Basement Stone Walls

[@forsbergmicah]

I haven’t watched my video for 5 years. Wow! It’s so satisfying to see. So many basements since. Cool teaching quality like Bob Ross.

[@demetriusgallitzin8859]

This is a work of art. Photographs of this could be in a museum. Thank you for producing this video and the work that went into it.

[@duotronic6451]

The person that built that wall did an excellent job. ❤❤❤

[@workdowg]

Literally came to the comments to say that exactly!!!

[@beefsamples]

i’ve watched this video like 4 times and it pisses me off every time. the one time that i’d actually hire somebody to do a job for me, they’re not anywhere near where i live. amazing work dude, that’s a thing of beauty.

[@Lone2011Wolf]

Settle down killer 😂

[@glennwilck5459]

Nice to see people showcasing the art and craftsmanship of the stone masons who took the time and effort to build these walls rather than just cover them up!!!

[@nekbiodieselworks]

Absolutely fantastic! now all you need are some shackles and chains. Maybe a rack or an iron maiden?

[@forsbergmicah]

I was congested as you can hear. Wear a good mask that removes mold.

[@avayalde6902]

FINALLY FOUND THE VIDEO I WAS LOOKING FOR CANT WAIT TO WORK ON MY BASEMENT THANKS BROTHER FOR SHARING WITH US REALLY APPRECIATE IT

[@peterkotzPete]

Wow, really fantastic work and attention to detail!

[@jackww839]

I watch this about once every few months….amazing work👍

[@58gennaro]

one of the most labor intensive jobs i've seen in a while. looks great.

[@crappo8459]

Can't believe they covered that beautiful stone work , stone is the best and the most beautiful ! great job dude

[@jandouglas5013]

my basement is sandstone....I think it actually needs re-sealed...

[@blazopecev5346]

I like the way !

[@jeremygibson228]

My girlfriend and I are doing our 170 year old stone foundation. Man she is tough for we are limited equipment and doing it the hard way with hammer and chisel. No, not air hammers but hand powered hammers. We are also mixing mortar with a shovel and tray. Slowly but surely comin along and looking nice. We are chiseling all of it, not just those loose pieces.

[@nzanikos]

Hang on to that woman!

[@marinahelsel4401]

Looks great! I was looking for video on how to repair shale wall, but watched yours instead. It's a hard and tedious work, but at the end looks great! I bet customer is happy

[@thomassmith7803]

Truly an master of your trade brother, beautiful job

[@zacheiriksson]

Jesus i would not have the patience for this. Props to you man

[@davidpiersimoni9844]

This is high quality. Great to have a standard like this for people to see. Thanks.

[@CAkavskaTvKvarner]

Great work, very nice outcome!

[@garrettrini]

Looks fantastic!!! Wish ya'll were in PA!

[@philipshane768]

What a cool basement and an excellent job. Looks great.

[@nicolasbouyiouclis4726]

Great clean job! Just a suggestion from my own experience in the Construction industry I have found out the better of doing this work is that you fill an approx a 3' x 3' + - wall area, and then use a flat steel masonry strike to pack the mortar into the joints for better structural bonding and smooth it out at the same time, it always gives you a better product and better looking wall with disting joints.. Like I said it's just a suggestion...

[@fidelgranados1700]

It looks great 👍

[@winston9505]

Thanks for this helpful video!

[@padrehousecat]

Excellent work

[@back40bandit98]

Nice job. Love it.

[@streetgainer]

Nice work

[@eg7647]

Beautiful job!

[@neighborhoodratt8178]

That's awesome that you're using your shirt as a dust mask I do that regularly

[@kalijasin]

Excellent work 👍

[@paulnueberg742]

Can't front bro, Really nice. The prep, pastry pointing, brushing, finish, sealing.. 2 thumbs up.

[@stlounsbury]

My god, that is so much work. Your hands must have been totally in spasms . Feel for ya.

[@lyssairis4628]

This came out amazing!!

[@chiquita683]

Most helpful vid on KZbin

[@dutchy5752]

nice. I guess a good grout bag and the correct mortar makes all the difference. I think I had the wrong equipment. Will have to partially remove my work and all the spillings ...

[@evergreeninternationalgree5766]

Thank you for information. Very useful. We are buying stone houses in Italy and we are looking to restore them.

