbriale]

@@emmacummings9191 Same here, multiple times.

[@baneeeeee1]

@@emmacummings9191 put a sand betwen

[@YeCannyDaeThat]

About the only video on youtube that shows the PROPER way to do this job. Nice.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Thank you

[@outdoortoolsandtasks]

Great work and great video. Block paving is a dirty job, but always looks spot on when cleaned and sanded properly! 👏

[@MrChris4267]

Thank god for someone who keeps it simple. Easy to follow and useful tip about the sand. Thanks.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

MrChris4267 Thank you lol, why make things appear harder then they are. not the shortest video, but I'm glad it seems straight forward.

[@sula1529]

Did you use sealer or what would you suggest to bring the colour of the brick back up like new ?

[@IrfanKarlo]

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[@ABW777]

Turbo nozzle all the way, I’ve just finished a block paved driveway, ready for sanding, great vid cheers, I might do a short vid tomorrow myself

[@RaamiKala]

Fantastic video pal. Straight to the point and no filler. Saved me a bit of cash and a headache too!

[@angelaratzay9034]

Thank you so much for the info. I've got a large brick driveway its filty right now i plan on cleaning it once we get some warm sun your inf is great looking forward to following your advise. I'm an 88 year old woman . I have a good power washer will pick up the nozzle you recomend . Thanks again.

[@jacksoncrow7662]

Nice work and really good advice with the kiln dried sand. Thanks

[@arabyalyemani5855]

Best work and best demonstration for who is interested in sanding his derive way

[@Welshrugbyfan101]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. By far the best you tube video on this subject.

[@hemzah]

Something almost therapeutic about watching this, nice one!

[@coreywright6774]

HI

[@spear-it]

I agree!

[@jansmit4628]

You don't have to toss sand away which did get a little moist. Use it on a sunny warmer day, spread it roughly out and you will be astonished how fast is becomes back to its "kilm dryed state".

[@kenmay1572]

Good job, been there and got the tee shirt and muddy spray-back up to my armpits. Three days work and needed every other year.

[@deborahhallett778]

Fantastic video, thank you for showing how to do the job to perfection.

[@radiocaf]

Been looking to do my driveway for a while now, it's autumn now though so I don't know if I'll be able to do it this side of Christmas now. But this video made it seem so simple and easy to do. Also was great to be told what sand to get, I was in B&Q thinking "I didn't think this many types of sand existed" and almost picked up sharp sand before thinking to do more research.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@radiocaf yeah it's a bit damp now to be undertaking it to be honest. I would buy the sand from Wickes as I've rarely found dry sand in B&Q or Homebase.

[@mohsenattar1890]

Such an easy to follow and imformative video. Thanks matey. Will help me when I go to do mine.

[@maryammehrabi1311]

Thank you! very easy practical method. I will definitely give it a try.

[@stevehayes6911]

This video is fantastic. Really helped me do my drive. It really is a messy job 😂 But it looks great. 29 degrees tomorrow. Perfect for the kiln sand to go down. Thanks again

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Good luck. It is unusually warm this week, perfect.

[@mosthated863]

Nice job I learnt something.i want to start a small business in driveway cleaning and this is helpful on what I need to know about paved driveways

[@DirtyDriveAway]

WaffenHerMuff your welcome

[@kylekeenan3485]

You want to start a small business in something you don't know how to do? God I hope I don't live near you when I get my driveway cleaned.

[@detectoruser]

Top class, simple clear advice that works! Preparing my large house for sale that has a brick weave area at the front that is in view before they press the bell. A good clean front sets the tone, Liam

[@DirtyDriveAway]

A nice fresh drive on the estate agents photos does give a good first impression.

[@LizMcMahon48]

Just finished doing my driveway (8/4/2020) and yes all block paving, what an absolute mess. Well worth looking at it when all completed and very rewarding to look at but hope I won't have to go through all that again. Just lift the lot, Tar it, job completed No more mess. Happy days. :o) :o)

[@DirtyDriveAway]

If you applied a decent sealer you wouldn't loose the sand next time. It will also help against weeds. Next time will be a simple clean, spray some swimming pool grade chlorine bleach on beforehand and it practically cleans it for you.

