Patio slab pointing with mortar (3 different methods!)

In this video I have shown 3 different methods on how to point a patio using traditional mortar. The first method is using slate either side of the joint to keep the slab clean, the second method is using a mortar bag to fill the joint and the third method is using a point master pointing gun. These are all great DIY methods which should help you pointing a new patio or repointing an old patio that needs a new lease of life!

How to do the perfect mix for pointing:

[TryThinkingAboutIt]

At last. Someone whose focus is content. And someone who explains stuff simply. And well. At last

[daviddavies]

Thank you Sam, that was a very detailed look at the options and it will help my next repair job to the small gap between the paving blocks and the garden wall and the details you advised us about is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.

[brikfiend]

Liked the Pointmaster tool ! Nice fillum .

[lukecoverdale]

Great video, just completed 30 metres of patio pointing using the grout bag method. Never heard of this till I saw your video and couldnt believe how easy it was to do, will be using this in future for all my pointing work. The only difficulty was that if you are pointing indian sandstone where the joint sizes can vary or be uneven you need to take a bit of care when squeezing out the grout. thanks

[martinwarner]

Very impressed. Like the tube squirt tool. Thanks for the very clear instructions. Peace and goodwill.

[frauhorn]

I bought a point master after seeing you use it on another video. I couldn't get the mix quite right. I changed to using a tuck pointer which I found very easy to fill the joints neat and tidy. As a low skilled DIY tuck pointer is the way to go for me, though I'm sure someone with more skill could do a better and faster job with one of these three methods in this vid.

[welshyyyyy]

Excellent video, thanks. Just did my first paid job last week using method 1 and it looks okay, but definitely going try methods 2 and 3 👍

[WillFull_Truth]

Your last message with the tubes reminds me of my sons water toy

[vvalasek]

great explanations and walk through - I guess a third way is the, what is that cool metal duspan you are using, it looks really useful

[g-man]

Hella hot in Cali, just did some patch work from tree root damage, grout dried so fast had to add more water to give me some extra time. Wish I had it like this on the vid.

[janesmith]

Very useful - thanks as am about to start for very first time. Have bought the thing for method 3.

[vandalsavage]

Excellent video thank you. I've seen where all my mistakes were in the past. Now i'll do a proper job thanks to you...

[danielwilkinson]

Great video, and having tried this technique a while back and recommending to others, I defo find the piping bag easiest and quickest. Great advice on timings of when to strike with the pointing tool and how to remove the debris. If you end up with any wet cement on slabs from pointing too early, a big wet tilers sponge comes in handy 👍

[mitchd]

The trick with the "squeeze bag" is to apply pressure at the BACK of the bag, not at the tip. You know this if you've iced cake using a pastry bag.

[laurencebarber]

As I am a chef can I just say that using a piping bag is agood idea but only half fill the bag and you will find it much easier

[coraltalksmore..]

Brilliant informative very clear and well explained.

[adam-qfvz]

Hey So having to do some pointing this morning on the slabs I laid last week (similar to the ones in your video)....I have opted for the bag Clearly the important thing will be trying to get the mix a little apprehensive but its got to start So as usual I knew I could find me a reminder of the best ways with your I did buy a (chinese) mortar jointer a few years ago but couldnt get it to work (prob the mix) but will give the bag a here hoping and as always thanks for a quality

[jackanorycabbie]

I enjoyed that sir I’m going to hove a go myself

[blood]

Any more detailed vids on laying the slabs. I’m struggling getting them level and the same height all around

[shinyjohn]

Brilliant video, do you have any suggestions for a patio with 30mm wide gaps..dry mix or wet mix?