[@evergreeninternationalgree5766]

@@dougthebuilder1 thank you very much.

[@audreybowles6357]

Absolutely gorgeous results 😍

[@daytonwhat]

looks great

[@christinajones2155]

Great job!

[@Bricky-gs3lp]

All of the premixed mortars as you buy in a bag are mixed to meet predetermined specs. The ratio of portland cement to lime and sand determines how hard the mix will get. Workability is often overlooked when making these products and they often seem high in sand content but they still produce a product that will meet the mix spec. ASTM standards give a crush strength for type S and type N and they can be mixed high and low on the scale. I worked in the masonry trade for over 40 years. The premixed products are relatively new in the whole picture. The wall you are tuck pointing looks to have mortar that is very bad and looks to be doing nothing. As old as that home and the walls look I doubt if any new style portland cement was used. Probably old slack lime and sand. Since the wall is 1. a bearing wall it is structural and use of type S mortar is called for. 2. it appears that the mortar in the old wall is so bad that I would say there is a good probability that moisture will seep through the wall. 3. The wall is below grade which would call for type S mortar also. Some engineers will spec type M mortar which is all portland cement with no lime when placing below grade. I would say that for all things considered the use of type S mortar would be the best. Also you could mix in some water proofing additive. The term is thumb print hard when determining when it should be tooled. Also the grout bag does not force the mortar into the back of the open joints. The use of a tuck pointing tool would compress the mortar into the joints and should be used. Type N mortar is normally used for veneer situations like brick on a house where strength is not the 1st requirement. N mortar is usually one part lime and one part portland with the required amount of sand. The less sand usually makes the mortar harder and also makes it stickyer which can give it better workability. Increasing the amount of cement will also make it easier to force out of the grout bag and will speed drying time. I would not use type N on these basement walls. You can buy type S that is made for this situation but usually not in the box stores. You have to go to Spec Mix or some one like that.

[@unifiltered6840]

Bricky1952 thanks for the info much needed

[@jeannehagan7333]

Great information. Finally someone on here is explaining the actual uses of the different mortars to use of stone foundation. I have been researching this for awhile and I find Mike Haduck to offer the most common sense approach when it comes to masonry

[@Bricky-gs3lp]

@@unifiltered6840 As I have said you may need to go to a business that sells brick and block to get the premix product desired. In my area I can buy type S or type N premixed in a bag from one of the local brick and blocks sites. Midwest Brick and Block around the St. Louis area and into Missouri, the state with senator josh hawley who created the domestic terrorism on Jan 6,2021, and also into Illinois who has the US representative Mary Miller who's husband a state of Illinois representative who is a supporter of the 3 percenters, a far right domestic terrorist group.

[@tylerbhumphries]

@@Bricky-gs3lp this comment is perfect. I inherited a house built in 1899 and I need to repair my stone basement and I’m in the St. Louis area. I’m new to this DIY stuff but I feel like as long as nothing is out of place, I can save myself a few thousand dollars and just do the tuck pointing myself. At least for this.

[@Bricky-gs3lp]

@@tylerbhumphries Be warned that this is labor intense. Old mortar needs to be removed and the dust and debris removed preferably by washing. The old stone needs to be somewhat clean and free of dust so that the new mortar can stick to it. You can remove the old mortar with a chisel and hammer or even a hooked rod with the hooked end flattened. I am sure that the home built in 1899 used the old slack lime and sand maybe some portland cement. Not sure if it existed then. I've seen some old walls in the Alton Illinois area that the mortar is like sand and just keeps falling out. Try a small section at first to see what you are dealing with. Have fun you may find yourself in the cellar for a long time.

[@Leeny017]

Beautiful! Would putting on a fan help or hinder the process? Lol, just watching the end with the fan on...I mean while youre working on it😊

[@barkebaat]

That's exactly the look I'm after for my dungeon.

[@redking8585]

Such beautiful stones behind that horrible plaster

[@pyramidbrickandstone2198]

I acid wash to bring out the shimmer then tuck point with a tinted mud. Sharp looking stone for its age. Usually round field stone with huge joints around here.

[@indiankite7358]

Totally awesome

[@holymoly6829]

Fabulous job 👏👏👏

[@waltsguitar]

Excellent video, very informative. I wish you lived closer to me, I am in northern NY, 10 miles from Canadian border. I have had no luck trying to find competent help here for my stone foundation.

