How Do You Make A Concrete Cobblestone Patio?
Cobblestone patios create an immediate feeling of Old-World elegance to any outdoor area. Historically, stones of similar size, shape and color were gathered from riverbeds and “cobbled together” or positioned side by side for roads and walkways. This was work intensive and time-consuming. Later, stones were quarried and cut first before being cobbled. In each case, sand was brushed into the spaces between the stones and then moistened with water. This was repeated until the stones held firmly. In more recent times, mortar was applied along the edges to keep the center stones stationary. Today, most cobblestone surfaces are created with concrete composite materials. These have the same look and feel as traditional cobblestone, but are less expensive and available in different sizes or in “multi-cobblestone” segments. These new materials provide a new ease to an old task. The following article will guide you in creating your own concrete cobblestone patio over your existing concrete pad
