How to clean block paving
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- In this video I demonstrate the way that block paving can be successfully cleaned using a pressure washer. This is the third video in my recent pressure washer series. I used a Karcher K5 which came with the brilliant surface cleaner which, as I state in the video, has a power control knob which can be set to minimum and I believe this is essential for work on block paving. The video was delayed due to outstanding work on the driveway.
Clear and pleasant.
You are doing it all wrong, let your wife do it, seems like too much work to me. Do not tell your wife I suggested this. Just kidding.
Hi David, I would not be surprised to find that the majority of the comments on my original Karcher video were from ladies who were more than happy to use the machine. Peter
Love this guy. Such a nice manner in the way he presents things.
Hi Dave, You are very kind - many thanks. Peter
😎I think you may have been born to produce video tutorials sir. Great advice delivered in a no nonsense manner and overall extremely watchable. When I opened the box for my new Karcher K5 I was quite annoyed at the fact that "some assembly was required" and a glance at the instructions had me headed straight for the internet to see if there were any videos showing step by step, dreading the experience as so many videos are so hard to watch. Imagine my surprise and pleasure when I came across the three wonderful videos you produced on how to assemble and use the K5 properly. One would assume you work for the BBC on a professional production, so informative yet entertaining and done at a pace that was just perfect to follow, not rushed through or moving at a snails pace and frustrating me into skipping anything to get to the point. In addition to the task I bought the K5 for, I am now itching to try it out on my car and driveway too. Thankyou so much Peter.
Hi Darren, Thank you so much - brilliant. Cheers. Peter
Thank you for taking the time to explain block paving care so clearly and so comprehensively. I’m about to have a go at my drive during the current dry spell, came across your video and feel fully prepared. Your presentation manner is so welcoming that I am now going to subscribe and check out your other work. Feel proud that your personality is encouraging me to seek more jobs to do. Hats off to you, sir.
Thank you for your very kind comments and good luck with all of your work. Cheers. Peter
Hi Peter I am a fan of yours and have been a subscriber for some time . I really like your workshop videos and your Festool reviews I have become a Festool fan on the strength of what you have said and advised . I am a professional drive cleaner this is main activity within my business. I would like to offer some advise with your latest video on drive cleaning for best results . I would advise that all weeds and moss are treated with weed killer and moss killer prior to cleaning and that the pressure setting be set to max on your rotary to remove the dead matter in one pass thus saving time and water . There may be some removal of loose surface degradation caused be the sun but I find the most economical way. My machine has 22 litres per minute and a force of 230 bar set in a rotary of 25 mm from the surface. I hope you don’t mind my comments as I think we can help the public understand more about there block paving thank you best regards Richard
Hi Richard, That is fantastic advice and I hope that other viewers will take the time to read it. I had asked a local block paving installer for advice but I can see the logic of what you say. I assume that a little more sand will be removed but I did find that it was very easy to replace. Many thanks. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Thank you Peter It would seem that the sand that is cleaned out at higher pressure, but under the rotary it stays in the joint as it drops back down as the forward speed of rotary cleaning is quite slow. its the old adage of slow and steady wins the race. The reason we would moss kill prior to cleaning is that the live moss spores will simply spread and recolonise to form in all the joint once a little moisture is given to the fresh sand.
Thank you
Richard
Brilliant - cheers. Peter
Awesome video review! Thank you so much for doing this. It was very informative and really helped us to decide on which karcher to buy.
Peter is such a gem. Really well put together video and was extremely informative as always
Cheers. Peter
Peter, two points if I may. One, not all paviours need kiln dried sand as it depends on what type of ground the paviours are laid on. I suggest checking with the paviour manufacturer if at all possible. Second, a regular application of Patio Magic will inhibit moss growth etc.
Hi Roger, Many thanks Peter
Do you need the sand if the block paving is just for walking across and not a driveway?
It is best to use sand as the paving could become uneven. Peter
Just stumbled upon your video & it’s very highly informative & impressive, very clear video demo also, many thanks for taking the time to explain things in detail step by step, regards Gary⭐️
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Peter, a lot more work than I expected. How often do you do this? We have York stone on our hard surfaces here and it's a lot easier to clean with the pressure washer. Good trick to "sweep" off the muck using the patio attachment lifted up and tilted. I do it using the fan shaped nozzle but this looks a good idea. WKR Mike
Hi Mike, I am new to block paving but from my research I am expecting that once every 5 years will be enough. It was a day and a half of work for me but if I were fitter (or 10 years younger) I would easily manage it in two half days. - the second half day would be after the paving was dry and ready for the sand. I hope you are safely back from your travels. Cheers. Peter
"Absolutely Brilliant". Indeed; indeed! Thank you Peter for showing us "how" to do it. We really appreciate it, kind Sir.
Hi Pat, Good to hear from you. Take care and stay safe. Peter
Great video I just got the K3 model and will clean my drive paving tomorrow.
