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Pointing can be carried out in a number of shapes. The choice of a particular type will depend on the nature of masonry and the effect required. Following are the usual types of pointing:
Beaded pointing
This type of pointing is formed by a steel or iorn rod with a concave edge. Beaded pointing is good in appearance. But it is difficult to maintain as it can be easily damaged.
Flush pointing 
This type of pointing is formed by removing the excess mortar from the joint. The joint is made flush with the face. This type of joint does not give good appearance. But it is durable as it does not provide any space for collection of dust, water, etc.
Recessed pointing 
In this type of pointing the face of the pointing is kept vertical and it is pressed inside the wall surface by a suitable tool.
Rubbed or keyed or grooved pointing 
In this type of pointing, a groove is formed by a pointer as shown. This type of pointing gives better appearance and is generally adopted.
Struck pointing 
In this type of pointing, the face of pointing is kept inclined as shown. The upper edge of joint is about 10 mm inside the face of masonry. This joint disposes water easily. If the lower edge of joint is kept inside the face of masonry, it is known as overhand struck pointing. But it will not form a satisfactory joint as water will be collected in the joint.
Tuck pointing 
In this type of pointing, a groove is formed at the centre of joint. The width and depth of groove are 5 mm and 3 mm respectively. The groove is then filled up by white lime putty with a projection of 3 mm. If projection is done in the mortar, it is called bastard pointing or half – tuck pointing.
Vee – pointing
In this type of pointing, a vee – shaped groove is formed in the mortar joint.
Weathered pointing 
In this type of pointing, a projection in the form of a Vee-shape is formed as shown.
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