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Failed cement grouting on patio wall

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ExDancer Thu 15-Jun-23 11:41:01

Last year I successfully repaired the paved area of my patio using EasyJoint. Its a powder you spread on and sweep into the cracks then 'water in.'
Is there a similar produce I can use to fix the failed grouting on the wall which people sit on?
I am 84 years old, quite frail but I can lift the stone slabs I need to secure. DH has heart failure and is not able to do anything to help although he would try if I asked him..
I hope I have posted 3 photos.
We do not have the spare cash to pay for help

Llamedos13 Thu 15-Jun-23 13:11:44

Concrete adhesive should do the trick. It’s available in most hardware stores. I used it to stick stone slabs that were coming loose on some steps and it worked a great. Good luck,

Aveline Thu 15-Jun-23 13:39:59

Is there someone else who could do this for you? It does seem quite a difficult prospect. Surely family could help?

Katie59 Thu 15-Jun-23 13:49:30

They really need resetting in mortar, concrete adhesive relies on clean firm surfaces both sides, if you use it on old crumbly mortar it won’t hold.

Norah Thu 15-Jun-23 14:17:45

I believe you'll need to chisel off old grout prior to re-setting.

Callistemon21 Thu 15-Jun-23 14:20:52

Is there a similar produce I can use to fix the failed grouting on the wall which people sit on?

Who sits on it?
Could they do the job if you provide the materials?

25Avalon Thu 15-Jun-23 15:06:31

You need to chip the old crumbly mortar away and then reset in new concrete. You can buy bags of ready mixed concrete from diy shops. Much easier if you could find someone to do it for you. Have you tried asking for help on something like Next Door? There may be some kind soul who would do it for free.