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
#build #building #stoneveneer #masonry #mason #howto #construction #grouting #diy #contractor

[@KarltheBarl]

Dude could probably make his own wedding cake with those skills

[@hausplans]

Definitely

[@justinpennington7682]

Haha

[@bradwilliams4919]

Don't get married

[@KarltheBarl]

@@bradwilliams4919 wasn’t planning to bro

[@shohaim]

​@@bradwilliams4919 But keep 5, 6 partners. Immoral people.

[@bclance]

Wow. Masters at work right there.

[@hausplans]

Thanks, glad these guys were on the job

[@mrbailey4272]

Dumb

[@dtm7909]

If you know anything about stone masonry they broke many rules. These aren’t Masons, these are more like tile guys because this is all fake stone. I’m 3rd generation Mason please do not call these guys Masters !!!! This kind of work won’t even last a single generation, and they don’t even attempt to follow stone rules because none of them even know what they are. Just look at some of those long vertical joints running more than 2 stone. What a joke .

[@MrBillzebud]

Its actually called pointing.... grouting is for tiles.

[@turkeyssr]

No worries on robots doing this work anytime soon.

[@rbmwiv]

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

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@jo-qp7mz]

Tar paper lathe metal then skim coat then start sticking easy peezy

[@albertotovar6298]

Things that are never noticed, but always appreciated.

[@hausplans]

Good point

[@HJZ75driver]

Man’s a grout piping legend

[@johnypitman2368]

Takes talent and a steady hand. The reason he is a master is how clean he is. No schmekis

[@marvinmycat5839]

He probably has a side gig decorating cakes on the weekend, but don't tell the rest of the crew!

[@c.a.5808]

​@@marvinmycat5839 🤣🤣🤣 I'd order a cake by him... 😉

[@Official12gag3]

It’s really nothing special lol it’s not hard. I do it everyday. I could train anyone on here to do it in 5 minutes.

[@NicksterNOC]

That's not the only thing he pipes

[@9The0Unknown7]

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

[@hausplans]

Very true

[@Tuga5842]

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 👍👌

[@Tavat]

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

[@blicce9597]

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

[@hausplans]

Agree

[@GageDrums]

This is impressive for sure but you should try to find the video of the Mason making concrete handrails on a hiking trail that look like tangled tree branches.. It's unbelievable

[@GageDrums]

I found it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jomrdnudo86BgqM Absolutely beautiful work

[@biturboism]

I just wish it was actual masonry rather than veneer. Especially for these small pillars and walls. That’s on the owner, though. It doesn’t detract from the skill of the masons doing the work. Respect

[@jforgiato3075]

@@GageDrums you talking about the Asian guy that was usuing the hand trowel and little brush for details?

[@rogerhartwell6325]

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

[@mrbungle83]

This is what I call building Detail is everything

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

I love watching a master at his or her craft

[@hausplans]

👍🔨

[@roscoejones374]

His, I would put $1000 on its his craft.

[@PittsburghWelder]

Check me out then

[@Cocoabunny826]

Are you aware of the word their?

[@savageraccoon787]

​@Cocoabunny826 are you aware of the grammatically correct way to speak English

[@pd1jdw630]

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.

[@hausplans]

Very cool, thanks for sharing👍

[@stevemill8959]

Grouters came after the bricklayers? Here we lay the brick and strike it up when finished or before our next move. But it’s layed and struck while the mortar is still soft but setting up

[@pd1jdw630]

@@stevemill8959 yeah I don’t know why. That’s the most common I see here now.

[@mcmuskie2563]

Exactly, I agree

[@ryanacehigh]

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

[@hausplans]

Much appreciated!

[@alexroxhissox]

That's a damn fine finish, sir.

[@hausplans]

TY

[@sea_bass]

Los güeros don’t screw around. Quality at its pace 👏🔥

[@Lohanujuan]

Holy fucking shit this is some Of the cleanest work I’ve seen on KZbin. Hats off, really

[@jerrydegennaro273]

It's all in the Procedure Step-by-step ,👍 it's a beautiful thing peace love and harmony👏 🌬🇺🇸

[@joonalehtinen8041]

I agree, but don't cuss 🤗🎩

[@joshuamoore3846]

​@@joonalehtinen8041 why the fuck not? Lol

[@ethanwhitworth8350]

​@@joonalehtinen8041 fuck that

[@devenbs1993]

No, it is trash stone masonry. Trust me.

