Joint-It Dynamic Resin Paving Grout

Step-by-Step Application Guide

 

Soak the Surface with Clean Water

• Water prevents the resin binding agent from settling unevenly on the surface, avoiding colour enhancement or framing around the edges of flags/slabs/paving. It ensures a consistent, even distribution of the resin.
• Keep the surface thoroughly soaked before and during the application process to prevent the resin from sticking. Do not allow the paving to dry as you work with the product. If you’re unsure, it’s better to add more water. 
• Before using Joint-It Dynamic, flags/slabs/paving should be pre-sealed to avoid any natural impurities being drawn out of the stone by the jointing process. Pre sealing should be undertaken for Porcelain, Limestone, Slate, Black Granite, Flamed Granite, Honed Granite and any porous stone. Flamed, Honed or Egyptian stone must be sealed both sides prior to applying Joint-It Dynamic or any other jointing material. We recommend applying two coats of Joint-It Premium Seal (or similar) to your dry flags/slabs/paving. Apply the second coat of sealant before the first coat is fully dried into the stone. Ensure sealant is fully dried in before beginning application of Joint-It Dynamic.

 

Mix & Apply Joint-It Dynamic

• When you are ready to begin, add the contents of the bottles, Part A and Part B, to the sand inside the bucket. Mix thoroughly with a paddle mixer for 3 minutes.
• Add 2 litres of clean water to the bucket. You can use the 1 litre bottles provided to measure this water. This also helps to ensure that all contents of the bottles have been emptied.
• Mix the contents of the bucket with the paddle mixer again for a further 3 minutes.
• Make sure the flags/slabs/paving are thoroughly soaked with water. Keep the flags/slabs/paving soaked with water as you work. Do not allow it to dry out during the application. Tip the contents of the bucket on to your wet flags/slabs/paving.
• Using a brush or squeegee, immediately apply the Joint-It Dynamic mixture into the joints. More water can be added to the mixture to increase flowability if required.
• Ensure flags/slabs/paving is still completely saturated and that all joints are filled completely to the top.

 

Filling Joints & Finishing

• Wait 15-30 minutes in temperatures over 15º (or 10-15 minutes in high temperatures).
• Using a soft brush at a 45 degree angle to the joints, thoroughly sweep off all excess product from the top of the flags/slabs/paving. Ensure all excess sand grains have been removed from the top of the flags/slabs/paving, taking care to brush it out of the natural indents.
• At this point, check again that all joints are filled completely to the top.
• Use a finishing tool to compact the product into the joints, followed by a soft brush to clean off any excess product. Using a finishing tool is not necessary but does give the product more strength in the joints when compacted.

 

GUIDELINES FOR USE

IMPORTANT USAGE INFORMATION

• Before applying Joint-It Dynamic, we strongly recommend pre-sealing your paving to avoid any natural impurities being drawn out of the stone by the jointing process. Pre sealing should be undertaken for Porcelain, Limestone, Slate, Black Granite, Flamed Granite, Honed Granite and any porous stone.
• Always test in a small discreet area first.
• The single most important thing to remember when using Joint-It Dynamic is that you must keep the flags/slabs/paving soaked with clean water before and during application of the product.
• A two-person application is recommended, but not necessary. If you are working by yourself, work on small areas and keep wetting the flags/slabs/paving as you joint your paved area.  Ideally, ask someone else to keep wetting the flags/slabs/paving for you as you work.
• Do not use on joints narrower than 5mm wide.
• It’s essential to ensure there is no movement on the flags/slabs/paving prior to application of Joint-It Dynamic. All flags/slabs/paving must be fully secure with absolutely no movement in them before applying the product. Joint-It Dynamic will not fix moving flags/slabs/paving. The product is for aesthetic, drainage and weed-resistance purposes only.
• Joint-It Dynamic can be used on a permeable or non-permeable base. If you are using a slurry primer, it does not matter if it goes into the joints.
• Joint-It recommends sweeping the Joint-It Dynamic product diagonally across the joints, to prevent the product from being removed from the joints.
• Before working with the product, put on the recommended PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Use safety eye protection glasses/goggles and protective gloves. Always observe valid and current legal regulations on safety and health protection in your locality.
• Always adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions. Since Joint-It cannot foresee every possible application or material the product may be used with, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure the product’s suitability for their specific use. If you are unsure, it’s always good practice to try any product you’re using in a very small, discreet area first to make sure you’re happy before you continue.
• If there is additional work being conducted around the patio area (e.g. flower beds being dug, mulching, brickwork, rendering, etc.), it is good practice to complete that work before application of Joint-It Dynamic.