Hi Rick, My children are still using my old K2 and it is working well. Cheers. Peter
Outstanding sir, ……..actually it was your channel that inspired me to get my own pressure washer (I bought a K2), I used it on my rear patio which were ugly green/dark grey paving stones.
The results were stunning, the patio slabs returned to a light beige and have remained that way, and I got an additional unexpected benefit as well, when the sun beats down on the patio in the early morning it now reflects directly into my kitchen filling the room with bright natural light. Brilliant stuff.
Now I’m going to pluck up the courage to do my block paved driveway.
Hi Jim, Thank you so much - good luck with the block paving. Cheers. Peter
Thanks again for your informative videos
Glad you like them!
LOL, I'm really glad that I bought a patterned concrete driveway around 20 years ago (grey, looks like real cobbles - you wouldn't know even close up) , hardly a mark or a weed on it in all those years. Occasionally run a hose (not pressure washer) over it to remove any general muck. I watch my neighbours doing this block paving nonsense EVERY year - painful (for them :-)
this service was perfect Peter, despite so much work was worth a lot and valued more your house, now your backyard is wonderful! congratulations on the work!
Hi Marcos, Many thanks. It took a couple of days because of the weather but the work was good exercise and I feel great having got this job behind me. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Peter you are a very hardworking, talented, capricious and determined man in what he does, very inspiring to see your videos, I learn a lot from you! thank you and hug.
Hi Peter a very interesting and useful video thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the fantastic video Peter, this has really helped me because I'm thinking about getting the K5 for myself soon and using it to clean a block paving driveway also. Is the broom that you're using of any particular brand? It looks good quality
It is made by Gardena and excellent quality. Cheers. Peter
As a retired video promo maker, may I congratulate you on an excellent presentation.
Just one thing - do you hose off the remaining sand or wash it away?
Hi Chris, Many thanks for that very kind remark. I am not sure if it is the right thing to do but I hosed it off and then, when it was dry, I brushed some kiln dried sand over the paving to fill in the gaps again. I had bought 3 bags for that but needed less than one. Cheers. Peter
Hi Peter I used to look forward to your workshop projects and tips plus tool and machinery reviews but whilst interesting I’m sure the recent series of videos are more akin to Gardeners World! Hoping the Autumn we will see you back in the workshop.
Best
Philip
Hi Philip, My most popular woodworking video may have had 20,000 hits but my first pressure washer video has now had 574,566 views. Cheers. Peter
Peter, please make a bin shed
Hi Stephen, I was going to do that early last year but found this instead:
www.wickes.co.uk/Keter-Store-It-Out-Max-4-x-5ft-Plastic-Garden+Wheelie-Bin-Storage/p/119796
It is a Ketler 4' x 5' storage unit. I have had mine for about a year and it has been subject to all sorts of bad weather. Water does not get in. I do not keep bins in it but have put shelves in so that I can store gas bottle, petrol cans as well as sand and cement. It is brilliant. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Thanks very much, Peter. I checked it out and it looks good. I however bit the bullet and went and bought the timber. I'm going with 2x4 treated timber for the frame with treated planed 2x1 cladding. It will be three bays with doors and lids for each. About 300 euro for the timber
Hi Stephen, Good luck - I am sure that it will be brilliant. Cheers. Peter
Hi Peter. Your videos are always so well presented. I really enjoy them. I am hoping to get your plans for a multi angle mft type work top. I know that you need my email address and I have submitted it twice in comments made on previous occasions to this. My comment has disappeared both times, consistent with your mention of these going to your spam folder. However as I haven’t heard back from you I am wondering if You Tube have implemented other procedures which simply delete comments which include an email address? What do you think? Jim
Hi Jim, I have searched every comment on my channel and this is the first one to appear ! Peter
@Jim Rimmer, The plans are now on the way. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Hi Peter. Thanks so much for sending me your plans. I will need to make a few adjustments as you have suggested. I was intending to to do a 10x10 hole top which will be a hinged top on a rolling box which contains some timber odds and ends as well as some Festool kit including an 800mm rail. My Festool table is the 800 model which I have had for about 25 years and never really used with the rail and attachments. So my rolling box is to provide a second support base for larger pieces of material as well as being a cutting area for future projects. I had intended that the top would only be 1064mm square but still have some options as I have not cut it yet. Bought your book and am enjoying the unfolding plot. Thanks again Peter.
Kind regards
Jim
You’ve not none a bad job there Peter…….feel free to come and practice more on my driveway. It’s long over due
Hi Stuart, It started nice and cool on the first day but finishing off on the hot day was a challenge. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop I’ve hound its far easier to clean after a couple of days rain....It softens up all the dirt..........
Great job as usual. It's a very nice finish
Hi Tahir, Many thanks - after it was really dry I used the leaf blower to get the final bit of grit off the surface and it is now perfect. Cheers. Peter
Peter, don’t forget the health precautions with kiln dried sand dust. Thanks for another great video 👍