I really don't know what I'm doing so any tips are appreciated. JavaScript is disabled. Ill probabvly be emailing you soon, to set up a consultation, as we have some questions about cutting, dealing with elevations and drainage issues, just some stuff particular to our project, and it would be good for someone to hold our hand walk us through the process, make us feel more confident about what we need to do. For more information, please see our If not then feel free to contact me via emailI know a guy who is awesome at this type of work! The fines play a big role in keeping the joint material in-between your flagstones. Thanks again! Yes, I travel for work. Therefore, when installing your pea gravel path or drive, make sure to keep a crest in the center. Anywayssince you just used local soil, and built it yourself rather than hiring a mason, we can pretty much just say Well, it may not be perfect, but its got heart!. I would look under the sink and see if you have any orange based cleaning products. Or am I better of using top soil? I have been struggling to find information on Breeze vs Polymeric Sand to put in the 1 grout lines. On the right hand side is modified gravel, or d.o.t road base. A ton and a half should work, but buy two tons if youd rather have extra than have to make a second order. Use a leaf blower on a low setting to remove small bits of screenings that havent settled all the way in yet. Theres other ways to deal with weeds, but this article is getting long. Might be able to spread it around and then water it with a sprinkler to activate its stickiness. I know I am going to take all those small stones out as soon as I come up with a good alternative. Were actually fixing a poorly done patio for a friend. Then allow it to dry for another 24 hours. Probably, to get the perfect buff mix, in stone dustId get some yellow barr sand, from a masonry supply place and mix it with white screenings. A pea gravel patio can be surprisingly difficult to keep maintained and repaired. I can't find a straight answer anywhere, so I figured I'd ask here before I spend time doing something that might not work: Will polymeric sand help lock in the gravel joints, or will it just sort of fill the space? Also, I lived in the Poconos for more than 20 years and at one time not far from your town. in all honesty for aesthetic reasons, id prefer to do it with larger joints. In bucks county you can get red screeningsblooming glen quarry, outside of Quakertown. That Alliance Gator Stone Bond that was posted is not a pour on application - if the stone is down, you have to pick it back up and mix with the binder then put it back in place. Which is ideal for large joints? Or you could look into planting some sort of ground cover like a creeping thyme or something. 903 landscape supply is the place: https://www.903inc.com/. Devin, thank you for the article and for your generosity in responding to questions/comments. I have pea gravel, QP would have packed down nice but its not friendly for barefeet. Boil a pot of water, to kill weeds. It depends on where you live. Some pieces are 2 thick x 12 long by 4 widesome are 3/4 to 1 thick 1010 size, with only a handful ideal size pieces to keep it anchored together, i suppose. But wait, the limestone dust that you have access to is just flour? Patio I built in Northern California circa 2018. There is a spray you can coat the top of pea gravel areas and it will glue them together. Or pull up some layer of sand and put screening in? Having said that, its a gamblesometimes you can lay a few flagstones on sand and not have them taken over by ants.so such a small amount of sand in between your flagstones may not be an issue. In fact.whereas I am opposed to using cement in the joints, especially if there is no concrete foundationi can at least see a reason to use cement there: trying to avoid weeds, and looking for a stable joint. But yeah, Id try and d-limonene it, maybe try a careful pass with a pressure washer. In my experience however, that was a rare exception to the rule. I have an Arizona flagstone patio & sidewalk with mortar over concrete pad and live in Colorado. Heres an article about removing and replacing the stone dust in-between your flagstone. You may be familiar with it as a stomach medicine. Level the stones following this procedure. Many thanks! You could a) hire a professional. Id love to find something natural in a deep blu to go with the bluestone. As mentioned in the article right above..I go with screenings. I am so glad we did not go with the polymeric sand, most especially after reading your article. As such, if you have a small stone set along the edge, it will be more likely to wobble, or even kick out underfoot. Im not sure what to do about the wasps so much maybe if you got the Moss firmly established it would stop looking like a good place for the wasps. A soupy mortar is a weak mortar. I have a circle design using left-over holland pavers; so there are cracks. Stone dust, for life. An angle grinder or similar tool may be used. This is coming from a guy who originally jumped on the poly sands some fifteen years ago. Good luck! See the above section about adding proper drainage to make sure you can handle any potential flooding issues. One of the benefits of a gravel driveway is that it is relatively inexpensive to install, typically around $1-$3 per square foot. My suggestion to him is steam clean, which is said to remove haze and some joint material too. I am in the midwest and that