 

AFTER APPLYING JOINT-IT DYNAMIC

• The jointing should not be cleaned by use of high-pressure washers until cured for at least 30 days after application.

BASE

• Successful installation of Joint-It Dynamic requires ample clean water and either a permeable or non-permeable base.

JOINTS REQUIRED

• Recommended for joints a minimum of 5mm wide and 20mm deep.
• Joint-It Dynamic is not suitable for V joints.
• There is no restriction on the maximum size of the joints but take note that larger joints will reduce coverage per bucket of product.

 

COVERAGE

• Coverage will vary depending on the joint size, flag/slab/paving size, surface and application. Generally, one 22kg bucket of Joint-It Dynamic will cover approximately 10 – 15 sq. metres on a mixed patio pack (900mm x 600mm, 600mm x 600mm, 600mm x 300m, 300mm x 300mm). Please refer to the Joint-It product calculatorfor an estimation of how much product you will require.

WEATHER

• If the temperature is forecast to drop near freezing or below freezing within 12 hours of application, Joint-It Dynamic should not be used, because the water will freeze as it hits the ground, making it too difficult to sweep the product into the joints.
• Dry and hot conditions may increase the likelihood of resins from the sand depositing on the surface of the paving. This can lead to some colour enhancement or framing along the surface edges of the flags or stones. If the temperature is above 30º, we recommend that you wait until it is cooler in the evening or early morning before applying Joint-It Dynamic, because water will evaporate too quickly to allow you to brush the product into the joints. In dry or very hot conditions, ensure that the surface remains saturated and work in small areas at a time.
• Product application can be done successfully in light rain. However, in heavy rain, it may be necessary to cover the installation to prevent the product from washing out of the joints within the first few hours after application, before it has had time to cure.
• Joint-It Dynamic can be applied in most weather conditions. Since it is applied wet, Joint-It recommends that application temperatures remain above 5°. Freezing temperatures during installation will likely cause ice to form which will inhibit the proper settlement of product into the joints.
• Freezing temperatures through the curing process will not affect the integrity of the final application. It will, however, drastically increase the curing time since all reactions will essentially stop until the ice can thaw and migrate away from the Joint-It Dynamic product, which in turn allows the resin coating to react with the air.
• If temperatures are at risk of dropping below freezing during installation, a dry installation can be used. This method increases the likelihood of colour enhancement substantially or resin deposits on the surface of the flags/slabs/paving. This may be minimised by pre-sealing the individual flags/slabs/paving, regardless of type, both on top, and each side. Pre-sealing is recommended if you are using any two part resin paving jointing system, not just Joint-It Dynamic.

 

STORAGE

• Once PART A and PART B have been mixed into the sand, the curing process has started and leftover product cannot be stored and reused.
• Unopened, Joint-It Dynamic should keep for a minimum of 12 months when stored in a cool dry place.

 

MAINTENANCE

• While the Joint-It Dynamic product is low maintenance, all outdoor surfaces require some maintenance when exposed to changing weather conditions and foot/vehicle traffic, particularly in shaded areas or after the winter. Regardless of the jointing material or paving type, we recommend a quick application of Joint-It So Clean or Joint-It Algae Remover every three to four months to keep your patio looking new and refreshed all year round.
• Dog and cat urine have an acidic pH that can cause serious damage to slabs and joints, especially if not cleaned right away, leading to both aesthetic and financial damages. Urine can cause corrosion, so having your slabs sealed can prevent this from happening. If you have pets who frequent your paving or patio, it is good practice to wash it every few days to prevent long-term damage to the joints and slabs.

Please contact us for more information about Joint-It Dynamic.