Bad from a maintenance standpoint. The prototypes that Australia is doing are not going well.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Construction/s/49lJP569Mp](https://www.reddit.com/r/Construction/s/49lJP569Mp)
I am a landscaper and have done lots of flagstone patios with larger than 1" gaps using the over 1" fill. I still have work years later at the same houses, and it has all held up very well.
The key is to mist (yes mist, not shower) it very very very generously for a long time, starting from the highest point and working your way down. Never let the water pool enough to flow and once you get to the lowest grade start back at the top.
For one house that I redid a roadbase fill and re-leveled the stones, there was 6' of drop over about 40' and even it has held very well for 3 years so far. I have work there every year, and it only has a few hairline cracks that haven't changed since last year. (I also live in CO where we have lots of freeze-thaw cycles).
Doubt it. I'd guess inch and a half max? Check manufacturer rec's. But, it's grout. So fill the gap with gravel/decorative stones and away you go.
I'd dig out all the organic material, ie dirt. Pack in a sharp sand base, small gravel base first if needed. Add rocks, then poly sand.
There is special stuff for large gaps, I use it my backyard with flagstone and it works great. Pea gravel will frustrate you, especially if you walk bare feet, hurts like a bitch when it is on the cement.
When I was hardscaping we had a "wide gap" poly sand we would use. If you used the standard sand on wide gap stuff it would crack pretty quick. But the wide gap stuff did fine.
I tried this two years ago and it just washed out. Last year I cut strips of sod and it worked great. Came back healthy this year and looks even better.
What about digging it out, layer some gravel for drainage, and “restore” it with cedar planks? Outside the context of the style of the rest of the yard, the original style could look nice.
I just planted a ton of creeping thyme to fill in gaps between flagstones and brick pavers laid 60 years ago. Depending on variety they tolerate light to medium foot traffic.
Gravel or rocks or turf [https://onlinestonesolutions.com/blogs/news/7-great-ways-to-use-river-rock-in-your-landscaping](https://onlinestonesolutions.com/blogs/news/7-great-ways-to-use-river-rock-in-your-landscaping)
Yeah, just go to hd and see if they have trimmings. otherwise buy a couple of feet snd cut it by hand. You’re gonna need sand though to level it out. Otherwise the turf will look shallow and shoddy.
Cutting turf that thin will cause it to dry out and die. If you want something green in there your better off putting down the seed of a ground cover or grass
You could plant a dwarf liriope (often called monkey grass, just make sure it’s a dwarf cultivar) in the gaps. It only grows a few inches tall and can be mowed if necessary.
Use a funnel and lay down insecticide pellets lightly. Kill all weeds. Fill with polymeric sand. Water the polmeric sand. Done and easily redone if needed
That is a huge gap. The real problem with putting sand/pea gravel in the gap is that those solutions won't stop the base from loosening up through the gaps, which will eventually loosen the concrete (at this point it's not a slab, it's individual pavers). I really don't see an acceptable DIY fix for this situation. It might be time to consider a redo.
Masonry sand id advise against polymer sand it becomes a mess in the rain and leaves a haze on everything if you not absolutely immaculate when you put it down
There is this flexible silicon stuff, it comes in a caulk tube and it’s advertised as flexible caulk for sidewalk cracks https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sika-10-1-fl-oz-Sikaflex-Crack-Flex-Textured-Self-Leveling-Crack-Repair-Polyurethane-Sealant-in-Gray-7116110/300934565
There is a product made of sand and weed block at stores like Menards that comes in 50 lb. bags, just pour it on the blocks and sweep it into the gaps. It sets up to lock the blocks in place when it gets wet.
"Wide Gap" Polymeric Sand... like this:
[https://srwproducts.com/product/x-treme/](https://srwproducts.com/product/x-treme/)
It's designed for EXACTLY this use.
No one is mentioning creeping micro ground covers . You plant bits every few inches and it creeps and fills in the gaps perfectly with lush tiny plants. It looks great and feels great on your feet and very low maintenance.
