Very good channel,I’ve noticed you’ve replied/helped everyone in the comments Need more people like you on RUclips 👍 You helped me with my job yesterday just by watching your very informative video
Hey Martin, thought I'd better reply to this one!😉 Thx so much mate. It's my endeavor for the video's to be informative and helpful to folks.Please share it with your friends. Trying to get 1000 subscribers before year end😁
I'm embarking on my own patio novice patio build and have decided to include a circular element. You're channel is invaluable and approach very easy for layman understanding 😃
Thanks for the video...just purchased a box of this Sika fastfix in deep grey for £26.40 Inc. Vat, from a local supplier after searching online. (Usual price seems to be around £36 at present). Just need a grouting tool/iron or trowel to do the job. 👍
Nice price😊 I don't use that brand anymore, takes too long as a contractor for it to go off ... about two days! It's fine though. Just don't let anyone stand on your paving after you've pointed it😉
Yes Mann, good point. On point my guy. At one point I was low, but this was a real turning point in my life. Pointing out the obvious right here man, stop trying to prove a point, there's no point. I think I've hit my highest point ever. 10/10 points. This was just a bullet point list of my life.
Nice vid, Is this product durable as the method looks too easy to apply. I am haveing a patio priced and the company use this or a similar product, I am really not convinced by it compared to proper cement pointed in . 👍🏻
Hi Hovermotion, I've changed back to Pavetuf rather than Sika Fastfix. Pavetuf goes off a bit quicker than Sika but, they are both fine. It's just so much easier than cement pointing as you have to wait for a dry day to do it but, with a resin based compound .... the wetter the better😁 I've put a link below for how to apply the Pavetuf. Enjoy ruclips.net/video/aJyFufnu2fA/видео.html
Iv used your 6:1 dry mix for laying my slabs. Worked a treat. Now, iv come to pointing. Could I just use a 3:1 mix totally dry, and sweep it into the gaps?
Hi Jon, You can do yes. I used to do it that way but, its dependant on a nice dry day. The Sika all weather pointing is great for me as a contractor as it can be pouring down when you do it! Hope it goes well mate
So having just tried this stuff, my main issue is its cost. My 1 box barely did a 3rd of my patio. Another couple ordered. thats £90+ whereas a bag of cement and sand would have been under £15 and would have done the lot. I am now questioning whether I've wasted my money.... The only advantage I can see is its handy for builders when its raining?
There is some truth in what you say. Definitely more expensive than sand and cement but NOT being constrained by the British weather is a real advantage .... particularly if your cement pointing is ruined by the rain and you have to do it all again!😠 On the plus side you get a better choice of colours with resin based pointing compound. I guess you pays your money and takes your choice😁
Yeah I saw lots of people online using this and thought it must be the way to go. Was expecting to do the patio out of 1 box.... Errr no. Doing my own patio and having chosen dry summer days, now wondering why! :-) Not bothered about the colour just wanted to stop all the weeds as half my grout had fallen out. I can imagine its a godsend for builders in the winter! Just hoping its going to set properly....
Yeah, absolutely. Fill the bag to just over the level of the compound and then place back into the sealed container. It should keep for a couple of months that way.
Sika will last for about 6-8 years before you need to repoint. 3 to 1 cement brushed in? .... used to do that years ago but, it really doesn't last. If you are gonna use cement , use a wet mortar mix and do it as you lay the slabs. I've put a link below. ruclips.net/video/agDBg9oaxuI/видео.html
Good Question! Click on the links below, How to Lay a Sandstone Circle ruclips.net/video/az-FdNXxqLo/видео.html This one will show you how to point it too ruclips.net/video/zNZiDuNIJRQ/видео.html Hope that helps😁
@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 awesome videos! I have a few more questions for you. How many parts of sand and cement is your mix? If you were to seal stones what would you use? Thank you for your help
@@jcdiaz2xm 5-1 I don’t tend to seal them as I like the fact that they are different colours depending on whether they are wet or dry. If you seal them, it will fix their colour if you understand. Anyway, probably Thompsons one coat patio sealer is what you’re looking for.😁
@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 Im actually working on my patio and I like the way it looks when it’s wet that’s were I got the idea of using a sealer to give it a wet look.
Watched this twice now and about to embark on my first try with this stuff…your video has been really useful. Thank you!
@@petebailey4000 You’re welcome, glad it helped😁
Very good channel,I’ve noticed you’ve replied/helped everyone in the comments
Need more people like you on RUclips 👍
You helped me with my job yesterday just by watching your very informative video
Hey Martin, thought I'd better reply to this one!😉
Thx so much mate. It's my endeavor for the video's to be informative and helpful to folks.Please share it with your friends. Trying to get 1000 subscribers before year end😁
@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 thank you your reply,you didn’t have too,I knew you’d appreciate the feedback 👍👊
@@martinwilliams9098 Thx Martin, I do😀
I'm embarking on my own patio novice patio build and have decided to include a circular element. You're channel is invaluable and approach very easy for layman understanding 😃
Thx Andy😁 Loads more Video's coming up when I get a chance to edit them! Tell your friends about my channel 😉
Really good that sir. Thank you for sharing. Brilliant stuff 👍
My pleasure😊
doing mine tomorrow, had to have another look at your method, thanks ...
