Cheap patio ready mix grout

[Gooose]

So which one is the cheapest that isn’t completely useless, I’m getting my house that I let out up for sale soon so I’m not bothered if it lasts 10 years!

I just want it to last 12 month max really, I’ve got a lot of simple stuff to do on the house so really need to get efficient with my time!

Anyone used a cheaper type? If there is such a thing?

[FredClogs]

Sharp sand and cement.

[CO2000]

My Dad uses this,

https://www.diy.com/departments/tarmac-ready-to-us...

[Jackso]

I've just done mine with Rombox/Rompox

Wet Patio, throw it down, sweep it in, then sweep the excess off. It sets in place like mortar but is as easy to lay as sand. Top stuff!!

[bakerstreet]

Jackso said:

I've just done mine with Rombox/Rompox

Wet Patio, throw it down, sweep it in, then sweep the excess off. It sets in place like mortar but is as easy to lay as sand. Top stuff!!

I used easyjoint on my patio and I did not find it that simple at all. Probably didn't help that my slabs aren't a smooth finish. I spent ages trying to brush away the excess.

I just didn't understand how you can keep hosing it down and not blow all the grout out with the hose. I've still got some griouting to do. Not looking forward to it.

However, despite my issues, mine looks pretty decent. I didn't think Easyjoint was cheap. I paid about £280 to do about 60 sqm

[C0ffin D0dger]

FredClogs said:

Sharp sand and cement.

Yep, quick and dirty fix, dry mix sand 3 parts, cement 1 part, brush in. If you feeling energetic you can compact it into the joints with a trowel and brush in more. Once done sweep away the remaining dry stuff and gently moisten the joint to get it to set.

[Gooose]

Thanks guys, sand and cement is out, can’t be arsed with the mess, it would take too long to do it properly, I’d rather spend more and do it quick

[PAT64]

bakerstreet said:

Jackso said:

I've just done mine with Rombox/Rompox

Wet Patio, throw it down, sweep it in, then sweep the excess off. It sets in place like mortar but is as easy to lay as sand. Top stuff!!

I used easyjoint on my patio and I did not find it that simple at all. Probably didn't help that my slabs aren't a smooth finish. I spent ages trying to brush away the excess.

I just didn't understand how you can keep hosing it down and not blow all the grout out with the hose. I've still got some griouting to do. Not looking forward to it.

However, despite my issues, mine looks pretty decent. I didn't think Easyjoint was cheap. I paid about £280 to do about 60 sqm

Pretty pricey stuff and sounds a lot of hard work, I was going to try silka sand:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sika-Setting-Sand-Narrow-...

Meant to be pretty decent and similar method, many have warned though not to leave any of it on the top otherwise it sets hard the next day and it wont be easy to take off.

[PAT64]

C0ffin D0dger said:

Yep, quick and dirty fix, dry mix sand 3 parts, cement 1 part, brush in. If you feeling energetic you can compact it into the joints with a trowel and brush in more. Once done sweep away the remaining dry stuff and gently moisten the joint to get it to set.

I do like this idea, but I wonder does this mix allow water to dissolve through it ?

The silka sand and other products allow this but at a massive price.

[PositronicRay]

I used this.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/sika-fast-fix-all-weath...

I didn't tamp it down that well, seems okay though.