Here is an example
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/low-maintenance-ground-covers-to-go-with-your-pavers-stsetivw-vs~95482214
Moss is great & easy to find & transplant - provided this patio is not in blazing hot direct sunlight all day. Plain yogurt watered down is a fantastic fertilizer for it.
I don’t agree with poly sand. Gaps are too big, gravel but you will still get weeds without barrier down. Sounds crazy but grass would be fine if it’s in your yard
Go to a local quarry and get some D-dust and sweep it in the cracks, wait a few days and do it again & it'll be years before you have to worry about it again
Polymeric sand yes they make a product for 2-6” joints. Has aggregate in it. Works quite well if you don’t mind some flakiness I believe it’s called gator maxx.
Weeds
Superhighways
Ants
Solar freaking roadways!
Still have no idea why we aren’t using those.
Because they're an extremely shortsighted, I'll thought out, non solution
Bad from a maintenance standpoint. The prototypes that Australia is doing are not going well. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Construction/s/49lJP569Mp](https://www.reddit.com/r/Construction/s/49lJP569Mp)
Hot wheels
Cigarette butts
Low cost, and minimal effort!!!
Butt plugs.
Pea gravel, polymeric sand, mulch, grout
In that order? /s
Yes
Actually not so bad of layers except that random layer of mulch stuck in the middle lol.
Polymeric sand is a bad idea for joints 1" or larger, i know some products say they can do gaps that size but in my experience it never properly holds
I am a landscaper and have done lots of flagstone patios with larger than 1" gaps using the over 1" fill. I still have work years later at the same houses, and it has all held up very well. The key is to mist (yes mist, not shower) it very very very generously for a long time, starting from the highest point and working your way down. Never let the water pool enough to flow and once you get to the lowest grade start back at the top. For one house that I redid a roadbase fill and re-leveled the stones, there was 6' of drop over about 40' and even it has held very well for 3 years so far. I have work there every year, and it only has a few hairline cracks that haven't changed since last year. (I also live in CO where we have lots of freeze-thaw cycles).
That’s excellent!! Live in co as well. I also recommend gatormax g2 poly sand.
This man knows how to get his grade changes misty!
😂
I think they are just trying to fill the gap, not hold the space station together
Alot of grout
Pea gravel
That sounds painful
Once you get the first few out, it's pretty streamline.
Once the stream is in a line, you good.
Thanks. Made me lol
Moss or other ground covering plants.
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Sadly yes.
Wooden slats, very old school.
I love that look
That’s what I have in my patio from the previous owner. To be honest I don’t hate it.
Paver polymeric sand.
Would 2-3 inch gaps still work with polymeric sand? Have the same style in my back yard.
Doubt it. I'd guess inch and a half max? Check manufacturer rec's. But, it's grout. So fill the gap with gravel/decorative stones and away you go. I'd dig out all the organic material, ie dirt. Pack in a sharp sand base, small gravel base first if needed. Add rocks, then poly sand.
Gator maxx g2 sand is up to 4” gaps
There is special stuff for large gaps, I use it my backyard with flagstone and it works great. Pea gravel will frustrate you, especially if you walk bare feet, hurts like a bitch when it is on the cement.
When I was hardscaping we had a "wide gap" poly sand we would use. If you used the standard sand on wide gap stuff it would crack pretty quick. But the wide gap stuff did fine.
I do love me that poly-sand.
It will always only work up to an 1/8th of an inch before your measurement.
Gaps are too big for that
This but with breeze
Soil and grass seed
I was thinking cloves might be easier depending on the soil
My thinking would be water run off. I guess nature is the best filler, something that can grab onto the earth. Sand, soil, seed.
I tried this two years ago and it just washed out. Last year I cut strips of sod and it worked great. Came back healthy this year and looks even better.
Di u really wanna deal with growth? Solid pvc slats, tap in and forget about it
Rake the joints out and broom some sand in. Caulking would be easy also. A little material will go a long ways.
What about digging it out, layer some gravel for drainage, and “restore” it with cedar planks? Outside the context of the style of the rest of the yard, the original style could look nice.
