Anyone know the ratios for this stuff

[JAS21]

I have the stones, cement, cement dye and spacing strip. I have done repairs before but can't remember the ratios. I can experiment on a small area but wondered if anyone can give me a guide. Yes I know that the whole lot wants replacing but that is for the future ... thanks

[eyecatcher]

Maybe some real mesh would be better than drawing it on!

 

You have what appears to be a thin bed to make so it needs to be fairly robust. I take it you are trying to get the exposed aggregate finish?

You need sand...where is your sand.

 

Use a pea gravel concrete and make sure you have plenty of exposed aggregrate to spread over and press in.

1 cem, 2 sand, 3 or 4 pea gravel by volume., not much water though as it will dry out and crack a thin bed especially with "drawn" mesh

[KittenKong]

I dont think that is virtual mesh. I think it is keying.

[eyecatcher]

6 hours ago, KittenKong said:

I dont think that is virtual mesh. I think it is keying.

Yes.obviously...thats my sarcasm 

 

[JAS21]

26 minutes ago, eyecatcher said:

Yes.obviously...thats my sarcasm 

 

You fooled us ... we thought you were a 'plonker' ... sorry

 

ps ... the sand is by the back door

Edited July 2, 2018 by JAS21

[KittenKong]

Yes.obviously...

In Thailand I dont think it is at all obvious. I've seen many things here that seem to have been added for the visual effect rather than to achieve the real purpose for which they are intended.

Earth wires that connect to nothing, for example.

[r136dg]

On 7/2/2018 at 12:16 PM, eyecatcher said:

Maybe some real mesh would be better than drawing it on!

I hope they're not drawing in the rebar on the new bridge near us. lol

If you're interested in sealing here's an option. IMO, this stuff really brings out the best in exposed aggregate. After your repair has cured for a week or so, thoroughly clean your drive. After completely dry & free of any debris, use a paint roller to apply moderately (no puddling). Paint brush for corners, edges, ect. You'll need about 3 cans for your drive (extra on standby +). I've used the Begar with great results. Reasonably sure the TOA would do the same.

[eyecatcher]

On 7/3/2018 at 7:22 AM, KittenKong said:

In Thailand I dont think it is at all obvious. I've seen many things here that seem to have been added for the visual effect rather than to achieve the real purpose for which they are intended.

Earth wires that connect to nothing, for example.

Thats as maybe, but we are all farang on this forum with more than an ounce of savvy. The OP is quite obviously doi g the job himself hence his question.

keying like that on a horizontal surface is no better than using sellotape!

Lets tey not to follow Thai building practices if at all possible.

[FLHR]

23 hours ago, r136dg said:

Reasonably sure the TOA would do the same.

Used that TOA-100 on brick work, really nice gloss look.

[JAS21]

On 7/4/2018 at 1:42 PM, eyecatcher said:

Thats as maybe, but we are all farang on this forum with more than an ounce of savvy. The OP is quite obviously doi g the job himself hence his question.

keying like that on a horizontal surface is no better than using sellotape!

Lets tey not to follow Thai building practices if at all possible.

Will the fact that I wrote the date make a better key ... would a thin coat of cement Gowe help to bind the stone finish to the base...

 

Do you know if an acid is used to remove any excess cement so as to expose the gravel slightly ...

 

 

[eyecatcher]

28 minutes ago, JAS21 said:

Will the fact that I wrote the date make a better key ... would a thin coat of cement Gowe help to bind the stone finish to the base...

 

Do you know if an acid is used to remove any excess cement so as to expose the gravel slightly ...

 

 

I would push the boat out and treat yourself to some chicken mesh at the very least. the bed appears very thin or is that because you have already built it up with that mortar bed.

The mesh will help to hold it together and try to prevent cracking, which is whats happened already. I wouldn't build on top of that bed actually, you will get a better result forming a thicker bed in situ with the stones and make the new bed concrete.

Acid is severe, diluted HCL is normally used as a concrete and stain remover but it could etch more than you prefer and then where will you sweep it.

Try just using a hose pipe on a slow flow and even using a paint brush to brush cement from around the stones at the same time

[Fruit Trader]

Best get a move on theres only 170 days left to Christmas.