Re: stepping stones

Posted by Gary Dodge on December 04, 2001 at 16:52:35:

In Reply to: stepping stones posted by Mary H. on December 04, 2001 at 14:52:23:

Hi Mary,

Q1: Do you need to fill around the entire outside of the main pattern with mosaic glass before cementing?

A1: No, any area that you do not fill will just be visible cement area. A stepping stone can be as little or as much work as you choose to make it depending on how much cement are you want to see.

Q2: Is it neccessary to bring the stones inside in the winter since I live in Wisconsin. What type of cement do you use?

A2: In theory if you do everything correctly and seal the stone with a product like Thompsons water seal after letting it cure for 30 days after pouring, you should be able to leave it out. Making sure that you have good drainage under the stone, like a gravel bed is a definite plus.

In the final analysis that "if you do everything correctly" thing is a biggie! If you have put a great deal of work into a particular stone, that may not be the one to test your technique on. Too little or too much water in the mix can be fatal to your stone.

We use DiamondCrete.

Gary Dodge