These are the easiest type of flagstones to use as they install similarly to ceramic tile.
Flagstone on top of concrete patio.
Fill in low areas or areas where broken pieces of cement mar the smooth and.
Prepare the cement walkway for the flagstone.
There are many benefits of using cobblestone to cover your concrete patio.
For instance a 15 x 10 patio and a 3 x 75 walkway measure 375 ft.
Do not pour concrete if it is to soupy it should be fairly stiff but workable.
You can create beautiful designs and patterns with an old world flair there are many shapes sizes and colors available today.
Require 3 ton of 1 flagstone.
How to install flagstone over existing concrete walk and beyond.
If installed properly flagstone patios will last for at least 50 years and will be resistant to freeze thaw conditions hot weather conditions and rainfall.
It s a natural stone so it can be delicate because of its thinness.
Since they are uniformly sized you can spread an even layer of thinset mortar on top of the concrete and install the flagstones like tiles.
Take color samples of flagstone to find the proper match compliment or contrast the colors of house siding or trim patio furnishing plantings etc.
As you pour the concrete pull the 6 x6 concrete wire mesh up into the concrete or place small pieces of flagstone under the concrete wire mesh prior to pouring so the wire mesh is approximately 2 off the ground.
Remove broken pieces of slab brush off debris and use a level to ensure that the cement.