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Pointing paving

slowburner · 2011-05-30 13:26:40

I need to point up some paving. Any time I've done it using the 'brush in dry mix' method I've ended up spending too much time clearing up again or staining the slabs. I am thinking of having a go at it using wet sand and cement in a home made piping bag - the sort of thing used for decorating cakes. Anyone ever tried…

30-05-2011 1:26pm

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I need to point up some paving. Any time I've done it using the 'brush in dry mix' method I've ended up spending too much time clearing up again or staining the slabs.
I am thinking of having a go at it using wet sand and cement in a home made piping bag - the sort of thing used for decorating cakes. Anyone ever tried something similar?

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#2 30-05-2011 8:56pm

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hi sb why dont you use a mortar gun.see photo:D:D:Dponddigger

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#3 31-05-2011 8:21am

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ponddigger wrote: »

hi sb why dont you use a mortar gun.see photo:D:D:Dponddigger

Cheers PD.
Is that a mastic gun modified to use mortar? If I went into my local builders' store and asked for a mortar gun - would they think i was taking the mick - I've never seen one before.

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#4 31-05-2011 3:47pm

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hi sb.this is for pointing stone walls or paving slabs look at the internet:D:Dponddigger

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#5 31-05-2011 4:52pm

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Will do. Thanks.

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