How To Use Flow Point - Liquid Grout System For Paving + Cobbles

We get tonnes of questions about how we point our cobble and paving projects.. Well here you have it! Flow point! A how to use flow point video.. This instructional will apply for any liquid grout system. We have covered allot of the details in this instructional. This product is definitely our go to for all our paving projects, especially when pointing cobbles.
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[@joefowler9600]

Best flowpoint how to video I've seen. Well done 👍

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you very much brotha!!☺ Cobble how to is next 👌⚒

[@joefowler9600]

@@Matipolandscaping top stuff, I'll be watching that one 👌

[@Matipolandscaping]

@@joefowler9600 Cheers brotha! 🙌⚒

[@neil3920]

Just come across your video as I'm planning to use flowpoint on a patio. Tbf that was an excellent easy to follow on how to use it . Well done will be following your channel.

[@KiB-BuildBricklaying]

That’s all I use now. It leaves such a nice finish! And out of them all I think it’s the easiest on the body

[@Matipolandscaping]

It's the same for us.. all we use now 👌 defo the easiest of the body too! It's bomb proof aswell, so no need to worry about call backs, etc..

[@ianhorner9978]

Nice one George, great informative vid which has spurred me on to try it.

[@Matipolandscaping]

Ah nice one mate!! Maybe try a half bag to start..you'll get the knack in no time👌⚒ Leave a comment here or reach out on insta if you've got any questions 👍👍

[@hope56]

Great videos and skill. Very envious! Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed! 🙌⚒️

[@dunc0_2]

Fantastic, thanks for the vid, really well presented.👍

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you very much! 🙌💯

[@adamsteamcleaning1489]

Very helpful video. Many thx

[@Matipolandscaping]

🙌⚒️💯

[@TJRoberts95]

Been following you all the way through matipo and now this. I’ve commented before about not being overly keen on the newer style of editing but this video is absolutely bang on for me. Informative and precise. Never used flowpoint but have always wanted to give it a go but have been worried about staining

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thanks mate..totally get where your coming from..wasn't in the best place n just wanted to have fun.. back to normal now. Expect this sort of content going forward..cobble how to is next👌⚒

[@nigelbullock9039]

Really good video. As with many skilled people they make it look easy. Good luck with more videos and deserved success

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you very much! We appreciate the kind words 🙌⚒️ All the best!

[@richardslater677]

Blimey, that’s excellent

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Bellísimo trabajo 👊 💯 👌🏻💪

[@Matipolandscaping]

Muchas gracias mi amigo!! 🙌⚒☺

[@s.rachid9858]

hi mate thanks for the video very informative well done . i am about to finish my front with indian sand stone rajblend how many bags do you recon i should buy the joints vary between 10 to 20 mm the area is about 40m2.

[@stutter1738]

how long between applying it and it being done? great video

[@seanmckinleylandscaping6358]

Driveway entrance looks great mate very unique 👌I nearly got caught out flowpointing my latest project golden granite slabs it seemed to grip to it and water rise to top never had that before made me work like crazy in the heat 😅

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you very much mate!! Had a close one myself today in this heat 😂 defo not the best idea during a great wake for sure..went off mad quick.. saved it with some flowpoint ninja skills 😂⚒👌

[@marykelleher5593]

👏👏👏great work

[@markneilson6380]

Hi George. Used Flowpoint smooth charcoal on black limestone setts today! I use it in small amounts so I will weigh off 5kg and mix with 850ml of water. I use the sponge off method and this works for me. My small projects never have anyway for the rince off water to go so sponging is my preferred method.

[@Matipolandscaping]

That's a great method! 🙌⚒️ we have done the sponge off method before..all depends on the type and size of the site your working on..bet the project looks awesome! 🙌⚒️

[@abdorrahmano.5463]

Hi, Thanks for the interesting and very nice content. Quick question if you would allow: is there any possibility to choose the color of the joint, let's say in RAL 7039 or there is no way to have it in another color? In advance, many thanks!

