Grouting A Patio With Easyjoint From Aspects A Game Changer

[@sidavies6625]

I believe the most important part is making sure the grout is compressed into the joint with more pressure than that. Ans I'd be more careful using the colour black. It can stain the slabs unless rinsed again after application.

[@GreentopLandscapes]

@@sidavies6625 perfect feedback

[@stephenoverthrow2463]

Hi Johnny. That went really well on a small area. We had a 12 x 10 meter Indian sandstone patio laid about 8 years ago. My builder friend suggested we use Easy joint while I suggested a traditional mix of building sand and sharp sand cement mix. Had to go with my mates decision as he was running the project. I have to say it was a massive mistake. We used around 25 tubs of this stuff at a cost of around £750-00. It lasted around 18 months before it all started to crack and come apart. Now, have a huge patio full of weeds in the joints between the slabs. Would have jointed it myself with sand/sharp and cement, but due to work commitments at the time, had to go along with this Easy joint stuff. Would steer well clear of this stuff on the future as a complete waste of money. And yes, the instructions were rigidly adhered to. That's a re-pointing job for me when I retire in a couple of months.

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Not good mate, I would not use it no more, some of the two part ones are ok but that sounds an expensive project. If I ever have used it I pack it down really hard so it’s compact almost like the small sample blocks over the counter. Be safe mate thanks for your feedback

[@ianreader4919]

Thanks for this as I am planning on pointing my Indian sandstone soon! I have looked up Nexus pro joint Tritan & Flowpoint - any ideas ?

[@ianreader4919]

Defo Go with the flowpoint 👌 My tip is mix up half bags at a time and not when weather is hot - good luck!

[@Catch-ok8mp]

Nice job Johnny. I like the meandering split between paving and block work. And aye,that jointing is really quick to point than a wet point. It gives a good finished look too,I think. Keep up the good work,mate.

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Jack Mcmillan thanks Jack

[@Bob-ed3qi]

HI J.B the easyjoint slurry mix looks a better finish, but i guess it isnt permeable?,i can see why contractors like this dry mix though as its quicker than slurry grouting, but think customers should be given the choice as the 2 finishes are poles apart.

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Great point!

[@nicknush1630]

would you recommend using this product on the smaller pavers behind the section you did? There joint space is a little smaller then the section you did.

[@mrlondonlover]

Used easyjoint for our new patio that was layed just 6 months ago. Noticed now we've got green algae growing all over the joints. I know we've had a lot of rain but surely this isn't normal for the joints to be covered with green algae after only 6 months?

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Its just so porous

[@davegill7614]

Why didn't you mortar it or dry mix...cement is like 8 quid a bag and sand the same?

[@joannemaddock2653]

Does or set like cement ? Sand blew away.when I was block paving water just going down gaps

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Its a Porous grout

[@markp8686]

Any ideas how to grout slabs on steps that are sticking out a bit? The grout is very thing n just slights down via the gap, not holding

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Give us a call mate

[@adammcguffie8382]

Hi Johnny I've just recently used the JOINT IT brush in grout on my patio. I followed all the steps on how to install the product and when installing it I compacted the joint by pushing my bolster into the joint then running over it with my jointing iron to make sure that it was full. 6It's been about a couple of months or so since using it. Some areas have gone hard but some areas haven't and when it rains I've noticed that the water is getting in the joint and pushing the grout up. What's the best thing I could do? Thanks mate

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Hi bud give me a call

[@adammcguffie8382]

On which number mate?

[@GreentopLandscapes]

@@adammcguffie8382 go to the web site

[@adammcguffie8382]

Just tried calling but no answer my number is 07934963891

[@davegill7614]

Why didn't you just mortar it or a dry mix?

[@andrewhadden6357]

I used geo fix before this have done for years tryed this product this week not 💯 taken by it this video makes it look easy but when you read and watch easy joint page it’s nothing like what you have done they soak the flags and the pointing and then brush it in. The pointing has to be like a slurry mix they say and it’s so hard to keep on top of it you way looks easy🤔😕

[@GreentopLandscapes]

we were expecting a frost Andrew so at to avoid to much water plus i feel you compact it better this way which will maintain integrity more, but thank you for your inout mate.

[@andrewhadden6357]

Jonny boy I wasn’t having a go just asking a question that’s all will try it this way next 👍

[@GreentopLandscapes]

@@andrewhadden6357 no thats fine mate i did not take offence thanks for watching.

[@flawless444]

Yeh I'm a hard landscaper and hes done this all wrong, wetter the better they say and then it self compresses

[@paulbest2203]

@@flawless444 Use Frost proofer in the water mate .Its good for up to -5c Cover up with hessian

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

Is this going to set hard or gonna be like sharp sand that without cement lets weed grow and get pressure washed away when cleaning the patio

[@GreentopLandscapes]

It’s pretty good if compacted well and don’t use to much water

[@davegill7614]

My friend used it...huge weeds by the winter...I ripped it all out and did it properly

[@oflanagain]

One question I do have having watched this video is you don't seem to have used as much water when brushing in the compound as the official EJ vids. Is this just as reliable as washing it it in as they seem to do?

