How to lay a patio professional tips

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  • čas přidán 11. 05. 2024
  • how to lay a patio with professional tips on
    mixing cement
    tools needed
    paving slurry
    how to lay a patio slab
    leveling slabs
    how to lay the bed for your paving.
    greating the falls for your drainage.
    falls for your patio explained
    tips on how to set your cement and best way to level your tiles.
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Komentáře • 183

  • @Jim_Newlands
    @Jim_Newlands Před měsícem +14

    Mrs N just passed by and asked me why I was watching someone showing me how to lay slabs and make a mix "you've been doing that for the last 40 years" 😬
    They just don't get it, lads! 😂😂

  • @markgilder9990
    @markgilder9990 Před 3 dny +2

    One of the best instructional videos on laying slabs/tiles. Excellent. Thank you.

  • @Jetpac74
    @Jetpac74 Před měsícem +9

    And that Justin is a masterclass - thank you very much for sharing your wisdom with all of us.
    Your videos are a great watch 👍

  • @chardonian1
    @chardonian1 Před měsícem +1

    Great amount of info. Thank you

  • @Dontrump302
    @Dontrump302 Před 25 dny +3

    Fair play. Proper real time instructions for anyone to understand

  • @garyrobertshaw2202
    @garyrobertshaw2202 Před měsícem +1

    Excellent job. Great tips as well.

  • @Richard-gk3kq
    @Richard-gk3kq Před měsícem +2

    Thankyou, some really useful tips.

  • @MarcusT86
    @MarcusT86 Před měsícem +3

    Absolute masterclass buddy. So many amazing tips. Just brilliant!
    Love the Mick Dundee hat too!

  • @joefowler9600
    @joefowler9600 Před měsícem +1

    Top job, well done 👏

  • @Lilfabo124
    @Lilfabo124 Před měsícem +2

    Love how u guys give all details of what you doing

  • @davegill7614
    @davegill7614 Před měsícem +1

    That was a superb job..i doff my cap to you

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      Appreciate it thanks very much 👍🙌

    • @davegill7614
      @davegill7614 Před měsícem +1

      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping I love learning new skills...even thou I will probably never do it..but great to have an understanding

  • @Chriskreepa
    @Chriskreepa Před měsícem +1

    Amazing video again. These vids will be my go to when it comes to laying some slabs. Keep up the good work with the videos and editing 👍

  • @stevesoapy7411
    @stevesoapy7411 Před měsícem +1

    Great work Uncle Albert... Brilliantly explained in simple terms for everyone to understand the fine detail of perfect laying.. Great work...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @graham3282
    @graham3282 Před 16 dny +2

    Brilliant boyo's !😃

  • @dmpeacefrog38
    @dmpeacefrog38 Před měsícem +5

    Audio is indeed more crisp. As usual, quality work. 🙂

  • @GrumpysWorkshop4
    @GrumpysWorkshop4 Před měsícem +1

    Great video

  • @robdixon786
    @robdixon786 Před měsícem +1

    Looking amazing lads 👌🏻👍🏻

  • @notsosmartmart5402
    @notsosmartmart5402 Před měsícem +1

    I enjoyed that, thank you :)

  • @karolzawislak2064
    @karolzawislak2064 Před měsícem +1

    Top job, have laboured and work with brickies before and have always enjoyed patios and drainage nothing better than standing back when it’s grouted/pointed up
    Enjoy these videos would be nice to add patios to my skill set 👍

  • @brianherbert9608
    @brianherbert9608 Před měsícem +2

    Fantastic video - I’m about to lay only only 5 slabs but I’ve never done it before, so the principals here are brilliant. So many things I didn’t know! Don’t have a whacker or mixer but will mash it with my sledgehammer and mix in my wheelbarrow. Fingers crossed!

  • @bangelta
    @bangelta Před 19 dny +1

    great video thank you - subscribed.