[@leewalker9008]

@@DirtyDriveAway which sealer do you recommend and do you use this before sanding or after?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@@leewalker9008 something like smartseal is easier to use than a polyurethane such as resiblock. Resiblock will last longer but is very finicky with weather. You clean it, wait 5-7days (no rain 48hrs prior to and 12hrs after application) sand it and seal same day. Make sure the sand is brushed in and swept off really well.

[@pradipamahadeva8051]

Why not get your husband to do it...?

[@Ray-ed5ew]

Great job any suggestions for removal of oil stains on blocks as I was just going to lift and replace. Its a common car park for an apartment block so it's an ongoing problem

[@DirtyDriveAway]

To be honest I've tried many products on oil stains. The problem is the longer they are left the deeper they soak in. If you can catch them fairly quickly you can usually shift them with an oil remover. Anymore than a few weeks old and they are typically there to stay. You can remove the dark stain but you'll nearly always be left with a ghosting.

[@farhanashaukat3536]

Got my block driveway steam cleaned by three young Irish lads, who quoted me £250. My driveway looks cleaner and free from the weeds, however several blocks have become loose because of the water pressure used. The lads did not even bother coming back to sand down my driveway as ought to despite me chasing them. They told me to go and buy some bags of sand and do it myself and even left a trail of mess behind. Feel cheated for the amount of money I paid. I will have to buy the bags of Kiln Dried Sand and do the job myself now. Thanks to this video, I feel confident that I can do the job myself.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

So sad that people don't undertake the job properly. In honesty I highly doubt steam was used as its very expensive equipment and is just a buzz word used by chancers to gain work. All block pave jobs should be re sanded afterwards to ensure the blocks stay stable. Unless you have a very large driveway in excess of 150sqM then I fear you have been ripped off if all they have done is cleaned it. At the moment (2021) kiln dried sand is quite hard to get due to a shortage, well it is here in London. Its been in high demand and short supply since end of March.

[@Chief81]

Dude never get Pikeys to do any jobs on/round your house they’re known con artists.

[@maryannshubaily1515]

You might want to use cement sand that blocks the plants from growing in…or so I hear.

[@indianbeer9]

very well explained!

[@bayramkucuker3149]

What a fantastic video! thanks to you my first patio cleaning went superb cheers mate

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Glad it was of some help. It might be old but it's a popular video.

[@blueliontime]

Thanks for the video👍helped a lot for my first job👍

[@DirtyDriveAway]

blueliontime Thank you, glad it helped.

[@coreywright6774]

IH

[@barbarasweeney7091]

Thanks for this, My drive is a mess but you have given me lots of professional advice on this video. I paid for the drive to be done but as you say the dry sand just blew out because it wasn't misted in. Next time I will be more aware of what to expect. well done.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Barbara Sweeney thank you barbara. If your having problems with sand loss it may be worth considering either a cheap sealer to stabilise it or use a polymeric jointing sand such as Resifix. Phill

[@tariqmahmood5312]

hello pal were are you based ,hope you in the area looking to get the drive refurbished ,I am based in Birmingham,I have got a few car oil marks ,if you can do the job please reply and we can get the driveway sorted

[@roddypryce454]

Pressure washing will clean the driveway, but it’s hard on the blocks. Equivalent to about five years normal weathering of the blocks each time it’s done.

[@vinodsharda2553]

for a novice like me ... absolutely on the money ! thank you

[@Foucault42a]

I find table salt stops weeds and moss 100% for at least eight months. Only 80p per 3 kg bag from tescos . I just sprinkle it liberally and then lightly sprinkle with the hose so the grains can just sit in the cracks and slowly dissolve through the winter. No need for weedkiller.

