Patio Grouting - Need Advice

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The grouting on my patio is looking a bit pathetic so I've raked it all out in preparation for some new grout. My mate's visiting this weekend and he's a builder. He said it's best to grout the patio with a mortar like grout so it sets hard (like brickwork). However, looking around on the web and most people suggest using the sort that you brush in and leave it to go hard. Anyone done their patio lately?
 
Hades said:
Mix it dry. Brush it in. Then gently spay some water using a fine hose. Let it set. Job done.
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So it's just normal sand and cement? What mix of these would I use then? Would I also have to point to make it look nice? I've no idea when it comes to building stuff!
 
dodgem said:
I was told about a product called GeoFix a little while back. I haven't used it, but it seems like a good product and the guy recommending it was a general builder doing some unrelated work for me.

It's brushed in dry like sand and cement, and can then be compacted using a pointing tool. It goes off with moisture from the air i think, and is supposed to be resistant to frost damage and also water permeable to stop puddles forming, or remaining at least, on your patio.
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Just watched a video of it being used and it looks so easy I might be able to do it :D Don't think they sell it at the big DIY chains though so I'd have to order it over the net.
 
soundood said:
Dry Brush, 3 parts fine sand/ 1 part cement, brush it in, no pointing required, just done mine last week and its perfect, let the mornng dew wet it to set later, or as suggested before, fine spray it with hose, on a nice day and let it set.

job done, and some pics ;)
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That looks nice mate but I'd like the grout to be more of a buff colour to match my paving slabs.
 
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