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**Holohana** · 22-03-2008

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Originally Posted by wetdec

Be aware that stone does not particularly like the polymers etc that put the flex into grouts

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Always learning on here!

**whitebeam** · 23-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetdec

Be aware that stone does not particularly like the polymers etc that put the flex into grouts

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What choice do we have but take the advise of adhesive manufacture's and what is available to us

Branty · 23-03-2008

[quote=whitebeam;67441]What choice do we have but take the advise of adhesive manufacturer's and what is available to us[/quote]
I think what wetdec is saying, is just be aware that the high polymers can have an adverse affect on tile, i.e leaving a dull film on the surface of the stone, as in the thread dull mosaics.
If you have to use a high polymer grout, just be cautious.
Well, I think thats what he was saying.

**wetdec** · 23-03-2008

Good catch

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**MICK the Tiler** · 23-03-2008

I love working with stone, my backs not too keen on the idea but my mind is always into it. Down here we have a particurly good high quality pink sandstone that is a pleasure to lay whether its calibrated or not. I think it's just a softer more earthy natural look that cannot be immitated with man made products that gives stone its charm. All the fossils contained in it and the natural flow of the wavy grain and knowing mother nature has spent millions of years creating so you can have the pleasure of walking upon it every day has a certain appeal. I even go to the extreme of using local sands and cements and oxides to mix my own recipes of grouts for that personalized touch of class. Very satisfying medium to work with.

**wetdec** · 23-03-2008

I have worked with stone for what seems an age and love it. I think you either like it and are willing to put the huge effort it requires to get the finish into it or you dont. If you cant do this then pass the job to someone who knows the ins and outs. Ceramics lay 10m grout wipe off 5hrs, Stone pick it, lay it, grout it, clean it seal it 3days or may be more if done properly. The results are masivley different and stone will win every time, its natural, the bloom is awesome and it can add a million dollars to a room.

I do lay ceramics as well honest

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TilingLogistics · 23-03-2008

Natural Stone is definately a passion for me! I cannot explain the buzz I get out of restoring what is essentially dull and lifeless stone back to a floor full of life and definition and all by natural process

Kev

23-03-2008

With the technological advances at rocersa for large format porcelain,slate is soon going to be a thing of the past....now before any of you jump down my throat,I've seen these things in the flesh,and you would think they are slate.....advantages:calibration,no sealant or golvpolish needed,no resealing every couple of years,no flaking,far tougher material.....
the size is 470x700,so start buyiny large cutters boys,'coz they're coming!
anyone who wants a look,check out
www.rocersa.es and look for the NEOTECH RANGE ,name of the tile is NATURE 47X70

Branty · 23-03-2008

Its more than just the look, its the feel too. It's like those wood effect tiles...........why?

GazTech · 23-03-2008

[quote=ditradave;67549]Its more than just the look, its the feel too.[B] It's like those[/B] [B]wood effect tiles...........why?[/B][/quote]And laminates that try to look like slate or stone..........why?

**devonmark** · 23-03-2008

I enjoy stone work, looks the biz when put up properly..Mark.

**Raja** · 23-03-2008

both are very gud but ceramic mainly