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Greg,
Most home centers should have some type of motar repair adhesive you can use to reset a stone or two. If you do use new grout on those two stones, it may not match the rest of the area. Also, to protect the stones, you may need to reseal them.
The Flooring Lady at October 27, 2009 10:02 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at October 27, 2009 10:02 AMHi. I have a cabin that was built in 1860 and the floor is rock which we think was collected from around the property. It is laid tightly over a dirt/clay floor. I have been investigating ways to seal the floor and came across your website. I really don't want to pull all the rocks up in this process, it would be hours and hours of extra work. Is it possible for me to seal the floor with the Diamond Coat Varathane Polyurethane without having cement under the rock? Thanks for any advice you can give. Cynthia
Cynthia Drummond at November 12, 2009 08:09 AM
Posted by: Cynthia Drummond at November 12, 2009 08:09 AMCynthia,
In virtually every type of stone flooring you will want to apply sealants over the top of the flooring.
But, I would check with the manufacturer to be sure that any moisture coming through the stone will not harm the sealant.
The Flooring Lady at November 18, 2009 10:37 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at November 18, 2009 10:37 AM
Hello Floooring Lady, I am installing 3/4" flagstone in an entry way and 1" as floor protection for a woodstove. The stone will be set on a cement backerboard.
1. What is the minimum depth of mortar recommended?
2. Is the best means of application like tile in which the mortar is spread on the backerboard and a final pass is made with a notched trowel?
3. If a notched trowel is used, what size notch would be recommended?
4. Is the grout the same as what is used for tile?
5. Do you have any special techniques to get the best adhesion when setting the stone?
Thanks in advance, Lonnie
Lonnie Crotts at November 20, 2009 03:28 AM
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