[@chrisfir]

A lot of weeds are acidic so that wont always work

[@wanderinglola4261]

What a great job.. well done and rhanks for sharing.. Greetings 👍

[@tixilx]

Very professional presentation - Well Done 👍

[@billokane6029]

Tixilx czechtubes

[@donovanvaz3289]

I had my drive done like this and it looked just as good as this at the end. Fast forward a month and we got a load of rain. My drive looks like a beach. All the sand just gets washed out.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Sand wash will occur if your driveway slopes and also if the sand isn't swept below the chamfer of the blocks. If the sand joint is too high it will wash out with heavy rain.

[@wildcroissant]

Great videos. Helped me clean ca. 100sq m block pave driveway. Would be good to see some additional videos on how to deal with oil stains (cleaning with turbo nozzle doesn't help at all as one might expect) without replacing blocks.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Paweł Halicki hey, I haven't done an oil stain removing video as they are a nightmare to shift properly. I haven't found a 100% removal method without replacing blocks. It really all depends how long the oil has been down. Even on specific oil removing products it normally says for best results use within a few days of spill. Most of the stains we come across have been down months or years. You will normally remove the dirty colour by using some good ol fairy liquid and then hitting with a turbo nozzle. Resiblock OR is pretty good if the oil stain is recent. Other than that the oil soaks into the block to far to make any serious difference. I would say that there will always be a visible mark left as the blocks are quite thick and oil can penetrate quite deep over time. I bet if I true doing a video of the removal wouldn't work lol. Phill

[@llohcire]

I find for more recent oil stains you can use cat litter, crush it in to the stain and replace a couple of times soaks it up prety good. Then wash.

[@victorfebo2672]

Beautiful work bro! Thank you for sharing!

[@IrfanKarlo]

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[@philipneale9153]

Great Video. I've watched a lot of your videos and your always informative. The best teacher of. Block Paving I've seen.

[@nargis3459]

Thanks, a very good video. Love and Respect from London and Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@trevorcole460]

Nice clear simple video. Upload appreciated!

[@Toma2843]

very clear thanks how long should it last? Would you expect to wash old the old sand and replace when the dirt is back?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Every 2-3 years for cleaning block paving. Doing it too frequently can cause damage.

[@Toma2843]

@@DirtyDriveAway cheers

[@dribsbiddlestone]

Great video, thanks for the information.

[@dk_ni]

What would you recommend in terms of weedkiller that gets down between the pavers and would you recommend applying it before re-sanding? Thanks!

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Well, proper weedkiller such as glyphosate (gallup) works well. As a professional, you must hold a licence to spray it as a business. Technically, as a homeowner, you can buy it, although you're not supposed to have it, if that makes sense. As with any weedkiller, it needs to be applied every 4-6 weeks to keep on top of them.

[@xinlaw27]

Holy crap that was dirty as hell. Great job cleaning up that crap.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

xinlaw27 thanks.

[@mannysingh1559]

xinlaw27 eee

[@3igDaddio]

Top man. Looks fantastic 😃

[@nandhinirajendran4407]

Really helpful. Thank you and quite satisfying to watch. Feeding my inner OCD. lol

[@ramafoodscookeryclub1414]

Excellent video ,thanks for sharing.

[@PhilDiasPJD]

How satisfying. Good video👍

[@josephmiller6597]

Would using Polymeric Sand been better to use as a more substitutive filler between the pavers to keep out weeds along with weed control every 6-8 wks?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Poly sand sets hard but as a top up it doesn't last long. It tends to crack too easily, it's best used as full depth but you won't get that with a clean. It really needs to be used when laid so you get the full 50mm depth. When cleaning it's only around 5mm depth so doesn't actually bind much sand.

