The production of paving slabs today has acquired colossal proportions, not only in industrial, but also at home. It is not surprising that this facing material has gained immense popularity in the design of garden paths, sidewalks, etc. However, before proceeding with the improvement of the territory adjacent to your home, you need to figure out how to lay paving slabs correctly.
Often this material is called pavers. There are many schemes for laying it, the most popular of them are herringbone, column and brickwork. This material is good because it is very easy to pave paths and sidewalks with its help. And the areas where paving stones of different colors are used look very neat and elegant. So, how to lay paving slabs correctly? Consider the main stages of work.
First of all, you need to read some tips that will be useful in preparing and laying tiles. When buying paving stones, you need to take into account the waste that is generated from cutting. Their number depends on the shape of the tile and on the method of laying.
Before laying paving slabs, it is necessary to remove the top layer of soil from the selected area to a depth of at least fifteen centimeters. You should also clean the place of debris and plant roots. Next, you should mark the proposed site, taking into account the slope. In some cases, it is recommended to arrange drainage to make rain and melt water drain better.
Your next step should be rolling or compacting the soil. It is produced in any way known to you. Before laying paving slabs, it is necessary to mark the future path and build curbs. To do this, you need to dig grooves where curb stones are installed. The rammed path must be laid out with geotextiles. This is done so that the paved area does not deform during operation.
As a base for paving slabs, you need to make a “pillow” of crushed stone and sand. It is arranged regardless of which installation method you have chosen: on a dry mix or on a solution. A "cushion" is made as follows: the entire surface of the site is covered with a layer of crushed stone of the middle fraction. The layer must be poured with water and carefully compacted. Next, you need to pour a layer of sand, which must also be moistened and leveled. It is worth noting that experts offer many ways on how to properly lay paving slabs ondacha. Some craftsmen recommend pouring cement mortar immediately onto a layer of rubble, bypassing the sand, while others place a reinforcing mesh on the sand layer. Experts also advise pouring the screed not with concrete, but with a solution of tile adhesive.
Before laying paving slabs, it is worth considering that in the process of work it is necessary to immediately form a path and observe the level of laying the material. The paving stones must be laid on the finished “cushion”, after which it should be tamped with a mallet or a vibrating plate. You can lay tiles not only in the traditional way, but also in a dry way. This is done as follows: the cement-sand mixture must be poured onto the laid paving stones and distributed over all seams. The remains must be swept away with a brush, and the tile itself should be carefully poured with water so that the liquid penetrates into all the cracks. Soon the mixture will harden, and your path will delight the eye with neatness and beauty.
