Technology for laying paving slabs: Stages

How is the construction of the sidewalk: the main stages

Laying a border. To give shape to this site, it is recommended to lay the curb. To dig a deep trench along the marked perimeter, pour sand and tamp. Put the borders to a height just above the tile or at the level with it. To strengthen the use of cement mortar on both sides.

Laying tiles. Pour the site, for styling, sand and flatter. Then pour water to the puddle form. Make a mixture of sand and cement in a ratio of 8/1, fill it with the surface to the marked line, smooth with rakes.

Laying tiles begins from top to bottom, from itself or diagonally. Each new tile to apply on top. In the case of the failure of the tiles, you need to sprinkle sand under it, using a trowel, and knock with a rubber hammer. Use the level to test for evenness. For equalization, fasten with a rubber hammer.

After laying the tiles, the seams between the tiles, take a mixture made and moisturize, if necessary, pour the mixture into the seams.