[@noahmistry4368]

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[@seeyouthen]

Very informative. So are moss, weeds and grass etc a lot less likely to be able to grow up through the sand and about how long will it be until they re-emerge?. Currently im keeping on top of my moss, weeds and grass on the patio by using a butane torch from The Range to burn them after I manually scraped out the rivits of moss, weeds and grass with a metal brush scraper that jarred me up for about 4 days!.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Moss typically only grows over winter when it's damp. Unfortunately without a regular good weedkiller the weeds will grow back fairly quickly, especially during spring/summer. By applying a decent weedkiller every 6-8weeks should keep weeds at bay. The scraper method is vicious on the back and arms. Once you've jet washed all the muck out, it's much easier to maintain.

[@seeyouthen]

@@DirtyDriveAway cheers thanks for that

[@steptoe26a]

Crap I couldn’t stop watching. The dirt that came off was incredible. I now realise I need my drive way doing.

[@Rajibaba100]

I did same thing on my brick paver floor spreading fine sand and but as soon as heavy rain fine sand washed out . The best alternative spray laundry chlorine mix with water every three or four months,or five ounce of Copper sulphate /gallon water spray which will kill moss.

[@RaysTrack]

Good video. Beware cowboys who come round and say they'll do all this in a day - no point using kiln dried sand if the blocks and the sand underneath are still damp.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Too true.

[@jimrobinson3860]

Great video. Is it worth coating it with a protective solution afterwards.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

You can, but sealers are expensive and highly weather-dependent for application. They won't stop it from getting dirty. Their primary use is sand binding, but again longevity depends on the sealer.

[@Grover895]

Where can you get these nozzles from, and do they fit onto a Karcher?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Karcher make their own version called a dirt blaster I think. They OK but you will be there a very long time doing block paving with a portable washer.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Karchers version, I have used one. But not on block paving. The nozzle I use is either a Suttner or PA but don't think they can be adapted or won't work on a Karcher as a Karcher isn't powerful enough. www.kaercher.com/uk/accessory/dirt-blaster-pressure-washer-lance-26432440.html

[@rjd324]

What type of pressure washer should I get?

[@TheEcorristine]

Excellent video, clear and concise and to the point. Great to see a professional doing it, I find it's the cleaning of the sludge a pain in my arse, just ordered my turbo nozzle and 20mts of high pressure hose for my 207cc machine, hopefully it should get the job done. Great tip about the sand. Thanks

[@DirtyDriveAway]

The sludge is horrid, I scrape it up into polypropylene bags. Any difficult areas then I use a specialist wet vac.

[@jacobthebear]

@@DirtyDriveAway would you seal after, any point?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@@jacobthebear problem with sealing is the bloody weather. Yea it can help with weeds etc but doing it properly is expensive. Spraying with a good sprayer is best to ensure good joint penetration but at a sacrifice of using additional product. In this day and age where everything is silly money its not very cost effective. Looks nice and does really help weeds but by the time you add on that cost most customers refuse. It can be a Ballache because it needs to be fully dry or it won't set properly and can leave white blooms. Typically sealer company's recommend 5-7days after cleaning. As a professional cleaner in honesty it probably costs me money as I inevitably have to turn other work away or it puts me under pressure if the weather turns to get it done.

[@glitchking4992]

Hi thanks for the info !! What size van is big enough to carry tools and a bit of water ?? And whats a decent washer ??

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Glitch King Glitch King hi, you can spend hours researching washers. Ideally something with a good engine like honda or briggs, a good interpump pump and gearbox. You would ideally need something around 200bar+ that kicks out around 18lpm+ it really depends on your budget. A 200bar 18lpm machine will come in around £1600 ish. Go up in pressure and you will be looking around £2200, but go 250bar and 23lpm will set you back around £3000. Van size i have a LWB transit connect and i can get a 400l tank and all my gear in. Anything smaller and it just wont fit a water tank in as it wont be long enough or have the payload to carry the washer and water plus hoses etc. Phill

[@glitchking4992]

Dirty Drive-Away thanks phil

[@terrycinnamond6602]

I just bought a gs 200 Honda unbelievable

[@davidmasterson3364]

@@myKZbinChannel31 I do this pressure cleaning myself along with actually fitting new driveways. I just connect to the clients tap, they don't seem to mind. Also, for anyone that is interested. I myself use a Honda Pressure washer, they cost around 1,400 and are ideal for this sort of work.

