Proper site preparation before laying paving slabs is the main guarantee of success and durability of the materials. At the beginning, irregularities and subsidence of the soil are removed.
The right prep layer. Sand pillow.
1. Choice of installation location.
Determination of water flow. Connection of water runoff with storm drains, drains or removal of water outflow to lawns. A slight slope of approximately 5% is required. Installation of markings along the edges of the site.
2. We prepare the soil.
On the territory with markings, excess soil is removed or, on the contrary, it is poured, if necessary, to a certain level. Further leveling the soil to eliminate all sorts of irregularities, you can use, for example, a rake. After that, the soil is moistened and rammed.
3. We prepare the basis.
The required base height is calculated taking into account shrinkage. 1-2 centimeters is better to increase to this mark. We note the level of sand filling. This value can be about 5 centimeters. We stretch the rope around the perimeter of the site. Backfilling with sand should be carried out evenly throughout the site. Fill the area with plenty of water. After a day, when the water comes down, you need to level the sand until it is even. After that, the final filling of a mixture of water and sand, then leveling. Tension of orders and the beginning of work on laying tiles.
Laying with mortar.
Consider another option for laying paving slabs. The method consists in laying with a concrete base. This method is the most common and is popular among tile laying masters. At the beginning we do everything the same, but at the end we mix sand, cement, fine screenings. At the same time, the preparatory layer of sand needs to be slightly reduced. The prepared mixture is leveled in the same way as the previous version. We lay the tiles carefully leveling.
After the paving slabs have been laid, the seams can be covered with sand.
Both laying methods are currently in use. The choice of method depends not only on the desire of the master or customer, but also on external conditions and factors.
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