If you’re building a patio, why not try using bottles? Brown stones are easier to install than concrete and very durable. They have a non-slip surface and a variety of colors to choose from. They come in green, brown, red, pink, gray and other colors in between. You can match exterior-paint with any of these colors. Pebble stones can be purchased from your home improvement bookstore or garden center. It is not difficult to install the launchers. With a little creativity, patience and elbow grease, you can complete this project in one weekend.
Materials:
Flagstones
Plastic edge
sand structure
Forage
Rutrum
Compactor – can be rented from any home improvement store
Level
Masonry saw – can be rented from any home improvement store
You will fan the broom to level the sand
Spray paint – marking areas to cover
Safety goggles- for eye protection
dust mask
Gloves work
Instructions:
Preparation and casting of ponds:
1) Measure the size and shape of your new patio. When you know how big the patio is going to be, use spray paint to outline it. For beautiful results, try the use of curves so that the design is not too rigid.
2) If you have an existing back clipper, remove it. If none, then get rid of weeds. Then, using a shovel, he digs to a depth of about 5 inches and extends the bottom. The hole is deep enough to accommodate the sand base you are about to build. In addition, the height of the stones must be considered. The perfect height of the patio should stand about 1/4″ above the surrounding ground.
3). Take the top of the pipe slightly below the ground level, then secure the edge with galvanized nails to hold them in place.
4) Pour the sand, which you use fine. Use a hired compactor to pack it down. Make sure you set a solid 3″ base of sand.
5) Water properly, make sure the sand is not level; The base should be sloped away from your house. Install two drainage holes if you have a huge patio like the one shown in the picture. In this way, the water will go through the drainage holes to create a pond.
6) Start putting your loss in the hole. Since these bottles are irregular in shape and size, try to move them around and express what the final appearance or arrangement will be. As much as possible, use larger ones to cover larger areas to minimize the amount of cutting you will need to do. If you need to cut, mark the stones where you want to cut them. (read the instructions below the cut bottles).
7) Remove the stones with the incisions, then place the laglones on the base after the incision.
8) Using a beating broom, partially fill the joints between the sand stones. A pulse can help fill the sand between the cracks. Then run the compactor over the finished surface to collect the sand on top.
Cutting stones:
1) Use scrap plywood and place it on the ground to cut your bottles. If you don’t have a little plywood, use a work bench.
2) Cut your bottles when the structure saw you from the equipment rental store or home improvement break store. If you have a circular saw, you can use the blade structure to buy or rent, however this is possible. It is not as powerful as using a saw structure that can make the job faster and easier. If you want to cut uneven edges, you can use a staff or a small ax to crack the bottles.
Indicates:
Make sure you wear safety goggles to protect your eyes before starting work. Use a mask even when cutting down dust mites.
Using work gloves can protect your hands from possible injuries.
If you don’t have a sand compactor, use a 4 x 4 to help level the sand.
Use hose water to clean the ponds and also help settle and solidify the sand.
