How to convert a dry-laid flagstone patio to wet-laid?

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I have a patio which was dry-laid with irregular flagstones. I am not really happy with the look, or the maintenance required, as I get weeds between the stones.

Is it feasible to convert this to wet-laid without ripping up the whole thing? In other words, can I do it in sections, by picking up a few stones, putting down cement, replacing the stones in the same pattern as before, and then moving on to a new section?

Thanks

ralf · Accepted Answer

The way you describe what you want to do would cause even more maintenance problems. "Wet laid" stone patios are laid on a foundation of concrete. In the long run it would be much less work to tear up the whole patio and start from scratch. I would like to go into a long explanation of why but its not needed. It is truly best for you to start from scratch.

traveling supervisor · Answer

off the top of my head I'd say that would be quite doable,,, I believe the sections would need to be well thought out.  Plan on a few extra flags  being removed in order to work the section you are replacing of course.  I'd consider using some rebar to join the various sections together since you will not be making a monolithic pour.

go for it,,, I certainly would

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How to convert a dry-laid flagstone patio to wet-laid?

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