How to Use EasyJoint

As mentioned above, EASYJoint is quick and simple to use, making it ideal even for first-time users. To help you get the best results, we’ve put together this easy step-by-step guide for applying jointing compound to your paving.

How to Apply EASYJoint

Step 1 – Check Your Joints
Before you begin, inspect your paving and ensure the joints are suitable. They must be at least 3mm wide (we recommend 5mm) and a minimum of 20mm deep for the compound to perform correctly.

Step 2 – Wet the Paving
If you’re working with natural stone paving such as sandstone or limestone, thoroughly soak the slabs before starting. A hosepipe works best, but a watering can is perfectly fine if needed.

Step 3 – Apply the EASYJoint
Once the paving is fully wet, pour the EASYJoint compound directly onto the surface.

Step 4 – Activate with Water
Add water to the compound to form a slurry, allowing it to flow easily into the joints.

Step 5 – Sweep Into the Joints
As you add water, begin sweeping the compound firmly into the joints. Work quickly and thoroughly to ensure the material fills the gaps before it begins to dry. Working in pairs is ideal—one person sweeping while the other adds water as required.

Step 6 – Fill Completely
Don’t be afraid to use plenty of compound. If needed, add more EASYJoint and continue until all joints are fully filled. In warmer weather, work especially efficiently, as the compound will dry more quickly.

Step 7 – Rinse and Compact
Once all joints are filled, give the paving a final rinse to remove excess residue. This also helps compress the jointing compound further, creating a stronger, smoother finish and leaving your paving looking clean and refreshed.

Step 8 – Finish the Joints
Finally, smooth the joints with a pointing tool to achieve a neat, professional-looking finish.

PLEASE NOTE:

EASYJoint is not suitable for poorly draining or consistently wet ground conditions. As a natural, permeable product, it allows water to pass through freely. When first applied, the jointing compound appears bright in colour; however, due to its permeability, it may gradually collect dirt and change in appearance over time. Some natural growth of algae or mould can occur, but this is usually light and can be easily cleaned away.

EASYJoint has a compressive strength sufficient to withstand pedestrian use and domestic vehicle traffic, but it is not intended to act as a structural component of a path or driveway. The long-term performance of any paving project depends on the slabs being properly bedded onto a well-prepared base, constructed to the correct specification.