Fillet pointing | mortar fillet pointing

In this video I do some fillet pointing around the exterior of the property. It is important to keep an eye on gaps forming around the exterior of your property, as water can wash away the foundations over time, you can also get weeds growing in the gaps etc. Fillet pointing is relatively easy and can be done with the most basic of tools.
The mortar mix in this video is -
4 building sand
1 cement
A handful of polyester fibres
SBR to wet the mix (do not add water)
Here are some useful links to the fibres and SBR on eBay, it is best to get the sand and cement locally due to the weight of the products.
SBR- fave.co/35APVkO
Reinforcing fibres- fave.co/37CpP3G

[@ultimatehandyman]

Making videos and answering comments takes up lots of my time, but eventually I get there 😉 You can really help me out by sharing and liking the video (if you can) I hope everyone has a great Sunday (what is left of it)

[@NimbleBard48]

I would mix the fibers in the liquid first then add it to sand + cement. That way you avoid having lumps of fiber in the mortar.

[@SlyerFox666]

Do we have to make a booking to come an practise behind the wheely bins or is it first come first served 🤣😂🤣

[@ultimatehandyman]

You can just turn up- I'll make the cups of tea 😂 At the rate that the council are giving us wheelie bins, I'll need a bigger property soon LOL Thanks for the comment 👍

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

You have set the bar very high needing a dry day and the temperature in the UK, the only place that it would be harder to get would be the lake district and Scotland. Would you use the same mix the re-point the bricks when needed?

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are not joking, I was hoping to do this one weekend- but most weekends it has rained here (like yesterday and this morning). I ended up stopping away from work for a week in order to get two dry days, even then it rained on the first day of pointing. I normally use a mix of 4 building sand, 1 cement and 1/4 of hydrated lime for pointing bricks, but I'm going to try out this mix with the SBR and the fibres next time. Thanks for the comment John ;-)

[@choncord]

Who keeps a cockerill???🤣🤣

[@ultimatehandyman]

The neighbours across the stream at the rear of the property have some. We just have 3 chickens 😂

[@TonyAFC85]

Great video. I’m going to put a fillet inside my sectional garage but I’d like to use a mastic outside my garage too. Can you recommend and exterior mastics that adhere well to concrete?

[@Valhallaxp]

Just made a concrete fillet to fill the gap between the garage door and floor . As the garage is a converted home studio. Basically it looks like a garage. Can be known as a sleeper building.

[@cheechU38K]

Great job 👏🏼 and always a good instruction. Maybe the silicone gun idea would make it a bit quicker to apply the mortar 👌🏼

[@ultimatehandyman]

Perhaps, I did consider making a really thin mix of just cement and SBR, then pouring it into the gap between the drive and the wall- to ensure that it went in all the gaps- but then I thought that if I spilt it, I would have had a real problem trying to clean it up! Thanks for the comment

[@cheechU38K]

@@ultimatehandyman sure as when you added SBR it looked quite thin and I thought you would use the tube

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@cheechU38K The silicone tube is great for small gaps, but because I wanted a fillet I always use the finger-pointing trowel ;-)

[@C4sp3r123]

Could an exterior silicone been an option rather than using mortar? I thought you might get a better attachment to the imperfections of the brick surface and pavers that way. I like the fibre idea, not seen that before and will look at getting some. For mixing small quantities like you used here I have used the Cyklone that you did a video on some time back. I find it does an excellent job for mixing all sorts or things. I am really glad you did a video on it as I would never have got one without and it makes mixing paints so easy and quick does a fantastic job. I only wish they made a smaller one for the smaller pots of paint though I have just had the idea of buying a second and cutting it down width ways so it can fit in! I really appreciate the time and effort you put into making all you videos! So thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, you can use an exterior silicone for filling the gaps. The fibre and SBR are great for mixing with mortar. I have an Evolution mixer paddle, which is great for larger mixes, so I have not tried the Cyclone on anything other than paint. I have struggled with the cyclone in smaller tins, it will only fit in larger paint tins - but it is still great for mixing. There was someone on KZbin that makes a similar mixer that will fit in smaller tins, they did offer me one to review but I can't find their comment! I'm glad you appreciate the videos, thanks for the comment 👍

[@lukeshepherd9529]

Just to expand on this more specifically - Could I use CT1 Grey?