is the closest thing I can find that probably matches what you described in your article. My stepdad used to buy something called tufa that he would put on paths to the horse barn to keep them from getting muddy. Would combining the dust with some finer particulate 1/8 limestone be better? Some of the stones now have a haze on them. Any thoughts? Free Store Pickup Today. Its been working for me. We have large four inch thick, Colonial stone laid on a dry base, like a stepping stone path. Can I use polymeric sand to fill in the gap or decomposed granite? Stone dust will work. AGAIN, major omission on my part. Is that just the nature of stone dust? I never thought about the problems I would encounter using small stones on a dry-laid patio. The original plan to use the polymeric sand to seal the joints is long jettisoned after reading your blog here and others how it destroys the shine and luster of the native rock. Even less worried about it, if your area does not freeze during the winter. Sounds like a winner, right? It will crack. Wanted to check with you the cheapest way to do it under 2K if possible? please reply with name of screening, where to buy and if method i am thinking is good. They're sold as soil stabilizers (type that into google and settle in), but the principle is the same. Make sure to take the proper steps when first installing the pea gravel. Should I just wait until it dries out? Ive addressed this issue here in another post. Just dont! Just finished laying a patio of large natural stone2-4 thick in a shaded area. Some are 10 years with no problems. And as it is not outside, we are not getting natural rain/drizzle/snow which might more effectively harden up the joint areas. As such, I wouldnt really consider a dry lay option on top of old concrete unless the customer very much wanted it, and unless the flagstone itself were going to have a really tight fitting joints for example if it was going to be a pattern cut, square and rectangular flagstones with minimal joints then, if the walkway is pitched strong enough there really is not much way for a very much in order to get down there in the first place. Its 3/8 in size, and says with finesthats what you need. Best way that Ive found to remove that sort of haze is to just use a power washer. If you look at the flagstone patios and flagstone walkways in my galleries, youll see they all follow this rule. Ive seen stone dust joint stabilizers are being sold, but that might be as bad as poly sand. Most solvents that will actually remove it will probably also stain the pavers anew, so theyre out. didn't think far enough on this one. Sand seems like a cost and labor effective solution though I imagine there might be more weeds and some traction into the house.. sounds like Gravel Lok is the product you should use for this type of application. Also, it is unnecessary. The PO had installed pea gravel in the planting beds; in some areas it was more than 4 inches deep--I hated it. Or plan a ground cover of some type. Sure, with such large gaps the stone dust may kick out, and get on the stone surface, but it wont be an annoyance or a trip hazard, the way that larger gravel probably will. It got cut off mid-sentence and Id hate to miss anything important. Others seem to crack every 4-5 years (near roof leader downspouts and a few other areas that take longer to dry out due to adjoining vegetation). Thank you Devin! Crushed gravel can range in different sizes too and is often used for driveways, paths, and decorative purposes. I just installed a granite flagstone walkway. Do you know if one can expect the haze to slowly fade away over time? All rain is during the winter months. Well obviously thats absurd. He also suggested going to a cement company and asking about their sand. Shove some stuff under there. Well yes, if a flagstone patio is pitched properly then water will flow over the flagstones and into a drain. good luck and let me know how it goesmaybe you can teach me something on the subject , Hi Devin, your blog on polymeric sand was very helpful. Its important to compact it thoroughly with a heavy-duty roller. Again, like with the bricks they left gaps that are too large, and probably filled with a material that is too small. Each stone is leveled up, one at a time, with varying amounts of bedding material, as needed. They all set back nicely without any wobble (even after walking on them). com should give you all the help you need in this regard. Screenings are crushed stone. Otherwise, the DG gets everywhere. Ixnay on the oplypay urethane-ay and-say,okay? When using pea gravel for a hard surface patio or similar area, you need to use a binding solution. Must be a west coast thing. Or small pebbles..but the thing is, that small voids may likely form beneath some of your patio stones. What did I do wrong? And just fill the joints wit local soil. I plan to do a flagstone patio. Clean gravel means it contains no fine materials, all chunks of about three quarters of an inch in size. Properly installed, rain washing the decomposed granite out from in between the flagstones should not be a problem. Consequently, when you place chairs or tables on the gravel, it is less likely to be unsteady and cause furniture to fall over. Also, its toxic stuff were talking. Hey Jeff. Clay base, with about 4 of 1/4 clear gravel, followed by 1 of screening before putting down 20 X 20 patio slabs with next to nothing for gaps. It appears that they ripped 2x 6 in half so that they had 1.5x 2-3/4 material. 