[@annettemaxwell3816]

I have large gaps to fill, in between cray paving. Can I use Kiln sand first, before using sika fast fix jointing compound all weather ?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

No not really, to be honest those joint compounds are rubbish. They aren't pressure washer proof and they crack on driveways. Your best off pointing it properly with sand/cement. Unless you go full depth with resin jointing it just won't last.

[@lorrainereeves4466]

Hi, we have a lot of hard surface which we clean with a Karcher. Takes ages! Need to replace our equipment in line with yours for a quicker result. What is the name and model of your equipment, including the turbo nozzle? Thanks

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Lorraine Reeves Going from a karcher to what I use would be like going from a mini to a lamborghini lol. I use a zeta, briggs and Stratton engine, the washer alone costs £3000. The Lance I use in the video has a PA turbo nozzle on it. They are not expensive but they won't work on a Karcher. It would be cheaper to have a professional maintain it for you.

[@garethmason8485]

Rookie question can you use cold water pressure washer to clean the driveway?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

It's all I use.

[@TheJiminiflix]

Dubai actually import sand for construction because their sand in their deserts is the wrong type needed.

[@vistaprime]

correct. So does Kuwait.

[@vessmachineen193]

I didnt know that. can they use as aggregate to produce paving blocks or hollow blocks made of concrete?

[@RS-jb1lf]

Beautiful work

[@JP-lz4fp]

Thanks for the informative video. One question though... Is it OK if instead of misting the sand with water after re sanding... To use a sealer applied with a roller?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Yes sealing is done about 5-7days after cleaning as it needs to dry thoroughly. Rollers can pick out the sand which is unavoidable. Professionals using acrylic sealers sometimes prefer spraying them down as this gives better penetration and no sand loss.

[@MrEchoes1962]

Great job there.......one question though.... After you put the dry sand in the all the cracks of the blocks what is stopping the weeds coming through again? It can not be the dry sand that prevents them coming back does it?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Nothing stops them coming back. Regular spraying with weedkiller will help. This needs to he done every 6-8 weeks. You could apply a sealer but doing that properly is really expensive.

[@MrEchoes1962]

@@DirtyDriveAway Cheers for that reply ,apologies for what I thought was a stupid question that I asked.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@MrEchoes1962 don't worry, I've had worse lol 😆. Weedkiller is your friend but it needs to he done regularly. After cleaning, when you put the fresh sand in, give it a good hit of 360g/l glyphosate (gallup) weedkiller. Don't get it near your plants or lawn as it kills anything green. It will help keep the weeds under control if you do it every 6-8weeks.

[@Redoctober65]

Brilliant I tried and it was great.

[@zthde]

So therapeutic . So when you apply the dry sand and brush it off can you re use it again ?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Yes

[@zthde]

Dirty Drive-Away I followed your instructions and my driveway looks a million dollars 👍👍👍🙏thank you so much pal

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@@zthde your welcome, glad it helped.

[@jasonclarke7422]

I wish I had of watched this before attempting doing my drive with my little Bosch power washer,It did the job but what a hard chore it was.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Yeah, unfortunately DIY washers talk a good game but fail to perform.

[@anitasharma-vx6vv]

You have made the job look so easy. Thankyou. Can you suggest a reasonably priced pressure washer that comes with this turbo nozzle?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Most petrol washers can use this style of nozzle. How powerful the machine is ultimately depends on cost.

[@anitasharma-vx6vv]

@@DirtyDriveAway thankyou

[@rizud5122]

Simply Superb..with very clear instructions..thanks so much sharing!!

[@ratchriat1716]

a massive transformation

[@johnmclean8521]

Amazing. Went out to find a rotary noozle immediately. Great presentation Thanks

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Your welcome, they are bloody handy tools.

