GftK’s vdw 840+ Paving Joint Mortar
The ‘best of the rest’ in a 1-part / 1-component, Polymeric Sand ‘ready-to-use’ technology based product.
Solutions for all joint sizes
No wet Weather delays
Non staining, Easy clean
GftK’s vdw 840+ Paving Joint Mortar
(1-part, ready-to-use)
GftK’s vdw 840+ Paving Joint Mortar is our ‘best of the rest’ in a 1-part / 1-component, Polymeric Sand ‘ready-to-use’ technology based product that is probably best described as the ‘Entry level’ for DIY paving jointing. ln comparison with all of the Polymeric Sand (air-drying), 1-component joint compounds on the market, GftK’s vdw 840+ stands out due to its higher strengths and better strength correlation, plus its unique moisture tolerance that allows the better and more efficient option of "wet" slurry application and ease of compaction into the joints. GftK’s vdw 840+ also has greater retention of these strengths and other performance characteristics.
Key Characteristics & Advantages
- Supplied ready-to-use
- No mixing or power tools necessary
- Easy wet slurry application
- Can be applied in light rain
- Suitable for narrow joints from 3mm to 20mm
- For pedestrian areas only
Paving surfaces remain almost free from residual binder, any that does remain will disappear with weathering GftK's vdw 840+ paving grout mortar is a 1-component, ready-to use, patio pointing product that is primarily designed for easy DIY use. This pointing mortar is suitable for pedestrian only areas such as patios, pathways and terraces with natural stone, reconstituted stone and concrete paving elements.
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Paving Joint Products - Consumption Calculator
GftK vdw 840+
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To install the vdw 840+ you simply open the protective tub, take out the bag, cut it with a knife and pour out onto the surface in small piles, then with more water from a hose, wet-slurry apply using a rubber squeegee (also available in the tools section of this website shop), moving it across the surfaces and directly into the joints; clear the surfaces with the squeegee and then after a few minutes settling and drying, rinse off any excess mortar with a little more clean water. After a further few minutes, brush off any final residue from the paving surfaces - Job Done – Easy-peasy, and your patio or other paved area is ready for use the very next day at around 20°C.
GftK’s vdw 840+ is the easiest to use, best performing, ready to use single pack, polymeric sand based paving joint mortar / patio grout on the global market. It is therefore for DIY application on domestic patios, paths and all types of hard landscaped domestic garden areas. The wet-slurry application is done standing-up and is an extremely fast application, plus great finished results are achieved with this advanced patio and paving joint mortar, which is also non-staining on fully pre-saturated surfaces, and has increased weed and boring insect resistant too!
The vdw 840+ is suitable for grouting all types of patio paving including those with natural stone (granite, limestone, sandstone, slate etc.), reconstituted stone and other concrete pavers or flags etc. However, vdw 840+ is not designed for areas used by vehicles or commercial / public areas with pressure jet wash cleaning, or any mechanical cleaning machines - for these areas please use our epoxy resin bound paving joint mortars vdw 800, vdw 805, vdw 850, or vdw 855 - According to the specific paving design, usage and loading requirements.
To install the vdw 840+ you simply open the protective tub, take out the bag, cut it with a knife and pour out onto the surface in small piles, then with more water from a hose, wet-slurry apply using a rubber squeegee (also available in the tools section of this website shop), moving it across the surfaces and directly into the joints; clear the surfaces with the squeegee and then after a few minutes settling and drying, rinse off any excess mortar with a little more clean water. After a further few minutes, brush off any final residue from the paving surfaces - Job Done – Easy-peasy, and your patio or other paved area is ready for use the very next day at around 20°C.
GftK’s vdw 840+ is the easiest to use, best performing, ready to use single pack, polymeric sand based paving joint mortar / patio grout on the global market. It is therefore for DIY application on domestic patios, paths and all types of hard landscaped domestic garden areas. The wet-slurry application is done standing-up and is an extremely fast application, plus great finished results are achieved with this advanced patio and paving joint mortar, which is also non-staining on fully pre-saturated surfaces, and has increased weed and boring insect resistant too!
The vdw 840+ is suitable for grouting all types of patio paving including those with natural stone (granite, limestone, sandstone, slate etc.), reconstituted stone and other concrete pavers or flags etc. However, vdw 840+ is not designed for areas used by vehicles or commercial / public areas with pressure jet wash cleaning, or any mechanical cleaning machines - for these areas please use our epoxy resin bound paving joint mortars vdw 800, vdw 805, vdw 850, or vdw 855 - According to the specific paving design, usage and loading requirements.
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