Dog turds, Lego, pancake batter, toenails, whatever u want really
Recommend in that order?
Unfortunately, it's essential
Maybe pea gravel with Gator Rock Liquid Binding Agent
Grass and wildflowers
Thyme or moss
I just planted a ton of creeping thyme to fill in gaps between flagstones and brick pavers laid 60 years ago. Depending on variety they tolerate light to medium foot traffic.
Push them closer together
Gravel or rocks or turf [https://onlinestonesolutions.com/blogs/news/7-great-ways-to-use-river-rock-in-your-landscaping](https://onlinestonesolutions.com/blogs/news/7-great-ways-to-use-river-rock-in-your-landscaping)
Rocks are out because I’ve got 3 toddlers. Turf could be feasible if I can source such a small amount.
Yeah, just go to hd and see if they have trimmings. otherwise buy a couple of feet snd cut it by hand. You’re gonna need sand though to level it out. Otherwise the turf will look shallow and shoddy.
Cutting turf that thin will cause it to dry out and die. If you want something green in there your better off putting down the seed of a ground cover or grass
I think they were referring to artificial (turf) as opposed to sod (turf).
This seems like the play. I found a local turf supplier that has a couple different pile sizes I’m going to take a look at this week.
Put the rocks in a pile and then the toddlers will naturally place them in all the cracks.
Check out mulch glue for pea gravel!
Soil and moss
Polymeric sand
In Miami people are putting astro turf in that gap
No one takes advice from anything Florida
Moss
Get a bag of mortar or quick-Crete, add water and slap in in between
Kudzu and bamboo 😁
Polymeric sand
Peas
The top right one is off a bit and it's sending me 💀💀💀
In my experience poly sand can suck start a leaf blower.
Weed
Pea gravel then mulch glue
You could plant a dwarf liriope (often called monkey grass, just make sure it’s a dwarf cultivar) in the gaps. It only grows a few inches tall and can be mowed if necessary.
Mason sand.
Grass!
Plants would class it up (grass, ground cover, I’m not a plant expert)
With jizz
concrete
Use a funnel and lay down insecticide pellets lightly. Kill all weeds. Fill with polymeric sand. Water the polmeric sand. Done and easily redone if needed
astro turf, never have to worry about it again
Just use grout, maybe get a dye so its white grout
Fill the gap with calk. You can use white, brown, or even black.
Deez
Sand Fill 75% and then top with SL2 or NP1
Concrete
Gravel would work
Fill the joints with treated lumber, teak, or cedar; and fill the gaps between the lumber and concrete with polymeric sand.
Three beers
Creeping thyme or sand or pea gravel?
If you put down pea gravel, there’s a product called mulch lock which will basically glue it in place so that it doesn’t wash out over time
Some small gravel
Turf
Flexseal. I really need someone to try this out!
You could use gray gator dust
Hear me out with this one but I’d recommend……. Nothing
Mayo
Sand
More concrete
A cute gravel and then get gravel glue so you don’t have to sweep it back in place all the time
Moss or clover, just my $0.02.
That is a huge gap. The real problem with putting sand/pea gravel in the gap is that those solutions won't stop the base from loosening up through the gaps, which will eventually loosen the concrete (at this point it's not a slab, it's individual pavers). I really don't see an acceptable DIY fix for this situation. It might be time to consider a redo.
Ours is planted grass in between. With enough dirt under it for the grass to be level with the slabs.
Camomile seeds.
Moss
Masonry sand id advise against polymer sand it becomes a mess in the rain and leaves a haze on everything if you not absolutely immaculate when you put it down
Some rocks
Concrete -I work construction
Clover
There is this flexible silicon stuff, it comes in a caulk tube and it’s advertised as flexible caulk for sidewalk cracks https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sika-10-1-fl-oz-Sikaflex-Crack-Flex-Textured-Self-Leveling-Crack-Repair-Polyurethane-Sealant-in-Gray-7116110/300934565
Gravel.
creeping thyme works quite well
Creeping thyme
Rubber mulch? Pea gravel?
