Laying paving slabs is a process that takes place in several stages. Initially, it is necessary to determine the shape of the tile itself, its color, including the composition of the color of the composition, the purpose of the area where it will be laid, its dimensions and so on. After determining these standards, you can begin to work. The key to reliability and durability of the coating is proper installation. Paving slabs during operation are subjected to heavy loads and the influence of climatic conditions, and that is why the above process must be approached properly.
The soil is different everywhere, and that is why it is necessary to determine the base layers for the tile, their thickness and types. This directly affects the condition of the coating and its reliability. As a rule, the main layer is a gravel-sand cushion, if the conditions are more difficult, then fill the concrete base. High requirements are imposed on it - the surface must be carefully planned, verified according to the level, taking into account the slopes for water drainage. Laying patterns of paving slabs can be different (with built-in drawings, etc.).
Gravel and sand pillow. Stacking
Paving slabs are laid on a planned area. It is necessary to measure it, make a plan, determine the number of tiles and materials for the base. Consumables are sand, cement, gravel, or gravel. The site is divided into zones using pegs and twine according to a previously drawn up plan.
The first step is the excavation, which will be laid. It should be borne in mind that the surface of the coating (the front of the tile) protrudes forty centimeters above the site. If laying of communications is provided in this place, care should be taken in advance. Otherwise, the paving will have to be disassembled, which will lead to a waste of time and money. Laying (paving slabs has different areas of use) of gravel or crushed stone is carried out with a layer thickness of 10-15 centimeters for pedestrian walkways and 15-20 centimeters for car parking. After this, the layer is rammed by a ram rammer.
In order to avoid sand spilling through the rubble, a layer of geosynthetic material is laid. It can be of different brands. When choosing it, it is necessary to be guided by future loads. Then a layer of sand (40-45 centimeters) is laid, followed by tamping. After that, you need to align the surface using the rule.
Laying tiles
The cement-sand mixture is prepared in proportions of 1 to 5 and laid in a layer of 30-50 centimeters and rammed. Laying (paving slabs must be free from defects, chips and cracks) is carried out on an absolutely flat and maximally dense surface with your hands, in case of fuzzy coincidence with neighboring elements you can trim with a rubber hammer. Leveling is carried out relative to neighboring elements. It is recommended to leave a gap between the tiles of 1-2 millimeters, for this construction crosses are used.
Laying is done from the corner with whole bars. In difficult areas, if this is required and the whole element does not fit, it is cut off with a grinder. When the process is completed, the paved surface is sprinkled with fine sand and the gaps between the tiles are wiped with a hard pile mop.
The cost of laying paving slabs depends on the complexity of the work, on the area of the site. Spending on this process will pay off with interest, because well-paved paths will serve you for many years.