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Fergus Flanagan Good point.. just need to find the way that works for you.. by applying alot of water us good as it avoids grout hanging on it the surface.. for me I never have any of that as attention to detail is key

[@anthonysmith149]

👍I find the brush in look shit after 6 months

[@AliHassan-tt3ey]

Hi there Thanks for your video Can you advise how long it takes the products to set and get sold? Ali

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Hi Ali mate that video was a while back now and drying time just depends on the atmospheric conditions to be honest

[@steveyboyXRP]

Flowpoint vs this brush in stuff which will last I have heard bad reports on brush in grout

[@GreentopLandscapes]

I agree now

[@johndelucia8856]

Hi Johnny, can this be used in a desert?

[@GreentopLandscapes]

I am not sure John, can I ask why you have asked this?

[@randomconcept7856]

Great yea but as soon as you pressure wash that it will all be out again 😂

[@GreentopLandscapes]

@@randomconcept7856 spot on

[@crezzlin]

Can you use this on a brick driveway? Thanks

[@GreentopLandscapes]

No Buddy

[@Ben77788]

Does this stuff harden? Worried about weeds growing through if it doesn’t. Landscape fabric will only do so much and will break down over time.

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Good point it is a permeable grout and it will harden, weeds will grow in anything if you don’t maintain thanks for your feedback

[@anthonysmith149]

Thought you said in your previous videos the brush in products are no good. Now your raving about them. 🙄

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Anthony Smith got to try it some times Anthony mate but good point

[@waynenaylor2943]

Hi Johnny I’m doing porcelain with steps, going to use this product but how do I point the step riser with this brush in product?

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Hi wayne I would not use a brush in grout on porcelain to be honest

[@waynenaylor2943]

Thanks for that Advice Johnny, what would you recommend for porcelain?

[@regplate2923]

Looks great and gets full of moss and comes out 5 years later. Terrible product in my opinion. It was installed by a very experienced professional crew who said they won’t use it again.

[@GreentopLandscapes]

I agree

[@jasonmahoney3921]

@@GreentopLandscapes what would you say is a better product now days then? I just a few months ago had porcelain slabs installed by a professional and they used this easy joint stuff. Quite a lot of miss appeared within weeks so I use a moss killer. It’s done the trick but there are some areas where the easy joint has come away completely or just worn down so I’m considering do I get more of it and do it or do I use something else to repair? It will have to be black to match what I’ve got already as I don’t wanna take it all out

[@jasonmahoney3921]

@@GreentopLandscapes also one thing I have noticed is just within a couple of months since I had my garden installed the porcelain slabs are starting to become uneven with each other. Not sure why. The garden people installed the correct base (type one etc). We have had a lot of rain recently so wondering whether the ground has been getting soaked below the slabs due to water migrating through the east joint? Have you heard of this before? Thanks

[@paulbest2203]

I have haad to re point again after this rubbish was used . Best use old traditional method 4;1 ratio sand ,cement semi dry mix with SBR added to mortar . Just need a dry day and a good compacted sub base and no dot and dabbers always a full bed under slabs with a coating of adhesive pva before you lay the slab .Old time and tested method is best .Seen my patios I laid 15 years ago still sound and weathered well .

[@GreentopLandscapes]

PVA is a disaster it breaks down \

[@paulbest2203]

@@GreentopLandscapes GOOD QUALITY PVA ,with SBR. Trust me it doesn't, fairy liquid does thats for sure .Would you use Fairy as a plasticizer in brickwork . The mortar breaks down after a while and goes to dust ,it has the same effect on patios . Thats what I found out from a structural engineer when a cowboy builder I worked for told me to use it instead of plasticizer or Lime .

[@GreentopLandscapes]

@@paulbest2203 its not good in a mix stay away from that, many still use it,I just use a little to clean surfaces as it contains sodium chlorite

[@paulbest2203]

@@GreentopLandscapes oh I guess I'll start using fairy then in the mix .Been fucking patios up for the last 28 years . Built lots of houses using my old tried and tested method ,should have been using fairy all along . Always Lime or plasticizer, I'll never change .Pva or sbr for slabs and pointing none of this easy fill or such like, has not been around long enough for me to see how it weather's after 20 years or so . Prefer to build things that are tried and tested after 100s of years .I'm very much a traditional and stubborn builder /Bricklayer. Good luck using fairy ,

[@ianloveland2726]

It’s shit used it followed instructions just does not set hard

[@GreentopLandscapes]

shame thats not good, give them a ring mate,mine seems ok

[@MrBrooklyn4lyfe]

Silly me. Here i amusing concrete and sand mix smh

[@GreentopLandscapes]

silly you

[@Lewiseyers]

Does it set hard like cement...as we like to hoover our patio.. so it's save for kids bare feet Don't want to suck it all out the joints

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Not my choice these days to be honest