Which Patio Grout should I choose?
Which Patio Grout should I choose?
When it comes to laying a patio, there are many jointing compounds or grouts you can use to fill the gaps between the paving slabs.
Each product has important differences that makes each application unique. The two main paving grouts are:
Single Part Polymeric Compounds
For a paving grout that you can use with most types of paving, consider using a single part polymeric compound like Joint-it. Joint-it is a quick and easy to apply paving grout that is designed to sweep into the gaps.
How to apply:
This is the simplest way of grouting a patio, firstly start by thoroughly wetting the paving,
Next open the bucket of Joint-it simple and take out the vacuumed sealed bag.
Slice open the bag and add the dry compound to the paving.
Using a squeegee and a brush sweep the compound into the joints.
Remember to take any excess of the paving and lightly rinse the paving.
Exterior Tile Grouts
Exterior tile Grouts are perfect for Paving such as porcelain as they are normally associated with narrow joints. Typically, these tile grouts such as Fuga – Pave Flex CH Grout come in a tub and are simply mixed with water and applied to the tile joints.
How to apply:
Simply Mix the powder into the desired amount of water and Mix until your have a smooth consistency without any lumps.
Make sure that you do not wet the pavers and start by applying the grout evenly on the tile with a spreader or hard rubber float. Grout material must be completely filled between the joint areas.
Apply the grout diagonally with respect to the joints and be sure to remove the excess grout immediately leaving only a thin film on the tile.
Begin cleaning the tiles when the grout is touch dry into the joint. On Completion, clean up the surface using a thick, large sized sponge damped in clean water to avoid removing grout from the joints.
Flowpoint Rapid Setting Grout
Flowpoint is a rapid-setting flowable grout that is applied to the paving as a wet slurry mix, it is simple to apply and when applied correctly can last for many years to come!
Flowpoint is a non-permeable cementitious-based grout meaning that it doesn’t allow water to pass through once set.
With a setting time of as little as 15 minutes at temperatures of 20c, the hardened Flowpoint paving grout is ready to be cleaned after 30 minutes. After 1 hour the paving is ready for foot traffic and after 4 hours is suitable for vehicular traffic after 4 hours.
Ideal for both domestic and commercial paving projects, Flowpoint rapid-setting flowable grout can be used with all types of paving materials including, Indian Sandstone Paving, External Porcelain Paving Slabs, Limestone, Slate, Natural Sandstone cobbles, Concrete and granite setts.
Need some more information? Take a look at our Flowpoint blog post here
What else should we consider when grouting a Patio area?
Each grout that we have discussed have their pro’s and con’s some are easier to apply than others however the most important thing is whichever grout you choose, you must follow the manufacture’s instructions carefully to avoid any residue or staining on your patio.
