laying limestone step externally.....

**paul78** · 26-09-2011

About to lay limestone 450x450 externally to my concrete step to the front door as was wondering would sand/cement be best to use or the correct adhesive for laying in this situation??

Got the sealers all sorted ready, so its just the preference in the laying really,

thanks

**Dave** · 26-09-2011

Which limestone is it ??

**paul78** · 26-09-2011

Bit unsure to be honest, bit more of a slab really. charcoal in colour from B&Q

**Dave** · 26-09-2011

Are they tiles or paving..?

**paul78** · 26-09-2011

more like paving slabs, thats why im thinking sand/cement. iv not actually got them yet iv just seen them and are not too expensive really. So just considering my options.

**Dave** · 26-09-2011

IMO sand/cement is effected more by the freeze/thaw factor..unless an additive is added..

I would use a thick bed adhesive...

but i am a tiler..

**Rich** · 26-09-2011

If they are paving slabs I would use sand and cement, if you are unsure, then it might be worth a call to the stone company.

**Pebbs** · 26-09-2011

Either would be fine for a step, aww just mix some sand and cement, and get your finger out will yer!

Lynn

**paul78** · 26-09-2011

Plan to pebbs mate, just waiting for this (heatwave) were meant to be having! Then il prob end up in a beer garden anyway talking about the limestones i havnt done yet

Thanks to others also who have inputted advice to me about this