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Stone Patio done--now we have a problem--help!
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Posted by woodlandcreature MD (My Page) on Thu, Apr 27, 06 at 15:59
| DH and I just finished a small stone patio--the idea was that we lay sand, level it, lay LARGE flagstone, then put small round gravel in between for a loose, casual look. (found the pic in a magazine) Well, we chose stones that were too small and not heavy enough. The result: some of the stones shift when you walk on them and there is WAY too much gravel. My son is picking it up by the fist-ful and throwing it, it is messy and going into the landscaping around the patio.
I have an idea and would love some comments: what if we sprinkle dry concrete mix over the patio, drench with water then spray off the surface of each stone so they are clean (a lot like grouting tile)? Will the concrete set and make the gravel between the stones a bit more firm to lessen shifting and maybe hold them in place?
Any other ideas are welcome... |
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RE: Stone Patio done--now we have a problem--help!
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| I did something similar to what you are talking about with a stone firepit surround. I positioned the rocks like I wanted them, then filled in around them with a mix of 1 part Portland Cement, 3 parts sand. I sifted it in dry around the rocks, swept off the mixture from the rocks, then misted it with water until it was saturated. It worked and survived our MN winter without cracking. Good luck. |
RE: Stone Patio done--now we have a problem--help!
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| i would stay away from the concrete idea because its definetly going to crack and sounds like it could get messy.I would rethink the stones in the joints.Why mot try stone dust. It compcacts well you can hose it and sweep in. or a mixture of soil and sand for a more organic look.good luck. |
RE: Stone Patio done--now we have a problem--help!
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| I saw a product called polymeric sand. You sweep it into the grout lines and mist with water. It hardens like concrete but stays plyable. I found this website. Good luck http://www.supersandbond.com |
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