The base layer for a flagstone patio can be poured concrete and mortar to fix the stone surface to the slab or like paver patios it can sit on a compressed gravel base topped with a layer of sand.
Extend concrete patio with flagstone.
Concrete and flagstone patio tips outdoor patio text.
All that is important is that there are no high spots.
An alternative to pouring more concrete is extending the concrete patio with pavers.
Spring is creeping upon us and there is no better time to install a diy paver patio.
This rustic flagstone patio is accentuated with large coarse natural stones which extend from the borders to the steps and the walkway.
Extend your outdoor space with a diy paver patio.
Pavers are set on top of the sand and secured with a specialty manufactured sand called polymeric sand that fills paver joints to keep out dirt and.
Luckily sand spreads pretty easily and it only took us about an hour to get the sand moved bucket by bucket into the backyard.
Permits are required in many areas to pour concrete and that usually involves hiring a contractor driving the cost of this project into the thousands.
In today s post i will walk you through the materials and steps you need to create your own beautiful paver patio just in time to enjoy the warm weather and backyard season.
Take your time and wiggle a board side to side across the forms you have built to create.
Concrete flagstone tips.
If you decide to try to build a brick patio like mine you do not have to worry about the concrete finish.
Extend the concrete patio.