  • @herrlip72
    @herrlip72 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant vid

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks a lot 👍

    • @herrlip72
      @herrlip72 Před měsícem

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping I cringe when I watch that programme Garden Rescue , seen them spot dabbing and all sorts, laying patios on a sprinkle of sub base

  • @CatrinJones-ml9bl
    @CatrinJones-ml9bl Před 12 dny +2

    Thank you. You explained that brilliantly..Doing my own DIY, Done my own building walls and mastered plastering but I didn't have a clue on slabs nor where to start! So here goes,feeling more confident with your guidance. Wish me luck, Thankyou both for making it easier to understand.
    Catrin from Llanelli.
    Cheers guys.

  • @daves4026
    @daves4026 Před 24 dny +1

    Spot on

  • @tommywalker9437
    @tommywalker9437 Před měsícem +2

    You should charge for video Justin. Very informative. Well done boys.

  • @simonkelsey2423
    @simonkelsey2423 Před 24 dny +1

    Brilliant tutorial Justin thanks 👍🏻

  • @Doug....
    @Doug.... Před měsícem +2

    Excellent tutorial vid Justin. Liked the humour today. The pig noises during the pastie eating made me laugh 😆

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks Doug
      Got to have a laugh very important especially in work 👍

    • @Doug....
      @Doug.... Před měsícem +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping And looking at the weather here its prob peeing in Wales at the moment 🥲

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      @Doug.... just starting rain now as we speak doug nothing unusual about it raining here mate 🤣🤣👍

  • @paulbedson5675
    @paulbedson5675 Před 9 dny +1

    Im about to lay 100 square meters of porcelain. I have never done it before and very nervous but your video has given me confidence. Thank you .

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před 9 dny

      I remember my first time laying porcelain Paul I wrapped myself. Take your time make sure each tile is spot on and you'll be fine .Good luck mate 👍 👌

  • @SteveAndAlexBuild
    @SteveAndAlexBuild Před měsícem +1

    Great detailed video Justin . 👌🏼
    Was the last third filmed on green screen as it looked too sunny ☀️ 😎🤣🧱👍🏽😊

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      🤣🤣 dont no what happened steve the lights came on 😎 now there definitely off again wales is to wet for working outside its killing us to be honest mate had so many days off since October.
      Hope you and Alex and family are well 👍🧱🧱🧱

  • @shizzleinthenizzle
    @shizzleinthenizzle Před měsícem +2

    Ever thought laying on fibre reinforced screed? You can buy it ready mixed. Saved days and days in labour on site and is a stronger mix.

  • @jc8023
    @jc8023 Před měsícem +1

    Another great video. Would you consider doing one on laying random pattern Indian stone? Would be good to see how you go about keeping joints tight, a consistent width and aligned, and is there an answer to the mystery of the small square?I
    Keep up the good work👍👍

  • @paulrossiter9567
    @paulrossiter9567 Před měsícem +2

    Great work 🎉 Kuina was zoro’s rival and best friend.
    Wales is amazing rain or shine ! Can you suggest and scenic places to stay …we’re coming over for a week in September 👍🏻 on a side note I’m just coming to the end of laying our 1200x600 porcelain slabs 😅😅 absolute beastly work just gotta take my hat off to how easy you guys make it look 💪🏻✊🏻

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      Paul its definitely a high skill set to lay porcelain now mate .
      Spot on with zoros friend.
      Wales is beautiful but i don't like it here it just rains to much for me .
      Brecon Brecons is nice mountain walks
      A canal ,reservoirs,water falls etc all stunning.
      Then you have the Pembrokeshire cost line you can walk the entire cost of wales .the cost here is lovely with lots to do on the water .Rhossili bay walk and beach and a pint in the pub .if its nice weather you will love wales fingers crossed .here is my video of a family day out in Rhossili wild horses ,views and a pint at the end check it out if you want paul its on the playlist. Enjoy our country and a big welsh welcome mate 👍

    • @paulrossiter9567
      @paulrossiter9567 Před měsícem +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping thanks 🙏🏻 sounds absolute quality 🤩

  • @lmilne4859
    @lmilne4859 Před měsícem +1

    Get your thin all water proof gloves great for porcelain and in these conditions. Saves taking gloves off and on. Nice video buddy.