[@giovanniturco6428]

Hi fantastic video again did you say DARWEN if so it’s a small world because my family lives in DARWEN by sunnyhurst wood I moved to newport isle Of Wight since 2010 and keep up the good work

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I've lived in Darwen all my life. I know the Sunnyhurst area quite well. Thanks for the comment

[@ookoro]

My cement fillet has failed. How do I remove it so I can replace with another.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You can normally remove it using a hammer and bolster chisel 👍

[@ookoro]

Thanks for responding 😊

[@MultiJimF]

Hi, thanks for the video. Could I use this mix for creating a cement fillet to the inside edge of a concrete panel garage? And would you use the SBR diluted to seal the floor also, instead of PVA? Thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, this will be fine for a fillet. Not sure about sealing the floor though. I have never tried using SBR for that. I would not use PVA though, as it will turn back to PVA if it gets wet! 👍

[@davehughes8488]

Is using sieved (to remove larger particle's of stone) sharp sand an alternative as it holds together better when the mortar mix has dried?.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Not tried it myself, but should be fine 👍

[@Darwenhypnotherapy]

1% chance of rain in Darwen? I usually go by "If you can see the Tower,it's going to rain,if you can't see the Tower,it's already raining" Great video thankyou,need to do this job at the front of the house,but the void looks very deep.

[@ultimatehandyman]

😊 A mate of mine always used to say that. I have checked my phone in the past and the BBC weather app has shown a zero chance of rain, so I have started an outside job. An hour later and it is chucking it down! Yes, the gap on the drive was quite deep, I did get a builder to point it a few years back as he was doing some other work. I think he just put a bit of mortar on the top, without filling the void or adding a fillet. Hopefully it will last a bit longer this time! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@marniep4332]

So glad I found your channel. 😀 If the gap is about 5 x the one you are filling, can I add small/tiny pebbles to the mix? thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

I don't see why not. I've never used pebbles, but have used granite dust lots of times in the past 👍

[@pdken3081]

If the gaps were smaller, would a flexible sealant be appropriate such as OB1 or EB25? I've used these in vertical cracks and joins but hadn't considered it for this situation.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, you could use a sealant in the smaller gaps. Anything is better than letting the water get in the gap! Thanks for the comment

[@michaelslivensky8741]

Could you have used your caulking gun trick on this and tooled the filet with your finger trowel? So sorry, I should have read ALL the comments first.

[@ultimatehandyman]

No worries, thanks for the comment ;-)

[@tommarkm8058]

Could you use this mix for pointing sandstone? I previously used 3:1 with plasticiser.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Not sure, some people say that you should not use cement with some stone, as they need to breathe. I'm not sure if that is true, or if it is a load of nonsense. I have lived in terraced houses with a sandstone front, and they were strap pointed with cement mortar with no problems over a 30 year period. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@MT-rg4dm]

Won’t this just crack off when the weather changes from expanding and contracting?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, the SBR makes the mortar flexible. I used the same mix a few years back on the roof valley, where is touches the lead and that is still fine kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXm1emacqcaWoJo Thanks for the comment 👍

[@MuhammadKhan-yl7mt]

Great video. Can’t we use just mortar to do this? Or will this not work?