[@jimmyconnor2752]

Great video, 👍 few questions. Once this sand is down and you want to re jet will all the sand come back out ? Question is I have to mastiffs and the brick paving out the back needs washed down quite alot, also when it comes down to sealing it what happens with the sand, sorry for the silly question this is all new to me or do I need to use a resin sand

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Yes everytime you wash it the sand will come out. You can use a polymeric sand which sets hard but it isn't very pressure washer proof. Again a sealer can be used but this will only last a couple years.

[@jimmyconnor2752]

@@DirtyDriveAway much appreciated 👍 thanks for the help...

[@kainatjan9705]

Hi,how often should one pressure wash and sand the block pavement? I've got the K4 karchar pressure washer

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Well every time you clean it you disturb the jointing sand. So long as your replacing that you can do it yearly if needed, however I tend to recommend every 2 years.

[@CraigCatterson]

Hi what sort of power washing would you recommend Barrel fed or hose fed Thx

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@CraigCatterson barrel/tank fed. Hose fed will usually be max around 10 litres per min, nowhere near enough for professional cleaning.

[@geoff2671]

Excellent instructional video

[@zappa6366]

hey, how do you keep all the spray/ mess from power washing off the surrounding area? like the grass, garage door or other places that you don't want. thanks for the video!

[@DirtyDriveAway]

You can't, it's a messy job but you have water in your hand so rinsing everything down after is no big thing. Having a wide angle low pressure rinse nozzle get rid of any muck splashed on doors etc. Wash windows etc when your done and the customers are always happy.

[@zappa6366]

@@DirtyDriveAway Thank you for the quick reply and good advice. I've cleaned a couple driveways just the way you showed in the video ( only done research after doing the job). I used tarpolin to try help keep most the dirt going through fence slats onto neighbouring driveways etc but its good to know its just a really messy job and I wasn't just doing a bad job lol. I'll definitely be watching more of your videos, thanks man!

[@balsabreaker4272]

No idea why I watched that video, but still found it interesting, looked great at the end

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Thank you, is an old vid now

[@Namrowable]

Very good video and very professional how do you stop the sand washing on a drive with a slope

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Dave Workman thank you dave. To be fair preventing sand wash is quite hard especially on a steep incline. Sometimes i find watering in the sand after brushing in can help settle it a bit better rather than waiting for a downpour of rain. Other options are using a jointing compound sand like resifix which sets hard, or by applying a sealer which binds and stabilises the sand. The latter 2 obviously cost more money but will usually last between 18months-5 years depending on the quality of the sealer. Cheap sealers tend to wear off quicker where as something like resiblock trade will do about 3 years and the superior around 5 years. The resifix sand is also good for around 5 years depending on environment. Phill

[@Mochant]

Fantastic video! I am about to do a driveway a little larger than that one. Thank you so much for a great video

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Glad it helped. Thank you 😊

[@bitTorrenter]

Looks fantastic! Well done!

[@jason7944]

Once you have put kiln sand on. Does it needs anything on top of it to seal it? Or will weeds eventuall come back through and you just repeat the process?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Weeds will re grow pretty quickly without a regular weedkiller regime. You can seal it but that's expensive.

[@jason7944]

@@DirtyDriveAway so after re sanding it, the weeds will come back?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@@jason7944 yes, this time of year usually within a few weeks. Nothing will stop weeds 100%, sealing can help but it can turn a £200 job into a near £1000 job to do properly. With current sealing prices and agri doing it most firms have stopped offering it. Using a decent weedkiller every 6weeks or so should keep most the weeds away.

[@MrSufiali]

Great video, just wondering if using a surface cleaner would be faster ?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Surface cleaner is faster but they don't deal with heavy moss and weeds very well. Typically when using a surface cleaner on areas with weeds or grass you have to go back over it again with the turbo to clear what you've missed.