[@matthewcalder4351]

Like this content 👍

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you very much! More of this style coming 👌⚒📽

[@Ramblingpete]

Nice presentation man made it look easy but I will just call you Jonesy 👍🏿👻

[@sugarplumfairy101]

What would you use for cobbles that were on a slope (i.e. driveway apron)?

[@nickstanford3552]

Also my old pointing is Geofix, do I have to dig all this out for flow point to be effective, I have about 5mm depth as is.

[@tillmansr2002]

Does the product 'flex' to moving of the pavers or underlying base? Or is it solid?

[@manxvibes32]

Great stuff....can I use this on brick paving once I have had it pressure washed?

[@Matipolandscaping]

Yes that should work fine 👌 what are your joint spacings?

[@jamespotts2720]

Great video, quick question I want to lay some cobbles on my driveway what ratio of sand and cement would I need 2 park a car on it? And what type of mix I.E semi dry or wet and what deep what the sand and cement mix need 2 be o to of the hardcore? Cheers

[@Matipolandscaping]

Hi! We will have a cobble how to video out in the next couple of weeks, keep yah eyes peeled for that one.. but we go for a 4:1 mix..2 sharp sand, 2 stone dust, 1 cement.. mix semi dry.. aim for a minimum of 50mm bed for a driveway and a minimum of 170mm hard-core.. hope that helps!👍👍⚒

[@richwallwin]

I’ve started using sealers before I use flowpoint now. Get about 15m2 from a bag when jointing regular sandstone mix size kits. Makes cleaning off and spreading it out way way easier, especially in summer when you’ve got 10 mins before it’s setting.

[@Matipolandscaping]

That's a good idea tbf mate..defo make things easier..not pre sealed myself before, but maybe something I should get into 🙌⚒

[@peterdunn2704]

Hi. Yeah tried this years ago with mint sandstone, was great. What sealer do you use, a water based one? Cheers

[@richwallwin]

@@peterdunn2704 it’s a water based breathable colour enhancer from azpects. I put two coats on but think 3 would be better

[@joefowler9600]

@@richwallwin how long do you have to wait until you can apply the sealer? Or can you apply straight after laying? Thanks Joe

[@azza1793]

@@richwallwinhi, does sealing the patio help prevent the grout from sticking to the surface, If so does this affect the adhesion of the grout in the joints?

[@user-cs7ww5ns8j]

Great video. Have you ever used flowpoint on steps? Wondering how you shutter the edges so it doesn't just pour out 🤔

[@Matipolandscaping]

Yep we have done, you just need to wait for it to dry out a bit, or mix it with less water and trowel it in with a rubber trowel like a grout👌⚒️

[@pdlegend6829]

How do the joint cure solid but it doesnt stick to the stones and you can hose them off?

[@richardbarber1060]

Can you use this on Indian sandstone? Will it stain/wash off ok once the joint has cured?

[@chrismiles-witchell9374]

Brilliant vid man, there`s some proper idiots posting `How To` stuff..........yours has to be one of the best i`ve ever seen. Will be looking out for your others..........

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you very much! 👍⚒️

[@garrytwiss4584]

Great vid George. Ive currently got a paving stone patio that I need to clean and sand at least twice a year. Was thinking of using flowpoint to permanently fill the gaps between the stones to save having to sand and keep weeds away, but worried the stones be may too close together? what do you think?

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you very much! How tight are the joins? There is a product called flowpoint fine that's suitable for tighter joints.. and it will definately ensure no weed growth..its bombproof this stuff!

