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Where can I find flagstone for flooring? I love it and would like to install it in my den.
MERIDITH at October 15, 2008 09:08 AM
Posted by: MERIDITH at October 15, 2008 09:08 AMYou can do a search at your favorite search site (mine's Google). Sorry I can't help you more Meridith, but you didn't give me much to work with. ;~)
The Flooring Lady at October 15, 2008 07:19 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at October 15, 2008 07:19 PMWould like to use flagstone in entry way, stairs and around a n infloor pool. I have hear if there is iron in the stone it will rust and stain the pool lining? which flagstone can I use in all these areas safely?
Beth at October 17, 2008 02:43 AM
Posted by: Beth at October 17, 2008 02:43 AMHi Beth,
Yes, flagstone can contain iron - but that doesn't mean it will stain your pool lining. You just need to make sure that the stone is sealed well before and after it's put down. Applying sealer before keeps moisture from seeping into the stone (creating the rust) from underneath. You really should put down some sort of moisture barrier before laying the stone - something along the lines of a sheet plastic, like Raven Industries Rufco line.
Obviously, you want to seal the flagstone after it's been grouted - just be sure to completely remove any grout/grout haze that gets on the stones before sealing.
The Flooring Lady at October 17, 2008 09:20 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at October 17, 2008 09:20 PMI plan to install oakley stone over an existing concrete slab. I need to raise the level for a 5 or 6 inch step that will extend across the entire width of the room. Can I make a form and fill it with gravel, then lay the stone in mortar mix over the top of the gravel, or do I need something solid like underlayment over the gravel before laying the stone? thanks for your help. Bev
Bev at October 20, 2008 06:00 PM
Posted by: Bev at October 20, 2008 06:00 PMHi Bev, Best to have something solid in case the gravel settles even further, which could cause cracking.
The Flooring Lady at October 21, 2008 06:40 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at October 21, 2008 06:40 AMHi there,I already have a Yorkshire flagstone floor I want to restore. Whats the best way to go about it? Ive got a sandblaster in to take the build up of grime off but what would I use to seal and wax it? thanks, Tom
Tom Fletcher at October 22, 2008 10:09 AM
Posted by: Tom Fletcher at October 22, 2008 10:09 AMHi Tom,
Lucky you!!
If your stone is authentic Yorkshire flagstone, you can use products manufactured by AquaMix. The link takes you to their product page for sandstone, which is what flagstone really is.
Antique flagstone floors didn't have sealers or waxes on them in the 'old days' - really, really, old days. All the wear, stains, etc. could only be considered as a patina that you only get with age.
There is a product called Yorkstone, made by Monarch Stone in California. This is a very high-quality reproduction of antique flagstone. I don't know what it's made of though and don't know what sealers are recommended.
The Flooring Lady at October 23, 2008 06:47 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at October 23, 2008 06:47 AMCan a flagstone floor ever be removed?
Chris at October 24, 2008 11:28 AM
Posted by: Chris at October 24, 2008 11:28 AM
Yes, it can! You're best bet is to find somebody who sells reclaimed flooring, they'd probably offer you a pretty decent amount of money for it.
The Flooring Lady at October 25, 2008 09:00 PM
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