How-To Repair Slate

Good info Roger. That’s some pretty nice looking stone work.

lol, but its what I chose fom my wood stove hearth. Was thinking of using glue to make a more permanent bond.

I have a slate walkway that is coming very loose. The slate is laid on top of concrete. Can I just glue the slate to the concrete and then use polymeric sand to fill in the gaps after? How would you go about re attaching the slate to the concrete? I live in VA, where it normally doesn't get any colder than 0 F or hotter than 100 F.

Thanks for telling it like it is. My house was built in 1949. Just wondering if I should try to get it up on my front landing….could be a disaster without professional tools like a jackhammer. In the meantime the mortar joints are deteriorating.

I have that patio. Is it possible for a homeowner to do the work you are doing successfully? Temporary repairs well done. I'd love to see / read a step by step guide with photos, materials list tools required etc. And, is there any value in knocking out the loose mortar and pointing it up?

We have a slate floor in the inside entryway of our home. Theres a few pieces that have chipped off the surface leaving behind some sharp edges. Any tips to repair these?

I have a natural slate floor in my bathroom where few need replacing. So it is exposed to water and also on exterior wall gets pretty cold in there in winter. Do you think I should I follow this video or thin set work since inside?

Throw it all away! Thanks. You just set my expectation level on my repair job.