patio grouting

[campbell2712]

I recently relaid my patio. I now want to grout the gaps between the slabs with a sand/cement mixture. I have been I should use a dry mix of sharp sand/cement but sharp sand always seems to be slightly damp/moist when bought from DIY outlets. Is sharp sand the correct type of sand to use?

[RATTER15]

yes the sand is always damp but that soon gets absorbed by the cement, it will be dry by the time it is mixed.

Go for it!!

[TonyV]

campbell - to point up your patio you need to use a damp mix of sand / cementix it sharp sand will be fine. Do not go down the mix it dry and brush it in route, it will not last. It is a tedious job to do but will bring your patio together - you can finish joints with a pointing iron like this
http://www.screwfix.c...k-jointer-x-5-8/82488
Also some mates have used pointing guns like this with some success - I would use soft (builders) sand then
http://www.screwfix.c...rick-mortar-gun/67965

Hope above helps

Tony

[RATTER15]

DRY

[TonyV]

Dry what ratters?