Tony McCormack

Message from Tony's family A number of people have asked about Tony's funeral arrangements and donating in his name. If you would like to donate or leave a comment in his memory, please click the link. Thank you Tribute to Tony McCormack, 1961 - 2022. tonymccormack.muchloved.com

Thank you for the wonderful comments made about Tony. An amazing tribute which we treasure. Some have asked about his funeral. Tony's service and burial will take place at 11.30 am Thurs Oct 6th at St. Helens Cemetery Rainford Rd St Helens WA10 6DF

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Tony McCormack, share the devasting news that Tony, The Paving Expert, lost his brave battle with Cancer on Monday September 12th. His legacy will live on.

Following a session of “putting the world to rights” with senior people @pavestone I came up with a glorified crib-sheet to help homeowners identify the most com-monly-encountered problems and, hopefully, allay (or even confirm) their fears. pavingexpert.com/badwork_01

@viewlandscaping Probably StainStop Plus from @LithofinUK - extensive.co.uk/mn-stain-stop-… or the United Stone Care Porous Sealant - extensive.co.uk/United-Stoneca… - BUT...ask them first as they will know which is best suited to steps

@pavingexpert Hi. There actually these ones and are new to be installed. So stain protection is what we’re looking for. londonstone.co.uk/stone-garden-s… so if you have any recommendations that would be fantastic. Thanks Mark.

Confused about sealants? If not, you’ve not done enough research! I tested 24 different #paving #sealants on Indian sandstone a few of years back and the HD product from Advanced Sealants in Bolton came out particularly well - pavingexpert.com/sealant_trials

@viewlandscaping Think about why you believe they need sealing. Is it to regain the carbon black hue, which means a colour enhancer, or is it stain protection, which means a top-quality impreganting sealant?

@pavingexpert Hi Tony. What’s your suggestion for sealing Black Limestone bullnosed steps…??

A fascinating afternoon with Mark from @MoasureOfficial yesterday exploring the possibilities with their fiendishly clever motion-detector measuring-up device that works from your ‘phone. This could be the piece of kit I’ve been waiting for all my life…off to measure summat 👨‍🦯

There’s a plethora of one-part, brush-in-and-pray resin-ish #paving #jointing mortars on the market, but Romex have been producing top quality 1-part and 2-part #resin #mortars for +20 years, so they must be doing summat right! Don’t risk it: Romex it! pavingexpert.com/point_romex01

A fantastic supplier for some of the best in British stone for #paving, #walling and more. UK Stone Direct, part of @breedongroup has curated a superb collection of British #stone available online for direct sale to trade and public alike. Read more…. pavingexpert.com/uksd_01

Assuming it all gets signed off, there'll be smaller ‘parking space only’ d/ways as Cat 2 pavements, while proper drive-along d/ways will remain as Cat 3. Important because it affects the build-ups required. Hopefully, this new page on my website will help pavingexpert.com/traffcats_01

The traffic categories for the new BS7533-102 have exercised the drafting cttee far more than we’d imagined, but one of the genuinely great improvements is in the lowest categories for paths, patios and driveways, Cats 1, 2 and 3..... 1/2

Ever wanted to know more about the possibilities of #resin #bound #surfacing? @SureSet provide masses of information on my website - everything from dealing with #steps to paving around #treepits - pavingexpert.com/sureset_00

@RockUniqueLtd are one of the longest standing supporters of the pavingexpert website – we go back close on 20 yrs. Scary, innit?! They sponsor the listing of natural #stone suppliers but also have a fantastic range of #porcelain, all ex-stock from their yard near Sevenoaks.

@Tim_Steintec @tuffbauSteintec @mkmbs Bloody impressive stuff!

@tuffbauSteintec demo day today at @mkmbs Warrington. Come down and see how easy our new cementitious tuffjoint brush in grout is to use and it comes with a 20 year design life.

Went to see the @tuffbauSteintec demo day for TuffJoint Utility at @mkmbs Warrington this morning, along with a decent crowd. A dry, non-permeable, brush-in cementitious #paving #grout that sets after wetting - it's a real gamechanger!

It *is* possible to use imported #flagstones for #driveways: use the thicker 40-60mm options when available and always lay on a full mortar bed over a concrete base. @pavestone show how - pavingexpert.com/flags_driveway…

Got an irritating oil stain on your paving? I had an owld car that leaked so much oil I worried they’d start drilling on my land, but I managed to get rid of the stain using @resiblock OR (Oil Remover) - works a treat! #second-attempt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pavingexpert.com/refurb_02#seco…

Went down for a catch-up with @Landscapeworld8 in Widnes on Saturday morning. If there's a better, more comprehensive, more impressive display area in Northern England, I've yet to see it.... this is a proper gem! pavingexpert.com/landscapeWorld…

Almost 3 yrs since I wrote about Easihold #resin surfacing from @vubaresin and it's growing in popularity: a spray-on binder for aggregates used in areas used solely by foot traffic. That stunning blue marble gravel is a must have – ice cool! pavingexpert.com/easihold_01

The page looking at decorative aggregates for landscaping is now sponsored by @MainlandAggsLtd who have one of the most comprehensive and competitive offers available, and they specialise in equestrian surfacing, a popular subject amongst site visitors. pavingexpert.com/gravel03