[@Sp3ncerSauc3]

Yes on the posts man!

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@rogerhartwell6325]

Yessss!!!

[@NAFO_Badger_Brigade]

Lovely! Definitely worth the effort! That's the best way to point with natural stone!

[@danzmason9669]

I love jointing/grouting. It means money is on the way!!!

[@themartyupshawchannel3248]

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

[@Rick-mi1qo]

That's cuz they hire illegals

[@EricErnst]

Dry stack is a popular look. I think it's hideous.

[@coleman318]

a nice chuckle! 😅

[@dommyboysmith]

​@@EricErnst poorly done dry stack is hideous. Most don't take the time to cut every stone so they perfectly fit together. In which case, yes it looks awful and shoddy. I do masonry for a living and we take extreme pride in our work. Some guys just don't care. I've seen mosaic (which is the easiest thing to do) that isn't fit for an outhouse 😂

[@JayDillDrums]

lol fr

[@IdealistINFP]

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

[@hausplans]

Thanks 😊

[@franciscotorres3170]

That’s beautiful finished work right there

[@Officialmryuck]

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

[@JoeSmoeDoeLow]

You have great attention to detail

[@hausplans]

Thanks 👍

[@blockee1]

Doin it right! I just use black dye in the mortar, love black mortar joints for most stone.

[@BarbarianInFact]

I'm impressed with being able to get rid of that much mortar that fast.

[@marcosozzi749]

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

[@hausplans]

Thanks 👍

[@scottfletcher1956]

Looks amazing. I love that look of stone in the entryway.

[@hausplans]

👍

[@joelrainey1979]

Looks nice ya id like to see the 8x8s installed

[@hausplans]

👍

[@batman4329]

Great job! The key is having the perfect consistency of the mud. Not too wet, not too dry, just right.

[@hausplans]

Very true!

[@raydurka]

Nice!!! 😲 Beautiful work! So much skill and artisanry! I hope it all comes together Stunningly!

[@colton7373]

I don’t know anything about this field but that looks extremely clean

[@Tommy-ht5kc]

Fun fact, we called it pointing up and the tool we use is called a gag mush in the uk. Nice job 👍🏼

[@anthoneyfullerton6422]

Here in u.s we call the tools pointer or pointing iron thanks for the info

[@crappo8459]

Can’t beat stone ! The real deal 👍👍

[@emiljawad5777]

This is the best video I’ve over seen

[@hausplans]

Thanks 😊

[@grey5135]

Every woman who knows how to decorate a cake is probably thinking "that's child's play" 😂

[@Know_Your_Enemy]

Ughhh… The HAND CRAMPS after using a Grout Bag are something I Definitely Do Not miss!!

[@hausplans]

Definitely hard on the hands, but they build up strength over time

[@Herecomesthethruth]

Looks great,nothing better then taking pride in ones work

[@jaygiant10]

Thank you for the people that do the detailed work

[@hausplans]

👍

[@wildlife9450]

It way harder to do the joint in part in person but that tool really help and not that expensive. But sadly it hard to get in my country 😅

[@plateauman8907]

Also it's good to wet the joints before you grout. It helps with bonding and cracks

[@loganwingler192]

Or to make it fall out the joints.

[@plateauman8907]

@@loganwingler192 that never happens because you allow it soak in some in order to help with the bonding between the cultured stone and the mortar. A skilled mason would know this. Good luck

[@SteveB-nx2uo]

for any doubters, not only is Plateauman correct, but competent masons will repeatedly wet freshly pointed mortar allowing a longer, better cure especially on hot or windy days. the faster the water goes away, the worse the cure is. you can slow it down by wetting it. wetting the space to be mortared allows the mortar to form a better bond where it is needed most.

[@andrewhatfield3064]

Absolutely not. I've never heard anything more wrong in my whole life. Do not do this.

[@SteveB-nx2uo]

@@andrewhatfield3064 you should probably research what curing is bud.

[@ameliabeckett7794]

Really good. Yes, please for more 😊 xxx

[@578_]

Masters at work 🤙🏻

[@richardburke1763]

I used to use actual pastry bags to do tuckpointing

[@ajjohn8729]

They work well, my mom was a cake designer and wedding planner. The canvas bags she used were awesome for it

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

Beautiful work!

[@JustMe-pc2ii]

So satisfying. Finished work looks great.

[@tomcat4841]

Wow! What a grout bag!

[@nickroth593]

This will help with monster forearms! Looks awesome!