1. harder to installmore complicated process. Id use stone dust.but if possible, Id tighten them joints up a bit. We had a pro lay a flagstone floor. Remove pea gravel and start over. Additionally, the stabilization method will depend on what your final product is going to be. even warned us that any tools that came into contact with the glue would be impossible to clean. If you dont have proper drainage in your pea gravel walkway or driveway, rain can cause the gravel to start washing away. Often, gator dust is used by contractors who set the stones 3 or 4 inches apart, and that usually causes problems. The red, being more rare, is sometimes available in bagged form, in garden centers, but not in bulk at the mason supply places or quarries (where I usually get my screenings, because as a contractor, Im usually buying at least a yard.). *If you are in a place that never gets below freezing, then these recommendations are less crucial. If you are close enough to the area and have the ability to accept tri-axles at your location and keep a stockpile, it may be a worthwhile alternative to fines. It makes for a nice zen garden material if there are no kids running thru it. Can I still use the screening and will moss grow in it? Since the stones fit back nicely into place, only the seal between the mortar and the stone has brokenI recommend using pl loctite premium: https://amzn.to/3z9FWTi They sell it at depot and lowes, in the caulk isle. Then theres the flagstone work we did around this pond.so loose, I cant even call it a patio: https://www.devineescapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pond-water-feature.jpg. If the flagstones were not getting slippery then I might suggest encouraging the Moss and just living with discolored flagstones and appreciating the Aged look. I have a full time job and a sheep farm and it is amazing how many people want free food just because I have a farm. Have written about replacing mortar joints in a couple of articles. Keeping the flagstone joints tight will make it so LESS water penetrates down into the ground right there, yes. Use too much water and the binder, an acrylic glue, washes out and leaves a nasty haze all over your carefully laid flagstone. I do think I may need to cut a center trench prior to adding the sand and screening to add a drainage pipe in case of future settling? 8-12 of compacted 21AA limestone (well compacted), decomposed granite and then filled the joints with decomposed granite. Simple, right? This can wreck the flat surface you are making. I'm not about breakingand rules here, but if it's a solution to manylandscape problems, win/win. Just looking at the drawing, you can imagine that the larger chunks of gravel will stand in more sturdy fashion, with the smaller chips packed in tight between them. Its popularity increased steadily for a decade and now it is a very common landscape product. Just hose the patio down real well. Thoughts on that? The cement coats the peagravel and gatehrs at the contact points. Woo-hoo, no need to remove a concrete foundation! If the paver base is made up of 1/8 chips of stone, mixed up with smaller bits, much of which is so small that it is flour-like, then, well, its the right stuff. To see pics of out slate patio and other recent landscaping projects, ck out my Picture Trail: Here is a link that might be useful: look at Landscaping Projects 2007, Favourite ROSES We Grow albums. Would you advise just sealing the mortar? But its not a small thing. Having not seen the patio in question, I really cant say what is best. Ants? So, if that patio is dry laid, then I would remove the material from the joints at the same time I was pressure washing the stones surface. The 2nd link has what theyre calling decomposed granite, but given my calling around locally, I question if thats the same stuff as what you specify. Typical Time Required: Man Hours will vary according to volume of stone purchased, design and specifications. Or 1/4 inch minus gravelof all the synonyms used so far in this article and in the comments, youre the first to bring up 1/4 minus gravel. Hi, love the blog, just stumbled into it and you have a great skill at explaining things. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Stone dust getting kicked out of the joints may be a bit of a concernbut I would fill with stone dust, hose down, and then top it off. Sure, but not forever. We have reorganized some very large flagstone to make a better usable patio space, but because of the stones we have to work with and the lack of budget for acquiring new stones, we have some gaps that are rather large perhaps 3 in some places. Ill get on it. After the pea gravel has been dry for at least three days, follow the manufacturers directions to mix the binding solution. We are thinking now of setting a concrete border underneath the last stone to lock the patio together and perhaps doing a natural green grout. Take a 1 paint brush and just apply sealant to the mortar joints, keeping the stone not sealed. )and get as many of them clean as possible, knowing that a few of them you may have to replace, a few maybe get turned upside down and re-puzzled in to the project, maybe leave one stone still with the haze, as part of the patio forever, to always remind you of this fun adventure. So IDK, rip out that old drain, and install your new drain correctly. Take a sprinkler and wet it down , it will tighten it up , still be looser stones on top. I just used stone