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Suggestions to Lay a Paving Stone Walkway by Vicky Smith
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Suggestions to Lay a Paving Stone Walkway |
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Add charm to your home by laying a paving stone walkway. This is a satisfying project that do-it-yourself homeowners can do without expensive equipment, the mess of cement mixers and the time needed for curing. Deciding on what pattern to use when laying the pavers may be the hardest part of this project. Depending on the size and design of your walkway, they can complete this project in one weekend. Instructions as follows: Firstly, measure and mark the borders of your walkway. Use stakes and string for a straight walkway. For curved walkways lay a garden hose on the ground to indicate the outside edges. Once the layout is in place, spray the ground with spray paint to mark the perimeter of the path. Remove the stakes and string or garden stone hose. Secondly, dig a 6-inch deep trench using a flat-edge shovel. Try to keep the ground as level as possible. Tamp the bottom of the trench to compact the dirt. Ensure that the ground slopes away from any structures to assist in drainage. It should slope 1/4 inch for every foot. Thirdly, add a 2-inch base layer of crushed sand gravel and tamp it down. Fourthly, position the plastic restraining edges around the perimeter of the walkway. Secure each section along the top rim of the trench with metal spikes. Fifthly, fill the trench with coarse sand and rake it smooth. Level the sand and check for any high or low spots by placing a straight edge that measures the width of your walkway, on top of the sand. Pull it along the top and add sand to low areas or remove excess sand as needed. Allow enough room on top of the sand so that when the stone pavers are set, they are at ground level. Sixthly, set the stone pavers into the sand working one or two rows at one time. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap them into place allowing a 1/8 inch space between pavers. To see if the pavers are aligned properly, stretch a string across the walkway every tenth row and then check to see if that row is aligned with it. Seventhly, tamp all the pavers again once they have all been placed. Pour fine-grain sand over the pavers and work it into the joints with a broom. Continue to add sand and sweep until all the cracks are completely filled. Eighthly, wash away any excess sand with a fine mist. Finish by covering the plastic edging and gaps along the walkway with sod. Tips & Warnings If your pattern design is staggered or the walkway is curved, rent a masonry saw to cut the cubic stone pavers for a professional look and fit. Finally, let me have a short conclusion. As an outstanding business E-platform of promoting stone industry, our client resource has accounted over 100 thousand spreading more than 100 countries and regions, with a visit volume exceeding 5 million times annually. If you are really interested in us and want to consult us freely, you can also see fence or become a loyal follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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