View Laying Flagstone In Sand Images. Back when i used to lay brick patios i would use course sand or quarry screenings. Fit irregularly shaped pavers carefully so you leave about the same space between each stone.
Use a rubber mallet to firmly set the stone in the sand. Since the shape of this stone is irregular, laying a flagstone patio is like putting a puzzle together. Polymeric sand is generally intended for dry laid paver applications.
He carefully laid the flat stones on a bed of sand and then grouted the spaces between the stones with mortar.
Using the same type of sand that you used to lay the base, spread it over the flagstone and into the cracks. While laying flagstone can be a tough task on the back, this is, perhaps, the easiest part of the project, technically speaking. Next, lay a small layer of gravel to prevent any weeds from inching upward. Installing flagstone is good way to create a path or patio with an attractive natural look.