Some tile work.

[EricG]

Here are pics of some slate I've been setting. I may get to grouting it this weekend. Got the slate from a a guy on a community message board for a great price - canceled job. It's not very square though, so it's something of a bitch to get good lines. That's ok - I'm going for "rustic"

The first ones are where the wooodburner is going.

 

[EricG]

Here are some by the door from the patio and the hall to the garage.

 

[MANUCHAO]

Slate is awesome stone... save yourself some time and use a bag for grouting... as the grout tends to get into every little crack..... Unlike ceramic the grout get caught in every little crack of the slate and its time consuming cleaning it up...
Looking good !!!!

Dont know what kind of temps you are going to be dealing with but you might also want to use some Glaze-N-Seal for that wet look and protection...



It like varnish to wood.... it really brings the beauty out of that stone.....

The more rustic the better...
Here are some pics of the Glaze stuff..

 

[MoJ]

Slate is awesome stone... save yourself some time and use a bag for grouting...

Getting ready to start laying the same stuff in a few weeks. What type of bag are you talking about?




Eric - looks great.

 

[EricG]

Slate is awesome stone... save yourself some time and use a bag for grouting... as the grout tends to get into every little crack..... Unlike ceramic the grout get caught in every little crack of the slate and its time consuming cleaning it up...
Looking good !!!!

I 2nd MoJ - what kind of bag are you talking about? I did a slate floor about 10 years ago and grouted it with float & sponge - and I remember itr being a PITA for exactly the reason you mention!

Dont know what kind of temps you are going to be dealing with but you might also want to use some Glaze-N-Seal for that wet look and protection...

It like varnish to wood.... it really brings the beauty out of that stone.....

The more rustic the better...
Here are some pics of the Glaze stuff..

It's interior, so shouldn't see much temp variation - what's the issue with that? I did put down a shear membrane at the hearth & door because the tile crosses a concrete expansion gap & the slab/foundation interface. Hope it's enough.

Do you know if that glaze come in a "semi-gloss"? I like the look to a point - don't want it to shiny!

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Nice work, like the look of that tile alot.

Slate is awesome stone... save yourself some time and use a bag for grouting... as the grout tends to get into every little crack..... Unlike ceramic the grout get caught in every little crack of the slate and its time consuming cleaning it up...
Looking good !!!!

Dont know what kind of temps you are going to be dealing with but you might also want to use some Glaze-N-Seal for that wet look and protection...



It like varnish to wood.... it really brings the beauty out of that stone.....

The more rustic the better...
Here are some pics of the Glaze stuff..

 

[Thornton]

MoJ & EricG
it's called a "grout bag" go to an old time hardware store and they will know what you are looking for. It is mainly used in stone veneer work to keep mortar off the face of the stone when filling the joints (sorry had a flash back)

EricG it looks great

ps: boiled linseed oil is a good sealer for slate

 

[haystax]

You can find the grout bags at Lowes and HD as well, or go steal your wife's cake icing bag - same thing but she might get pissed

 

[fsusteve]

the only thing laying any natural stone is that you have to be super careful that's there a smooth transition from tile to tile or you'll be tripping and see shadows, it's takes a lot of time, just like using a grout bag will, but in the end it can really be impressive.

 

[EricG]

the only thing laying any natural stone is that you have to be super careful that's there a smooth transition from tile to tile or you'll be tripping and see shadows, it's takes a lot of time, just like using a grout bag will, but in the end it can really be impressive.

Yea, I think slate is worse then most others in that respect - I took a good bit of time to try and lay tiles of similar thickness next to each other. And built up thin tiles with extra mortar. By no means perfect, but not to bad.

 

[fsusteve]

Yea, I think slate is worse then most others in that respect - I took a good bit of time to try and lay tiles of similar thickness next to each other. And built up thin tiles with extra mortar. By no means perfect, but not to bad.

exactly, I've done a couple and that's how I did it, just more time consuming but a nicer finished product.

 

[MANUCHAO]

Sorry guys for the late reply ....

Yes, haystax is correct.. any grout bag and lowes or homedepot would do....
As for shiny.. I believe they have the satin finish and the glossy finish....

Believe me....once you see the glossy come out you will love it.... it fades just a tad but it comes out really nice at the end....

What I meant regarding temps.. is you are thinking of putting a gas or wood furnace.. I would check with the maf of the product.... I have never used it near a heat source as is always kind of hot down here..

Love to see how it all comes out once you glaze it...

I transition from ceramic tile to slate and have up to a 1/4" in some sections and I think that's what gives it more character....

Thorton great tip.. I didn't know that....

Manu