Proper styling. Paving slabs as a modern coating

Laying of paving slabs representsThe process takes place in several stages. Initially, it is necessary to decide on the shape of the tile itself, its color, including the composition of the color of the composition, the purpose of the site where the installation will be carried out, its dimensions and so on. After determining these standards, you can get to work. The key to reliability and durability of the coating is the correct installation. Paving slabs during operation are subjected to heavy loads and the influence of climatic conditions, and that is why the above process must be properly approached.

Soil is different everywhere, and that is why it is necessaryidentify the base layers under the tile, their thickness and types. This directly affects the condition of the coating and its reliability. As a rule, the main layer is a gravel-sand pillow; if the conditions are more complex, then pour a concrete base. High demands are placed on it - the surface should be carefully planned, adjusted to the level, taking into account the slopes for draining water. Laying patterns of paving slabs can be different (with embedded drawings, etc.).

Gravel-sand pillow. Piling

The paving slabs keep within onplanned area. It is necessary to measure, make a plan, determine the number of tiles and materials for the base. As a consumable material is meant sand, cement, crushed stone or gravel. The plot is divided into zones with pegs and twine according to a previously drawn up plan.

Первым этапом является выемка грунта, на которой will be stacked. It should be borne in mind that the surface of the coating (the front part of the tile) protrudes forty centimeters above the site. If in this place the laying of communications is provided, it is necessary to take care of this in advance. Otherwise, the paving will have to be disassembled, which will lead to a waste of time and money. Laying (paving slabs has different zones of use) of gravel or crushed stone is performed with a layer thickness of 10-15 centimeters for walking paths and 15-20 centimeters for parking lots. After that the layer is rammed by the vibrotamper.

In order to avoid spilling sand through rubblefit a layer of geosynthetic material. It may be different brands. When choosing it, you must be guided by future loads. Then lay a layer of sand (40-45 centimeters), followed by tamping. After that, you need to align the surface using the rule.

Laying tiles

Cement-sand mixture is prepared in proportions 1to 5 and fit a layer of 30-50 centimeters and rammed. Laying (paving slabs should be free of defects, chips and cracks) is carried out on an absolutely flat and as dense as possible surface with hands, in case of fuzzy coincidence with neighboring elements, it can be trimmed with a rubber hammer. Leveling is carried out relative to neighboring elements. It is recommended to leave a gap between tiles of 1-2 millimeters, for this purpose, construction crosses are used.

Laying is made from the corner in whole bars.In difficult zones, if this is required and the whole element does not fit, it is cut with a grinder. When the process is completed, the paved surface is sprinkled with fine sand and the gaps between the tiles are moped with a hard pile.

The cost of laying paving slabs depends on the complexity of the work, on the area of ​​the site. Spending on this process will pay off with interest, because well-paved paths will serve you for many years.