08-11-2007, 01:24 AM
Thanks, Brad.
Well, crap! It's quite a while since my last grout work, so I read and followed the directions carefully. What you've said makes sense and translates to what I've now found.
Regarding why I sealed the stone before grouting, I wanted to ensure that the grout would come out of the gazillions of little crevasses and such on the surface of this slate. This is my first outdoor tile job, and my first with slate. I just wanted to make it easier for myself and not chance that the grout would not come out of the surface. I started with a grout bag, but the pattern I've installed just became too much for such a tedious method. I've talked to a few people at work who are interested in what I've done, so I've posted some photos of the project on this web site:
http://brianandmarytile.shutterfly.com/action/pictures?ap=1&a=67b0de21b35356b6c48f&pg=0
This sequence isn't equal to the home construction sequences posted here, but it's fun to share and maybe I can generate some discussion from others who are considering tile work.
Mahalo nui loa,
Brian and Mary
Lynnwood, WA\Discovery Harbour
Well, crap! It's quite a while since my last grout work, so I read and followed the directions carefully. What you've said makes sense and translates to what I've now found.
Regarding why I sealed the stone before grouting, I wanted to ensure that the grout would come out of the gazillions of little crevasses and such on the surface of this slate. This is my first outdoor tile job, and my first with slate. I just wanted to make it easier for myself and not chance that the grout would not come out of the surface. I started with a grout bag, but the pattern I've installed just became too much for such a tedious method. I've talked to a few people at work who are interested in what I've done, so I've posted some photos of the project on this web site:
http://brianandmarytile.shutterfly.com/action/pictures?ap=1&a=67b0de21b35356b6c48f&pg=0
This sequence isn't equal to the home construction sequences posted here, but it's fun to share and maybe I can generate some discussion from others who are considering tile work.
Mahalo nui loa,
Brian and Mary
Lynnwood, WA\Discovery Harbour
Aloha pumehana,
Brian and Mary
Lynnwood, WA\Discovery Harbour
Brian and Mary
Lynnwood, WA\Discovery Harbour