Oh my that was so much work and I bet you it turned out bad because the grass grew right back up and it was a pain in your butt wasn't it? Yikes! Why didn't you put mortar?
Honest question here. Don't you have to have a compacted base with sand and gravel so the flagstone won't just sink again? I'm asking because we've dug up TONS of flagstone out of our yard that was put in from the previous owner. We're recycling it into a backyard pathway.
I'm looking at this kind of videos because I'm gonna do the exact same thing and I also don't know how but one thing that I want to make sure of is that grass and weeds don't grow in between the stones so I guess I'm going to have to put some landscaping may and use sand in between the rocks right? Please comment on how to do this right. Thank you
Nice video. The sand or aggregate composite packed under the stones, would make the stones stable and prevent "rocking" when you step on a stone and weeds in between stones which are a real pain to maintain later on-also prevents stones from 'shifting' over the winter. Brush sand or aggregate over the walkway grooves and then spray. Show your finished work dried and then a year later...just link those photos. Very nice placement of stones in a pattern-that is an art in itself!
This is How NOT to lay a flagstone walkway. You need a strong foundation and mortar in between stones. In 3 months this walkway was all jacked up. Ive been a Mason for 30 years and this is horrible
You did an excellent job! I do think that there are too many idiots on TH-cam who think they can insult anyone however they feel because they live in America under the guise of "Freedom of Speech". They're so free that they never leave their full name and address. Only to insult . . . they should be so ashamed of their trashy mouths. Our country has too many trashy people.
I've done walkways with stone and patios,we dug out soil,put in crushed stone layer,then used a compactor,leveled stones compacted,then placed stones leveling with sand,then sand swept into cracks,we also had a plastic edge nailed at the edges to keep stones in place,and keeps stones in a straight edge.I just made a path with stones on the edges,and soil on the path,raked level,and straight,no level just eyeballs it,did work alone
to be fair, with heavy rain, I would ask how stable the black dirt is between the stones. My experience is you need to add a bit of mortar and water to bind the dirt/sand between the stones. Then, a sudden heavy downpour will not affect it. Also, the dirt base might also might not be stable in heavy rain. Depends where you live I guess . Good effort though. Should never knock anyone for trying. Thanks for the video.
I am wondering how long this last because I would think sooner or later it would start to sink in the ground with nothing under it but dirt. I was looking to see how you prep it to stop this from happening.
The dirt will compact into seams. Normally, there is no give to the rock but if you have drainage issues you can have a little washout of the aggregate material (sand, gravel, etc.), in those cases you would want to maintenance it yearly or after a heavy rain event. Simply walk each stone and if you feel movement fill in sides with some additional material of your choice. This would e less than a cup or two. I keep a bag of sand and decomposed granite on hand for this purpose.
its not bad, actually its pretty good!, why would anyone curse or make a big deal about it? its a DIY project! people make a big deal and curse? no self control whatsoever.. that individual its either a moron, or someone who's really REALLY miserable ...
My first try I had to pull up stones & put down mat so GRASS wouldn't take over...Should have put down MAT first time, Could have saved a lot of work,WOOHOO, About got it finished..
Hey wtf I do heaps, I play fortnight, I play the Witcher 3, I live in my mum's basement, I mow the lawn, I play Call of Duty. Who are you? I bet you don't do that much!
What does it look like now? Is it still there?
No sand or aggregate bedding layer? You must have soft dirt.
Oh my that was so much work and I bet you it turned out bad because the grass grew right back up and it was a pain in your butt wasn't it? Yikes! Why didn't you put mortar?
Looks nice in the beginning until the weeds grow between the rock - get your weed whacker out.
That is really cool, its amazing you had all those rocks there already .was there a path before some time .
Polymeric sand would be perfect for this
Nice job!
Level needed too
Wait til it rains. You just created a pool.
I loved your home project! I am almost finished w mine! Lots of work indeed but so gratifying! 🎉❤️
Is there an easier way to do this?
actually sand is the preferred method
Can we please see an update
Honest question here. Don't you have to have a compacted base with sand and gravel so the flagstone won't just sink again? I'm asking because we've dug up TONS of flagstone out of our yard that was put in from the previous owner. We're recycling it into a backyard pathway.