[@garrytwiss4584]

@@Matipolandscaping about 30-50mm so this sounds perfect! Cheers 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Matipolandscaping]

If its 30 - 50mm I'd stick with flowpoint smooth 👌

[@megansmith1382]

I absolutely 💯 love watching all of this being done but I do not understand how it works at all. I don't understand how the bits in the joints cures up hard enough but the bits on top of the bricks doesn't so you can wash it away? The bit on top of the bricks is a lot thinner then the bits in the joints so you would think that it would cure up way before the bits in the joints and thus making it impossible to simply rinse off. This stuff is scientific magic in my eyes. Just so fascinating 🤗🤗🤗

[@Matipolandscaping]

The cement in the flow point is denser than water so it sinks into the joint and can cure.. leaving the more watery mix to sit on the surface..by keeping it moving and misting the surface it allows the joints to cure, leaving the surface still liquid... I'm no scientist 😂😂 but that's how I understand that it works 🤷‍♂️ it is incredible stuff for sure!

[@sharongriffiths790]

I've recently had a patio done using flowpoint a the joint filler. I think it must be flowpoint rough as it is quite grainy. Some of the joints are a little bit dusty where it doesn't seem to have set properly. Can I just add more flowpoint to these small patches?

[@Matipolandscaping]

Hi! Yes that should work 👌⚒️

[@denniscronin1112]

Can you use this with block paving

[@Adks007]

Your calf muscles are amazing. You need to make a video on that

[@Matipolandscaping]

Haha thank you! Allot of heavy wheelbarrow pushing I reckon 💪⚒️

[@Adks007]

@@Matipolandscaping 😄 Amazing work on grouting as well 👏

[@nuttersmcghee]

Hi George, binge watching your videos, love your work! Can you tell me where you source your cobbles? I've had a look online and can't find any that has the depth of colour as the ones you use. Do you use different types to get the variety of colours? Cheers

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you! Yep we used 4 different varieties for this project 👌 a few different sandstones and a black limestone ⚒️👍

[@tasharose5183]

Great video guys! love the driveway so far, it’s gonna look amazing 👌🛠

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you very much!! 🙌⚒☺

[@tillmansr2002]

Very good video. Is the liquid group system permeable? Is the product (Or similar) sold in the US?

[@jeremy____5747]

I'm from the US and I have this same question. This stuff doesn't seem to be for sale under this brand name in the US, but I'm sure it's around, I just need to find out what it's called instead.

[@stringman509]

Hi do you think I could use ths on paving slabs but I have not got a very wide gap ,the slabs was already here ,the gaps are about as wide as a motor raker ? Thanks colin 👍

[@Matipolandscaping]

Yep, that should work well.. just make sure the joins are cleaned out before hand. 👍⚒️

[@nickstanford3552]

Can you use flow point on indian stone slabs, it's quite porus so was wondering if the product soaks into the slab if not rinsed sufficiently

[@3eyedraven551]

Yes, just keep watering it. I used jetwash to blast off hard bits. Sets in minutes (hottest day of year though 11 May))

[@EireFirst2024]

How are you pal,do you think I could use this inside to firm up a few corner hollows on 1200 x 600 tiles ? Thanks

[@Matipolandscaping]

Yes definately 👌 will flow into any void..

[@EireFirst2024]

@@Matipolandscaping gentleman 🤝🤝🤝

[@spring406smith]

I can't seem to find where to buy this stuff? Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm in Montana, US, in case that helps :)

[@peakeyboi28011993]

i used this tooday and left the it to long before i hosed off and was a knightmare! how long nefore you hose off the face?

[@homeleabuildingservices9655]

What m2 would you say a bag covers of 600x900 sandstone

[@Matipolandscaping]

It would go a pretty long way..heaps further than cobbles.. at a guess I'd say 6m2-8m2 👌⚒

[@willmoore1589]

Can you use flowpoint on Indian stone?

[@Matipolandscaping]

Yes! Works great 👌

[@godkung1]

What kind of stones are those?

[@Matipolandscaping]

Sandstone and limestone cobbles 👌⚒️

[@hclandscapes]

Roughly how long do you wait until you hose it off

[@3eyedraven551]

11 may, hottest day of year.......about 3 mins before spillover setting on slabs. Keep hosing. Rock hard joints in 15/20 mins

[@ranat5526]

You should have sealed the stones before grouting.