[@clacicle]

Well, now you know how to do it yourself! Also check out Mike Haddock’s KZbin page. Tons of videos like this.

[@chriscaahbaugh2246]

Umm..before you go diy consult a pro 90% of foundation problems are cause by outside conditions if you dont fix them 1st everything you do inside turns to crap

[@GGg-ug3jr]

@@chriscaahbaugh2246 this is true. But to repair your exterior foundation wall is a massive job and cost a ton of money. so if your mortar is crumbling on the inside and you don't have a lot of money to spend I see no problem and doing just what this guy did here in this video. It cannot be any worse than doing nothing and doesn't cost much money to do.

[@fahridedektif7650]

excellent job

[@Hew.Jarsol]

Similar to my sandstone mud cellar wall 1850 UK. Leaks water now. Need to repoint.

[@patriciaboeglin8591]

Beautiful job! Before & after was amazing!

[@josephdolderer]

Beautiful!

[@Jaysdestini]

Looks fantastic. How much does something like that cost? Round about

[@RockyMountain4x4]

Looks amazing man

[@davemiddleditch9741]

Awesome job mate! I just aquired an old victorian church with a stone basement... might give this a go

[@Raquesheety]

Excellent!

[@guillermojacques6671]

Much better look than the plaster coat.

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

Beautiful

[@RICHB124]

looks great!!

[@sabino8378]

Excellent job

[@seanmcguire7974]

Awesome job bro

[@samjunior6467]

thanks for posting this...👍

[@ashsmith5831]

Should the mortar not always be softer than the stone ? What mortar was used in the original construction of this building ? Sealing a solid wall will trap moisture so im not convinced this is the best method

[@clarkypa]

Lime mortar should be used, for the reasons you mention in your comment. Using mason mix is too hard and doesn't allow it to breathe

[@forsbergmicah]

Not always the case. I like type S which has Portland clay added. Not too much. Just enough. It’s for strength. It breathes also.

[@hoople212]

My basements limestone, probably will be using just type n mortar mix with a binding agent. But some good techniques in here

[@remodelassets6523]

Nice work! I hope for you it’s a two or three family home but and hold! Today not many people want to do that work. They just don’t give s $hit. Respect ✊ That is a lasting job.

[@alexhahahah]

Nice render

[@atruefreethinker1944]

gorgeous basement.

[@stevenb4249]

great job, a horror turned into an amazing stone foundation

[@786otto]

Looks great!

[@t2d2420]

looks sharp and pops good job

[@bebedar7667]

Looks like the best contractors I’ve seen on KZbin are located in MN. I leave in Phila,Pa. not so good

[@paulnueberg742]

I'm In NYC, though we have quality architecture all over this city, what we lack is old school restorers. Not to say we don't have any, they just come at an extremely steep cost. Ironically, some restorers sometimes earn more than owners of 10 million dollar apts. It seems that parts of the Mid-west (Minn) has held on to the tradition of quality restoration. kudos.

[@bg147]

It looks a million times better than a parged finish.

[@FJPOWERFJ]

Power hom and beautiful 🏠👍nice

[@user-wr4lg2co6z]

Looks great.

[@dirtycommtroop]

Gorgeous. Buying my first home soon and I want our basement to look like old stone whether it be real or fake.

[@MC-rz8fx]

Nice job. A medium hard brush and thick leather gloves makes the last stage easier

[@unclefester9113]

Easy.... I could do that If I had ten months !!! Amazing

[@robertsouthrey3480]

well done

[@glenstevens8174]

Number 1, glad I found this video, Number 2, glad it was made by a guy in the twin cities. Number 3, ill probably be calling you

[@robviolin1]

Great job. 👍

[@anthonycacciatore840]

thats my next project thanks for the info my looks just like that should i use dry lock after?

[@Hostelian92Anything007]

Stone wall is very good in foundation but it's very time consuming and expensive currently I working on dry stonemasonry which has 240 ft length and 9 feet height I thing it's labours expensis is approximately 2500 $ except dubbing tipping plastering and waterproofing Coates.....

[@Bradsantos1]

what a fantastic job

[@RobertViani]

Wow. Beautiful work.

