How to fill gaps between pavers?

[AnnaSophia]

Hi everyone,

Hoping someone can help us! We have just had a small 8sqm garden bed paved over in our garden.  100mm of road base was spread and compacted. The pavers were then laid in a french pattern on a sand/cement (mortar) mix. The gap sand used by our paving guy didn't set and basically was hosed away as the gap sizes range from 4mm -15mm. We are pretty disappointed but are now looking for the best solution for filling the gaps. After researching we understand the solution is probably exterior grout - but having difficulty finding the exact one.   Any advice, tips greatly appreciated!!! 

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[CSParnell]

Hi @AnnaSophia,

I have always used a sand cement mix to grout in the gaps of the pavers, some sites recommend sand only others recommend the sand cement method. See below for sand cement grouting method.

 Carl

[AnnaSophia]

Thanks Carl! That is great to know you have used that method with success! Do you think it will work okay in the larger gaps that are 15mm?

[CSParnell]

It should do fine as the cement will set, you can always grab a small bag of paver sand and cement first and test it out on the larger gaps before committing to the whole area.

[EricL]

Hello @AnnaSophia

It's great that you've received excellent advice from @CSParnell. My best advice for your project is to mix the sand and cement really well before you push the mix into the gaps. 

Eric