[@Matipolandscaping]

Will do on the next one 👌⚒️

[@sharongriffiths790]

I've just had a patio completed and the builder has used flowpoint. I've noticed your comment about sealing. Mine is a sandstone patio. Should this have applied to them? Can I do this now straight after though I understand sealing them first would protect the slabs. Thanks

[@thepikeangler2022]

Would anyone be able to answer the following questions about this product.. Is it suitable to use when just re-pointing? From the video looks pretty simple to use, however I'm just an amateur at this so can it go wrong?

[@3eyedraven551]

Yes, i repointed today, indian patio. It goes rock hard in minutes though so have your hose/jetwash ready

[@CD-oq8em]

i don't think this could work on porous sandstone?

[@kernjam18]

We did it on porous concrete slabs in summer and it was mental. But we mannged

[@BUILTFORDTOUGH79]

Can you brush it with muriatic and pressure wash after it’s set, before sealing? I’m looking to use more of a porous stone, and it’ll need to be cleaned

[@Matipolandscaping]

Yes definately 👌⚒️

[@gal71]

Can it work on Indian stone? Geofix is rubbish!

[@Matipolandscaping]

Yes definately! 👌⚒️

[@gal71]

@@Matipolandscaping would it stain the stone ? Thanks

[@mattsidebottom7603]

Can you use flowpoint on a block paving (clay) driveway? Would it withstand car traffic

[@christianmccarthy1666]

Used ones never again still having nightmares 😫

[@user-do4qp7vp8u]

Do not over water it will wash away and chemicals will be wahed

[@andreashavin]

I had about 30 sq meters of porcelain slabs laid and I expressly asked my contractor to use Flowpoint on the joints ... But instead, he used Sika brush in which is basically sand and it never goes off hard, that was 4 years ago and now I am having to rip it up and start again as it looks such a mess a very costly poor choice of contractor, for everyone contractor like you there are 10 chancers who just do a shit job.

[@Matipolandscaping]

Brush in jointing compounds are horrible! Should never be used by a professional especially on porcelain! I hope everything gets resolved 👍⚒️

[@Ramblingpete]

Boy looks goo when wet shame it dries back to flat 👎🏾

[@robfoulds9930]

Yep, looks good, helpful video but FFS why do you think the truly odious music makes any sort of contribution. It doesn't, honestly.

[@samoneill8373]

Never used it myself but i need to, i just see alot of stories about people going back due to efflorescence and it changing colour for some reason 🤷‍♂️. I have been using gftk which is good but very expensive

[@Matipolandscaping]

Heard great things about gftk too.. we've started using a haze remover after the flowpoint if there is any efflorescence..it does sort itself out on its own though over a wee bit of time..

[@samoneill8373]

@@Matipolandscaping yeah there is plus and minus to every product out there i guess.

[@Matipolandscaping]

@@samoneill8373 very true..just love how bomb proof flow point is.. never coming loose..👌⚒

[@slowjoecrow_]

Yeah I had the efflorescence when I used it on a porcelain patio, but didn’t happen on a cobble patio… hopefully it does sort itself out! Customers haven’t complained.

[@Matipolandscaping]

@@slowjoecrow_ Will defo be sound mate! Ours always sort themselves out 👌 I think the cement contents quite high, which creates the rock solid join..side effect of that I guess..🤷‍♂️ I'm no scientist tho 😂

[@grahamjohnson8273]

I find a jetwash is best and a neoprene squeegee

[@Matipolandscaping]

I'll have to give that ago 👍⚒️ thank you!

[@nearlygoodenuf]

Great vid’ George. Worrying process. I suppose it’s too late now, but I would have loved a time lapse of you tying the whole area (the whole job) together. Great content as always George.

[@Matipolandscaping]

Thank you very much! Defo a bit stressful, especially with this heat we've had..but a bag at a time or half bag is usually pretty safe.. got a couple of Time-lapse vids, but will defo do a full project vid once we are finished..got a wee bit more to do yet..just waiting on other trades to leave site first 👌👌⚒