  • @mdmconstruction
    @mdmconstruction Před měsícem

    Lol was sunny last week in wales had to do work in my mums garden pity she's about 2 hours from cardiff or I'd tell her to ring you guys to do patio for her the local workers did a bodge up for her shed base she had to have taken down as her shed was 2 foot too high cos they didn't wanna do any digging 😔

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      3 days of sun means 9 months of rain now 🤣🤣 or shame about your mum mate hope its all good now 👍

  • @Flat-Five
    @Flat-Five Před 27 dny +1

    Another really helpful video! How many of those 600 slabs can you get out of a mix Justin? And also how long a working time do you have on a mix roughly before it’s no good anymore? Thanks

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před 27 dny

      Maybe about 3 tiles or so never really count em .
      As for the time with the cement it will vary on the weather condition but say 14 degrees by around an hour or but you can just turn it over in the barrow to fluff it up

  • @pedroped-in9we
    @pedroped-in9we Před měsícem +1

    Hi Justin do you have a go to product for cleaning the porcelain before grouting if you have a bit of cement residue on some slabs?

  • @darrenwatters3054
    @darrenwatters3054 Před měsícem +1

    That was john with the big beard an big hat from Wiltshire 😂

  • @dannyhogi4953
    @dannyhogi4953 Před měsícem +1

    Top job main man still got it 😂

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      The only thing ive got is a fat stomach and grey hair danny 🤣🤣👍

    • @dannyhogi4953
      @dannyhogi4953 Před měsícem +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping we all end up with one of them 🤣it's normal

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      @dannyhogi4953
      🤣🤣 i aint normal but thanks for trying Danny 🤣👍

    • @dannyhogi4953
      @dannyhogi4953 Před měsícem +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping lol me to off my rocker me 🤣 everyone like your not normal

  • @oil_can
    @oil_can Před 11 dny +2

    Really great video. Thank you for posting it! One question: the video starts with the sub layer already installed. What’s under your sub layer?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před 10 dny +1

      Thanks very much .100mm of mot type 1 .take a look at our other videos we show plenty with the base being done 👍

    • @oil_can
      @oil_can Před 10 dny +2

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      I apologize for not being clearer. My question was What's underneath the Mot Type 1 sub-layer? Was it an old layer of concrete? Was it dirt? Thanks!

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před 10 dny +1

      @@oil_can
      Dirt

  • @thomasthetankengine2257
    @thomasthetankengine2257 Před měsícem +3

    Aco with an A not Eco drains Justin 😂 small squegee Justin for primer, you’ll never look back mate, just the wooden handle with the black rubber on them

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      🤣 yea i always say eco aco is just a brand name .ill try the squegee thanks for the tip great 👍 👌

  • @AmlandscapingGroundworks
    @AmlandscapingGroundworks Před 26 dny +1

    Hi what cutting blades do you use on your porcelain I all ways like to find out which blades are better thank you

  • @Brockstonepavingpros
    @Brockstonepavingpros Před měsícem +1

    The mic sounding good mate!
    Yes! Fluffing up your bed is how I do it on a wet bed! Seen a lot lately about not putting the point of your trowel through the bed, absolute bull 💩
    Good tip on reading the level with pressure, not easy to explain
    One thing though…..wtf is an Eco drain 🤣🙈

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks matty appreciate that .
      Eco drain mate its the new aco 🤣🤣🤣 its welsh for aco 🤣🤣 nar its what ive always called it 🤣👍

  • @neilu.k.1364
    @neilu.k.1364 Před měsícem +1

    As a brickie and did a bit of slabbing at the end of jobs I was always taught that there’s no need for plasticiser/feb mix as the mix is coarser so less need for an air entrainer ?

  • @abc33944
    @abc33944 Před 29 dny +1

    Did you dry bond before actually setting them in place with the mortar ?

  • @Bentlegstaffy
    @Bentlegstaffy Před měsícem

    Excellent demonstration on mixing the cement Fray!! Would the mix be exactly the same for using on bricks/blocks, or building a natural stone wall? Would you use sharp sand or builders sand? Also, would it be made wetter? Or just about as you did in the video?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      Hi ben
      Thanks mate .
      For bricklaying its building sand and a wetter mix .
      For stone work id use sharp sand with a drier mix 👌

    • @Bentlegstaffy
      @Bentlegstaffy Před měsícem +1

      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping thanks!! Love your videos!! I think I have pretty much watched every one. Keep up the good work, guys!!! Fray, you're coming on in leaps and bounds. Both with your work and in front of the camera. Awesome team!

