R rh-keith Registered User Messages 10 19 Aug 2009 #1 We looking at buying a 5year old house that has a natural stone facade to the front of the house. If you rub your finger against the grout it feels 'sandy' and rubs away. To an extent, is this normal for the grout finish?
We looking at buying a 5year old house that has a natural stone facade to the front of the house. If you rub your finger against the grout it feels 'sandy' and rubs away. To an extent, is this normal for the grout finish?
B baldyman27 Registered User Messages 639 20 Aug 2009 #2 This wouldn't be too unusual, as long as its just a sandy dusting on the mortar. If it comes away easily deep into the joint, I'd be worried.
This wouldn't be too unusual, as long as its just a sandy dusting on the mortar. If it comes away easily deep into the joint, I'd be worried.
S skingtile Guest 23 Aug 2009 #3 some builders use a very dry mix for pointing so as not to stain the stone,probably a bit too dry in your case, sealing will solve the problem
some builders use a very dry mix for pointing so as not to stain the stone,probably a bit too dry in your case, sealing will solve the problem