[@tamaraapsitis3916]

Now you’re in a different country than me but doesn’t it need to be breathable? Reg mortar or lime? What was the sealer? Our walls are 140yrs and have all that shit on them too that’s peeling but the moisture gets bad in the summer. Does this help? I’d like to actually store stuff there without getting moldy in the summer…no leaks tho - thank you!

[@rubo1964]

My understanding is one should use lime mortar on old wall foundations not Portland cement since this does not allow movement and does not breath.Anyway thank you

[@ClaimOfRightMuso]

That's also my understanding. Hydraulic Lime Mortar or NON-hydraulic (fat) lime mortar (lime putty). I needed information regarding what type of mortar should be used to repair the pointing on my pre-1900s property. I emailed photos of the stonework on my property along with my inquiry. Here is the reply I received: 'Thank you for your email-an interesting building. Most of the photos show a non hydraulic mortar. This is the mortar that would have been used in the original construction. I would suggest that you use this type of mortar for your works. A non hydraulic (fat) lime mortar is different from a hydraulic lime mortar in that it has no chemical set. It only cures (hardens) by absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. This is quite a slow process, which makes it difficult to use for building but it is not such a problem if you are pointing. It comes to you totally premixed-it will store on site for a long period if you keep the air from it. It is good for DIY restoration where you want to move at your own pace. Unfortunately we do not supply non hydraulic lime. You do not say where the building is located but if you google lime suppliers in your area I am sure you will find somebody who will mix a mortar for you.’ ... End of email reply. There are many youtube videos showing rights and wrongs of stone repair and re-pointing. This one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDQqZZqhLBsm6c - I would say is the definitive youtube video on the catastrophic effects of cement mortar on old stone properties. Education and attitudes change as information becomes available.

[@nikitrotter]

I absolutely agree. It's going to break those stones over time.

[@teramike1501]

Who carried all the debris from the wall out of the basement? That is a lot of work

[@austinm2032]

Thanks for the video. What did you seal this with?

[@eddeddesc3717]

Great!

[@shelleymclorinan9761]

wow great LOOKING JOB

[@clacicle]

I take it you’re pretty good at decorating cakes as well?

[@InsidiatorPhotos]

I had a mason do a little work on one of my basement's stone walls and he (like the TOH people) added a latex product (I think it was Sika Latex R; he called it "mason's milk") to the mortar to help with adhesion. Is that something you do or does the kind of stone you work with and your skill at application (maybe better surface prep?) mean it is not necessary? Thank you for the video! My basement in Massachusetts needs a looooot of work (I think I can do it).The walls also seems to be parged with a material that includes horsehair. I know horsehair was used in plaster, but I didn't realize that was used in stone basements, too.

[@cmdaniels1986]

Yup.... Horsehair plaster is covering my basement walls in Gettysburg PA.

[@dariosame2655]

Kudos to you guys 👏

[@bertrandducouedic8621]

Great job. Thanks

[@edwardostachowski1421]

Thanks

[@CForged]

That’s a beautiful foundation. I would love to have one

[@raymaes823]

Great job I just did my 1887 old home. I found out our techniques different just different. 1- my father always time to always shopvack

[@raymaes823]

Shop vac and water hose area before apply new concrete .my old house foundations 12"-14" thick. 1, outdoor. Floor Joyce's n inner foundation that why you don't see them. Inside it's like outdoorminus your joice exposed.. Brent the wire brush walls with water. My 2d step I apply some spray glue concrete using plastic gloves . Then I fill inn all center chiming scarce. I've done stone exposed( takes alot of tme) or just do the stosko. Adds to strength. Then water proof . I really enjoyed your technique.

[@garfruma]

that basement at the start looks exactly like mine

[@w300i2]

No brushing and watering before filled up with mortar?

[@Ryanmark86]

I love the look of this! I have a very similar wall that has years of additional cement crap on there. I started ripping it off and it has beautiful stone under it. What do you use for sealing against moisture to keep the original look? I can only seem to find dry-lock in white or grey.

[@forsbergmicah]

HD has a stone and concrete sealer. Wet Look.

[@elliottstevens8564]

Why the type S and not full on type N?

[@MrMkapusta]

Yeah, great job! Like the vintage european stone look.

[@toddcriswell796]

One could only imagine what the underground side looks like.