dust (screenings) as a leveler and in between flagstones. I wonder if mixing the top layer of pebbles with stone dust might not stabilize your pea gravel somewhat, kind of like crusher run?. Should I just stay off until it dries out? The large pieces are stable because of their weight, but I am concerned with the smaller mosaic pieces. If no to bother questions, then the project should not be too hard. Cookie Notice Good question. I like this idea but they are quite an expensive solution to fix this $32 load of gravel 2. I just need big money plus artistic license/free reign! The walkway to my front door is about 50 feet long but rises about 6-7 feet over about nine 7 inch high steps. There were two erosion spots that created 4 low spots. I think that any crushed stone with a good variety of sizes would work. I have raw edged slate from a slate fall in the woods, so its a puzzle to fit, but super relaxing and good exercise. Or any Masonry supply place. Any idea where we could look for some advice? I plan to move every stone out to the opposite side and keep the pattern intact. Sorry, never used it! There are many methods of stabilizing pea gravel. So far we have tried aggressive scrubbing test areas with soap and water, aggressive scrubbing with a 50/50 bleach mixture, and also with a powerful house siding cleaning mixtureall with no luck, the same haze remains. My husband who is a builder always goes to the product, which i always talk him out of, but cement is one that I cant seem to stop him from. It seemed to work pretty well. I wouldnt bother with the cement What youre describing probably isnt causing harm, but stone dust alone will do the job so why add cement? Here is a video demonstration of how i cut flagstone using a rock hammer: Be sure to comment on the video amd let me know how the technique works for you. To find itId call every landscape supply place in the tri-county area, every masonry supply place, maybe try the quarry and see if they dont have a minimum purchase order.Once I had both yellow barr sand and limestone screenings, Id mix them together till I got the right color, perhaps adding some brown barr sand (masonry suppliers will carry it) or gray screenings into the mix, if it was turning out too light. I live in mid-state NJ and had a 17x30 ft. bluestone patio installed over a previously existing concrete patio base. Anyway, I suspect white screenings are going to be too white for what youre trying to match. What do you suggest using in the joints of a Limestone walkway (in NY)? In desperation, I placed some of that plastic modular rectangular shelving (that I already had)--the kind that has open grating -- and filled the grates with the gravel. Good. 1 ton of screenings will do about 200 sq at 1 inch. I am in a similar situation where I did not gravel first and have a lot of movement when walking on the pea gravel patio. Loved your descriptions of patio aesthetics and materials. Offering consultation services has really made things easier on meI used to get emails, phone calls and even text messages from random people looking for free advice. Id prefer to avoid power tools and stick with as much a natural look as possible. Finally, Ill bring back the stones and level them (with screenings?) The first option that I gave will not keep 100 percent of the gravel in placebut most of it, yesand if you remember to use modified gravel, gravel with smaller chips and stone dust in it, then it should feel pretty sturdy underfoot. I have used it quite successfully in the past, albeit with concrete pavers; the haze isnt as bothersome and didnt seem to last. Okay, I just dont know what that isyoure not talking about hydrated lime are you? Question: contractors want to use polymeric filler or some combo of filler. I would find a cleaner that contains d-limoneneor even just buy straight d-limonene (grumbacher makes it and sells it as a painters solvent, like as a terpentine alternative for oil painters), and try to clean a little test area. I have been getting a lot of hate from basically contractors who don't want you to do your own work. Youre the best source for flagstone info on the net. Use a broom to fill gaps. The larger material will help to jam up the drainage-cut, making it so less fines settle down below the concrete, while still letting water drain. There are some joints approaching 1 inch. Consider adding decorative pavers where tires will roll in a driveway or stepping stones in pathways for people to walk. In this he mixes 1 part water, 2 parts cement and 7 parts peagravel, (or was that 2 water 1 cement.) To keep the decomposed granite out of the pool, my biggest piece of advice is to take time during installation. Suggestions for adding on? Just approach the work with heart and youll be alright. To lay your flagstone patio 1) set out yours tones like a puzzle, as you said. But, it depends on the scene, and on your preferences.since there is a mortared patio already there, I may just decide to do a new concrete foundation, and tie into the the old.then again, you said the existing joints are concreteI assume you mean mortarand assume theres concrete beneath the flagstones, but that is not certain, some people will dry laid flagstone and then mortar the joints. Any ideas? * This works better with tight joints. And dont use salt either. Furthermore, the polymeric sand stays in place because it is glued together and also glued to the stones or bricks it is placed between. But maybe some minor irregularity of the pitch and/or grading around the patio caused water to heavily move through one area. Id never considered using steel slag for use with flagstone. 