If you decide to go for natural stone in your outdoor living space, here is a guide to best explain how to install your natural paving slabs.
Before you start laying your slabs you will need to get the necessary tools to do the job.
Firstly, you will need a measuring tape to measure out your designated patio area. You will need a wheelbarrow to transport your materials. For safety precautions we suggest that you wear protective gloves at all times while laying your patio. You will need a spirit level to determine how parallel or perpendicular your surface is.
Other tools you will need to use during this job include a pointing tool and a trowel. These tools will help shape mortar into the stone. You will need other tools to complete the job which include a rubber mallet, spade, rake, plate vibrator and a sponge.
Before you get all your tools in order you will need to get the materials necessary to lay your patio slabs. These materials are sandstone/limestone, sand, cement, water, spray paint and sub base material.
Once you have all your tools and materials ready it’s time to get down to business and get cracking on laying your paving slabs, but how do you do this?
Firstly, you must decide where you want your pavement to be situated. There’s a few factors you should consider before choosing the best area to lay your sandstone paving slabs. Make sure the selected area is firm, level and well drained. Mark out the area using spray paint.
Next grab your shovel and get down to a bit of digging. You must start by digging out your marked area. We advise that you dig 125mm at the minimum, plus the depth of your paving. You must remove all vegetation and top soil. Your finish surface depth should be 150mm or more.