Joint grit is a special joint material that is primarily used for wide joints. Compared to joint sand, the chippings are coarser-grained. Nevertheless, when it comes to grit, you have a wide range to choose from. We discuss your options in this regard in our guide. In addition, we describe other important criteria when buying joint chippings.
Joint chippings are a way of filling joints
Our recommendations
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25 kg diabase paving grit gray in 2-5 mm from Schicker Mineral for a stable, drainage-capable and weather-resistant paving bed
14.95 EUR To the product| grit | 2-5mm |
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| color | Gray |
| scope of delivery | 25kg |
| price/kg | about {PRICE/25} EUR |
The joint chippings made from hard diabase stone is a product of the renowned Schicker Mineral GmbH & Co. KG. With a grain size of two to five millimeters, the grit (€46.95) is particularly suitable for garden paths and decorative use in beds, streams or tombs. The noble chippings are presented in an elegant grey. Due to the angular grain shape, the individual stones interlock reliably, which in turn ensures firm surface tension. The majority of the reviewers on Amazon are absolutely enthusiastic about this extremely stable, but also drainage-capable and frost-proof joint chippings. Many describe it as top quality. Incidentally, Schicker Mineral produces the grit itself.
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Vertiflower 25 kg anthracite basalt chippings 16-32 mm - basalt chippings precious chippings lava lava stone - FREE delivery
14.75 EUR To the product| grit | 16-32mm |
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| color | anthracite |
| scope of delivery | 25kg |
| price/kg | about {PRICE/25} EUR |
With a grain size of 16 to 32 millimeters, the high-quality fine chippings from Vertiflower are recommended for splash guard strips in front of house walls, as well as decorative chippings for beds, streams and many other decorative elements in the garden. The joint material is anthracite in color and therefore harmonizes best with gray joints. One of the great advantages of this product is its packaging in handy bags. If you read the reviews on amazon.de, you get a relatively clear picture: Most buyers are very satisfied - with the quality of the materials and workmanship as well as with the look.
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Scottish granite decorative gravel 25 kg 8-16 mm
EUR 27.50 To the product| grit | 8-16mm |
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| color | Red, gray, colourful |
| scope of delivery | 25kg |
| price/kg | about {PRICE/25} EUR |
The buyer is supplied with 25 kilograms of Terra Forma brand Scottish granite, as well as the other two recommendations from our comparison, per packaging unit. The grain here is between eight and 16 millimeters. As far as the color is concerned, the decorative gravel appears colorful, with lots of gray and noble red accents. The previous ratings and reviews on Amazon (as of July 2022) indicate that this extraordinary joint chippings is convincing in all respects. It's supposed to be top quality and surprisingly cheap. In this sense, the price-performance ratio is considered good. Note: The stones are not pre-washed. However, they will regain their natural color(s) after repeated rain or if you soak them before installation.
Purchase Criteria
grit
Which grain size is suitable always depends on the intended use. Here is an overview of our recommendations:
- Parking lots, busy yards, driveways: 8 to 11 mm, 11 to 16 mm
- Garden paths: 2 to 5 mm up to 8 to 11 mm
- Beds, streams, tombs: 2 to 5 mm up to 32 to 56 mm
- Splash guard strips: 16 to 32 mm, 32 to 56 mm
When it comes to decorative inserts, the choice is yours. In the case of functional applications, on the other hand, you are more restricted so that the paved path in question remains easy to drive on or walk on.
color
The color of the joint chippings must of course harmonize with the joints or the respective environment. Ideally, the grit has the same or at least a similar tone. The so-called precious chips are particularly popular. You can choose, for example, from white marble chippings, gray diabas chippings or black basalt chippings.
Package size/scope of delivery
Depending on how much grout you need for your projects, you may want to buy a larger unit right away. As a rule, the larger the pack, the lower the price per kilogram. However, if you need relatively little chippings and are having trouble finding a place to store the rest of the grout, it makes more sense to order a smaller unit. In addition to comparatively small packs of 20 to 25 kilograms, there are also gigantic delivery quantities of up to one ton.
Price-performance ratio
In order to determine how good or bad the price-performance ratio is, you have to take various aspects into account. In addition to the pack size and the price per kilogram, this also includes the material and the processing quality. The higher the quality of the material and the better the processing of the grit, the more it can of course cost. Be sure to read through some customer reviews so you can get a feel for this purchase criterion for each product.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
What is grit and what is it used for?
Joint chippings, also known as joint gravel or paving chippings, are broken rock. The grit is mainly used to elegantly cover wider joints in gardening and landscaping. It is available in fine and coarse grain sizes and in different colors, so that you can always choose the joint chippings to match your paving joints.
Joint grit or joint sand - which is better?
You should use joint chippings for wide joints, as you need significantly less material in this case. Basically, grit is more robust. For heavily used paving stones - for example in the driveway - only grit should generally be used. Joint sand has the advantages of being inexpensive and easy to work with.
Which brands offer good joint chippings?
Well-known and popular brands for solid joint chippings include Kieskönig, Schicker Mineral GmbH & Co. KG, Terra Forma and Vertiflower.
Where is the best place to buy grout?
Joint chippings are available in all well-stocked hardware stores such as OBI, toom, Bauhaus, hagebaumarkt or Hornbach, as well as in garden centers such as Dehner. If, in addition to a large selection, you also want an uncomplicated ordering process and the option of returning the jointing gravel free of charge if you are not satisfied, then Amazon is the right address for you.
How much does joint splitting cost on average?
The price for joint chippings depends primarily on the material and processing quality as well as the packaging unit. The more grit a package contains, the cheaper the price per kilogram will normally be. This generally ranges between 50 cents and one euro.