[@ultimatehandyman]

You can, but it’s not as flexible and might crack 👍

[@johnjackson4105]

Neat job. Thanks for taking the time to film it!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnwhite6005]

Looks good and how long did it take?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I did it over two days. The bit where the bins are, plus the opposite side were done on the first day, which is about 10 metres each side (then I got rained off). The drive is about 15 metres and was done on the second day (everything takes longer when filming it) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Pete.Ty1]

.😊👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

👍

[@lazylad9064]

Bit rough for a tool maker😂👍. No end of jobs sometimes pal I feel your pain😀👍. Thanks for video

[@ultimatehandyman]

Tell me about it, my job list keeps getting longer ! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@frankspencer6935]

Great stuff, very tidy finish. Another job I now have to do when it drys up a bit.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks 👍

[@anthonyyeboah6895]

Handyman do we apply the same thickness of fillets for concrete slab

[@ultimatehandyman]

I would do around the perimeter, but for expansion joints I would use a dedicated sealant. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@j4zzx297]

3.06 now i know what builders have as a well balanced breakfast. If even has fibres

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@JLneonhug]

If only you made this 2 months ago, my patio would've looked much better than it does now. Good job on the video. Thank you.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I've really been struggling for time, and even had to book a week off from site in order to get this and a couple more jobs done! I really should have done it in the summer months, but was too busy on site and doing other thigs etc. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jatwal82]

Top video pal, I'm planning on doing this to my house over the next week if im using sbr in the mix can i paint over the filet after its set with a masonry paint? the bottom 2 bricks of the house are painted black so wanted to paint the filet the same or will it not adhere? Was going to use Sandtex masonry paint. Also what width is your finger pointing trowel? Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Not sure how well paint will stick to it, perhaps a better option is to add some black mortar dye to the mix (I've never tried mortar dye with SBR though) fave.co/3t5TF9w

[@jatwal82]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks pal, good idea, sorry to bother you what width was the finger trowel you used,Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@jatwal82 Sorry, missed that bit on the original post. My finger pointing trowel is approximately 19mm wide (3/4 inch)

[@jatwal82]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks pal much appreciated :)

[@seandanes3945]

Is the s.b.r undiluted? I noticed you didn't add any water at all. Ive never used it myself.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, you just use it neat (no water needed) It is brilliant stuff ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jclwyd]

What's the approximate working time for the mix you used?

[@ultimatehandyman]

There are a lot of variables, depending on the ambient temperature etc. You normally get a good few hours of working time with it (I did this in the last week of September) but that will be reduced if you do it in the summer. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@darkbyte2005]

Thanks for this great video...its a good to know the right mix... Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@EppingForest304]

I think I’d rather use a 10kg tub of rapid setting cement from Screwfix £12, it’s a waterproof cement that sets in 20 minutes

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂😂😂😂

[@EppingForest304]

@@ultimatehandyman Don’t see what’s so funny?...the Cementone rapid cement works on drain covers, path repairs etc. Hasn’t cracked or shrunk when I’ve used it!

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@EppingForest304 Sorry, I thought you were having a laugh. It takes hours to do a fillet joint, the one at each side of my house was ten metres in length, I had to do that at both sides (20 metres), then the drive is about 15 metres in length.

[@alundrasrt]

Isn't dangerous? I mean with dilation it will crack itself or around.

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, it's fine. The SBR makes the mix flexible. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@alundrasrt]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks for your knowledge

[@MrBenPratt]

Brilliant video thanks so much for that I really appreciate it

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Bushy-73]

Fibres, store bought or made yourself?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I got mine from ebay - fave.co/3dTB3lx They use them to reinforce concrete etc. Thanks for the comment

[@truenorthernreview4797]

Are you in darwen Lancashire

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes 👍

[@scottishjimmy9813]

Handyman do you have a video on how to fit coping stones?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, but it is very similar to fixing a loose step- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2imeKeFo8ucY5Y Thanks for the comment 👍

[@goerfton77]

I will be tackling this tomorrow ! How long did it take to dry? Many thanks for the video 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's normally dry for the next day. Sorry for the late reply, I've been ill

[@goerfton77]

@@ultimatehandyman thanks for the reply . Hope you feel better 👍

[@waynekerrr9027]

Excellent.thankyou 👍👍👍👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Welcome 😊 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@AbdulAminGani]

What does the SBR do?/What is it for?

