sandstone

Hi I have a question in regards to my stone windows sills some are dented some have cracks does it matter what sort of stone it is in regards to filiing. I think its sandstone but im unsure if it is does that mean i need an epoxy based filler, as I've read cement won't help the issue due to...

Is it possible to lay sandstone slabs on the tread of existing concrete steps so to improve their appearance? The sandstone slabs I would be using are 23mm thick, the tread of the steps is only about 30cm deep. I would like to lay the sandstone so there is a small overhang. I just want to make...

Good evening, I live in a sandstone townhouse on the East Coast right on the North Sea so exposed to the elements…. Last year November we replaced the windows including two roof dormers Several months ago we had the stone work pointed with lime mortar. It feels like since the pointing we have...

When I lay natural stone slabs, if I cut the slabs, I use a chisel to chip the cut edge to make it rougher rather than clean and straight. Whilst this does work, I feel there must be a better way of doing this. Does anyone have any suggestions for a better way to achieve a rougher edge?

I have a sandstone surround on the front door and it's pretty old and covered in something like lichen, it doesn't look good. I don't want to damage the underlying stone, can anyone recommend how best to clean this?

Hi I have just had a block paving and sandstone patio job done and looks like I have been royally done. Everything falls towards the house. I now know it is a firm of travelers so the chances of getting them back is nil and every time I have called it has been my problem!!!. I believe gas...

Hi all, I am wondering whether using sharp sand rather than soft sand is suitable for laying a sandstone patio, or any patio for that matter. Whilst a sharp sand mortar isn't buttery like a soft sand mortar, it is none the less strong and seems to bind well. A sharp sand mortar is also coarser...

I've never done a patio before. I've created a based by clearing the area then flattening the soil with a whacker plate, added a layer of scalpings and whacked all that down too so it's flat and solid. I'm now ready to lay the sandstone pavers and I'm wondering what mix of cement and how wet...

I'm renovating an old sandstone cottage. Working in an upper bedroom (fitting semi vaulted ceiling with reinfoced purlins - designed by SE) and noticed that a hairline crack had formed in the corner of the room where an internal single course stone wall meets the external double course stone...

Sandstone around a front bay window on the cil (pic) crumbling and whenever it’s painted on that flakes off even with a good under primer. Any ideas or anyone dealt with this before? I can’t upload a photo as the file is to big apparently

Morning all. I'm a DIY'er here, so excuse the lack of knowledge and experience! I am planning to lay new slabs in 2 corners of my garden that were previously paved with random bricks and slabs of different sizes with some sandstone slabs, but when I pulled up the old slabs and started to dig...

Hi, ive recently bought an old listed property (1877) and found 2 huge holes leading to a chimney. The loft is very shallow and awkward to get into. Today i went into it to & crawled to the end gable where i know 4 chimneys go to a single stack directly above the Apex of the gable end. I found 2...

Hi I’ve recently had a sandstone patio laid on compacted type 1 with wet bed by a landscaper. The last few days white marking is appearing on the slabs, if the slab is wet, these marks appear back really quickly, has anyone any idea what they are, what caused them and if they can be removed...

Hello all! Long time lurker and first time poster. I have a sandstone property which has a concrete poured first floor with two layers of rebar (think metal shell with concrete poured in, supported by steel pillars) then the same again for the roof. The first floor is around 6” of concrete...

Hello. I live in a blonde sandstone tenement flat in Glasgow, built circa 1900. Recently I’d noticed some deterioration visible to the exterior window frames. (These are timber pivot single pane windows). The seals (looks like overpainted sand mastic, some reddish) are cracked and/or peeling...

Hi all, Ive painted the garden sandstone wall with 2 coats Granocryl White masonry paint and have noticed a yellowy brown stain showing through in places. Im just wondering what this might be i.e. trapped in moisture, rubbish paint? And how I could fix it i.e. stop damp paint? Before another...

Good evening all, We are in the process of laying an Indian Sandstone patio and have started thinking about the pointing. When choosing the patio we searched Pinterest and found a photo which we liked, and contacted the Building supplies company behind it. They have provided the sandstone, but...

I've been advised that injection damp proofing does not work on sandstone houses, can accept that. I am planning to use some tanking materials, stripping off all the old plaster first. Is this the best way to go or are there any other alternatives? Have looked at vandex bb75 but am not sure...

Hi All I am laying a patio and have installed some clark channel drainage (8m in total). Q1 My first problem is the channel although installed as per instructions and locked together appear to be dripping from the underside. I have not yet levelled and poured concrete underneath them. Is this...

Hi guys, how easy would it be for a novice to cut 600x600 slabs 25mm thk into 150mm wide copings with an angle grinder? Is it a case of take your time and patience? Or would you not recommend attempting it for someone unskilled? Cheers