Happy pointing😁
Thanks for the video...just purchased a box of this Sika fastfix in deep grey for £26.40 Inc. Vat, from a local supplier after searching online. (Usual price seems to be around £36 at present). Just need a grouting tool/iron or trowel to do the job. 👍
Nice price😊 I don't use that brand anymore, takes too long as a contractor for it to go off ... about two days!
It's fine though. Just don't let anyone stand on your paving after you've pointed it😉
Yes Mann, good point. On point my guy. At one point I was low, but this was a real turning point in my life. Pointing out the obvious right here man, stop trying to prove a point, there's no point. I think I've hit my highest point ever. 10/10 points. This was just a bullet point list of my life.
Pointless comment man🤣🤣👍
@Natural Habitat Landscaping you obviously don't get the point 😂
Nice vid,
Is this product durable as the method looks too easy to apply.
I am haveing a patio priced and the company use this or a similar product, I am really not convinced by it compared to proper cement pointed in .
👍🏻
Hi Hovermotion,
I've changed back to Pavetuf rather than Sika Fastfix.
Pavetuf goes off a bit quicker than Sika but, they are both fine.
It's just so much easier than cement pointing as you have to wait for a dry day to do it but, with a resin based compound .... the wetter the better😁
I've put a link below for how to apply
the Pavetuf. Enjoy
ruclips.net/video/aJyFufnu2fA/видео.html
@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 Many thanks for your swift reply and information..🙂
Iv used your 6:1 dry mix for laying my slabs. Worked a treat. Now, iv come to pointing. Could I just use a 3:1 mix totally dry, and sweep it into the gaps?
Hi Jon, You can do yes.
I used to do it that way but, its dependant on a nice dry day.
The Sika all weather pointing is great for me as a contractor as it can be pouring down when you do it!
Hope it goes well mate
So having just tried this stuff, my main issue is its cost. My 1 box barely did a 3rd of my patio. Another couple ordered. thats £90+ whereas a bag of cement and sand would have been under £15 and would have done the lot. I am now questioning whether I've wasted my money.... The only advantage I can see is its handy for builders when its raining?
There is some truth in what you say. Definitely more expensive than sand and cement but NOT being constrained by the British weather is a real advantage .... particularly if your cement pointing is ruined by the rain and you have to do it all again!😠
On the plus side you get a better choice of colours with resin based pointing compound. I guess you pays your money and takes your choice😁
Yeah I saw lots of people online using this and thought it must be the way to go. Was expecting to do the patio out of 1 box.... Errr no. Doing my own patio and having chosen dry summer days, now wondering why! :-) Not bothered about the colour just wanted to stop all the weeds as half my grout had fallen out. I can imagine its a godsend for builders in the winter! Just hoping its going to set properly....
@@666Bern666 It will set but it takes twice as long as it says on the tub! It will be solid in about 24 hours I found
Can you use this on concrete coloured slabs
@@davidgatt1656 sure can😁
Hi, which colour did you use here? We have Indian stone and want the same sort of colour
H Andy, it was buff which I bought from Jewson's I believe
@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 Amazon only has dark buff now, I thought the dark grey may of been it but wonder if I should go dark buff then
To store any unused mix, it is better to add water to it it and be kept in the sealed container ??
Thanks
Yeah, absolutely. Fill the bag to just over the level of the compound and then place back into the sealed container. It should keep for a couple of months that way.
Is the sika long lasting? Or is 3 to 1 cement brushed in as good or better?
Sika will last for about 6-8 years before you need to repoint.
3 to 1 cement brushed in? .... used to do that years ago but, it really doesn't last.
If you are gonna use cement , use a wet mortar mix and do it as you lay the slabs. I've put a link below.
ruclips.net/video/agDBg9oaxuI/видео.html
Did you seal the stone before jointing to avoid staining?
No, I left that part of the job to the customer. I actually like the aging effect on Indian sandstone, gives it character😉
Does the compound hold it all together like one solid slab any advice please
The jointing compound sets like cement mortar, its rock hard😉
What I want to know is how you marked your stones to get a round pattern?
Good Question! Click on the links below,
How to Lay a Sandstone Circle
ruclips.net/video/az-FdNXxqLo/видео.html
This one will show you how to point it too
ruclips.net/video/zNZiDuNIJRQ/видео.html
Hope that helps😁
@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 awesome videos! I have a few more questions for you.
How many parts of sand and cement is your mix?
If you were to seal stones what would you use?
Thank you for your help
@@jcdiaz2xm 5-1
I don’t tend to seal them as I like the fact that they are different colours depending on whether they are wet or dry. If you seal them, it will fix their colour if you understand. Anyway, probably Thompsons one coat patio sealer is what you’re looking for.😁
@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681
Im actually working on my patio and I like the way it looks when it’s wet that’s were I got the idea of using a sealer to give it a wet look.
I ordered a circle pack from Jewson, easier than cutting them yourself😉
I've just used sika and it doesn't seem to be setting hard.
Give it a couple of days and it will set solid ..... I promise!😉
@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 i am a bit worried about movement on are slabs whats the best to lock it all together
Great video. Did you seal the stone first?
Nope, you don't need too. Once the pointing is done the paving is locked tight
@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 bad advice!!
Pretty good but please keep the camera still, makes you dizzy
Thx Mike, camera work is not my strong suit but, practice makes .... a bit better.
I'll keep working on it😁