[@ultimatehandyman]

SBR makes the mortar easier to work with, it also makes it more sticky when it is wet. Once it has dried it gives you a more flexible and waterproof mortar. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ratchriat1716]

found this video very informative and useful.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad you liked it Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@chippy3350]

Have you watered down the sbr

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, I have two different makes, one is Bostick and the other is KA-bond They are both the same consistency (like watered down PVA) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@roonierocket9839]

Great video, Can I ask a question when you prime the are with sbr do you leave that to dry or do you point over it within a certain time frame? Also is i best to mix a small amount of mortar as it will be hard to work with say after 20 minutes due to the sbr?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks. Once primed with SBR I would try to get it pointed within a few hours, some of my priming had dried, but it still adhered well. You get a lot longer than 20 minutes, some of the batches that I used were mixed for well over an hour, as long as you give it a mix with the trowel every 15 minutes, it should be fine - especially now the weather is cooler 👍

[@roonierocket9839]

@@ultimatehandyman Excellent top man thanks for the quick reply, sorry 1 last question do you dilute the SBR or just put it on non diluted for priming?

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@roonierocket9839 You are welcome. Non diluted 👍

[@uktony1525]

Looks the business. Thanks for the info on her.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome, Tony Thanks for the comment

[@43bikeguy]

Sorry about the questions but can you add SBR to readymade mortar?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I try to avoid readymade mortar though for jobs like this, as it is often too strong (too much cement and not enough sand), which can make it less flexible- but SBR with ready mixed mortar will be fine ;-)

[@43bikeguy]

@@ultimatehandyman you are a legend thanks, your vids just get better and better

[@geejayjay1281]

Nice job . Thanks for the info

[@ultimatehandyman]

No problem 👍 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@phonotd]

Nice tidy looking job.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Thomas 👍

[@SuperWayneyb]

👍🤓👍💪

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment Wayne 👍

[@justintemp]

What would you do if theres flashing material on the floor Would you cut it back or nail it to wall?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Not sure, do you know what it is for?

[@justintemp]

@@ultimatehandyman it is on the garage floor. Put in as damp proof when garage was built

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@justintemp I'd cut it so that there was a little bit left sticking up, then cover that with the fillet. I suppose you could cut it flush, as that is there to prevent moisture from rising up from the ground.

[@justintemp]

@@ultimatehandyman thanks

[@عبدالحميدمحمدالرومي]

nice information.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@lee2003uk]

Use mortar gun much faster when you can get them to work lol

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@GeeTheBuilder]

I use my wife. No, seriously she loves doing stuff like this and makes a much better job because I get bored easily with jobs like this. Great video (as usual) 👍👏

[@awantamta]

great job as usual

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Ploggy.]

Great video thanks for all the information 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment ;-)

[@43bikeguy]

Where do you get those fibres from? Last week was a SBR revelation now magic fibres!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I got mine from ebay - fave.co/3dTB3lx They use them in concrete to reinforce it. A guy in my forum told me about them a few years back, when I was pointing the lead valley on my roof (he also told me to use the SBR) Thanks for the comment

[@Cardetailingburnley]

Well done for a good channel

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment Sam 👍

[@Cardetailingburnley]

@@ultimatehandyman I would like to help you as I have a multi function tester and could do a demonstration with you.

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@Cardetailingburnley Thanks Sam, where are you based?

[@Cardetailingburnley]

@@ultimatehandyman Burnley

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@Cardetailingburnley Nice one, that is not far away. If you could please send me an email to ultimatehandyman at gmail.com (replace at with @ no spaces) I'll try and sort something when I have some spare time. Thanks 👍

[@caskwith]

You made a bloody neat job of that! Nice.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@philpell9002]

Really helpful thanks! Hadn’t checked for gaps round the edge of my terraced house and there are loads of them to fill!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

would u not prefer to add some terracotta pigment to the mix to make it not stick out so much ?i just realised it depends on the area u apply it to and if it blends into the existing pointing

[@ultimatehandyman]

Once it dries out the fillet is not that noticeable. I think it is the SBR that makes the mortar look a blueish kind of colour, but after a few days it dries like cement. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

use guttering mastic and itll stay there for 20 years lo, ive repaired split roof tiles with that stuff and its still intact 15 yrs on + it gives expansion give

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

im joking ^

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂😂😂