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem

      @Bentlegstaffy
      Appreciate the support im calling you ben to shorten your profile name what is you actual name ?
      You watched every video wow really appreciate it thanks so much from all of us 👍

    • @Bentlegstaffy
      @Bentlegstaffy Před měsícem +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping my name is Chris Bentley. Bentlegs Taffy is a nickname. Bentlegs because of my surname and Taffy for our wonderful country.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      @Bentlegstaffy
      Great nickname chris 👍

  • @bikerchrisukk
    @bikerchrisukk Před měsícem +1

    Well done Justin, well video'd and describing the process 👏 I just wonder, if you had a long run and need to know your finish level, would you do a string and check the angle of that? Don't have to answer if you were going to do another video about longer runs 👍

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks
      Yes definitely use a line on longer runs as we've shown in other videos 👍

    • @bikerchrisukk
      @bikerchrisukk Před měsícem +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping Thank you mate, will look back at your other video's, you sure got a lot of em.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem

      @bikerchrisukk
      🤣🤣 i no building up now arnt they .

    • @bikerchrisukk
      @bikerchrisukk Před měsícem +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping You aint wrong there, just missing one showing how to do a welsh accent 😆

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem

      @bikerchrisukk
      🤣🤣 you dont want a welsh accent mine isn't strong is it or no ? Mines more a cardiff accent which is a bit different 🤣🤣👍

  • @wolframgottschalk1028
    @wolframgottschalk1028 Před měsícem +1

    Dear Brickrighters, I found that a paint roller is very fast, comfortable and accurate to spread the slurry. I did so for my own 60m2 patio last week.
    Best regards from Germany
    Wolfram

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem

      Thanks Wolfram
      Appreciate the advice and hope your patio went well .
      Danke. 👍🙌👌

    • @wolframgottschalk1028
      @wolframgottschalk1028 Před měsícem

      Dear Brickrighters, thanks for your reply. My patio went all well with the last silicone joints today. Best regards from Germany Wolfram

  • @markbriers4302
    @markbriers4302 Před měsícem +1

    I remember the issue with the levels at the front Justin, but done a good just as always. On another note, what’s your go to blade for the rubi bridge saw ? The last rubi blade I had wasn’t that impressed with and pricey too !

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      Using free blade from rubi at mo and its brilliant to be honest best blade ive had .
      Normally use the Henry's blades at elite stone tools but gonna try phil from pulvex blades who i have been told are very good .issue with rubi blades is they arnt cheap over £100 which isn't great is it mark👍

    • @markbriers4302
      @markbriers4302 Před měsícem +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping thanks Justin I’ll have to take the plunge I think !

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      @markbriers4302
      🤣🤣 sorry made me laugh that considering it a plunge saw Mark 👍

    • @markbriers4302
      @markbriers4302 Před měsícem +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping haha ! I did think that too !

  • @sebd7446
    @sebd7446 Před měsícem +1

    Bernardo , Zorro and Bernardo

  • @williambutler6317
    @williambutler6317 Před 27 dny +1

    Does the porcelain get a sediment build up when laying so close to the wall?

  • @user-uj3nl2tx3c
    @user-uj3nl2tx3c Před měsícem +4

    Never put slabs that tight against the main building always leave 3inch gap ,,many reasons for this,,,groundworkers dont really get this but thats why there not bricklayers

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      I am a bricklayer. Its contentious that i think as long as your 150 mm below dpc its not needed .if you however encroach on dpc then yes its useful to stop splash back above damp .Yes you have a point in certain situations i would agree and i gonna look more into it .
      Thanks 👍

    • @mattpashley5493
      @mattpashley5493 Před 27 dny +1

      Good laying but we use the levelling system we find it give it the best finish as it finds that last mm that takes the effort out of checking with levels and chance of on slab dropping from hitting the next slab over

    • @pompeyphil2787
      @pompeyphil2787 Před 6 dny +1

      And never scrape the face of the porcelain tile on your table when you put your slurry on 😂

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před 6 dny

      @@pompeyphil2787
      😂😂👌

  • @scottranger1767
    @scottranger1767 Před měsícem +1

    Sound quality is superb , still can't understand what Fray says though !!!

