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Sika FastFix® All Weather ready to use self-setting compound

JelinaJelina Posts: 8
in Problem solving
Hi...purchased some Sika FastFix® All Weather ready to use self-setting compound for front path...wont need to use it all at once...Instructions give 'Once opened use within 1 hour
or store in the bucket, immersed in water, for up to 1 month.'

Ok I'll be able to do the path within one hour quite capable with that it's the 'store in the bucket, immersed in water, for up to 1 month bit' that confuses me.

This may sound a stupid question but I'm a 75 year old female who's definately NOT a gardener and never done anything like this before so do I just wrap the top of bag then immerse in the bucket surrounded by water or what?

Would really appreciate any explicit information for this please.









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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Have a look at this video, about 1 minute 50s in  :)

    https://youtu.be/YpKmM_9XNCU?feature=shared
  • JelinaJelina Posts: 8
    AnniD...Thankyou.

  • WaterbutWaterbut Posts: 344
    The reason is probably that the compound once opened quickly solidifies. The water probably stops this happening for a longer period. Just drop it in water ensuring the container is waterproof and airtight. Good luck. Keep at the back of your mind you might have to buy more if winter weather holds you back.
  • JelinaJelina Posts: 8
    Waterbut...thankyou...Annid link to youtube video was the answer...not a computer person so wouldn't have thought to look there.
    Path now weed free so can get started as soon as weather permits.

    Appreciate all help with this...I might make a success of it yet  🙏
  • WaterbutWaterbut Posts: 344
    Well that last scene in the video took me by surprise.
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    edited October 2023
    And me!

    Just to add I used this last year to repoint Indian stone paving. I thought it was good but it's not foolproof.  Due to the discrepancies in depth with Indian sandstone, I found it difficult to fill the gaps properly to the correct level which meant that debris has collected and weeds have appeared in some places. Also, probably due to the very high temps earlier this year, I do think it has shrunk in places.

    It was still easier to use than traditional pointing however so I'd use it again.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
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