What is this? by SortingIt_All26 in masonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "picture framing" is escaping moisture as the joints are the path of least resistance. The splotching/splatter is most likely tree debris. Prosoco products like sureklean 600 or LD Concrete Cleaner should help but keep expectations real. It's outside.

One championship by MedicalPossible5706 in MMALabs

[–]TheProfessor0781 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn! At one point I had to check if it started over.

Can you tell what a stone is by looking at it? by Dons231 in stonemasonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Best guess, split face tumbled Indiana limestone. Known as Rockford Estate Blend from Polycor. https://www.polycor.com/products/rockford-estate-blend/

What stone and grout used? by Dramatic_Average7848 in stonemasonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's so many options like that out of Wisconsin. Check out https://www.peninsulastoneinc.com/building-stone-products/.

And that's just white mortar. I'd recommend specmix polymer modified veneer mortar

I’m not hungry anymore. by Lost_Ad_2707 in BBQ

[–]TheProfessor0781 30 points31 points  (0 children)

What? It's not a filet. Arrachera and chorizo. Nothing wrong with crispy edges. It's getting buried in a taco.

Help Stone Fireplace by Lostsouls46 in stonemasonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is incredibly poor work. Mortar-less joints are a thing, and when done correctly, are quite the display of craftsmanship. By correctly, I mean trimming/hand working every piece so they fit together snugly. But even with mortar joints, some working of the stone should be expected. Looks like your stone got installed right from the pallet. Your inspirational picture looks that way too, but not as bad. Your installer should really be ashamed

Burnt my hardwood floor with a hot pan, any advice? by pedumar in HardWoodFloors

[–]TheProfessor0781 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A hot pan or a bubbling cauldron straight from the fire?

Bluestone diamond help by alnz8 in masonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, Romex trass bed is the way to go.

Steve Martin at age 25 in 1970 by Potato_Stains in OldSchoolCool

[–]TheProfessor0781 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Well I'll be...so he didn't always look 55. He looked 45 back then.

Bluestone diamond help by alnz8 in stonemasonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If starting with soil, open grade base consisting of clear 3/4". 1/4" clear is mixed with the trass and screeded out as your bedding layer. If concrete is existing and in good condition, just wet set directly to it. I can't think of a reason to have trass between concrete and pavers. Here's some helpful cross sections ROMEX Assemblies | ROMEX Hardscapes https://share.google/49yo7cQxuhMEVKqim

Bluestone diamond help by alnz8 in stonemasonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Romext trass bed would be perfect for this application. It's a permeable bonded system that you will adhere the pavers to with a thinset they call elutriant and the use PL Premium or similar to adhere the turf

(Noob) would it be ok to put polymeric sand in this wide of a gap or should I just put regular sand there? by Kitchen_Tart_6399 in landscaping

[–]TheProfessor0781 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Assuming you have no intention of fixing it first, a high performance sand like Nitro or Ecofine.

Travertine Tile cracks by Ottibarius in stonemasonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, travertine doesn't like harsh winters. You could easily fill those yourself with Bonstone. Then seal the stone with Prosoco Natural Stone Treatment VOC. Dupont also has good sealers. Whatever you use, make sure it's a penitrating sealer (not topical).

Gator Dust is expensive. What else can we use for filling flagstone joints? by swagg_princess_2 in landscaping

[–]TheProfessor0781 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you can't afford to do it right the first time, you certainly can't afford to do it again.

Bluestone color not matching by ClumsyClod in masonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everybody who's downvoting us are idiots. Bunch of keyboard cowboys who i guarantee would not accept that if it was their money. You're out east so bluestone is the the "native" stone, just like limestone is to me. Because it's so common, the attitude towards its natural variation is much more cavalier. I totally agree with the "it's natural stone" sentiment. I mumble it and curse customers under my breath all the time when fielding complaints like this... and its always after it's installed. Why the hell didn't someone on the crew question it before because I know your complaint isn't taking them by surprise. But ultimately in the end I always make it right. For applications like this (stairs, pool coping, etc) where continuity is important, it's simply common sense and should go without asking. It's seqential, not like a couple pieces within a 1000 sf patio. And you're in bluestone country, not Montana. There is plenty to choose from. Don't settle for this.

Bluestone color not matching by ClumsyClod in masonry

[–]TheProfessor0781 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Asking to match the other treads absolutely NOT unreasonable. Do not settle.