[@Chesterman2023]

Im an amateur and Ive learned to never buy kiln dried sand from a merchant who has a slow turnover of stock, 'cos inevitably old stock is going to be damp. Am I right in thinking that the natural moisture in the UK air will expand the sand anyway once it's exposed? Would you recommend sealing this newly cleaned and sanded driveway?

[@Burling1970]

Great video . Really appreciate it

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Welcome

[@daviddamerjian6505]

Mine is a patio of pavers vs. driveway but basically the same. It was originally laid with polymeric sand which I feel is fantastic, but I also did read below you mentioned doesnt handle pressure washing well. Well I did use a pressure washer to manually do the entire patio using standard angled nozzle (didnt know about Turbo at the time), got good results in the end but slow process. I like your turbo nozzle b/c I think it would be faster than with the standard angled nozzle which you need to be a bit more "precise' with as you use it and I think the turbo would be faster since its circular vs like a straight edge water stream, correct? Q: Challenge is how to clean without blasting out existing sand (so as not to "waste" it or have to dispose of it) - using either standard angled nozzle, turbo nozzle, or surface cleaner (which I read below you dont like the results for most applications), would I be correct in saying its not really practically possible? And polymeric sand will not be able to resist any of these cleaning approaches? And even if polymeric cant resist, isnt it still better than normal sand for at least the life of the job b/c it can help with resisting weed growth to some degree and it shouldnt wash away as its designed to hold? So why not use polymeric in all circumstances, any disadvantages? Cost?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

No any form of pressure cleaning will remove the sand it just can't be helped. Polymeric sand is about 5x the cost of conventional sand and can also be a pain to work with because of the polymers. Depending on the driveway, pooing water can leave polymer residue behind and it will stain.

[@elsabefranken-jordaan2192]

Many thanks for this! Where in South Africa am I going to purchase the sand. Would building not work?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Hi, no builders sand is typically damp and a bit too coarse for this job. That being said if it was really dry it may work at a last resort. It is known as kiln dried sand or sometimes silver sand. Childrens play pit sand is also the same all be it usually more expensive. Phill

[@doublej3313]

I add big bag of salt with sand it keeps weeds down for a long time 😊

[@cleomarie5016]

What was the attachment you used for the weeds again sorry. Also does it fit with any power washer? Tried to wash my block drive way and ended up with bad sunburn and still a weed infested drive way and only did a tiny part due to how large my drive way is

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Its called a turbo nozzle and they fit higher performance washers (not diy, karcher etc) They are jetted according to the machines spec. If your running a petrol washer you may be able to get one to work but it depends on the pressure and flow of the machine.

[@vjary8142]

Can you recommend a weed killer to prevent re-growth of weeds? Once it's been re-sanded and misted, do you recommend using a chemical sealant to seal the joints and allow the colour of the paving blocks to improve?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

The problem with weedkillers is the store bought ones are rubbish and expensive to use on large areas. Now the pukka gkyphosate based weedkillers work like magic but you not allowed to buy them and are restricted to licensed people and agricultural use. Now I'm not saying you can't buy them, just your not supposed to have them. As a contractor we are not allowed to spray any form of weedkiller regardless of where its purchased without a PA1/6 licence. A 2 coat acrylic sealerbis your best defense In keeping weeds away. Have a look at my latest video where I cleaned, sanded and sealed a block pave driveway. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJaUY6qnf7uohLc

[@DirtyDriveAway]

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[@TerryTibbs80]

Hi I've got the exact same block paving driveway. I own an Ava easy p57 pressure washer with all the attachments including patio head cleaner, turbo nozzle etc. Its 145bar/2100psi. Would it be suited to carry out the job as well as you have achieved in this video?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@TerryTibbs80 really depends on its size. I mean 145bar is quite underpowered. If it's not too big and you want to put the hours in then it will work. It won't come up quite aswell as a pro machine but it will do its best. The patio head cleaner won't do a lot on block pave especially at only 145 bar. Turbo nozzle is your best bet but it will take time.