2" joints may be too big for polymeric (read the bag/box). You can pressure wash a dry laid stone patio with stone dust, you just have to sweep in new stone dust, when finished. I will check out your website further. Anyway, after its gone just sweep in screeinings and be happy. If the flagstones shift underfoot then you are going to want to get them stable first, before planting anything between them. Hello, could you please post a few close up pictures of the stone screenings that you use so we can try to match our locally available products as closely as possible. Back and forthsweep in, hose down, leaf blower, I recommend that you check out this article as well: patio maintenance. A professional, who will talk with you on the phone, and walk you through the process of laying flagstone, repairing flagstone, or any other such situation? Slugs? Or how to deal with it? As such, it handles the Pennsylvania free-thaw rather well. Step 1 - Prepare the Patio Measure the area of your patio that contains the pea gravel, and use this measurement to order the correct amount of binding solution material needed. Pour the concrete into the mold and level it out with a trowel. Polymeric sand is generally intended for dry laid paver applications. It does dissolve some plastics, not all, so who knows? Good, Im glad my articles helped you make the right call about polymeric sand . Weed 2007, FWIW, I would forget the pebble idea for a dog run. Old timbers get new life as a decorative element in a cottage renovation. Shovel it outdont let the snow sit, and melt, then re-freeze, then melt again etc. Thanks, I added your sculpture to my Facebook timeline nice work! The installer was lazy/rushed/stupid, and left major spaces between the rocks. This falls under the no cement at all in a dry laid patio rule. The best way to predict your future is to create it. D-limonene. Get a product called gravel lok or a pebble binder product use them a lot they work great. I have a flagstone porch with flagstone stairs. Desperately need advice for how to improve curb appeal. Water it in. Good luck with your flagstone project! Take a look at some of the polymer sealers out there, Gator Dust, by Alliance, works with patio installs. If theres a concrete foundation, then sure. If the pea gravel is used on a walkway or driveway, it can be enough to merely compress it to create stability. This system is somewhat self-healing. We are a team of passionate homeowners, home improvement pros, and DIY enthusiasts who enjoy sharing home improvement, housekeeping, decorating, and more with other homeowners! https://www.envirobond.com/professional/envirosand/, https://www.landscapeandgarden.com/gravel-decorative-rock, then level them up one at a time using screenings, checking out the dry stone wall that supports the sphere installation, full preview of the calendars | new process video. This article might help a bit too: https://www.devineescapes.com/taking-care-of-your-patio/%. Read the directions, follow precautions (gloves, mask, glasses). I am located near Blakeslee and want to get quality screenings for my flagstone project. Youre welcome Rob, Im happy I could be helpful . Compare. Haven't had a chance to try yet. Remove all the polymeric sand from in between the flagstonesget it all out of there. (you can always just let the weeds go.) Perfect for use in between flagstones. Then I need to study how it behaves, over years. Or sand, if need be. Very helpful, thanks. Do we start over? If using sand rather than stone dust, then you should try and keep the sand depth to an inch or so. Im trying to keep my foundation dry on north side of home. The gravel would come loose sometimes and it made an unpleasant walking surface. Like a branching sort of design or meandering stream-like pattern. This year we had the finances to redo it (had our concrete co. remove it) with Connecticut Bluestone slate. https://www.rmtnlandscape.com/products/flagstone/1131-colorado-red-tumbled-steppers2. We are having a dry laid, recto-linear patterned, natural cleft, blue stone patio installed by a professional landscaper, but I am a little worried about the size of some of the joints. I just want to say thank you for your articles and all the questions youve answered on here. First of all, what? 1. One questionwould mortar work better than poly sand? Common does not mean good. But thought maybe someone had anecdotal evidence that it could work so I dont have to clear out all of the gravel before adding the poly sand. The manufacturer recommends clean gaps of just polymeric sand. We were afraid a bigger pest i.e. Last year, I installed the landscape fieldstone for a courtyard but after an injury, had to stop before completing. Either pour or sprinkle the binding solution over the pea gravel in even and light layers. I just put down some pea gravel around my fire pit area and now anytime someone walks on it the gravel gets into the mulch and all over. Maybe lay 2 inches and tamp that, lay the top layer and leave that loose. We want to go with a flagstone patio around the pool. Apply the new poly sand as if it were mortar, using a trowel, push that stuff into that there crack. All around, cleaning up the poly sand haze is either a speculative affair, or a dangerous blow torch deal, best left to professionals! 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