Grouting Sandstone

[SandyFloor]

Yep...literally a case of 'suck it and see'

 

[Perry]

I always use sand and cement on most sandstone a lot cheaper and better finish also I find it much easier 😛ete

 

[Daz]

Is this the Bradstone sandstone? You'll deffo need at least 2 coats of sealer prior to grouting and don't let the grout hang around too long on the tile surface. Work small areas at a time and it'll become a faster job.

Good luck.

 

[SandyFloor]

It is the Bradstone sandstone. I'm actually applying two coats sealer prior to fixing and I think it'll take at least another two.

Todays update: By simply putting a slither some adhesive close to the joint and closing the tile up most of the joint has filled up. If needed a quick wipe with the sponge to keep things clean and the grouting should be a lot easier. Thanks to Dave for a bit of inspiration. It seems so obvious now.

I took delivery of a new DeWalt24000 yesterday after giving up on the Vitrex bridge saw. Wow!!! what a difference. Cuts the big slabs no probs. I could go on for ages on how impressed I am with it ....maybe on another post.

Thanks to all for advice.

 

[DHTiling]

Make sure you rake the joints out some , so grout can get a good hold.

Another Dewalt owner..:welcome:

 

[merlecollins]

I took delivery of a new DeWalt24000 yesterday after giving up on the Vitrex bridge saw. Wow!!! what a difference. Cuts the big slabs no probs. I could go on for ages on how impressed I am with it ....maybe on another post.

SNAP

Incredible machine, although has really struggled with Keope porcelain today

 

[diamondtiling]

Sounds very similar to my London basement job, they will eat the grout but I used a deeper trowel as Dave suggested and this helped a lot.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I always use sand and cement on most sandstone a lot cheaper and better finish also I find it much easier 😛ete

I'd certainly agree with this.

 

[TT Tiling]

hi im on a job at the mo with 900-600 sandstone ,and yes lots of sealer ,4 coats so far ,then grout and one after , its going to eat the grout i can see it coming

 

[SandyFloor]

I always use sand and cement on most sandstone a lot cheaper and better finish also I find it much easier 😛ete

Customer had already specified the grout so I have priced it into the job ok. But I know what you mean.