22/08/2026
Let's talk jointing/grouting...
I've recently begun using Steintec Tuffjoint dry apply grout and have completed 5 jobs to date, both a mixture of riven sandstone and porcelain.
In the past I've used slurry grouts such as flowpoint, which can be tricky to use in warm conditions due to it drying on the slabs/tile before you've had chance to clean it off. Using products like this worry me as things often can and do go wrong.
I've always preferred to use traditional exterior grout such as Grout 3000, Fuga Pave and Fugabella. However to apply these grouts you are on your hands and knees applying with a grout float and you can only realistically cover a certain meterage per day. Also clean up requires an extra visit to apply a haze remover.
Tuffjoint is a dry apply grout. It's cement based and is a type 25 mortar so has the strength required to stand the test of time. It's not to be confused with single part resin based grouts such as easy joint.
To apply you use a neoprene squeegee and sometimes a soft brush depending on the surface. The key is to remove as much product off the surface as this will make your clean up very easy. I find I can remove 95% of the grout off the surface before cleaning. An important point to note is that the grout isn't activated until you introduce water, so you can take your time applying the product unlike all of the other products out there.
To begin cleaning you can use the mist setting on a hose or a pump sprayer to wet the joints. Once water begins to pool the joint has received sufficient water. Once all of the joints have pooled you can remove surplus water from the patio using your squeegee.
To clean off you use a wash boy and/or pedalo. Cleaning is really easy. I can honestly say that I've never had grout stick to the surface. An added bonus with tuffjoint is that I've never had to return and apply a grout haze remover.
After using the product I am honestly struggling to see any downsides.
✔️ Cement based grout
✔️ Easy Application - No time pressure
✔️ Easy cleaning - No need for haze remover
✔️ Can be used on all types of paving
✔️ Looks great in the joints
Going forward Hand Crafted Construction & Landscapes will be using Steintec Tuffjoint.
Available from Paving Stones Direct UK Ltd
