Great work, I enjoyed your video. We are a designing company in Southern California and just took photo's of Trinity Stone interlocking pavers coming out in 2011. It has a 3D effect and a unique star pattern. We are interested to find out if this paver application could be a potential seller in your area? Call LifeScape or comment on our youtube UrLifescape Channel, we are interested in your opinion. Thank you
I disagree. It depends on the look that you want. Sand or decomposed granite will give you a more natural look than mortar will. Plus mortar will break and fall apart anyway.
fair enough joe. but mortar will hold up for a lot longer than sand. flagstone is meant to be installed like most tile; on cement, with mortar and grout. as for paver stones and such, sand is the way to go because they are designed that way; flagstone is not as durable nor is it designed to displace weight like pavers and thus needs to be installed on concrete and secured with mortar, otherwise they will shift and break. if u r going for just looks... i still like grout over sand:)
Well, the point here is that this is a minimal installation. All the media mentioned can work fine if use right. Still, the lack of retention at the edges and lack of compacted base material for the thickness will be a problem here. But, a quick job it was meant to be.
I disagree too unless it's being installed on a concrete base, but I also disagree with using sand, I've installed countless patios and paths and always use stone-duct/limestone screening.
@cojobo34 depends on the thickness of the flagstone, the climate and other factors. You must live in the south? there are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to many factors involved in telling people how to work with stone on the internet. They must be given ALL the variables associated to the region they live in.
@mrdreamyard well since you seem to be a self-proclaimed expert, maybe you should give ALL the variables.. sure doesnt bother you to talk on and on in your vids haha. its not rocket science dude. get a level base and set the stones the right way, and it will be fine. preferences are up to people having it installed. mortar and grout looks better and holds up longer than just sand, but sand will do for lower budget, less caring people. i dont give a shit how you do it tho bud. get er dun.
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Great work, I enjoyed your video. We are a designing company in Southern California and just took photo's of Trinity Stone interlocking pavers coming out in 2011. It has a 3D effect and a unique star pattern. We are interested to find out if this paver application could be a potential seller in your area? Call LifeScape or comment on our youtube UrLifescape Channel, we are interested in your opinion. Thank you
UrLifescape 1 year ago
You do not need sand...Just dirt
stormchaser5137 1 year ago
His knee must hurt from so much talking!!!!!!!!!!!
Katlunazul 2 years ago 5
should be mortared in when using flagstone. sand doesnt cut it.
cojobo34 2 years ago
I disagree. It depends on the look that you want. Sand or decomposed granite will give you a more natural look than mortar will. Plus mortar will break and fall apart anyway.
gamerjoe2000 2 years ago
fair enough joe. but mortar will hold up for a lot longer than sand. flagstone is meant to be installed like most tile; on cement, with mortar and grout. as for paver stones and such, sand is the way to go because they are designed that way; flagstone is not as durable nor is it designed to displace weight like pavers and thus needs to be installed on concrete and secured with mortar, otherwise they will shift and break. if u r going for just looks... i still like grout over sand:)
cojobo34 2 years ago
Well, the point here is that this is a minimal installation. All the media mentioned can work fine if use right. Still, the lack of retention at the edges and lack of compacted base material for the thickness will be a problem here. But, a quick job it was meant to be.
chompychomps 2 years ago
I disagree too unless it's being installed on a concrete base, but I also disagree with using sand, I've installed countless patios and paths and always use stone-duct/limestone screening.
flagstoneexpert 2 years ago
@cojobo34 depends on the thickness of the flagstone, the climate and other factors. You must live in the south? there are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to many factors involved in telling people how to work with stone on the internet. They must be given ALL the variables associated to the region they live in.
mrdreamyard 1 year ago
@mrdreamyard well since you seem to be a self-proclaimed expert, maybe you should give ALL the variables.. sure doesnt bother you to talk on and on in your vids haha. its not rocket science dude. get a level base and set the stones the right way, and it will be fine. preferences are up to people having it installed. mortar and grout looks better and holds up longer than just sand, but sand will do for lower budget, less caring people. i dont give a shit how you do it tho bud. get er dun.
cojobo34 1 year ago
too much talk than work
magiccaloy1972 3 years ago 2