Sika Setting Sand – Ideal For Filling Narrow Paving Joints – Resists Weeds – Sets Hard – Moisture Curing – Buff – 20kg

I purchased Sika Sand because I was getting fed up with replacing the kiln dried sand each year that lies between the slabs on my patio (the gaps are too narrow and varied in size for me to be able to cement them in permanently). The slabs need to be pressure washed every year to remove algae and dirt and I have to continually weed the area throughout the year afterwards - hopefully, no longer!Coverage was much the same as any kiln dried sand I've used in the past; the sand flowed well and was easy to remove from surfaces before wetting and settingIn use, after reading the reviews, I ensured I brushed as much of the sand off the patio paving slabs as I could. I then soaked the entire area thoroughly using a very light sprinkler attached to a hose but without washing out the sand or leaving any puddles.The paving slabs have a riven effect which did hold some water, so I carefully brushed the water off the slabs until they were as dry as possible.The next day there was some very light residue of sand on a few slabs which brushed off easily. 2 weeks later and the grout lines are hard and the finish is very good. I missed a number of small areas (or the sand had washed into voids under the slabs) but I re-did these areas and they're fine now. The cured product is light grey in colour and I used nearly a full bag of sand spread over an area approximately 10x3 metres. Width of gaps was between 2mm and 5mm and quite deep in places - around 10-15mm in places.Overall, although maybe 2-3 times the price of ordinary kiln dried sand, I think Sika Sand is good value. It will save me a lot of time, hard work and money in the future. I can't vouch for the long-term durability of the finish but it looks set for a few years yet.Recommended.

Used this on a large area of block paving. Very easy to apply, dump a pile on the blocks and using a soft brush sweep forwards and backwards to persuade it into all the cracks. Coverage was excellent on an area of approx 4x10 metres and there was still a reasonable amount left in the bag. Used a hose pipe on fine spray setting to wet afterwards and there was some settling but generally stayed near the top of the cracks.The warning: Our block paving is several years old and was jet washed about 4 years ago and again just before applying the setting sand. Jet washing will wear the surface of the blocks and this opens up pores for the sand to cling to. I had to stand back and look at the area I'd just brushed and vigorously brush any parts that looked like there was a concentration of sand on the surface of the bricks. Even brushing hard did not lift all the sand from the blocks however and there were still areas of paler bricks. I think this was inevitable given the condition of the blocks and although it is obvious I can live with it. I'm hoping with further wear or jet washing this will lift and return all the bricks to a uniform colour.Don't expect perfection, ants lifted some out before it had set properly and there has been one very small weed growing in a crack. There were large areas of significant moss growth in the cracks before I jet washed it and the acid test will be if and how soon this returns. Fingers crossed :)

Arrived a day early, which was great, as I was eager to repair my patio. This was easy to use and as stated on the instruction I only did half my patio as it said not to do a large area at once. Once filled I thoroughly wet the area. I did have to go back and touch up some areas, so ensured I put more sand down when doing the second half of the patio the next day. I am very pleased with the results, will wait and see how durable it is in time but at present it looks good.

Used this on my monoblock, looks great when applying it, but not so sure about its setting qualities, followed instructions but remained soft for weeks, after a couple of months the weeds/grass shoots were growing back.

Pleased with the result and very easy to use.

Used this product to fill between stone slabs. The gaps should not be more than 5mm so if wider it can wash out. It seems to have set "soft" Not sure if this is right but its not cracking or moving so far. There was some residue that had to be swept up. Seems to have done the job. Used a hose on "mist" setting and directed it upwards so water fell gently to soak the product. Otherwise it washes away. For extra safety we put ant powder down in some places before using to deter excavation, which is what happened last time we used this product. Looks good.

Takes a lot of brushing , but worth it. You must keep brushing away the left over sand as it will mark the bricks. Keep brushing and brushing until the sand has gone. It will take hours of hard work, DONT SKIMP AND RUSH IT .

Easy to apply but never hardened, ended up applying cement powder to cure.Weeds grow through & insects burrow as if none existent.If you saturate as the instructions direct, you wash away the curing agent. Waste of money.