How Do You Lay A Flagstone Patio?

Laying flagstone patios in sand is not difficult, although the stone can be heavy and you should wear a back brace, gloves and goggles. The stone used for this flagstone patio project is 2 thick. Since the shape of this stone is irregular, laying a flagstone patio is like putting a puzzle together. The thickest, widest pieces will give you the most stability. I'm making the finished flagstone patio surface level to the ground in this project (one less thing to trip over!).Difficulty: AverageTime Required: 2 daysHere's How: • Pick as level a spot as possible for your flagstone patio. If you start on level ground, it'll be easier to ensure that the finished product's surface will turn out level. On another note, I'll say from the outset that the dry-construction (i.e., sans mortar) technique for flagstone patios outlined here has both pros and cons. On the plus side, the building is easy, as is the repair. On the minus side, it is almost certain that it will need to be repaired. See ...  more