Laying paving slabs in the country can be done independently, knowing the rules for its installation. Such material attracts by the price, ease of installation, aesthetic appearance. Due to the use of different patterns and color schemes, tile shapes can give the paths and site uniqueness.
Technique of laying paving slabs in the country
At the beginning of the work, the number of tiles and decorative elements is calculated according to the size of the paving area, the laying scheme and the color mosaic.
For work you will need:
- Master OK;
- Bulgarian;
- level;
- cord and stakes;
- rubber hammer;
- building level;
- hose with diffuser;
- manual tamping or plate compactor;
- sand, cement and gravel;
- broom;
- a wheelbarrow and buckets;
- shovel and rake;
- paving slabs and curbs.
- Pegs are installed along the perimeter. They are stretched transverse and longitudinal threads, which will equalize the tiles.
- Before laying paving slabs in the country house along the perimeter of the base, you need to install a curb and concrete it. For this, a trench breaks out, it is covered with gravel and sand, it is compacted.
- The height of the curb will be adjusted by the cord. The curb is cut by the Bulgarian.
- The cement grout is poured into the trench (it is necessary to prepare not very liquid).
- A curb is installed along the rope. It is flattened with a rubber hammer. Usually, a small slope is made for the drainage of water on the sites. From the correct installation of the curb depends the evenness of the future site. The edges are covered with a solution on both sides.
- The first layer of sand is poured, it is leveled by rakes and compacted by a vibration plate.
- The sand is moistened with water and then rammed again.
- A cement-sand mixture is prepared, poured, leveled with a beacon and compacted with a vibration plate.
- The tile is staggered according to the colors and is taped with a rubber mallet.
- The seams between the tiles are covered with sand with the help of a broom.
- The new coating is ready.
After laying tracks or pavement tiles at the dacha, its appearance is much more neat and tidy. A variety of material options allows you to implement a variety of design projects in the landscape design of the local area.