I'm looking at this kind of videos because I'm gonna do the exact same thing and I also don't know how but one thing that I want to make sure of is that grass and weeds don't grow in between the stones so I guess I'm going to have to put some landscaping may and use sand in between the rocks right? Please comment on how to do this right. Thank you
Bruh one fo your video has almost a million views... please show us how the path is doing nowadays!
where is the stone the sand the tamper, this walkway will be coming in in 5 years or less. Not done correctly,
Nice video. The sand or aggregate composite packed under the stones, would make the stones stable and prevent "rocking" when you step on a stone and weeds in between stones which are a real pain to maintain later on-also prevents stones from 'shifting' over the winter. Brush sand or aggregate over the walkway grooves and then spray. Show your finished work dried and then a year later...just link those photos. Very nice placement of stones in a pattern-that is an art in itself!
Bet he had to redo this.
You forgot the weed barrier but it looks good
I would really like to see what it looks like after it is done.
sir you bothered ancient native american burial ground
Good job
This is How NOT to lay a flagstone walkway. You need a strong foundation and mortar in between stones. In 3 months this walkway was all jacked up. Ive been a Mason for 30 years and this is horrible
Thanks for posting, this inspires me to try something similar. I hope that it's still standing up - would love an update.
Well done guys!
You did an excellent job! I do think that there are too many idiots on TH-cam who think they can insult anyone however they feel because they live in America under the guise of "Freedom of Speech". They're so free that they never leave their full name and address. Only to insult . . . they should be so ashamed of their trashy mouths. Our country has too many trashy people.
Nice thanks good idea
If it was my property,I would just have rocks on sides,and pebble stone in path
I've done walkways with stone and patios,we dug out soil,put in crushed stone layer,then used a compactor,leveled stones compacted,then placed stones leveling with sand,then sand swept into cracks,we also had a plastic edge nailed at the edges to keep stones in place,and keeps stones in a straight edge.I just made a path with stones on the edges,and soil on the path,raked level,and straight,no level just eyeballs it,did work alone
Good work
You need to treat the ground below so grass doesn't come back plus adhesive between the rocks so they don't move between weather changes ..
Great job. It helped me alot seeing the steps first. I appreciate it!!
Looking very good hard work is wort for waking safe Path !
Really really poor job....not at all professional .....hack job done backwards
how much did this cost in materials?
Like the look very much. I'd love to see an update with comments now that's in been a while.
to be fair, with heavy rain, I would ask how stable the black dirt is between the stones. My experience is you need to add a bit of mortar and water to bind the dirt/sand between the stones. Then, a sudden heavy downpour will not affect it. Also, the dirt base might also might not be stable in heavy rain. Depends where you live I guess . Good effort though. Should never knock anyone for trying. Thanks for the video.
I am wondering how long this last because I would think sooner or later it would start to sink in the ground with nothing under it but dirt. I was looking to see how you prep it to stop this from happening.
The dirt will compact into seams. Normally, there is no give to the rock but if you have drainage issues you can have a little washout of the aggregate material (sand, gravel, etc.), in those cases you would want to maintenance it yearly or after a heavy rain event. Simply walk each stone and if you feel movement fill in sides with some additional material of your choice. This would e less than a cup or two. I keep a bag of sand and decomposed granite on hand for this purpose.
its not bad, actually its pretty good!, why would anyone curse or make a big deal about it? its a DIY project! people make a big deal and curse? no self control whatsoever.. that individual its either a moron, or someone who's really REALLY miserable ...
could have been done better
A donkey took a crap on my lawn once and it looked better than this.
that's a piece of shit job I am sorry . not sorry
lololol!!!
mr garcia . You don't have to be so rude.
Why so hateful?
watched the whole video and there is no photo of the finished project...
Yes this bothered me as well.
Should have layed weed mat down first so you dont have grass growing up between them! Awesome walkway!
My first try I had to pull up stones & put down mat so GRASS wouldn't take over...Should have put down MAT first time, Could have saved a lot of work,WOOHOO, About got it finished..
I loved it, im looking to do mine this weekend, same concept. hope it turns out ok... first timer over here
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You should have used 1/4 or 3/8 inch pea gravel a a base, compacts real good.
That is so cool, very natural, and kind to the environment, well done guys a first class job that looks great.
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jesus .... do not do any of this!
Good job and ignore the comments on here from people who sit on their keyboard and never do anything.
Hey wtf I do heaps, I play fortnight, I play the Witcher 3, I live in my mum's basement, I mow the lawn, I play Call of Duty. Who are you? I bet you don't do that much!