Soap Stone Firebrick

CJKarl

Just picked up 250 soap stone firebrick. $6.50 each. They sure are purdy.
Anyone ever lay them. They are VERY dense and will not absorb any water from the mud. Just looking for some hints before I go "learn by doing".

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kc4mqm

I ain't ever laid soap stone before. $6.50 a brick though, Dang that's high. Sorry I can't help, good luck with it. Let us know how it turns out.

CJKarl

Just laid the floor this afternoon. Looks AMAZING. I think I'm starting to like soap stone.

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CJKarl

Someday I'll get pics posted.

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Tscarborough

What did you lay them with, and why soapstone? I know it is a very nice stone, but damn!? 6.50 each?

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CJKarl

The architect spec it. It's fancy and VERY durable. Would make a SWEET counter top. I just laid it with type N and 1/4" joints.

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bobcaygeonjon

How long before we get pics?

lukachuki

yeah...gift us! We want to see!

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stoneage

When we build soap stone masonry heaters, we use meal mud. Mortar made from soap stone dust and sodium silicate. The joints are very tight, .5mm, When fire-cured the mudd is stronger than the soap stone. By the way did u know that soap stone retains 4 times as much heat as the next comprable masonry material.

bobcaygeonjon

Still no pics though

CJKarl

I know I know

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