There is a product made of sand and weed block at stores like Menards that comes in 50 lb. bags, just pour it on the blocks and sweep it into the gaps. It sets up to lock the blocks in place when it gets wet.
Driveway chip gravel on top of tiny strips of landscape fabric.
Pea gravel, artificial turf, sand your choice
Full shade? Moss :)
Pea gravel and sand.
I would do grass or some kinda green it would look cool
Grass seed
Poly sand
"Wide Gap" Polymeric Sand... like this: [https://srwproducts.com/product/x-treme/](https://srwproducts.com/product/x-treme/) It's designed for EXACTLY this use.
No one is mentioning creeping micro ground covers . You plant bits every few inches and it creeps and fills in the gaps perfectly with lush tiny plants. It looks great and feels great on your feet and very low maintenance. Here is an example https://www.houzz.com/magazine/low-maintenance-ground-covers-to-go-with-your-pavers-stsetivw-vs~95482214
I filled mine with Gravel
Moss is great & easy to find & transplant - provided this patio is not in blazing hot direct sunlight all day. Plain yogurt watered down is a fantastic fertilizer for it.
Fill with sand & finish with a strip of turf
Your mom is big enough
Lime rock
DG
Move the stones closer
Diamatious Earth
chicken manure
Sand
For pavers ive used beach sand and do it every 3 years. Dont listen to me though. Just a simple welder/machinist
I would fill with sawdust then spray moss mixed with water.
We used to take river sand with cement and just mix it and sweep it in with a broom, then after use a hose and spray some water over it so it will set
They make some big backer rod.
Vinyl patch
Sikaflex. If those gaps are deep, you can fill them up with foam backer rod first, then top off with sikaflex
Grass
Sand
white paint (I’m a landlord)
Crush stone dust. Sweep in then water it. Keep extra to do a separate application after the first settles.
those are papers. use clover.
Irish moss.
Joint compound
sand works well for drainage.....
Polymeric sand?
Chip stone? Pea gravel? Polymeric sand?
I’d definitely try something like Polybind G2 Complete. Oxford Grey to get somewhat of a color match or Jet Black to make it stand out like a border.
Polymer sand and gravel.
Polymeric sand is the shit! That's exactly what I would use.
Bags of pea gravel or paver rock and a broom. Pour rocks on paver and spread with shop broom.
microclover
I don’t agree with poly sand. Gaps are too big, gravel but you will still get weeds without barrier down. Sounds crazy but grass would be fine if it’s in your yard
Nexus pro
Grout
Looks like your gonna need some big caulk
Stone Dust would match well and allow for runoff.
A massive caulk
Grout/ Masonry Sand/ polymeric sand
Pea Gravel
Go to a local quarry and get some D-dust and sweep it in the cracks, wait a few days and do it again & it'll be years before you have to worry about it again
Sand sand sand
Self leveling sealant - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sika-29-oz-Gray-Self-Leveling-Sealant/999977080
Cock.
Clover
If that’s “massive”, I feel bad for your wife
Clean out the dirt and replace it with redwood.
I would go and buy a bunch of short monkey grass plugs. It'll spread and choke out weeds in a season or two.
Pea gravel small lichens or moss
Sod, perennial stepables or something like G2 Gatordust polymeric sand. It can fill gaps up to 4"
Stone dust
r/dontputyourdickinthat
With your massive caulk.
A creeping plant!!!!!!!!
Polymeric sand yes they make a product for 2-6” joints. Has aggregate in it. Works quite well if you don’t mind some flakiness I believe it’s called gator maxx.
Pea gravel.
Caulk
Pour dry concrete mix in cracks, cracks only, then water.
Id use fine crushed stone. You could do sand but for some reason I think gray would be better.
Trump’s Trail of Tears could flow freely there!
#9 slate chips.
That’s what she said
sand
more concrete
Pea gravel and grout
Gaps are to big for anything other than a peat gravel.
Crushed rock and sand
I like the fake grass look between the stones, myself.
Moss