Seal joints in cement blocks

[Tovin]

I have built gate posts as shown in the picture below.
I haven't quite decided yet whether I want them as they are or to fill in the gaps between the pillar blocks to get a smooth post.

If I wanted to do that, should I fill them in with concrete, mortar, plaster or what is the best alternative?

 

[Stefansod68]

It would probably be difficult to build something in those small grooves. Maybe mosaic?

 

[Tovin]

Maybe it shows better in this picture.
I have googled and found that there is something called concrete filler. Could that perhaps be something?

 

[Magnus E K]

Nice gates but the posts... You can buy real ones:
https://stenmagasinet.se/produkt/grindstolpar/

 

[Tovin]

Nice gates but the posts... There are real ones to buy:
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What do you mean? That I should tear down the posts and buy new ones?
The question was what is best to fill the joints with.

 

[Tsdoesds]

Nice posts! I would have tried plaster and almost aimed for an uneven surface to create some life in them. A lantern on top could also fit, and you can plaster in any cable.

 

[egge80]

Not an expert but I strongly doubt that you get something that lasts in the long run by filling the gaps with mortar, the alternative as I see it is probably to mesh and plaster the entire post.

 

[Tovin]

Nice posts! I would have tried render and almost aimed for an uneven surface to create some life in them. A lantern on top could also fit, you can plaster in a possible cable.

Thanks, cable is already installed

 

[Magnus E K]

What do you mean? That I should take down the posts and buy new ones?
The question was what is best to fill the joints with.

No, that might be too much. It was more of a tip for others reading the thread.

With lighting, plaster, and paint, it will probably be just fine!

 

[Bigges]

I have built gate posts as shown in the picture below.
I haven't quite decided yet if I want them as they are or if I want to fill the gaps between the pillar blocks to get a smooth post.

If I would like to do that. Should I fill them with concrete, mortar, plaster, or what is the best option?

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Concrete filler....

 

[Tovin]

I have decided to plaster the posts now. Do the joints still need to be filled in beforehand?

If anyone has experience with plastering, feel free to share advice in my thread here. I would like to learn how to do it.

https://www.byggahus.se/forum/threads/putsa-grindstolpar.433832/

 

[BSOD]

Difficult to plaster thick. It's easier to get a good surface if you fill in the joints about 1 day before. Use the same material that you plan to plaster with.

Are you going to mesh? Fiber-reinforced? In any case, don't use plaster c, you'll need a or b. But I'm no expert.

 

[Tovin]

Difficult to plaster thick. It becomes easier to get a good surface if you fill in the joints about 1 day before. Use the same material you plan to plaster with.

Are you going to use mesh? Fiber reinforced? Don't use plaster c in any case, a or b is needed. But I'm not an expert.

Don't know. I've never plastered before. I was thinking of trying it if someone just gives suggestions on how to do it

 

[richardtenggren]

I used concrete filler when we renovated the kitchen in the apartment before, very handy as opposed to plaster

Nowadays, I've somewhat gotten the hang of plaster, but an alternative could be to coat the posts

 

[Tovin]

I used concrete filler when we renovated the kitchen in the apartment before, very convenient compared to plaster

I have probably gotten the hang of plaster somewhat today, but an alternative is to slamma the posts

What is the difference between plastering and slamma them?