I've started to use SBR now in my mix and also as a primer, that seems to work really well, but as you say wetting it will also help. Thanks for the comment 👍
@ pag2006 For some reason the new youtube comment system won't let me reply to your comment. I don't know why they installed them like this, personally I would have gone for a smaller overhang or none at all!
I think he is just repairing, not constructing the steps. I bought a house that had same situation and I've seen the same problem on a zillion other houses. The question to ask is do the paving companies ever build something like this for themselves? Because if they did they'd realize that sooner or later they'll need to repair/replace steps. But maybe that is the point.
Good video, thanx.... just a thought for you, we always use SBR on back of flags and in mix when we are building steps for added bond as its usually these ones that come loose.
What did you use for the pointing mate? Can you use the same mortar mix? I need to grind out some bad pointing on my Indian sandstone and then lift & relay. Just wondered what would be best to use for the pointing? Also just thinking ahead for the new bed when I relay my sandstone, would advise to use ready mix mortar or mix my own as per your other video? Very informative, clear and concise videos 👍🏼 Thank you!
I would not use ready mixed mortar. The mix I used for fillet pointing would work well-ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lPhQGz800Eo.html You can apply that using a mortar pointing gun, or this cheap version- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OjVBBOIEMH0.html&t Thanks for the comment 👍
Can’t remember now, as it was a long time back. To guarantee better adhesion, you can score the back of the paver using an angle grinder and diamond disc, then prime it with SBR, you can also use SBR for the mortar mix and it will stick much better 👍
UH, Thanks for sharing this video. I've got a similar problem with the cappings on my brick wall, so will be using your advice on those (perhaps in Spring). I did want to ask, could you do a brief how-to mix mortar? I've always been crap at it and not sure why. The mortar is either too dry and flakes off the bricks, or too wet and is running down the bricks. Any advice gratefully received!! Nathan
Hi Nathan, No problem, I have already done a video on mixing mortar- How to mix cement by hand I also replaced some capping stones on a wall earlier in the year, I have filmed it but not had time to edit and upload the video yet, but it's very similar to re-fixing the loose step ;-) If you wet the mortar too much you need to leave it to dry out a bit before using it or it makes a right mess, the best option is not to make it too wet in the first place! I hope this helps ;-)
Thank you for another interesting and informative video, it answered a few questions for me, great tips, as I have to do something similar shortly. If possible can you tell what type of blade did you use on your angle grinder for the tracking ? just to be sure. Thank you again Take care and be safe Sam
Can I ask a couple of questions 1) what was the mix ratio 2) what would considered the standard overhang for steps? Thanks for another very useful video 🛠
I think the mix ratio for this was 4 building sand to 1 cement by volume, this might help- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SN0aAG-HgD8.html I think the overhand on these steps was about 2 inches. Thanks for the comment ;-)
Some of the mortar will be pushed into the grooves which are cut by the grinder, which makes the mortar grip the two surfaces better. Thanks for the comment
Yeah, it's a Forge Steel from screwfix. I have a few Forge Steel tools now and they are excellent value for money (I'm not on commission BTW LOL) Thanks for the comment
It just looked to cut into the material very well I might give one of them a try LOL I am still spending thousands replacing stolen tools a grand plus this week on tiling gear.
Next time just use landscape adhesive. The cement underneath did not fail and is intact. The problem with slabs is there is always a cohesion problem with the bottom of slabs.
So he missed the most important point.. how much sand and cement to use to create a soild base.... not everyone knows how to mix ssand and cement and how many parts to use.. some places say 1 part sand 3 cement.. some says 3 sand 1 cement.
