What is the best way to lay Indian sandstone?
How to lay sandstone paving
- Select an area that’s firm, level and well drained.
- Remove 125mm (plus the depth of the paving) of top soil/vegetation.
- Create adequate falls for drainage.
- Install edge restraints, these should be sufficiently robust.
- Lay a minimum of 100mm sub base.
Does Indian sandstone need sealing before laying?
But what is the correct answer – and do you actually need to seal your stone? The short answer: No. The long answer: Natural stone has survived for 1000’s of years without any chemical treatments, so it’s unlikely to fall to pieces without a layer of sealant that some suppliers insist it needs.
Can you lay Indian sandstone on a dry bed?
There is much discussion on this subject but the short answer has to be no. Laying sandstone paving should only be done with a full wet bed of Mortar at a ratio of 5.1 sand and cement and the slabs should be primed individually before laying using a slurry primer to aid with adhesion and to prevent salt blooms.
How do you point an Indian sandstone patio?
Mix the sand and cement together adding water as you go to get a near-liquid consistency and then you can begin pointing the area. It is advisable to have two trowels – one for removing mortar and the other for pushing it down into the joint and firming it down.
What is the best mortar mix for laying slabs?
3: Mortar preparation
- Lay the paving slabs on a full mortar bed, which should support the whole slab, not just the corners.
- Use a mortar mix of 6 parts sharp sand to 1 part cement.
- Mix together with just enough water to make it damp and workable, but not overly wet and runny.
Do you have a four size Indian sandstone laying pattern?
We have two handy four size indian sandstone laying patterns which make use of each of the different sizes in a project pack to create a repeatable motif. Jump to the section about some common patio laying patterns by clicking on the image below: A patio pattern planner or generator is a free online planning tool to create patio plans.
Which paving slabs come with laying patterns?
Many concrete and natural stone paving slabs come in handy project packs with recommended patio laying patterns and a specified area of coverage. Our popular Indian Sandstone from Marshalls has laying patterns provided by Marshalls for both their 22mm calibrated project packs and the 18mm packs.
Can You Lay sandstone paving on top of mortar?
There is much discussion on this subject but the short answer has to be no. Laying sandstone paving should only be done with a full wet bed of Mortar at a ratio of 5.1 sand and cement and the slabs should be primed individually before laying using a slurry primer to aid with adhesion and to prevent salt blooms.
How do you lay a sub base for paving stones?
Lay a suitable sub base such as Type 1 MOT, be sure to lay base material beyond the planned boundaries of the paving stones. Laying the base outside the boundaries of the pavers will make your project more stable. Make sure this is well compacted using the necessary equipment such as compaction plate (Wacker Plate).