How to Grout Stone Veneer

The masons started grouting the stone on the house we’re building- it’s amazing what a difference it makes.
We used one part Type N charcoal-dyed mortar with two parts Type S to get the color we wanted.
They use a trowel to fill their grout bag, then twist and squeeze to get the grout to come out.
These guys make it look easy. I’ve done it myself and it’s a lot harder than it looks.
Once the grout starts to set-up, they use a striker or slicker tool to push the grout back into any voids and to shape it.
Next, they use a stiff paint brush to smooth it out and clean it up.
Finally, they go over everything with a big brush to clean off the stone and get rid of the crumbs.
We used a lighter color grout on the capstones because we didn’t want to draw attention to these joints.
They grouted this flat rather than concave so that no water would sit in the joint.
Here the column bases are all finished up. @hausplans

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[KarltheBarl]

Dude could probably make his own wedding cake with those skills

[rbmwiv]

Yes I want to see the steps installed. You have some true craftsman there.

[Tuga]

My old man used to do that kind of job and he also was a professional with attention to detail. Thanks for bringing back those good memories 👍👌

[TheUnknown]

Professionals always make things look easy. That’s what hours and hours of doing something does.

[blicce]

Man, masonry work or whatever you call it is beautiful. It’s art

[pdjdw]

Yeah as a youngster I help build my fathers 10x24 garage. Which is normal brick work here.
Then the grouter came. One man! And I asked him if I could help. So he actually kinda teaches me how to grout with a float and trowel. By the time he did one wall. I was just a quarter away on the other wall.
I did a good job. And speed would build up he said. But it gave me a new found respect for these men. Cause my arms where killing me and he finished the garage in a day.
If you want to learn and have respect. You’ve gotta try things like this. There is always someone that’s willing to teach you. Even if it’s just to show what their job is.

[albertotovar]

Things that are never noticed, but always appreciated.

[mrbungle]

This is what I call building
Detail is everything

[rogerhartwell]

Attention to detail, especially with the finishing. Thanks for explaining it all.

[Tavat]

God, that’s gorgeous. Nothing more lovely than a stone facade.

[StrongerThanBigfoot]

I love watching a master at his or her craft

[Officialmryuck]

Hey thanks for being an awesome homeowner! Speaking for tradesmen we appreciate homeowners like yourself. Much love from Texas y'all

[Stephenwc]

This channel rocks: the narrator is competent yet humble and has a sense of wonder about learning new things from others with knowledge /skills in other areas .

[ryanacehigh]

Awesome video format, no BS and great information. Thanks!

[IdealistINFP]

There is something different about watching a master at work. Beautiful!

[Lohanujuan]

Holy fucking shit this is some
Of the cleanest work I’ve seen on YouTube.

Hats off, really

[PrtySmrt]

Looks beautiful. So rare to see homes built with craftsmanship and skill especially now.

[nickroth]

This will help with monster forearms! Looks awesome!

[themartyrealestatechannel]

The home builders in my area must skip the last three steps.

[marcosozzi]

I am a son of a bricklayer. Thx for posting this video clip. The workmanship looks great 😊