I am hoping that there is a way to install the pea gravel first, and then go over it with the locking epoxy without it jeopardizing the flagstone appearance. This article was co-authored by Anthony "TC" Williams. Options abound when laying a flagstone walkway, from choices of stone to the method used to finish it off. (you can always just let the “weeds” go….) Polymeric sand will crack, over time. Level up the stones one at a time, using stone dust as your leveling agent. Screenings, unlike polymeric sand, will indeed settle over time, however–and that is a good thing! Installing flagstone is good way to create a path or patio with an attractive natural look. Weed and ant proof. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. Chris4x4gill2 Alabama Fan North Alabama Member since Nov 2008 3052 posts. Allée en pierres naturelles. Fill The Joints: Fill all the spaces between the flagstones with the sand, gravel, or the additional mortar, or grout. This typically costs about $10 per square foot, as compared to $20 to $30 for mortared flagstone. He is the President and Founder of Aqua Conservation Landscape & Irrigation, an Idaho Registered Landscape Business Entity. "We typically dig it out, then arrange drain line, which is topped with a layer of coarse gravel, another layer of fine gravel, then natural soil and irrigation before the flagstones are laid on top," says company owner Micah Helkenberg. Use a screw driver or chisel to carefully pull loose or damaged mortar from between the stones. 2. Life happens. Every day at wikiHow, we work hard to give you access to instructions and information that will help you live a better life, whether it's keeping you safer, healthier, or improving your well-being. In addition, it works best on joints that are between ¼ inch and 1.5 inches wide. But tiny cracks do form, and weeds will get in there, roots will grow, cracks will get worse. If you are planning to fill your joints with grout or mortar, try to keep your joints narrow. Bad news, that stuff. Mulch: Bark and lightweight chunks of mulch are a great option for in-between flagstone. The joints are 1-3 inches wide. I am always happy to help. The biggest concern with installing flagstone in this manner is the material used to fill the gaps between the flagstones. Trowel the Mortar. There are many options you can choose from for joint filler, including pea gravel, decomposed granite, or sand. I laid this small flagstone path a couple years ago. Begin by laying stones along the perimeter of the area you are covering, using pieces with edges that fit the edges of your path or patio, and work inward. Then top and fill with DG. It is also important to make sure there are not water or gas lines running near the surface in the area where you plan to lay your flagstone. I originally put pea gravel in the joints, but it won’t stay put, especially with the dog running over it. Sure, but not forever. I have been told that an epoxy would provide what I need. This will reduce the number of stones you need to cut down to make them fit properly. How to Grout Flagstone. This article has been viewed 38,822 times. Easy to install. You can use whatever you want for … Make certain you are satisfied with your layout. Romex Joint Filler is an eco-friendly one-component premixed paving joint filler. Saved from usa-gardening.com. It may not seem like you are digging deep enough for this to be an issue, but they can be buried shallower than you might think. DIY Guide and Instructions. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Install-Flagstone-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Install-Flagstone-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Install-Flagstone-Step-1.jpg\/aid708910-v4-728px-Install-Flagstone-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"