[@TerryTibbs80]

@@DirtyDriveAway Cheers for getting back to me so soon and thanks for the advice pal

[@TerryTibbs80]

Hi again, would you advise using some sodium hypochlorite to assist in the clean?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@TerryTibbs80 yes, it will definitely boost the cleaner power of a small washer.

[@garethmason8485]

Quick question when doing paving slabs how can you prevent damaging the jointing compound/ grout. Or is it a case of having to repair anything that comes lose or out? Thanks.

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Shouldn't really be using so much pressure that it blows jointing mortar out. If the mortar is bad then yes there is a risk more will come out. Otherwise using chemical and a lower pressure is a better option.

[@moons3851]

Brilliantly explained n enjoyed watching

[@nisarmahmood9113]

Well done mate, like the commentary with the video

[@hasnaintejani9307]

What a great video!! Why didnt you seal the blocks?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

I don't do it anymore, too mich headache with the weather etc. Also it's wicked expensive to do properly now. Materials are at an all time high and customers rarely want it. It can easily increase the cost by 3-4x by sealing. Also most sealers only last about 12months cosmetically and the sand won't be very future pressure washer proof unless you use polyurethane, which is more money.

[@hasnaintejani9307]

@DirtyDriveAway thank you for your reply. So is it OK just to sand?. What about weeds, bugs etc without sealing

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@hasnaintejani9307 weeds will grow so using a good weedkiller every 6-8weeks will keep them down. Can't help bugs etc they will bore through anything. You can seal if you want but if it gets wet after application it's done for.

[@swimgood3873]

Any recommendations on weed killer to spray after and method of spraying? Not the usual little spray bottle nozzle, back breaker

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@@swimgood3873 get a pump sprayer and some 360g/l glyphosate weedkiller such as gallup. Don't spray anywhere near plants or grass as it will kill them.

[@swimgood3873]

@@DirtyDriveAway nice 👌 You got any vids for re jointing patios , do you recommend Easy Joint? Thanks

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@swimgood3873 no I don't do re jointing. Easy joint or any of those sweep in compounds are crap. They will all fail after a year or so and a jet wash will blown it out. Flowjoint or GFTK VDW is probably the best

[@swimgood3873]

@@DirtyDriveAway thanks

[@willmarodrigues7066]

Thank You Thank You very much 🙏 Very very Good Method I like it👍❤️

[@grassymitten5324]

I need to do this to my patio. Thanks for sharing.

[@marlenecesarotti8468]

great video do you connect to the hose because one I had connecteg to y hose but was not like yours ....needed a powerful one..thanks

[@DirtyDriveAway]

My washer doesn't connect to a hose, it draws water from a tank.

[@stevenhunter3928]

I’ve just resanded my block paved drive and unfortunately it wasn’t as dry as I’d have liked. It seems to have gone in ok, you can see some joints the sand is showing more wet than others and appearing thicker in the joints. Is there something I should look out for or will it be ok? Thanks

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Should be fine, just wait for it to dry. The worst that will happen is the sand will drop requiring a top up.

[@davidmoffitt2811]

Can you advise on which pressure washer brand / model / psi you would recommend for commercial regular use?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

There is no specific brand as they run different quality components depending on the budget. Ideally you want 200bar with a min 16lpm for regular commercial use. Your probably looking at £1600 for a decent reliable machine.

[@stevedowdeswell139]

Do you ever put a driveway / path sealer on the bricks when complete?

[@DirtyDriveAway]

Sometimes, but a proper 2 coat acrylic sealer is pretty expensive. On average its around £10.50+sqM to clean, sand and seal a driveway, depending on sealer brand.

[@stevedowdeswell139]

@@DirtyDriveAway ok great, thank you for your prompt reply. Sounds reasonable

[@DirtyDriveAway]

@@stevedowdeswell139 really depends on the size of the area. I mean 100sqM could cost in excess of £1000 to do properly. A lot of contractors like to skimp on materials to save cost, but then it doesn't last long. My latest video shows a clean, sand and 2 coat seal.