How to repoint paving slabs

In this video I show and explain how to repoint paving slabs.

This is really useful when the mortar which holds the slabs together has either cracked and crumbled away, or simply become tired and full of weeds.

It's crucial to scrape out all of the old mortar and any soil/muck which may have slipped down in between the slabs - you ideally want to get to the sub-base, or 5cm deep, whichever comes first.

The mortar mix should be made use 4, 5 or 6 parts sand to 1 part cement - you can choose the strength based upon the colour you want. You don't really need to add water, as there's plenty of water already within the sand.

Builders sand or paving sand work best - avoid using sharp sand, as this has lots of grit in it which makes the mortar look scruffy and course to walk on.

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