[@nickroth593]

Amazing forearm workout especially if the grout is a little stiff 💪

[@josiahjackkalian]

That's slick right there boy. Fine work.

[@brydongoodchild2833]

Charcoal dyed mortar is something that is not used in the UK anymore because it fades. Black synthetic iron oxide is used because it doesn't fade!

[@4f52]

Fade to Black? 😮

[@whywhenwherehowwho]

You lost all the strength of the mortar by making it so wet, you should have dry packed crumbly mortar into the joints and then slick

[@RealGeorg3]

I did think it looked too wet. It goes in fast and looks great but I would expect that mortar to be very porous once its cured.

[@joey0077d]

Patience and practice is what that works requires. Beautiful work!

[@PrtySmrt]

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

[@shill1444]

Eh yo, this is DOPE as hell! Got me rethinking my whole curb appeal home design right now. Lol.

[@anthonydelgiudice3245]

Been squeezing the bag for 40 years nice work

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

Nice grout bag.. It's all about the consistency of the cement that makes it either easier or harder to grout with a bag.😊

[@jackswagger6456]

Crazy they put thought in looks and presentation

[@ebk304]

So absolutely beautiful! I can’t describe the workmanship! It’s unbelievable. I’m a Union Cement Mason and I have always respected Brick 🧱 masons.

[@hausplans]

👍

[@maxfrere4871]

Bloody lovely work guys

[@itsvenom8339]

thank you so much for this tip with the bag!

[@edskins420]

Why is it so satisfying to watch lol?!

[@titobandito1555]

Beautiful house

[@jasonhemphill6980]

It's beautiful. Nice work

[@maryannguess7115]

Beautiful house...well done❤😊❤

[@genesispuna2235]

That’s an awesome look! Well done

[@hausplans]

TY

[@Jacob_Overby]

Beautiful work.

[@Elypotoy4]

Very nice work. That's beyond professionals

[@hausplans]

I’m thankful to have them on the job

[@melraine919]

Splendid well done 👍🏼 from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@melraine919]

@@hausplans You’re welcome 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@tedemez]

Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱👍

[@hausplans]

👍😊

[@buckydoedowner9040]

As a mason, i can say they have done a good job.

[@hausplans]

Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@randallbarton6013]

It's nice to see fellow builders do what we love

[@hausplans]

🫡

[@Kid_Ikaris]

Beautiful work

[@Kickingitoldschoolbaby]

Love the shorts, lots of info in short amount of time 🤜

[@ahmedfaish7665]

Amazing work ❤

[@herculean39]

Amazing work 🔥

[@danielfournier735]

A different ! Kind of artist.

[@hausplans]

Agree

[@akaitv6606]

Nice work true masters

[@brentbarger3632]

Amazing stone work. Great craftsmanship

[@hausplans]

TH

[@NO-bw5dn]

Looks great!!!

[@intricateinc8566]

Satisfying watching skilled trades. I am usually too busy working myself to appreciate what is going on around me sometimes.

[@hausplans]

👍

[@garymulligan3864]

Excellent job

[@billybatesjr1837]

Awesome Work

[@billybobb8850]

Wow. Great work gentz

[@Cager-wv3uk]

Pride in thier work shows

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@josea5949]

Beautiful exterior home

[@gibbonsgomez4434]

Take a drive down the street and look at all the sidewalks we have on every city street thanks to these people hard work but man it it worth it 👌

[@hausplans]

Good point

[@yasuo977]

Now this is work i would gladly pay for!

[@hausplans]

😊

[@replay2replay]

Gorgeous stone work!

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@paco1008]

Nice masonry work

[@erlcwilliams2196]

Nice job fellas

[@antonygonzalez4398]

Excellent Work 👍🏾👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍

[@hausplans]

Thank you 👍

[@MICHAEL-lx5cy]

Yes!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!

[@hausplans]

Thanks 😊

[@gianpalacio5635]

Beautiful. Even healing.

[@PS_OnYT]

Today I went to a filed trip and tried masenery for the first time that’s some crazy hard work I respect y’all

[@hausplans]

That’s cool👍

[@Zoro.....]

Nice work 👍 Looks good

[@RiskyMethods.81]

Construction workers should be getting paid more than any office worker.

[@EndangeredMooseknuckle]

Turned out beautiful

[@hausplans]

👍

[@rickysneaks7424]

Damn good work there!

[@Alexander_l322]

Looks amazing. Great work people

[@hausplans]

Thank you!