  • @almoravidbeh6105
    @almoravidbeh6105 Před 23 dny

    I notice some guys setup a tile each side to use to run a string line off and lay to.
    Youre laying just with a level, do you not struggle whem the porcelain tiles are not completely flat, often they are bowed slightly (bellied)

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před 23 dny

      Couldn't set a line up as we left the original manholes in temporarily were to high for the lines .
      Yea some have a camber in tiles 👍

  • @michael2934
    @michael2934 Před měsícem +2

    Price work 🤔

  • @neilparkes
    @neilparkes Před 27 dny +1

    Have I mist something you have not mentioned the mix sand to cement

  • @kogurt
    @kogurt Před 23 dny

    Hey just a quick question regarding the mix quantities ?

  • @B0jangle5
    @B0jangle5 Před měsícem +1

    What tiles did you use for this please?

  • @beeret110
    @beeret110 Před měsícem +1

    Made sure he brought his own shitters to the job, fair play

  • @hewoguys2506
    @hewoguys2506 Před měsícem +2

    arent u supposed to make the sub base have a fall

  • @stevenlomas8812
    @stevenlomas8812 Před 29 dny +1

    What silly sausage drinks monster ! Omg

  • @ianhoward4246
    @ianhoward4246 Před měsícem +1

    On a diet 😉❤

  • @lew6073
    @lew6073 Před měsícem +1

    Big yellow is 2m!

  • @michael2934
    @michael2934 Před měsícem +1

    My god.

  • @chrisneville5884
    @chrisneville5884 Před měsícem +1

    Are my eyes deceiving me or did you relay the first set of slabs

  • @jimmyjones1035
    @jimmyjones1035 Před měsícem +1

    Audio sounds more professional Justin you wild wilderbeast

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks Jimmy and yes i often get called a wild wildebeest 🤣🤣 that was Brad the welsh wildebeest 🤣🤣👍

  • @michael2934
    @michael2934 Před měsícem +1

    Hey don't forget. If you don't draw a zip in the muc. Everything will be fucked😂

  • @oliverphin8622
    @oliverphin8622 Před měsícem +2

    Wet cement no good must be semi dry

    • @darrenkemp8554
      @darrenkemp8554 Před měsícem

      Nonsense

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před měsícem +3

      I disagree oliver i think a wet mix or a semi dry is equally fine and both are acceptable 👍

    • @joefowler9600
      @joefowler9600 Před měsícem +1

      Why can't the mix be wet? I've laid a couple of porcelain patios with a wet mix, not had any issues.

    • @oliverphin8622
      @oliverphin8622 Před měsícem +2

      I've been tiling for 40 years also with all the biggest tile companies in the UK obviously I know nothing

    • @oliverphin8622
      @oliverphin8622 Před měsícem

      @@joefowler9600 my goodness you've laid 2 patios your so experienced

  • @stuplant6693
    @stuplant6693 Před 23 dny

    If you think its wet in Wales, try living in Northern Ireland. Last year it rained 280 days in the year. Weve had 30 dry days in 2024 so far and its only June. Beautiful country for the 4 weeks you can get out the house. Only getting worse. If you are a climate denier come over get wet.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Před 23 dny

      Definitely climate change at least wales isn't the only country that gets soaked then .
      Awful aint it let's hope for sun together 🤣👍👌

  • @DannySmith-ez2yb
    @DannySmith-ez2yb Před 26 dny +2

    Might get it finished by 2027

  • @PeterEndelt
    @PeterEndelt Před měsícem +2

    3 hours a year 😂😂😂

  • @christianmccarthy1666
    @christianmccarthy1666 Před měsícem +1

    Make me laugh these videos clueless 😣