Joint It Simple (DIY Bloke uses brush in grout for the first time)

Joint It Simple. DIY Bloke uses it for the first time.
I needed to grout some patio slabs. Not wanting to spend hours with messy old sand and cement looked around for alternatives. There are a range of brush in alternatives now available so bought this joint-It compound that was recommended by the firm we purchased out porcelain slabs. Using this for the first time I found it to be easy enough to brush in but was much harder work than anticipated. I explain more about the process in the video.
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[@johnroper-paris1369]

Good to see a review by someone using it for the first time. Too late for me, as I have just used 2 tubs on the same tiles and patio size as you, I gave up on brushing it, as our 5mm tile spacing is the minimum for joint it and it's a real struggle to get the depth and compression with a brush. I ended up getting my knee pads on, scooping onto the floor as I went and using a steel finishing trowel to work it in properly and get a flush finish, just like pointing. Just kept the tiles wet in the areas I was working on and didn't need to water over it at the end. I found this a lot easier and less back breaking than the faffing with a brush. Took me around 7 hrs to do 32sq mtrs.
Thanks for recording and posting it for us. Ps, I thought it was a good product, but at 12 degrees it takes hours to dry, not the 45 minutes they state,

[@richardbeard8871]

That was really helpful thanks a lot for taking the time to share your experience - I feel better prepared for the task ahead!

[@barrysmith4999]

About to use a similar product (for the first time) excellent tutorial - Thanks

[@infozhedworkshop2598]

It’s good stuff and non staining. Takes a bit of understanding on how to use it to best apply efficiently. I’m sure you will be pleased with the result 👍

[@davehornet6]

Seriously helpful. Thank you.
I Was looking at jointing compounds to 'grout' some 150+ year old slate pavers (over 100 square meters!). They have gaps from 10mm minimum up to 40mm! And depth up to 50mm in places!
I now know NOT to use jointing compound lol

[@infozhedworkshop2598]

Glad my learning experience helped you 👍

[@JP5isalive]

Excellent video! So nice to find a bare bones, honest review of this. I'm contemplating using this or something similar for the first time for a customer. What I'll take away from this video is "compact, and compact again". Keep up the good work 👍

[@infozhedworkshop2598]

Yep press it in. I found that it still felt soft in the joints for a bit but after a couple of days it went solid. It’s great stuff. Glad it was of some help.

[@orchard002]

I've gotten a few tubs to do large concrete pavers, have you tried it on them yet? My joints are 8-10 mm and 25mm deep. Might be easier brushing into larger joints?

[@bobwright5299]

@@orchard002 absolutely. I wanted my joints quite narrow. Wider joints would allow it to fill the gaps easier.

[@middleagedpunk8923]

Just about to start using Joint It for the first time so thought I'd best have a look what's what with it. As much as I'd like it to be a 2 man job, I'm afraid it's just me so wish me luck......
Nice video, very helpful and thanks for posting!

[@infozhedworkshop2598]

Glad it was of some use. Think I went a bit over the top with ramming in the joints but saying that it’s expensive stuff so only wanted to do the job once. Mine still looks as good as the 5th November when I used it (easy date to remember as fireworks were going off when I was finishing up in the dark lol) Good luck 👍

[@traceytaylor-ec7hk]

Great video. We are planning on using this inside our new lounge extension. We have used natural stone slabs and have been advised to use this product. Slightly concerned the joints wont dry out as the water cant run away. We have a concrete base over underfloor heating. Any ideas?
Many thanks

[@infozhedworkshop2598]

Inside lounge extension. I am not an expert on this so it would be inappropriate to provide any incorrect advice. However, I am sure you are going to not use excessive amounts of water, mop up the excess and allow plenty of air to circulate. Sounds like a very interesting project. 👍

[@MoqUL]

Thank you, very helpful indeed! I'm about to try using this stuff on 20 sqm of small paving slabs (bit smaller than bricks) and still trying to mentally prepare myself for a day on my knees. Does this stuff get lighter in colour as it dries? Need something a lot lighter tbh.

[@infozhedworkshop2598]

I think it comes in grey. Have a look at different manufacturers to see what colours they do.

[@aj-bp9ov]

you didnt use enough water i think. it needs water to go to bottom of gaps. you should spray with water whilst brushing it in, its alot better. other videos say you cant use too much water and theyre right. you wont get missed bits. also you can use grouting bar.

[@infozhedworkshop2598]

Thanks for the info. Wider gaps would make it easier also

[@helen3469]

Hi, enjoyed your video. Had a patio fitted and (disaster) needs more of this time of stuff to top up and fill in spaces. I’m very nervous about and thought l would ask a question please , you covered a large area at a time using this is it possible to get on your knees and do one or two slabs at a time until confidence is built up? What would be the tool l would use to pack it down more between slabs? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you so much.

[@infozhedworkshop2598]

Hi, I fully understand your nervousness. A person has to gain experience using a product to fully understand it. Cannot see any reason to prevent you doing a few test slabs. Please check the with of gap between slabs to make sure the product is suitable. If gap too wide this is the wrong stuff to use on the job. Remember the drying process is activated by being exposed to the atmosphere so read all the instructions carefully as the stuff is really expensive so you do not want to waste any. Try finding a piece of material such as aluminium or plastic that fits easily between joints but sufficiently long to use as a tamp to compact the material until you gain confidence and understanding. Hope that helped a little. Go for it 👍